The Monologues by Dimitris Soukaras reflect a personal connection to the world around us. It is a recital for three guitars (romantic, classical, electric) and one performer, combining electric and acoustic sounds, early and contemporary compositions. It includes arrangements based on works originally for violin and cello by Johann Sebastian Bach; works by Vicente Asencio paying tribute to the Narciso Yepes repertoire; transcriptions of pieces by Erik Satie and Maurice Ravel; compositions by Roland Dyens and Jorge Cardoso inspired by Latin America; two works dedicated to Dimitris by Leo Brouwer and Belle Chen; and finally, “Reflections of Corea”, arrangements by Dimitris based on the popular “Children’s Songs” by Chick Corea.

Guitarist and composer with numerous international distinctions, Dimitris Soukaras, is considered one of the most important musicians of his generation. He studied at the London Academy of Music, the University of Surrey and the Ionian University. In 2021, he released his first album titled Roots. He has performed with renowned orchestras in Greece and abroad, and has given solo recitals at venues such as King’s Place, London; the Musikverein, Vienna; and the Cervantes Theatre, London. More

Programme

Leo Brouwer (1939-)

Paisaje Cubano Con Rumba 

(arr. for electric guitar Dimitris Soukaras) 

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) 

Sarabande BWV 1002 & Prelude BWV 1012 

(arr. for guitar Dmitris Soukaras) 

Vicente Asencio (1908-1979)

La Joia & La Calma 

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

A la manière de Borodine 

(arr. for guitar Dmitris Soukaras) 

Erik Satie (1866-1925)

Gymnopédie No.1 & Gnossienne No.1 

(arr. for guitar Dmitris Soukaras) 

Jorge Cardoso (1949-)

Milonga 

Roland Dyens (1955-2016)

Tango en Skai 

Leo Brouwer (1939-)

El Círculo del Oráculo

(dedicated to Dimitris Soukaras) 

Belle Chen (1988-)

Anamneses 

(dedicated to Dimitris Soukaras) 

Dimitris Soukaras (1995-)

Reflections of Corea 

(based on Children’s Songs No.1 & No.3 by Chick Corea)