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Christmas at the Castle

Artist: Psaltikon,
$16.32
Format: CD
SKU: 2745681X  |  Barcode: 753459854297

Description

On the snow-swept island of Skiathos, a miraculous Christmas Eve unfolds. Weaving together spoken word with song, this recording brings to life To Christ, at the Castle by the Dostoevsky of Greece, Alexandros Papadiamantis. Papa Frangouli and his flock brave treacherous seas and cliffs to reach a neglected sanctuary, where they kindle fires that illuminate ancient frescoes. But as the Divine Liturgy begins, shipwrecked sailors cry for rescue, demanding another act of courage. Composed by Kyriakos Kalaitzidis following the eight modes of Byzantine chant and sung in rhyming, fifteen-syllable Greek verse by author Vasiliki Nevrokopli, Christmas at the Castle tells an epic story: how a broken promise and unexpected adversity lead to redemption and celebrations of unforeseen grandeur on Christmas Eve.

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Specifications
  • Format
    CD
  • Composers
    Kyriakos Kalaitzidis
  • Brand
    Cappella Records
  • Model #
    CR433
  • Number of Pieces
    1
  • Available Date
    11/28/2025

Tracks

  • 1 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 1. At Papa Frangouli's home: The shadow of God - instrumental, first mode
  • 2 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 1. At Papa Frangouli's home: On the Island of Skiathos
  • 3 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 1. At Papa Frangouli's home: Stranded, first - plagal first mode
  • 4 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 1. At Papa Frangouli's home: For those who raise the Holy Gifts
  • 5 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 1. At Papa Frangouli's home: The Vow, fourth mode legetos
  • 6 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 1. At Papa Frangouli's home: Papa Frangoulis then
  • 7 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 1. At Papa Frangouli's home: Decision, plagal fourth mode
  • 8 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 1. At Papa Frangouli's home: Then Panagos rather boastfully
  • 9 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 2. At the Castle: They agreed to it
  • 10 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 2. At the Castle: A warm heart, third mode
  • 11 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 2. At the Castle: Instrumental Semai, third mode
  • 12 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 2. At the Castle: At Struflia, at dawn
  • 13 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 2. At the Castle: Of gold and steel, fourth mode agia
  • 14 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 2. At the Castle: The sun was lowering
  • 15 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 2. At the Castle: The snow-covered path, plagal second mode
  • 16 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 2. At the Castle: They resembled goats moving together
  • 17 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: Who are you? Tell us!
  • 18 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: Holy fires, plagal first mode
  • 19 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: The temple then shined and glittered
  • 20 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: The Compass, second mode
  • 21 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: Kratema, second mode mesos
  • 22 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: Suddenly voices were heard
  • 23 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: Constantis Schooner, grave mode tetraphonos
  • 24 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: With the rist of crashing the ship
  • 25 Christmas at the Castle~Suite 3. At the Temple: The shadow of God, first mode