Eleni Karaindrou Ensemble

The Eleni Karaindrou Ensemble brings to life the hauntingly beautiful compositions of Greek composer Eleni Karaindrou, best known for her longtime collaboration with filmmaker Theo Angelopoulos. Karaindrou’s music, rich with melancholic melodies and a blend of classical and traditional Greek influences, has become synonymous with Angelopoulos’s poetic films, including *The Weeping Meadow* and *The Suspended Step of the Stork*. Her work extends beyond cinema, too, as seen in releases like *Trojan Women*, which reimagines Euripides’ ancient tragedy through her atmospheric, emotionally charged soundscapes.

The ensemble itself acts as a fluid collective of musicians who masterfully interpret her delicate arrangements, often featuring instruments like the accordion, oboe, and violin to evoke a sense of timeless longing. Karaindrou’s music, released primarily on the ECM label, has earned global acclaim for its ability to weave storytelling with sound, capturing both personal and universal sorrow. Whether scoring films, stage plays, or standalone albums, the Eleni Karaindrou Ensemble remains a conduit for her singular voice—one that whispers of memory, exile, and the fragile beauty of human connection.

Genres

Ambient

Chamber Music

Drone

Minimalism

Musique Concrete

Post-minimalism

Sound Collage

Latest Release

Karaindrou: The Weeping Meadow - Film by Theo Angelopoulos

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Eleni Karaindrou Ensemble

Album - 16 Tracks - Released February 2, 2004