GEORGE LEOTSAKOS (1935- )
13 Haiku (voice, piano)
Poems by: Yosa Buson (1-7), Kobayashi Issa (8-12) and Matsuo Bashô (13)
Songs οf abstraction and simplicity based on Japanese haiku by various poets. Composed between
1960-61, before Leotsakos’ first visit to Japan. The songs capture the essence of the haiku where the creator’s personal sentiments are replaced by imagery, nature and simple objects
Thessaloniki Concert Hall, 10 December 2014
Supported by the Hellenic-Japanese Association.
Under the auspices of the Japanese Embassy.