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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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

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

From Reuters ● Sep. 8, 2021

According to the announcement by the Communist Party’s political bureau, Theodorakis will lie in state at Athens’ Metropolitan Cathedral from Monday, starting a day earlier than originally planned.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2021

Michalis Theodorakis was born on July 29, 1925, on Chios, an Aegean island within sight of the Turkish coast.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2021

Catherine Theodorakis, a slight, careworn woman, gazed down on her younger son with tired, dark-circled eyes.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin