Mikis Theodorakis
Women of Passion | Athens | From May 27
A theater production for English speakers, "Women of Passion, Women of Greece," returns to the Treno sto Rouf Theater (www.totrenostorouf.gr) in Athens for a run of 10 Saturday shows starting on May 27 and ending on July 29.
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Thousands bid farewell to Theodorakis
Thousands of Greeks on Sept. 8 bid farewell to Mikis Theodorakis, a world-renowned activist and musician whose work brought Greek culture to a global audience in the latter 20th century.
Theodorakis, whose musical score for the 1964 movie "Zorba the Greek" helped foster a carefree image of Greece abroad for millions, died on Sept. 2 aged 96.
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The Greek nation bids farewell to beloved composer Mikis Theodorakis
By George Gilson
A massive number of mourners gathered outside of Athens Cathedral today to bid farewell to the beloved composer Mikis Theodorakis, who died at age 96 and left a deep imprint on the Greek soul and national consciousness, at the funeral.
Editorial: A free human being
There are times when whatever one might say would appear commonplace.
One wishes only to remain silent, to remember, to lower one's head and close one's eyes, and to listen to a song.
Mikis Theodorakis cannot fit into a mould, nor can one separate his music from his political struggles.
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Mikis Theodorakis remains to lie in state for three days
The remains of Mikis Theodorakis will be lie in state during a three-day popular pilgrimage in the Cathedral of Athens, from next Tuesday until Thursday.
According to information at the popular pilgrimage, all the necessary health safety measures will be observed.
So far, however, the place where the leading Greek composer will be buried has not been announced.
Three days of Mourning in Greece in Memory of Composer Mikis Theodorakis
Greece has declared three days of mourning in memory of composer Mikis Theodorakis, who died at the age of 96.
"The voice of the people fell silent," Greek newspapers wrote on the front page on the occasion of the death of the legendary composer of the film "Zorba the Greek".
Mikis Theodorakis – The historic concert in Karaiskaki Stadium
At the age of 96, Mikis Theodorakis passed away, leaving behind an invaluable legacy.
Mikis was imprisoned and tortured during the dictatorship and only in 1970 was he released under intense pressure from great international divs such as Lawrence Olivier, Dmitry Shostakovich, Arthur Miller, Leonard Bernstein, and others.
Breaking! Mikis Theodorakis passed away at 96
Actress Kakia Igerinou recently wrote about the sad news of the death of Mikis Theodorakis
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Force behind Greek music powerhouse Columbia records dies, aged 91
Record producer Takis Lambropoulos, credited with revolutionizing the Greek music industry in the 1960s and 70s from the helm of the Columbia Gramophone Company Greece, has died at the age of 91, it was announced on Friday.
Home of Nikos Gatsos set to be listed as monument
The Culture Ministry is seeking the listing of the house of prominent 20th century Greek poet and translator Nikos Gatsos as a monument.
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