Press Reviews
“He belongs to the group of artists who not only go along with their art but develop it as well. His abilities soar above the demands of today’s composers.”
“His Berg Sonata was read superbly……. The works of his Greek compatriot Nikos Skalkottas are Georgiades’s specialism and he was entirely at home in the crisp brilliance of the four danse miniatures that make up the 3rd Suite.”
“Georgiades gave a thrilling performance …… he was able to put his outstanding technique at the service of expression. The performance was distinguished by an admirable thoroughness in the treatment of the musical text, together with purity in its rendering.”
“The distinguished Greek soloist gave a performance in Mozart’s Concerto KV 595 of beautiful style and high technical standards.”
“Indeed, Christodoulos Georgiades is to be congratulated for placing the work “Herma” by Xenakis alongside Schubert, Beethoven, and Chopin, not to speak of Skalkottas, and for bringing the same searching passionately committed heart and mind to bear upon each piece.”
“Interpretations by Georgiades have confirmed his vitality and technical powers.”
“His performance of Skalkottas’ “Passacaglia” struck a deep note in the audience’s heart.”
“Georgiades played three Debussy preludes with style, elegance and in Minstrels, with light biting wit. As for the Prokofiev Seventh Sonata, its percussive pages were right up the pianist’s alley, while he handled the incredible banality of the slow movement as decently as can be done.”
“Georgiades has been recognised as a unique exponent of contemporary Greek music. In 1975, he was chosen by Xenakis to perform “Herma” at the Athens Festival. That performance was referred to by MUSIC AND MUSICIANS as being one of great stamina and sensitivity. His interpretations of the rarely heard “Suites” by Skalkottas were described as the best rendering of that composer’s music to date.”
“Christodoulos Georgiades’ new record of Skalkottas includes a helpfully broad representation of the piano music, early to late, played with fine rhythmic resource and springing clarity. Everything has a solidly idiomatic ring, and it is impressive: one learns a great deal about how Skalkottas developed and admires him the more.”