Mikis Theodorakis
Celebrities
Mikis Theodorakis Interview: Disappointed in Tsipras, Status Quo
During an interview with Vima 99.5 FM, Mikis Theodorakis, the famous Greek composer and songwriter spoke of many topics that touch the hearts of the Greek people such as his own personal work, the state of the country and...
Europe
Famous Greek Singer Maria Farantouri to Perform in Istanbul
Famous Greek singer and political activist Maria Farantouri will perform to Istanbul fans at Harbiye Open-Air Theater on August 2 to celebrate composer Mikis Theodorakis' 90th birthday.
Theodorakis is known as Greece’s top living composer, famous for the 1964 classic "Zorba the Greek"...
events
Concert in Honor of Mikis Theodorakis 90th Birthday
A concert in honor of Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis will take place on Wednesday on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
The popular orchestra "Mikis Theodorakis" will participate: piano Yiannis Belonis, bouzouki Thanassis Vassilas and Yiannis Matsoukas, guitar Vangelis Kontaratos,...
Economy
Mikis Theodorakis Calls on Tsipras to Not Sign Bad Deal
Greek composer and former political figure Mikis Theodorakis calls on Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to not follow the way of his predecessors and sign a bad agreement with creditors.
The awarded composer gave an interview to German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine...
Economy
Mikis Theodorakis Criticizes Alexis Tsipras' Policy on Bailout Deal
Mikis Theodorakis criticized the new government of Alexis Tsipras on the new bailout agreement saying that it is a continuation of austerity.
The internationally-known composer is an emblematic figure of the Greek Left and had criticized the new government debt...
Greece
Alexis Tsipras Should Win the SYRIZA 'Civil War'
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has achieved a lot using his charisma. He won the election, he formed a government immediately and got to work right away. He even managed to get behind him people who haven't voted for him,...
Greece
Greek PM Tsipras Meets Mikis Theodorakis Following Plea to Say 'No' to Schaeuble's Nein'
In what is seen as a move of exceptional political symbolism, newly elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited internationally acclaimed composer Mikis Theodorakis at his home earlier this morning. The two men held a discussion regarding the country's...
Greece
Mikis Theodorakis to Greek PM Tsipras: Say 'No' to Schaeuble's 'Nein'
Internationally acclaimed composer Mikis Theodorakis stood on the side of the historic member of the Greek Left and SYRIZA MEP Manolis Glezos who yesterday publicly apologized to the Greek people for contributing to an "illusion," as he characterized the...
Australia
Dimitris Basis Lights Up the Greek Festival of Sydney Stage
On Saturday February 14 and Sunday February 15, the 33rd Greek Festival of Sydney transformed Darling Harbour into a bustling site, with the two-day annual Greek Fest. Over the two days, visitors were treated to entertainment on two stages.
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Australia
Mikis Theodorakis’ ‘Axion Esti’ Performed in Australia for the First Time
The works of composer Mikis Theodorakis and Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseas Elytis will be celebrated on April 17 as part of the Greek Festival of Sydney. This stunning collaboration features international vocalist Vasilis Lekkas, celebrated Greek-Australian conductor George Ellis, the...