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Katerina Stamatelos / Press

“A wonderful and insightful review of my Nocturn No.1, for cello and piano, by composer fpc on last.fm”

“Katerina Stamatelos VARIATIONS and INVOCATION upon a “Kyrie Eleison” and an “Anathema,” Op. 4 Katerina and I “met” on Twitter! Both she and her work sounded interesting, so I visited her web site to read her bio and listen to some of her compositions. Once there, I discovered that she is also a pianist, a painter, a poet, and a fashion designer! I feel a connection with her through the University of Iowa, where she earned two of her degrees. In this piece, the Kyrie has variations. In addition, the Anathema has its own variations. As you can imagine, the possibilities for alternating sections are many. The Anathema is fast, and faster with each of its new sections. These alternate with, or are interspersed with, the Kyrie theme. The performer has to be alert and ready to go. No matter whether the practicing is at tempo or slower, I practice the transitions every time. If you arrive at the beginning of a section late, insecurity immediately gets in the way. ”

“Greek composer Katerina Stamatelos studied with Gompper at University of Iowa and is also active as a pianist. Muriello and Gompper commissioned her cycle Love and Terror (2009). The poem “Terror” is split into three separate songs throughout the cycle, functioning as a sort of emotional ritornello. Several songs involve extensive playing inside the piano, creating evocative folk harp-like sounds.”

“A review of my music written by a very talented rock musician: Ian Williams”

“Katerina Stamatelos - Interview”