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DCV 350 – Calliope Tsoupaki: Thin Air

DCV 350

Calliope Tsoupaki

Thin Air

Erik Bosgraaf

Calliope Tsoupaki makes music that has a mood of timelessness. Her objective is expressing the essence as simply and clearly as possible. In her compositions she uses elements of early and contemporary music as well as the music of Greece and the Middle East. Combing these aspects, she skillfully creates a completely personal style.

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The programme represents a new chapter, in which we look back at 60 years of the VU Orchestra, but also at the past period. Thin Air by Calliope Tsoupaki reflects on the corona crisis and is an ode to compassion and solidarity. It is followed without interruption by Tod und Verklärung by Richard Strauss.
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The programme represents a new chapter, in which we look back at 60 years of the VU Orchestra, but also at the past period. Thin Air by Calliope Tsoupaki reflects on the corona crisis and is an ode to compassion and solidarity. It is followed without interruption by Tod und Verklärung by Richard Strauss.
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The touching composition by Tsoupaki Thin Air, an ode to compassion and solidarity composed during the Covid-19 pandemic, will be exceptionally performed on solo doublebass during the Opening concert of Spring Festival organized by the composition faculty of the Royal Conservatoire The Hague.
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Ensemble Black Pencil has commissioned Calliope Tsoupaki and Yannis Kyriakides to write new works.
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Whether its Gabrieli, Sousa, the famous Arban’s studies, the music of Star Wars or the multitudes of original wind ensemble compositions: young brass players are regularly exposed to an incredibly wide range of music.
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Into Space’ (2022),  written by Calliope Tsoupaki for Black Pencil for the reopening of Green Cathedral (De Groene Kathedraal). The Green Cathedral is a beautiful concept by Marinus Boezem. A life-size replica of Reims Gothic cathedral Notre-Dame in which Italian poplars shape the floor plan.
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As in previous editions of the National Cello Competition, Round 1 participants will be performing one of Boccherini’s thirty-two sonatas for cello and basso continuo. Perfect pieces to allow them to let their virtuosity shine and their natural musicality resonate.
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The premiere of the new piece for cello and piano ‘Behind the Moon’ written by Calliope Tsoupaki specially for Larissa Groeneveld and Elle Corver is to hear at the Cello Biennale in Amsterdam. Further on the program works by Sofia Goebaidoelina, Alexandre Tansman and Benjamin Britten.
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The Dutch orchestral landscape is enriched with female conductors. Yes, that is still special and worth mentioning. Do they conduct differently than their male colleagues? Do they put different accents? Discover it for yourself with a new work by Calliope Tsoupaki, former Composer Laureate, a fiery violin concerto and a very personal symphony by Tchaikovsky.
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Scorpio for contrabass solo by Calliope Tsoupaki special written for a young Dutch musician Sasha Witteveen is on tour of Dutch Classical Talent. Sasha Witteveen takes the listener from the darkness to the light.
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Scorpio for contrabass solo by Calliope Tsoupaki special written for a young Dutch musician Sasha Witteveen is on tour of Dutch Classical Talent. Sasha Witteveen takes the listener from the darkness to the light.
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Scorpio for contrabass solo by Calliope Tsoupaki special written for a young Dutch musician Sasha Witteveen is on tour of Dutch Classical Talent. Sasha Witteveen takes the listener from the darkness to the light.
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Scorpio for contrabass solo by Calliope Tsoupaki special written for a young Dutch musician Sasha Witteveen is on tour of Dutch Classical Talent. Sasha Witteveen takes the listener from the darkness to the light.
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The symphonies of Robert Schumann and principal guest conductor Anja Bihlmaier – an unbeatable combination. The German composer’s Third Symphony was written as a musical love letter to the River Rhine, which has united and separated the peoples and kingdoms of Europe for centuries.
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Bach is and remains irresistible, whether you play it on historical or modern instruments. The South African James Oesi, a true superstar of the double bass in the Netherlands, discovers new depths in Bach’s monumental Cello suites. Fresh music by Calliope Tsoupaki forms a surprising trait-d’union.
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Many composers find inspiration in fairy tales and heroic stories. These imaginative places can allow their creativity to flourish. The Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and the Groot Omroepkoor are collaborating to bring these fairytale worlds to life through music. The upcoming performance of Rachmaninov’s choral symphony, “The Clocks,” promises to be a spectacular event.
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Project choir Gabriel Fauré will give two concerts on 2 and 4 June, which are also the farewell concerts. There is also a special program this time, including a new piece by Bart Visman, which he wrote for the occasion on behalf of the choir: ‘Love song’.
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New music at Phion orchestra! Experience the world premiere of 𝙁𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 by Calliope Tsoupaki – Composer Laureate until 2021, wrote this very varied orchestral work commissioned by Phion. She believes that music can express a lot. There is a lot to hear in Falling; the night falls, the silence falls, the rain falls.
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The concert will begin with the world premiere of Falling, a work by Greek-Dutch composer Calliope Tsoupaki. After studying in Athens, she went to The Hague to study with Louis Andriessen. Her extensive oeuvre includes operas, oratorios, choral works and chamber music and is frequently performed at home and abroad.
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The concert will begin with the world premiere of Falling, a work by Greek-Dutch composer Calliope Tsoupaki. After studying in Athens, she went to The Hague to study with Louis Andriessen. Her extensive oeuvre includes operas, oratorios, choral works and chamber music and is frequently performed at home and abroad.
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“Maybe we would have made it to heaven” …. Calliope Tsoupaki about her new work ‘Aurora’: There is no story in Aurora.
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The Green Cathedral is a beautiful concept by Marinus Boezem. A life-size replica of Reims Gothic cathedral Notre-Dame in which Italian poplars form the floor plan. My visit to The Green Cathedral was a very nice experience. Walking through the landscape artwork, I was genuinely moved.
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In the program O zuyderste Lucht, the Amsterdam Cantorij sings a cappella works by Dutch composers. This includes big names such as Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck and Hendrik Andriessen, but also lesser-known ones such as Cornelis Padbrué and Calliope Tsoupaki.
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In March, four works by Calliope Tsoupaki will be heard in 11 concerts, in the UK, the US and in The Netherlands! Falling by Phion New music at Phion orchestra! Experience the world premiere of 𝙁𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 – a very varied orchestral work commissioned by Phion. Tsoupaki believes that music can express a lot.
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STORM is a unique collaboration between former Composer Laureate Calliope Tsoupaki and choreographers Andrea Leine and Harijono Roebana; between a composer who dares to think from movement and choreographers who shape sound. Vital emotions and order, dance and music meet in a storm-like performance with six dancers and three musicians.
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Extraordinary symphonic concert dedicated to the National Day of the Hellenic Republic. A celebration in musical notes, Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 19:00, at the Ploiești Philharmonic. Concert held under the auspices of the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in Bucharest.
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Lucie Horsch (photo) and Olga Pashchenko will give the world premiere of a new work by Calliope Tsouapki in Gent.
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On April 5, cellist Lidy Blijdorp will take up the bow for a solo cello concert. The much-heard musician plays, among other things, ‘her’ piece: a composition that Kate Moore wrote especially for her. The program also includes influential predecessors who inspired today’s composers.
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Revolts against the established order were a key factor in shaping modern Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. Music itself was also subject to these powers (religious, monarchic, bourgeois) and reflected their influence. By the 20th century, the revolt was directed towards some of the conventions of music, by composers such as Ligeti.
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‘Into Space’ by Calliope Tsoupaki on the program by Black Pencil on the Dutch Composer’s Day.
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‘Into Space’ (2022) performed by Black Pencil Ensemble direct after a live-interview with composer Calliope Tsoupaki by Hans Haffmans in NTR ZaterdagMatinee at the Day of the Composer.
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Performance of the version for cello solo of Thin Air, as part of the showcase concert of the professors of Pelion Festival 2024
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New Amsterdams Peil with “Narcissus: play for music + scent”; Narcissus is a music drama by composer Calliope Tsoupaki for 5 scent layers and 6 musicians. Music and scents trigger a deeply sensory experience. Greek-Dutch composer Calliope Tsoupaki writes sensuous music that seduces and entices ears, eyes and even our noses.
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On 27th of March – for the first time when a month is full of women conductors, Pitești Philharmonic (Romania) will organize a symphonic concert conducted by Maria Bazou from Greece.
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A concert dedicated Greek National Day, conducted by the young Maria Bazou.
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