Theodore Antoniou (Greek: Θεόδωρος Αντωνίου, Theódoros Andoníou; February 10, 1935 – December 26, 2018), was a Greek composer and conductor.[1] His works vary from operas and choral works to chamber music, from film and theatre music to solo instrumental works.[2] In addition to his career as composer and conductor, he was professor of composition at Boston University.[3] His education included studies in violin, voice, and composition at the National Conservatory of Athens, the Hellenic Conservatory, and conducting at both The Hochschule für Musik and the International Music Centre in Darmstadt.[4] He was a member of the Academy of Athens.[5]
Antoniou was born in Athens, Greece. He held teaching positions at Stanford University, the University of Utah, and the Philadelphia Musical Academy. He was professor among the composition staff at Boston University, where he served since 1978.[7] He also led and conducted the new music ensemble Alea III, which holds residence at Boston University. The ensemble performs frequently with new and premiering compositions, has worked with numerous renowned artists, and has toured Europe on numerous occasions.
As a conductor, Antoniou worked with orchestras, small and large ensembles, and musical organizations all over the globe. He was engaged by several major orchestras and ensembles, such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players, the Radio Orchestras of Berlin and Paris, the Bavarian Radio Orchestra, the Tonhalle Orchestra (Zurich), the National Opera of Greece, and the Berkshire Music Center Orchestra. In 1974 he was engaged as assistant director of contemporary activities at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, and held that position until the summer of 1985.[8] As an enthusiast and performer of new music, Antoniou founded various contemporary music ensembles, including ALEA II at Stanford University; ALEA III, at Boston University; the Philadelphia New Music Group; and the Hellenic Group of Contemporary Music. He also directed the ALEA III International Composition Competition. Furthermore, he held the position of president of the National Greek Composers' Association and director of the Experimental Stage of National Opera of Greece since 1989.[9] In 1995 he was the Member of International Honorary Committee of the Worldwide Dictionary of Music[10] (Editor: Olympia Tolika) of European Art Center of Greece.[11]
As a composer, Antoniou wrote more than a hundred and fifty compositions for theatre and film music. He has been trained under esteemed composers such as Günter Bialas and Yiannis Papaioannou.[1] Many of Antoniou's compositions were commissioned by major orchestras around the world. Over two hundred of his works have been published by Bärenreiter Verlag (Germany), G. Schirmer (USA) and Philippos Nakas (Greece).
In terms of style, Antoniou's earlier works hesitated at first between a simple atonality and Bartókian folklorism. He later developed serial techniques and applied them in various refined forms, which continue to characterize his works. In the 1970s, the influences of Jani Christou, Bernd Alois Zimmermann, and Krzysztof Penderecki became evident in his works.[12]
Concertino for Piano, Percussion & Strings, Op.#16b (1962)
Soloist(s) and large ensemble (7 or more players)edit
Celebration VI (1996)
Crete: The Great Dream (1984) – 16 minutes
Epigrams (1981) – 16 minutes
Works for 2–6 playersedit
Aphierosis (Dedication) (1984) – 8 minute(s)
Chorus and orchestra/ensembleedit
Celebration III (1995) – 9 minutes
Eros I (1990) – 15 minutes
Oraseis Opsonde (1988) – 12 minutes
Prometheus (1983) – 27 minutes
Recordingsedit
Impressions for Saxophone and Orchestra:Virtuosic Works by 20th Century Greek Composers (including Concerto piccolo by Antoniou, as well as Theodorakis, Skalkottas, Alexiadis, Tenidis, and Hadjidakis) Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Myron Michailidis, 2005–2006 Naxos
Referencesedit
^ abStrimple, Nick (2005-11-01). Choral Music in the Twentieth Century. Amadeus Press. p. 129. ISBN978-1-57467-378-4.
^. musicalesclassical.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
^. bu.edu. Boston University. Archived from the original on 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
^. naxosdirect.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2010-01-12.
^ [Antoniou Theodoros]. academyofathens.gr (in Greek). Academy of Athens. Archived from the original on 2016-04-03. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
^Zervanos, Lydía (2015-05-07). Singing in Greek: A Guide to Greek Lyric Diction and Vocal Repertoire. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 280. ISBN978-1-4422-2978-5.
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Theodore Antoniou Greek 8eodwros Antwnioy Theodoros Andoniou February 10 1935 December 26 2018 was a Greek composer and conductor 1 His works vary from operas and choral works to chamber music from film and theatre music to solo instrumental works 2 In addition to his career as composer and conductor he was professor of composition at Boston University 3 His education included studies in violin voice and composition at the National Conservatory of Athens the Hellenic Conservatory and conducting at both The Hochschule fur Musik and the International Music Centre in Darmstadt 4 He was a member of the Academy of Athens 5 In 2004 he was awarded the Herder Prize from the Alfred Toepfer Stiftung F V S 6 Contents 1 Career 2 Major works 2 1 Orchestral 2 2 Soloist s and orchestra 2 3 Large ensemble 7 or more players 2 4 Soloist s and large ensemble 7 or more players 2 5 Works for 2 6 players 2 6 Chorus and orchestra ensemble 3 Recordings 4 References 5 Further readingCareer editAntoniou was born in Athens Greece He held teaching positions at Stanford University the University of Utah and the Philadelphia Musical Academy He was professor among the composition staff at Boston University where he served since 1978 7 He also led and conducted the new music ensemble Alea III which holds residence at Boston University The ensemble performs frequently with new and premiering compositions has worked with numerous renowned artists and has toured Europe on numerous occasions As a conductor Antoniou worked with orchestras small and large ensembles and musical organizations all over the globe He was engaged by several major orchestras and ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players the Radio Orchestras of Berlin and Paris the Bavarian Radio Orchestra the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich the National Opera of Greece and the Berkshire Music Center Orchestra In 1974 he was engaged as assistant director of contemporary activities at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox Massachusetts and held that position until the summer of 1985 8 As an enthusiast and performer of new music Antoniou founded various contemporary music ensembles including ALEA II at Stanford University ALEA III at Boston University the Philadelphia New Music Group and the Hellenic Group of Contemporary Music He also directed the ALEA III International Composition Competition Furthermore he held the position of president of the National Greek Composers Association and director of the Experimental Stage of National Opera of Greece since 1989 9 In 1995 he was the Member of International Honorary Committee of the Worldwide Dictionary of Music 10 Editor Olympia Tolika of European Art Center of Greece 11 As a composer Antoniou wrote more than a hundred and fifty compositions for theatre and film music He has been trained under esteemed composers such as Gunter Bialas and Yiannis Papaioannou 1 Many of Antoniou s compositions were commissioned by major orchestras around the world Over two hundred of his works have been published by Barenreiter Verlag Germany G Schirmer USA and Philippos Nakas Greece In terms of style Antoniou s earlier works hesitated at first between a simple atonality and Bartokian folklorism He later developed serial techniques and applied them in various refined forms which continue to characterize his works In the 1970s the influences of Jani Christou Bernd Alois Zimmermann and Krzysztof Penderecki became evident in his works 12 Antoniou died in Athens on December 26 2018 13 Major works editOrchestral edit Celebration 1994 12 minutes The GBYSO Music 1982 16 minutes Paean 1989 8 minutes Skolion 1986 15 minutesSoloist s and orchestra edit Concerto for Piano and Orchestra 1998 25 minutes Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra 1996 1997 Concerto for Violin and Strings Version II Cadenza for Leonidas 1995 22 minutes Concerto Fantasia 1989 18 minutes Eleven Aphighisis Narrations 1983 25 minutes North South 1990 11 minutesLarge ensemble 7 or more players edit Dexiotechnika Idiomela 1989 12 minutes Ertnos 1986 17 minutes Concertino for Piano Percussion amp Strings Op 16b 1962 Soloist s and large ensemble 7 or more players edit Celebration VI 1996 Crete The Great Dream 1984 16 minutes Epigrams 1981 16 minutesWorks for 2 6 players edit Aphierosis Dedication 1984 8 minute s Chorus and orchestra ensemble edit Celebration III 1995 9 minutes Eros I 1990 15 minutes Oraseis Opsonde 1988 12 minutes Prometheus 1983 27 minutesRecordings editImpressions for Saxophone and Orchestra Virtuosic Works by 20th Century Greek Composers including Concerto piccolo by Antoniou as well as Theodorakis Skalkottas Alexiadis Tenidis and Hadjidakis Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Myron Michailidis 2005 2006 NaxosReferences edit a b Strimple Nick 2005 11 01 Choral Music in the Twentieth Century Amadeus Press p 129 ISBN 978 1 57467 378 4 Theodore Antoniou musicalesclassical com Archived from the original on 2016 04 16 Retrieved 2016 03 23 Theodore Antoniou Professor Emeritus of Music bu edu Boston University Archived from the original on 2016 04 18 Retrieved 2016 03 23 ANTONIOU THEODORE b 1935 naxosdirect com Archived from the original on 2012 03 19 Retrieved 2010 01 12 Antwnioy 8eodwros Antoniou Theodoros academyofathens gr in Greek Academy of Athens Archived from the original on 2016 04 03 Retrieved 2016 03 23 Theodore Antoniou is recipient of the 2004 Herder Alfred Toepfer Stifung F V S mmb org gr Lilian Voudouri Music Library of Greece Retrieved 2010 01 12 Zervanos Lydia 2015 05 07 Singing in Greek A Guide to Greek Lyric Diction and Vocal Repertoire Rowman amp Littlefield p 280 ISBN 978 1 4422 2978 5 Theodore Antoniou naxos com Retrieved 2015 05 01 Theodore Antoniou aleaiii com Retrieved 2016 03 23 RILM Music Encyclopedias rme rilm org Retrieved 2021 08 31 EUROPEAN ART CENTER EYRWPAIKO KENTRO TEXNHS www asbmh pitt edu Retrieved 2021 08 31 Leotsakos George 2001 Antoniou Theodore In Sadie Stanley Tyrrell John eds The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians 2nd ed London Macmillan Publishers ISBN 0333608003 Conductor Theodore Antoniou dies at 83 ekathimerini com Retrieved 26 December 2018 Further reading editRead Gardner 1976 Reviewed Work Violinkonzert op 28 Chamber Orchestra by Theodore Antoniou Notes 32 3 Music Library Association 633 doi 10 2307 898017 JSTOR 898017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Theodore Antoniou amp oldid 1216993503, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
