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

Theodorakis wrote more than 200 popular songs, 10 symphonies, two oratorios, three ballets, a folk opera and the Olympic anthem, first performed at the 1992 Barcelona Games.

From Reuters ● Sep. 8, 2021

“My family does not approve of my wish; however, the law recognizes everyone’s right to decide about the disposal of their body,” Theodorakis had written in the letter.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2021

In his periodical Journal of Resistance, Mr. Theodorakis described his concept of musical inspiration as first “aesthetic joy” that morphs “into moral strength, and then into ideological weight and political action.”

From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2021

Theo and Doug ran into the kitchen; Mrs. Theodorakis ran out.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin