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Σαν τα μάρμαρα της Πόλης
Like the marble slabs that stand in St. Sophia,
so well-matched and symmetrical are your eyebrows, eyes and hair.
I have decided to become a dome in St. Sophia,
for fair girls and for dark ones to come and worship there.
Translated by Mania Seferiades
Σαν τα μάρμαρα της Πόλης που ’ναι στην Αγια-Σοφιά,
έτσι τα ’χεις ταιριασμένα μάτια, φρύδια και μαλλιά.
Αποφάσισα να γίνω στην Αγια-Σοφιά κουπές,*
να ’ρχονται να προσκυνάνε άσπρες και μελαχρινές.
*κουπές: τρούλος
Studio recording (1991). Based on Simon Karas’ recording which belongs to the Association for the Dissemination of Greek National Music.
Singers
Clarinet
Violin
Kanun
Goblet drum
