Lairon is a piece written during the winter lockdown periode of Covid and it is written for Roadrunner trio. My initial inspiration was “hope”, metaphorically appearing as a musical light beam. The Greek orthodox byzantine hymn of “Fos Ilaron” ; “O Gladsome Light” has been an strong influence.
Music composed by Antonis Pratsinakis and performed by Roadrunner Trio ( Erica Roozendaal Accordeon, Michel Marang Clarinet, Antonis Pratsinakis cello).
Following performance found place in Amsterdam, Uilenburgersjoel , 02-11-2021. Part of our performance at the annual Global Soundscapes Festival / Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra.
The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra’s annual Global Soundscapes Festival celebrates the intersection of traditional sounds and techniques from world cultures with contemporary intercultural music by Canadian composers.
The VICO acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations, including the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-waututh Nations. We also extend heartfelt thanks to the following funders, whose support and flexibility has made this project possible in very challenging times: Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Council for the Arts The Province of BC BC Arts Council The City of Vancouver The SOCAN Foundation