Nostos

Saxophonist Clio Theodoridis and pianist Jonathan Nemtanu present their debut album, Nostos, named after the ancient Greek word for “return” or “homecoming.” The album traces a musical and personal odyssey shaped by movement between cultures, places, and musical traditions. From Suite hellénique by Pedro Iturralde, rooted in Greek heritage and Mediterranean colour, to Récit et Lied, Op. 31 by Canadian composer Mathieu Lussier, the program reflects a life lived between past and present, departure and arrival. Works by Fazıl Say, Suite for Saxophone and Piano, Op. 55, and Alexis Ciesla, Ocres rouges, further occupy musical crossroads between East and West, tradition and innovation, forming a cohesive program that highlights the expressive range of the saxophone–piano duo.