Name: Brahms - Die Nonne Op. 44 by Eklipsis Vocal Ensemble
Duration: 2 min 43 s
Description: Johannes Brahms Die Nonne (op. 44), Ludwig Uhland (S.S.A.A. & Piano). Performed by Eklipsis Vocal Ensemble, Conductor: Matthew Legakis

Johannes Brahms Die Nonne (op. 44), Ludwig Uhland (S.S.A.A. & Piano). Performed by Eklipsis Vocal Ensemble, Conductor: Matthew Legakis

Brahms - Die Nonne Op. 44

Eklipsis* Vocal Ensemble was created in November 2000 by conductor Mathew Legakis, piano soloist and soprano singer Myrto Akrivou and music teacher and pianist Sotiris Sarantakos. The aim of the ensemble is to promote contemporary as well as classical compositions through the art of choral music.

The ensemble’s repertoire includes Classical and Romantic works as well as jazz, latin, movie soundtracks, musical and folk music from Greece and other countries but also contemporary music by Greek and foreign composers.

Between 2000 and 2012 Eklipsis consisted of eight members who performed various original arrangements of the conductor but also other composers’ arrangements of various music genres, where voice assumed the role of a musical instrument.

In 2012 the members reached the number of 19 and originally performed works of Händel, Beethoven, Kagel and others with orchestra or a cappella.

Today it consists of 16 female soloists, exploring and performing in Pan-Hellenic premieres original works of the Romantic period written for female voices.

The ensemble has collaborated with NuovArte Chamber Orchestra, Arcadea Quartet & Ensemble, Trio da Camera, Athens Chamber Orchestra and Psychiko String Orchestra.

Eklipsis has performed numerous times on its own and in partnerships at theatres and festivals in Greece, always presenting demanding works, has recorded for the 3rd Programme of ERT (Greek National Radio-Television) has released a CD with Christmas songs from around the world and was awarded with a gold medal at the 3rd International Choir Competition & Festival "Nafplio-Artiva" at Nafplio in 2016. One of its most important collaborations was with ATHENS 2004 organisation during the reception of athletes in the Paralympic Games.
* "eklipsis" (έκληψις) in ancient Greek music meant the transition from a higher to a lower note in choral music.