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 lived in hotels in Rome and other cities, joining other Greek stars such as “Zorba” composer Mikis Theodorakis to denounce the regime in Athens.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2022

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

A court had temporarily halted any burial plans, after unnamed Theodorakis collaborators had intervened, citing his expressed wishes and producing notarized documents.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2021

"Aren't your parents coming?" she asked the older Theodorakis boy as he wheeled his brother into the library.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin