“Mesmerizing quietude.  Music that hues closely to a Japanese aesthetic based on simplicity of utterance and purity of expression… absolutely intriguing and immensely satisfying, leaving this listener in a state of completely peaceful relaxation.” – Rafael de Acha (Rafael Music Notes) 

“It’s truly beautiful in places and leaves your mind relaxed and in the present. All in all, a thought-provoking album.” – Jeremy Condliffe (The Chronicle) 

“The pieces have been well put together and listening to the entire CD in one sitting works very well and induces an air of calm on even the most stressful day. This deserves to be widely heard and not just by lovers of contemporary music. Wholeheartedly recommended!” – (iClassical) 

“The harmony is loosely modal … often with a focus on the creation of evocative atmosphere. Excellent performers. The CD’s booklet is very attractive.” – Carson Cooman (Fanfare) 

“Basil Athanasiadis’s Ithaka was an ingeniously orchestrated, episodic piece” – John L Walters (The Guardian)

“Basil Athanasiadis’ reference to the Muse of Dance connects his work to Stravinsky’s ballet Agon, a reference to a Greek competition. The modal sound of Athanasiadis’ piece links it to the McPhee work. The sense of loss comes across clearly and the Muse’s stream of consciousness very effectively. Most of the music here has a dignified, formal air despite its energetic nature and sometimes virtuosic sound” – Patsy Morita (All Music Guide)

“Terpsichore Bemused, by the Greek composer Basil Athanasiasdis, reflects its title, alternating a ‘virtually pulse-less opening’ with a powerful rhythmic drive” – Bryce Morrison – The Classical Music Website (The Gramophone)

In the creatively faultless CD “Clouds that I Like“, all five works included, feature elements of asymmetry, non‐teleological thematic relation, fragmentation, flexible space and use of noise, unveiling unbelievably rich, astounding almost otherworldly timbres … portray the solid knowledge and skilfulness of the composer’s compositional technique by successfully combining two highly contrasting worlds (the Western and Japanese tradition) into a harmoniously balanced and musical result, which I believe will retain its freshness over time – Thomas Tamvakos

” ‘Eyes are now Dim’ a highly suitable closing to a programme rarely heard in Athens …” – George Leotsakos (Critics Point)

“On particular note was the third piece by Basil Athanasiadis (Terpsichore Bemused). The music was inventive and accessible, the dance performed by a female soloist who interacted with both pianists. It was delightful and kept me watching without distracting from the music itself” – Graeme Quinton-Jones (Kent Gazete)

“Basil Athanasiadis put old little songs of Geisha, into a contemporary context. Audience was charmed by these songs’ luscious singing and willowy movement with Geisha style costume”– Megumi Sakagami (Kushiro City Newpaper, Hokkaido)

“I would recommend heading straight for Basil Athanasiadis’s “Antiphon to Mary”– Roderic Dunnett (Church Times)

“A novel by Kazuo Ishiguro lies behind the wistful flights of fancy in Pale Views (2003) by Basil Athanasiadis”– Richard Whitehouse (classicalsource.com)