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

Theodorakis was as well-known in Greece for his political activities as for his musical career.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2021

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

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

"Chris, honey, it's all right," Mrs. Theodorakis said, kneeling before the wheelchair.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin