The first release by Irida Classical is a tribute to composer Dimitris Dragatakis for his contribution to Greek contemporary classical music. It is also the first time that the composer’s chamber works have been recorded and published as a comprehensive release.
The album is comprised of chamber music compositions by Dimitris Dragatakis which, apart from Sonata no.1 for violin and piano, were heretofore unreleased. The selected works shine a light on Dragatakis’ compositional development from his youthful years up to his mature period.
Starting with Sonata no.1 for violin and piano (1958) and ending with Quartet no. 6 for violin, oboe, viola and violoncello (1999), it is possible to trace the evolutionary stages of the composer’s music and the evolution of the elements that characterize his mature compositions: free atonality, modal elements, simple structures, concise thematic ideas and short repeated rhythmical patterns.

Sonata no. 1 for violin and piano (1958)
1. I. Allegro Moderato
2. II. Andantino
3. III. Allegro Vivo

Trio for oboe, clarinet and bassoon
4. I. Moderato
5. II. Prestissimo
6. III Grave
7. IV. Animato

Quintet for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon (1964)
8. I. Largo
9. II. Presto – Meno – Presto
10. III. Adagio
11. IV. Allegro

Dialogues for two wind quartets (1974)
12. I. Largo
13. II. Allegro
14. III. Adagio
15. IV. Allegro

Duo for clarinet and piano (1981)
16. Lento – Allegro

Duo for viola and piano (1982)
17. Molto adagio – Presto – Molto adagio

Quartet no. 6 for violin, oboe, viola and violoncello (1999)
18. I. Adagio
19. II. Allegro
20. III. Larghetto
21. IV. Allegro Vivo