Γιάννης Πετρίτσης, Αλέξανδρος Χατζής , Απαγγέλουν Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης Γρηγόρης Βαλτινός Και Η Κα Κάτια Δανδουλάκη - Αγαπητέ Κύριε Καβάφη Ο Αλέξανδρος Χατζής Τραγουδά Καβάφη

Review by Paul Thompson

The album Αγαπητέ Κύριε Καβάφη Ο Αλέξανδρος Χατζής Τραγουδά Καβάφη by Γιάννης Πετρίτσης, Αλέξανδρος Χατζής , Απαγγέλουν Μιχάλης Κακογιάννης Γρηγόρης Βαλτινός Και Η Κα Κάτια Δανδουλάκη is a unique and mesmerizing tribute to one of Greece's most beloved poets, Constantine P. Cavafy. The album features a collaboration of talented musicians and performers, including Giannis Petritsis, Alexandros Chatzis, Michalis Kakogiannis, Gregory Valtonos, and Katerina Dandoulaki.

Throughout the album, the performers beautifully blend music, poetry, and spoken word to create a captivating listening experience. The album's centerpiece is Alexandros Chatzis' stirring renditions of Cavafy's poetry, accompanied by Petritsis' hauntingly beautiful compositions. Chatzis' deep, resonant voice brings the poet's words to life, evoking the melancholy and longing that permeate Cavafy's work.

The album also features spoken word performances by Michalis Kakogiannis, Gregory Valtonos, and Katerina Dandoulaki, who deliver Cavafy's poems with grace and emotion. The performers' voices are complemented by Petritsis' atmospheric music, which ranges from haunting piano melodies to lush orchestral arrangements.

Summary by Paul Thompson

Αγαπητέ Κύριε Καβάφη Ο Αλέξανδρος Χατζής Τραγουδά Καβάφη is a stunning tribute to one of Greece's greatest poets. The album's blend of music and poetry creates a powerful and moving listening experience, and the performances by Chatzis, Kakogiannis, Valtonos, and Dandoulaki are all exceptional. Fans of Cavafy's work and Greek music in general will find much to love about this album.