Parlor Music is a highly engaging dance piece with clear references to Astor Piazzola and mid-20th century jazz. The work traverses a variety of moods, from melancholy and introspection to manic energy with driving dance rhythms, making it an enjoyable addition to any chamber music recital.
Born in Greece, educated in the United States and a Canadian citizen since 1985, composer Christos Hatzis (b.1953) is becoming widely known as a leading figure in contemporary classical music. His works are performed and broadcast throughout the world, and their frequent combination of a powerful spiritual foundation with an immediately accessible appeal has made a deep emotional impact upon audiences and performers alike.
