Liana Malandrenioti, music critic for the Athens newspaper Epoch, has filed this appreciation of the work of Delos recording artist Smaro Gregoriadou, including a review of her recent release A Healing Fire. The presence of Smaro Gregoriadou in the contemporary classical music scene is in many ways precious; she appears as guitar soloist, composer, researcher,…
In a wide-ranging review, Constantine P. Carambelas-Sgourdas offers high praise for guitar virtuoso Smaro Gregoriadou’s fourth Delos album, A Healing Fire, featuring works by Bach, Britten, Gubaidulina and Hetu. “The distinguished guitarist Smaro Gregoriadou is a special case among classical guitarists, in that she never stops exploring new sonic and technical possibilities of her instrument…
Robert Hugill reviews Smaro Gregoriadou’s A Healing Fire recording on Planet Hugill: “Her account of the [J.S. Bach Sonata‘s] opening ‘Grave’ is strong and firm, whilst the ‘Fuga’ is crisp, firm and quite steady with Gregoriadou making explicit what often has to be left implicit in Bach’s original. The ‘Andante’ is firmly rhythmic with a…
Fanfare Magazine’s Henry Fogel reviews Smaro Gregoriadou’s A Healing Fire recording – see it as a Five Star Review on Amazon: “Gregoriadou is a Greek guitarist who draws a remarkably wide range of color from her guitar. The calm beauty of the third movement of the Bach violin sonata, simply marked Andante, is followed by…
NeuGuitars reviews Smaro Gregoriadou’s new A Healing Fire recording: “[Smaro Gregoriadou] could not find a fairer title for the difficult times we are experiencing: we all need a healer. Music has always evoked this thaumaturgical, healing and shamanic power. … Covid-19 has not only affected us physically and economically. When, at last, we will have…
Graham Rickson reviews Smaro Gregoriadou’s latest release, “A Healing Fire”, for The Arts Desk: “One interesting aspect of Greek guitarist Smaro Greoriadou’s playing is her willingness to experiment technically, the tunings and instruments chosen to suit the musical requirements of each work. … Her choice pays off… There’s an intensity and tautness to the sound which heightens…
Remy Franck gives a ♪♪♪♪♪ rating to Smaro Gregoriadou’s new recording, A Healing Fire, on his Pizzicato journal: “The Greek guitarist Smaro Gregoriadou is known for her constant experimentation with the guitar sound. On this CD, you can experience this once again. … excellent phrasing and dynamic playing. … Gubaidulina’s expressive Serenade leads to the…
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