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Sinfonietta Passau

The interaction with the orchestra is brilliant, also because the orchestra itself is alert, never switches off and is characterised by great unity. This is impressively demonstrated by the winds in Saint-Saëns or in Sibelius' Symphony No. 3: not only are the entries themselves homogeneous, but also the mutual decrescendo after the accent. Papakyriakou's sense of detail is exemplary here, the sum of which results in a wonderfully balanced and rounded orchestral sound.

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Here [Sibelius Symphony No. 3], Eleni Papakyriakou focusses entirely on the composer's concentrated expressive will. She guides the musicians smoothly and clearly through the orchestration, energetically demands the increasing rhythmic tempo and finely works out the interplay of the changing motifs and fragments. The symphony ends exhilaratingly and hymn-like.

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The Sinfonietta produced a sound that, for all its well-rehearsed precision, sounded free and invigorating. And this natural music-making characterised the evening to the complete satisfaction of the audience.

Philipp Heidepeter, Passauer Neue Presse / Dr. Edith Rabenstein Kulturblog / Kristian Kuhnle, Straubinger Tagblatt

05.2025

Orchestre Pasdeloup

Avec une gestuelle très précise [...] elle en propose une lecture vigoureuse, au rythme solidement souligné par des accents impeccables [...]. Les timbres qu’elle obtient de certains musiciens, comme les puissantes cordes graves ou l’élégant hautbois, suffisent à retenir l’attention du spectateur.

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With a very precise gesture [...] she offers a vigorous interpretation, with a rhythm solidly underlined by impeccable accents [...]. The timbres she obtains from certain musicians, such as the powerful bass strings or the elegant oboe, are enough to hold the spectator's attention.

bachtrack.com / Clara Leonardi  13.12.2021

Passau University Orchestra

Full of depth and precision – Passau University Orchestra impresses with finely nuanced sound – Margarita Nastouli impressed with her technical brilliance and musical depth in the violin concerto. Her soulful interpretation, coupled with precise intonation, immediately captivated the audience. The orchestra provided attentive and sensitive accompaniment, responding flexibly to the soloist and impressively shaping the dynamic changes. In the third movement, the soloist and ensemble impressed with their energetic playing, rhythmic precision, and rousing passages. The symphony was performed with great expressiveness. The woodwinds shone with their tonal finesse and precise articulation. In the second movement, the orchestra succeeded in creating a touching sound atmosphere. In the third movement, lightness and dance-like verve merged into an enchanting soundscape. The climax came in the fourth movement, which began with fanfare-like brass and transitioned into a passionate musical tutti fireworks display. Here, the orchestra once again demonstrated its full sound power, precision, and expressive diversity. With this concert, the Passau University Orchestra impressively demonstrated its musical quality and passion. It was an evening that captivated the audience not only with its technical brilliance, but above all with its lively interpretations, catchy and beautiful melodies, and emotional depth.

Verena Vierlinger, Passauer Neue Presse 08.07.2025

Landestheater Niederbayern

The reinforced chorus fulfilled its important role continuously, Eleni Papakyriakou had especially transformed the world-famous "prisoners' chorus" to an impressive sound experience.

Neues Volksblatt 18.06.2019, G. Verdi: Nabucco

Opinions & Recommendations

Due to her special communication skills, her precise preparation and her constructive rehearsal work, but also because of her artistic personality and charisma, she gained great recognition from the colleagues and the students right from the start of the collaboration. The reactions from the circle of participants have been absolutely unanimous since the beginning of the rehearsals and can best be described as "euphoric". Ms. Papakyriakou obviously manages to ignite enthusiasm and motivation among the orchestra members to a degree that I have never experienced in my many years of leadership.

Dr. Peter Gries, Director Music Academy "Louis Spohr" Kassel

Interviews & Articles

Concerti.de 06.04.2024

 

Bruckner with pep

 

Text: Sören Ingwersen

 

https://www.concerti.de/vermischtes/sinfonietta-passau-feiert-ihren-ersten-geburtstag/

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