Скачать или смотреть Ὕπνος — A Hymn to the God of Sleep, Twin Brother of Death

οὐ γὰρ με Νὺξ ἔτικτε δεσπότην λύρας,
οὐ μάντιν, οὐδ’ ἰατρόν, ἀλλ’ εὐνάτορα ψυχαῖς.
— Fragment attributed to Aeschylus, 5th c. BCE

Hypnos is the ancient Greek god of Sleep, dwelling in the Land of Dreams in the Underworld, where poppies bloom in eternal night and no light or sound can enter. The dearest friend of the Muses, according to Pausanias, he is associated not only with sleep, dreams, and oblivion, but also with healing, peace, and the quiet inspiration that awakens creation.
But, as with everything in Greek mythology, there is a double meaning here.
Hypnos is the fatherless son of Night (Nyx) and the twin brother of Death (Thanatos), symbolizing how deeply these three forces were intertwined in the ancient world.
For “rest to the souls of men” can come not only in the form of sleep, but also through death.

"For Night did not bring me forth to be master of the lyre,
nor prophet, nor healer, but to bring rest to the souls of men."

This is an original composition by Şirin Pancaroğlu, an acclaimed performer and researcher of historical harp-like instruments, dedicated to the god Hypnos.
She performs on a LUTHIEROS Ancient Epigonion, masterfully handcrafted in Greece by the Koumartzis family. The epigonion, great ancestor of the modern harp, was once banned in Athens, as Plato and Aristotle feared that too many strings could stir emotion rather than cultivate virtue.
Yet it is precisely this power — to move the soul — that ancient music revives today.

🎞️ A SEIKILO Original
A music film by Nikolaos Koumartzis, D.Phil., and Yiannis Karakatsianis
Composed & performed by Şirin Pancaroğlu on a LUTHIEROS Epigonion
Audio mix by Evagoras Bekiaris

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🎙️ About Şirin Pancaroğlu
Trained as a classical harpist, Şirin is an acclaimed performer and researcher of historical harp-like instruments, bridging ancient, early, and traditional repertoires. Her artistry moves effortlessly between worlds — from Turkish classical and contemporary music to tango, improvisation, and semi-staged performances.
With concerts in more than 35 countries, 14 albums, and countless collaborations, Şirin has introduced audiences worldwide to new musical dialogues between East and West. Praised by The Washington Post as “a major talent of international caliber,” she has devoted her career to rediscovering forgotten harp traditions and expanding the instrument’s voice.
Her pioneering work on reviving the historical çeng, the long-lost Turco-Ottoman harp, has established her as a unique figure in harp history. Through the Turkish Harp project, she has brought Turkish music to harpists worldwide, publishing a 25-volume collection of scores, arrangements, and original compositions that connect centuries of musical heritage.
Born in Ankara, Şirin studied at the Geneva Conservatory with Catherine Eisenhoffer and earned her master’s degree at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music under Susann McDonald, with further studies under Pierre Jamet, Notburga Puskas, and Frédérique Cambreling. Today, she continues to perform, teach, and serve on international juries, inspiring new generations to explore the harp’s diverse histories.

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