Ataraxia Release 29th Album “Centaurea”, A Golden Voyage Through a Mythic Land

“Centaurea” is the second part of a trilogy that began with “Pomegranate” and concludes the exploration with themes of the Golden Age and the Elysian Fields

“Centaurea” is available in a variety of formats with unique artwork. Order now via The Circle Music!

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The revered neoclassical act Ataraxia unveil their 29th studio album, “Centaurea“, out today via The Circle Music. This release marks the second chapter in a trilogy that began with the elemental exploration of “Pomegranate.” “Centaurea” transports listeners to a breathtaking island bathed in eternal twilight. The album contains eight original compositions and two previously unreleased bonus tracks (CD version only).

Francesca Nicoli, the creative force behind Ataraxia, describes “Centaurea” as “an island beyond the columns of time, still immersed in a golden age.” This mythical realm pulsates with vibrant energy, where heroes and maidens, priestesses and bards embody courage, hospitality, and profound spiritual values.

Musically, “Centaurea” is a tapestry woven with intricate melodies and captivating soundscapes. The album features Francesca Nicoli and Mara Paltrinieri’s evocative lyrics, sung in a blend of ancient and contemporary languages. Renowned cellist Totem Bara lends his mastery to three tracks.

To celebrate the release of “Centaurea,” Ataraxia will embark on a Latin American tour this August, transporting audiences to this mythical realm through their live performances.

Ataraxia Tour Dates
August 11 – Roccapelago, Modena, Italy [“On the wings of the past”, a double concert performed in a church: Medieval and Celtic soundscapes by Ataraxia and Gregorio Bellodi (uilleann pipes) and then Ataraxia in concert]

August 17 – Chile
August 18 – Argentina
August 21 – Peru
August 23 – Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
August 24 – Guadalajara, Mexico

Each album format has a different layout done by Nicolas Ramain. They each have their own imaginative history, therefore, the vinyl artbook contained in the limited box and the CD graphics are unique, original and not the same. Insetti Xilografi designed the Sacred Oak represented on the box and on the hoodie and Mary Vareli created the hieratic priestess present on the T-shirt.

The lyrics of the songs, sung in several ancient and modern languages, are precious poems by Francesca Nicoli and Mara Paltrinieri who had already collaborated on the lyrics of the band’s first albums.

Francesca Nicoli of Ataraxia explained the background behind the album: “On a Greek island of impressive neoclassical beauty, I lived and wrote the concept of the new Ataraxia album “Centaurea”. “Centaurea” is an island beyond the columns of time, still immersed in a golden age, it is a new Mediterranean Avalon whose name is a hundred times brighter than gold and that can only be accessed by dreaming and from which one leaves just sleeping.

“Crossing the dimensional waters that lead to this magical circle, always immersed in the gold of the light of twilight and the flaming magenta of the dawn, we reach a dimension in which the principles of the Sacred Feminine and Masculine are embodied by heroes and maidens, priestesses and bards. The qualities of Courage, Audacity, Hospitality, Trust, Grace, intense spiritual values and the earthly representation of Beauty become flesh and accompany us while listening to the songs.”

“We participate in nocturnal rituals, dances at dawn, races across prairies and woads, flights overlooking the sea, celebrations of the primeval Sun, we meet wolves and Goddesses, we speak lunar alphabets, we cross woods of wild loves, enchanted bays where sweet scents are released, we sail wild blues and listen to the myths of the Oak. The beings who animate these places live destinies on a strand of splendour.”

The following music videos were released in support of the album: “Coelestis”, “The Source”, “Galen” and “Viriditas”.