The guest on the show was award-winning Cypriot composer Phyto Stratis, who resides permanently in New York. The conversation was sparked by his latest musical production, El Dorado – a work that offers a musical portrait of Edgar Allan Poe.
Phytos Stratis spoke about the upcoming world premiere of his new performance at Carnegie Hall on Monday, June 2nd. The conversation centered around Edgar Allan Poe – his life and work- and the unique ways in which the two intertwine. Stratis shared what draws him to Poe, and why the author continues to be a source of deep inspiration.
He also introduced Edgar Visited, an original musical born out of his profound personal connection to the beauty and darkness in Poe’s writing. During the interview, the song Alone- which has been recognized as the best musical adaptation of a Poe work – was also broadcast.