Basil Athanasiadis (1970-)
The Cat in Love (Neko no koi)
Shie Shoji - voice, Stelios Chatziiosifidis - violin, Jasmina Samssuli - piano
What is most interesting about the Japanese Haiku, is the simplicity of language. In fact at times is so simple that even a little child can easily understand. Yet they are considered as masterpieces of refined expression. Τhis aesthetic can have a great potential in contemporary music and arts.
The cat in love is pitiable, Caterwauling from the beginning (Yaha)
Performed at Thessaloniki Concert Hall, 10 December 2014
Supported by the Hellenic-Japanese Association.
Under the auspices of the Japanese Embassy.