Lament for Antoniou (for Solo Bass Flute)

Composer: Soheil Shirangi
Year of Creation: July 2020
Performer: Iwona Glinka
Album: Lament for Theodore — dedicated to Greek composer Theodore Antoniou (1935–2018)
Produced by: Ariadne Music Resources (Naxos) • Supported by The J. F. Costopoulos Foundation
Award: Akademia Music Award – Music Award of Excellence

Lament for Antoniou was written as a personal expression of connection with the great Greek composer Theodore Antoniou, who often wrote laments for friends he lost. In this tribute, the bass flute becomes a voice of remembrance—its deep, human tone evoking both sorrow and gratitude. The music unfolds slowly, shaped by breath and silence, as if carrying the weight of memory. It reflects not only mourning but also continuity, honoring Antoniou’s lasting influence through quiet reflection and sincere emotional depth.