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Andonis Decavalles 1983 and George Thaniel 1989

Side A is a recording of poet Andonis Decavalles (AKA Andonis Manganaris-Decavalles) reciting his work. This recitation was originally broadcast on WFDM-TV on October 17 1983. Side B is a recording of George Thaniel reciting his work in 1989. It is unknown if this recitation was also broadcast on WFDM-TV.

Ánthropoi kai áloga = People and Horses (Mourselas) and To fioro tou Levant = The Flower of the East -Zakynthos (Xenopoulos)

Side A is a recording of the one-act play “Oi Anthropi kai ta Aloga” (People and Horses) by Kostas Mourselas, performed in a radio broadcast on the “Theatro tis Kyriakis” show on December 28, 1980. Side B is a continuation of the recording of the play by Mourselas as well as the first part of a recording of the play “To fiore tou Levante (“The Flower of the Levant) by Grigorios Xenopoulos,

Aris Dikteos presentation on Greek Epigrams and Oedipus at Colonus Play by Sophocles with Alexis Minotis

Side A is a recording of a presentation lead by writer Aris Dikteos (AKA Kostas Konstantourakis) on “Greek Epigrams. Side B is a recording of a performance of the play “Oedipus at Colonus” by Sophocles with actor Alexis Minotis, broadcast as part of the “Theatro tis Defteras” (trans.: Monday Theatre) TV program on ERT-POLTEL.

Audio recordings

Series consists of audio recordings used by Thaniel in the course of his work as professor of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Toronto. Recordings include interviews with authors and poets, poetry and prose readings, live theatre recordings, music performances, in addition to discussions and lectures. Also included is a recording of Thaniel reciting his own poetry, as well as a recording of the radio memorial dedicated to Thaniel that was aired in July 1991 after Thaniel’s sudden death in June 1991.

Broadcast of Boston Symphony Orchestra World Premiere of Circle of Thanatos and Genesis and a lecture on “Greek Romanticism” by George Thaniel

Side A is a recording of a broadcast of a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra of the world premiere of “Circle of Thanatos and Genesis” by Theodore Antoniou, aired on January 24 1981. Side B is a recording of a lecture delivered by George Thaniel titled “Greek Romanticism.”

George Thaniel Curriculum Vitae – Activities (1970-1990)

Item is a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) created by Thaniel documenting his qualifications, as well as activities undertaken from 1970 to 1990, including lectures and teaching, poetry readings, and conferences and seminars, to name a few. This CV also includes a number of illustrations by Thaniel, as well as photographs of Thaniel from his travels to Greece, Italy, and Spain. There is also a photograph of Ed S. Phinney. The final page of text includes the poem “O Poitis as myn Fovatai” (Let not the Poet Fear) by Thaniel, as well as a translation of the same by Phinney.

George Thaniel fonds

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  • Fonds
  • [between 1971 and 1991]

Fonds consists of personal publications written by George Thaniel, including his curriculum vitae and the complete collection of The Amaranth journals. Fonds also consists of audio cassettes recordings used by Thaniel in the course of his work as professor of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Toronto. Recordings include interviews with Modern Greek authors and poets, poetry and prose readings, live theatre recordings, and music performances, in addition to discussions and lectures. Audio recordings further include Thaniel reciting his own poetry, as well as a memorial that was recorded posthumously following his sudden death in June 1991.

Thaniel, George,‏ ‎1938-

George Thaniel poetry and memorial

Side A is a recording of George Thaniel reading from his poetry. Side B is a recording of the memorial to George Thaniel broadcast on the radio show “Logitechnikes Selides” (trans: “Literary Pages”) broadcast in July 1991 after Thaniel’s sudden death in June 1991.

George Thaniel reciting his poetry and memorial.

Side A is a recording of George Thaniel reading from his poetry. Side B is a recording of the memorial to George Thaniel broadcast on the radio show “Logitechnikes Selides” (trans: “Literary Pages”) broadcast in July 1991 after Thaniel’s sudden death in June 1991.

Greek poetry - Andreas Embirikos recites his work

Item is a commercial recording produced by EMI Greece of Andreas Embirikos reciting his work. Side A includes excerpts from the collections “Ipsikaminos” and “Endochóra”. Side B includes excerpts from “Endochóra”, as well as “Eis Tin Odon Ton Filellinon”, “Ai Lexeis”, and “O Dromos”.

Kyveli

Item is a commercial recording of Kyveli produced by Dionysos EMI Greece in 1982.

Live recording of “Mana, Mytera, Mama” by Giorgos Dialegmenos – Part C and live recording of “Esoterikes Eidiseis” by Marios Pontikas

Side A is the continuation of the live performance of the play “Mana, Mytera, Mama” (“Mom, Mother, Mamma”) by Giorgos Dialegmenos. Side B (0m 0s – 16m 25s) is the final portion of the live performance of the play “Mana, Mytera, Mama” (“Mom, Mother, Mamma”) by Giorgos Dialegmenos. The final 30 minutes (beginning at 16m 26s) of Side B is a live recording of a performance of “Esoterikes Eidiseis” (“Inside News”) by Marios Pontikas.

Loula Kostantinidou

Side A is poet Loula D. Konstantinou speaking about her life and reading from her work. Side B is a continuation from Side A.

Minyma = Message by Gianni Koutsoxeron.

Side A is a recording of the poem Minyma (trans.: Message) by poet Gianni Koutsoxeron. Music is by Kostas Kosmidi with singer Afroula Oikonomou. It is unknown if Side B continues from Side A or if it is blank.

Nikos Spanias recites his work

Side A is a recording of poet Nikos Spanias reciting his work “Foros timis sto Gerogio de Chirico” (trans.: “Homage to Georgio de Chirico”). Side B is blank.

One-act plays – Part I

This item is the first part of a recording of a collection of 6 one-act plays. Side A is a recording of the first two plays in the collection: “Oi Gigantes” (“The Giants”) by Babis (or Mpampis) Tsikliropoulos, followed by “Ο Έλεγχος/O Elegchos” (“The Control”) by Mitsos Efthymiadis. Side B is the third and fourth plays in the series: “Διακοπή Ρεύματος/Diakopí Révmatos" (“Power Outage”) by Kostas Mourselas, followed by “Ο Σιτιαρχης/O Sitiarchis” (“The Grain Lord”) by Giorgos Christofilakis.

One-act plays – Part II

This item is the second part of a recording of a collection of 6 one-act plays. Side A is a recording of the firth and sixth plays in the series: “Ο Μετανάστης/O Metanástis” (“The Immigrant”) by Giorgos Skourtis, followed by “Η Γυναίκα Και Ο Λάθος/ I Gynaíka Κai Ο Láthos” (“The Woman and the Mistake” by Iakovos Kambanellis. Side B continues from Side A, with the final part of the recording of “Η Υυναίκα Και Ο Λάθος/ I Γynaíka Κai Ο Λáthos” (“The Woman and the Mistake” by Iakovos Kambanellis.

One-act plays by Loula Anagnostaki and a lecture on the work of Alexandros Kotzias

Side A is a brief lecture followed by performances of Loula Anagnostaki’s one-act plays “I Poli” (The City) and “I Dianyktérefsi” (The Overnight Stay) broadcast on the radio show “Theatro tis Kyriakis”. Side B is a continuation of Side A. The final 8 minutes of side B is part of a recording of the radio show “Echmes tou lógou” (Speechless) on the works of Alexandros Kotzias, presented by
Athanasios Niarchos and performed by Vassilis Mavromatis.

Poetry - Giorgos Chronas and Nikos-Alexis Aslanoglou

Side A is a recording of Greek writer Giorgos Chronas reciting his work set to music, followed by a brief discussion on his works and his inspiration. Side B is a recording of poet Nikos-Alexis Aslanoglou reciting his work from “O Thiskolos Thanatos” (trans: “The Difficult Death”) set to music.

Poetry – Nikos Karouzos and Zoe Karelli

Side A is poet Nikos Karouzos reciting his work with opera music playing in the background with certain works. Side B is poet Zoe Karelli (AKA Chryssoula Argiriadou) talking about her life and work before reciting her poetry.

Presentation on Yannis Koutsocheras

Item is a recording (Sides A and B) of a presentation on the work of Yannis Koutsocheras. Side A is G. Gokfani (Γ. Γωκφάνη) presenting. Side B is George Thaniel presenting.

Prose and Poetry – Pandelis Prevelakis and Costas Taktsis

Side A is a recording of writer Pandelis Prevelakis speaking about his life and work and reading some excerpts of his writing. Side B is a recording of writer Costas Taktsis reading excerpts from his poetry and discussing his life and his work.

Recorded broadcasts of presentations on Alexandros Kotzias, Yannis Tsarouchis, and Kostas Mourselas

Side A includes a recording of a broadcast of the radio show “Aichmes tou logo” by Thanasis Niarchos featuring author Alexandros Kotzias, together with poets Spiros Tsaknias and Christoforos Liontakis. The next 15 minutes of Side A continues with a presentation on the works of Yannis Tsarouchis, including an interview with the artist. Side B continues from Side A with the rest of the interview with Tsarouchis. At around 20 minutes on Side B, there is a recording of the show “Theatro tis Kyriakis” (trans.: Sunday Theatre) with a discussion on the one-act plays by Kostas Mourselas.

Recording of “Den Eime Ego” by Gregorios Xenopoulos – Parts C and D

Side A is the third part of the recording of a radio performance of the comedy “Den Eime Ego” (Not Me) by Gregorios Xenopoulos. Side B (0m 0s – 21m 00s)is a continuation of Side A and is the fourth and final part if the recording. The final 11 minutes (starting at 21m 00s) of Side B is an unidentified woman reciting Sikelianos’ work.

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