Theodorakis

British  

/ θɛɔðɔˈrakis /

noun

1. Mikis (ˈmikis). born 1925, Greek composer, who wrote the music for the films Zorba the Greek (1965) and Serpico (1973): imprisoned (1967–70) for his opposition to the Greek military government

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Example Sentences

Many composers have heard that music too, and have written settings for his work — Greek artists like Mikis Theodorakis, but also foreign musicians including Ned Rorem and John Tavener.

From New York Times • May 4, 2023

She also found inspiration in singing, ranging from an album of songs by Theodorakis released by RCA in 1969 to background chants in 1972 for the Greek rock group Aphrodite’s Child.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2022

He was born Michalis Theodorakis on the island of Chios on July 29, 1925.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2021

Theodorakis had written a letter to the mayor of Chania in 2013 expressing his wish to be buried in the cemetery of Galatas, a location west of Chania, where his father hailed from.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2021

The judge was surprised to see Denton Deere, even more surprised when he wheeled Chris Theodorakis into her apartment.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin