Lydia Kakabadse

**Lydia Kakabadse** is a British composer known for her evocative blend of classical, sacred, and cross-cultural influences. Born to Georgian and Austrian heritage, her music often weaves together Western classical traditions with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, creating rich, storytelling soundscapes. Works like *The Phantom Listeners* (inspired by Walter de la Mare’s poem) and the *Arabian Rhapsody Suite* showcase her knack for fusing vivid narratives with intricate orchestration, while pieces like *Cantica Sacra* highlight her deep connection to choral and sacred music. Her compositions span orchestral, chamber, and vocal genres, earning praise for their emotional depth and inventive textures. With a style that’s both cinematic and intimate, Kakabadse’s music invites listeners into worlds where history, poetry, and global sounds collide.

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