Reassurance

Reassurance was inspired by the loving aunt of Safioleas, Evangelia Xiarhos, to whom the work is dedicated. Born premature, Safioleas received intensive care as an infant. The constant needle sticks and medical attention overwhelmed him. Evangelia would ask the nursing staff to roll his incubator to the observation window. She would so much as tap on the glass, and his crying would cease. Since then, Safioleas has always found comfort in her presence. Her soothing and encouraging nature is deeply experienced in this work. Reassurance is a gorgeous lyric piece for solo piano. Uplifting, refreshing, and promising, it reminds us that everything is going to be okay.