This document provides an overview of Greek folk and classical music. It discusses various regional folk music styles from different islands and areas of Greece, including instruments commonly used. It also summarizes the history and evolution of rebetiko music originating in Greek cities. The document then briefly profiles two influential 20th century Greek classical composers, Dimitri Mitropoulos and Nikos Skalkottas, and provides details on their compositions and careers promoting classical music.

1. LET’ S MEET GREEK
MUSIC!
22ndnd
LYCEUM OFLYCEUM OF
KORYDALLOSKORYDALLOS

2. Οur primary songs are excellently located in modern Greek
culture. Τhey reflect our national character in the best way. This
inexhaustible treasure of our national heritage is in risk of being
lost.
FOLK MUSIC

3. • Dodecanese:Dodecanese: The rhythm of theThe rhythm of the
dance songs varies from moderate todance songs varies from moderate to
slow. The songs have minorslow. The songs have minor
differences from island to island, ordifferences from island to island, or
even by the same musician (organist)even by the same musician (organist)
since each can vary differently. Songssince each can vary differently. Songs
of dawn are pretty slow and sing atof dawn are pretty slow and sing at
festivals or at a wedding feast. Mainfestivals or at a wedding feast. Main
instrument is the violin.instrument is the violin.
• Ionian IslandsIonian Islands: It is based a lot on the: It is based a lot on the
western European style. It is dominantwestern European style. It is dominant
the use of guitars and mandolins, whilethe use of guitars and mandolins, while
the “kantadhes”are very popular. Thethe “kantadhes”are very popular. The
island of Zakynthos has a diverseisland of Zakynthos has a diverse
musical history with influences alsomusical history with influences also
from Crete.from Crete.
ISLAND FOLK MUSIC

4. Cretan player of lyre
Crete: Cretan music, in contrast to the folkCretan music, in contrast to the folk
tradition of other regions of Greece, is stilltradition of other regions of Greece, is still
alive and enriched. Cretan songs share thealive and enriched. Cretan songs share the
political verse, that is, fifteen syllable linespolitical verse, that is, fifteen syllable lines
divided into two hemistichs (8+7), generallydivided into two hemistichs (8+7), generally
realized as couplets. In Crete such coupletsrealized as couplets. In Crete such couplets
are called “mandinades” (as are extemporaryare called “mandinades” (as are extemporary
texts sung to the music of dances, mainlytexts sung to the music of dances, mainly
the”syrtos”, and the kondyliés . They focusthe”syrtos”, and the kondyliés . They focus
mainly on the themes of existential grief andmainly on the themes of existential grief and
lost love, also common to the rebetiko. Thislost love, also common to the rebetiko. This
couplet continues to evolve throughcouplet continues to evolve through
improvisation (mantinada), which is alsoimprovisation (mantinada), which is also
considered a key asset of a good lyre-player.considered a key asset of a good lyre-player.
The lyra is the dominant folk instrument onThe lyra is the dominant folk instrument on
the island; there are three-stringed and four-the island; there are three-stringed and four-
stringed versions of this bowed stringstringed versions of this bowed string
instrument, closely related to the medievalinstrument, closely related to the medieval
Byzantine LyraByzantine Lyra

5. You can listen to this kind of
music:
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3KX7nb4ShM
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hYboPvGzIo
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YgEwmr507U
Santouri

6. Macedonia:Macedonia: The topics are broadThe topics are broad
and cover all the events of humanand cover all the events of human
life. Great variety of musicallife. Great variety of musical
instruments is used. Very famous areinstruments is used. Very famous are
various brass bands.various brass bands.
Pontus:Pontus: The historical evolution of theThe historical evolution of the
music of the Greeks of Pontus is a largemusic of the Greeks of Pontus is a large
and extremely valuable charter. Theand extremely valuable charter. The
particularity of the historical developmentparticularity of the historical development
of the music of the Greeks of Pontus dueof the music of the Greeks of Pontus due
to the constant presence in the sameto the constant presence in the same
territory on the south-east coast of theterritory on the south-east coast of the
Black Sea together with other people asBlack Sea together with other people as
the Armenians and the Turks. This was thethe Armenians and the Turks. This was the
main reason for its development within themain reason for its development within the
closed society, which in turn gave a uniqueclosed society, which in turn gave a unique
opportunity for potential reserves ancientopportunity for potential reserves ancient
cultural principles.cultural principles.
Listen to:Listen to:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1R4hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1R4h
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptt3eDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptt3eD
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nNXhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nNX
MAINLAND FOLK MUSIC
Dancers and lyre from Pontus

7. Rebetiko probably originated in the music of the larger Greek cities, most ofRebetiko probably originated in the music of the larger Greek cities, most of
them coastal, in today's Greece and Asia Minor. In these cities the cradles ofthem coastal, in today's Greece and Asia Minor. In these cities the cradles of
rebetiko were likely to be the small restaurant (“taverna” or “ouseri”) and therebetiko were likely to be the small restaurant (“taverna” or “ouseri”) and the
prison. In view of the paucity of documentation prior to the era of soundprison. In view of the paucity of documentation prior to the era of sound
recordings it is difficult to assert further facts on the very early history of thisrecordings it is difficult to assert further facts on the very early history of this
music. There is a certain amount of recorded Greek material from the first twomusic. There is a certain amount of recorded Greek material from the first two
decades of the 20th century, recorded in Constantinople/Istanbul, in Egypt anddecades of the 20th century, recorded in Constantinople/Istanbul, in Egypt and
in America, of which isolated examples have some bearing on rebetiko, suchin America, of which isolated examples have some bearing on rebetiko, such
as in the very first case of the use of the word itself on a record label.as in the very first case of the use of the word itself on a record label.
D. Semsis, A. Tomboulis,
R. Eskenazi (Athens, 1932)
POPULAR MUSIC OF THE LAWER CLASSES IN
THE CITIES - REMBETIKO

8. The first rebetiko songs to be recorded, as mentioned above, wereThe first rebetiko songs to be recorded, as mentioned above, were
mostly in Ottoman/Smyrna style, employing instruments of themostly in Ottoman/Smyrna style, employing instruments of the
Ottoman tradition. During the second half of the 1930s, as rebetikoOttoman tradition. During the second half of the 1930s, as rebetiko
music gradually acquired its own character, the bouzouki began tomusic gradually acquired its own character, the bouzouki began to
emerge as the emblematic instrument of this music.emerge as the emblematic instrument of this music.
The bouzoukiThe bouzouki
It was apparently not particularly well-known among the refugeesIt was apparently not particularly well-known among the refugees
from Asia Minor (1922), but had been known by that name in Greecefrom Asia Minor (1922), but had been known by that name in Greece
since at least 1835. Although known in the rebetiko context, and oftensince at least 1835. Although known in the rebetiko context, and often
referred to in song lyrics, well before it was allowed into the recordingreferred to in song lyrics, well before it was allowed into the recording
studio, the bouzouki was first commercially recorded not in Greece,studio, the bouzouki was first commercially recorded not in Greece,
but in America, in 1926. The first recording to feature the instrumentbut in America, in 1926. The first recording to feature the instrument
clearly in a melodic role, was made in 1929, in New York. In Greece,clearly in a melodic role, was made in 1929, in New York. In Greece,
it was in October 1932, in the wake of the success of Halikias' Newit was in October 1932, in the wake of the success of Halikias' New
York recording, which immediately met with great success, thatYork recording, which immediately met with great success, that
Markos Vamvakaris made his first recordings with the bouzouki.Markos Vamvakaris made his first recordings with the bouzouki.
These recordings marked the real beginning of the bouzouki's recordedThese recordings marked the real beginning of the bouzouki's recorded
career in Greece, a career which continues unbroken to the presentcareer in Greece, a career which continues unbroken to the present
day.day.
INSTRUMENTS OF REMBETIKO

9. Piraeus Quartet: A. Delias, G. Batis,
M. Vamvakaris, S. Pagioumtzis
(mid-1930s)
You can listen to this kind of music:
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJeB6zAsKx0
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo-aSgtCacY
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKR-GobqJB8&list=PL38406D2D2CC90FF0
The “baglamas” or “baglamadaki”, a
long necked bowl-lute, is a version of
the bouzouki pitched an octave higher.
Its small size made it particularly
popular with musicians who needed
an instrument transportable enough
to carry around easily or small enough
to shelter under a coat while arrested
in prisons.

10. TA MATOKLADA SOUTA MATOKLADA SOU
LAMPOUNLAMPOUN
(Your Eyelashes Shine)(Your Eyelashes Shine)
by Markos Vamvakarisby Markos Vamvakaris
Your lashes shine,Your lashes shine,
Like the flowers in a valley,Like the flowers in a valley,
Like the flowers in a valley,Like the flowers in a valley,
Your lashes shine.Your lashes shine.
You drift your lashes away,You drift your lashes away,
And you refuse to care about myAnd you refuse to care about my
thoughts.thoughts.
You drift your lashes away,You drift your lashes away,
And you refuse to care about myAnd you refuse to care about my
thoughts.thoughts.
Your eyes, my sister, broke myYour eyes, my sister, broke my
heart.heart.
Your eyes, my sister, broke myYour eyes, my sister, broke my
heart.heart.
Your eyes are never going to findYour eyes are never going to find
eyes like mine.eyes like mine.
Your eyes are never going to findYour eyes are never going to find
eyes like mine.eyes like mine.
PINO KE METHOPINO KE METHO
(I Drink and Get Drunk)(I Drink and Get Drunk)
by Spiro Peristeri and sung by Babis Tsertosby Spiro Peristeri and sung by Babis Tsertos
I drink and get drunk,I drink and get drunk,
Day and night I sing,Day and night I sing,
Day and night I sing,Day and night I sing,
And the bouzouki makes me forget my misery.And the bouzouki makes me forget my misery.
And the bouzouki relieves my misery.And the bouzouki relieves my misery.
I became a drunk and a hash smoker,I became a drunk and a hash smoker,
Because all the times, my doll,Because all the times, my doll,
You tell me you don’t want me.You tell me you don’t want me.
Because all the times, my doll,Because all the times, my doll,
You tell me you don’t want meYou tell me you don’t want me
Your eyes and your ribbons won me.Your eyes and your ribbons won me.
Your eyes and your ribbons won me.Your eyes and your ribbons won me.
Oh how you won me over,Oh how you won me over,
And then you took off with someone else.And then you took off with someone else.
Oh how you won me over,Oh how you won me over,
And then you took off with someone else.And then you took off with someone else.

11. Classical music in GreeceClassical music in Greece
2020thth
centurycentury
The first 50 years of the century, apartThe first 50 years of the century, apart
from folk music, classical music isfrom folk music, classical music is
cultivated too. Some famouscultivated too. Some famous
composers and conductors arecomposers and conductors are
Dimitris Mitropoulos and NikosDimitris Mitropoulos and Nikos
Skalkotas.Skalkotas.

12. Classical musicClassical music
in Greecein Greece
• Dimitri MitropoulosDimitri Mitropoulos (1896-1960)was a(1896-1960)was a
Greek conductor, pianist and composer. HeGreek conductor, pianist and composer. He
received international fame, in the classicalreceived international fame, in the classical
music world, both as a major conductor andmusic world, both as a major conductor and
composer of the 20th century.composer of the 20th century.
• He wrote a number of pieces for orchestraHe wrote a number of pieces for orchestra
and solo works for piano, and also arrangedand solo works for piano, and also arranged
some of J. S. Bach’s organ works forsome of J. S. Bach’s organ works for
orchestra. In addition he was very influentialorchestra. In addition he was very influential
in encouraging Leonard Bernstein's interest inin encouraging Leonard Bernstein's interest in
conducting performances of Mahler'sconducting performances of Mahler's
symphonic works. He also premiered andsymphonic works. He also premiered and
recorded a piano concerto of Ernst Krenek asrecorded a piano concerto of Ernst Krenek as
soloist , and works by composers in the U.S.soloist , and works by composers in the U.S.
such as Roger Sessions and Peter Mennin. Insuch as Roger Sessions and Peter Mennin. In
1952 he commissioned American composer1952 he commissioned American composer
Philip Bezanson to write a piano concerto,Philip Bezanson to write a piano concerto,
which he premiered the following year. Hiswhich he premiered the following year. His
compositions include a piano sonata, thecompositions include a piano sonata, the
opera "Soeur Béatrice" (1918), and otheropera "Soeur Béatrice" (1918), and other
works.works.

13. Classical musicClassical music
in Greecein Greece
• Throughout his careerThroughout his career SkalkottasSkalkottas remainedremained
faithful to the neo-classical ideals of Neuefaithful to the neo-classical ideals of Neue
Sachlichkeit and 'absolute music' proclaimed inSachlichkeit and 'absolute music' proclaimed in
Europe in the 1925. Already in Berlin he wasEurope in the 1925. Already in Berlin he was
taking an interest in jazz and at the same timetaking an interest in jazz and at the same time
developing a very personal form of the twelve-developing a very personal form of the twelve-
note method, making use of not one but severalnote method, making use of not one but several
tone-rows in a work and organizing these rows totone-rows in a work and organizing these rows to
define different thematic and harmonic areas. (define different thematic and harmonic areas. (largolargo
Sinfonico)Sinfonico). He persistently cultivated classical forms. He persistently cultivated classical forms
(such as sonata, variations, suite), but his worklist(such as sonata, variations, suite), but his worklist
is divided between atonal, twelve-tone and tonalis divided between atonal, twelve-tone and tonal
works, all three categories spanning his entireworks, all three categories spanning his entire
composing career. Such apparent heterogeneitycomposing career. Such apparent heterogeneity
could have been intensified by a love of Greekcould have been intensified by a love of Greek
folk music. The most striking example of hisfolk music. The most striking example of his
commitment to Greek folk music is the series ofcommitment to Greek folk music is the series of
36 Greek Dances36 Greek Dances composed for orchestra betweencomposed for orchestra between
1931 and 1936, arranged for various different1931 and 1936, arranged for various different
ensembles in the ensuing years and in part radicallyensembles in the ensuing years and in part radically
reorchestrated in 1948–49.reorchestrated in 1948–49.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riQxXxaI9WA

14. ALKINOOS IOANNIDISALKINOOS IOANNIDIS
Alkinoos Ioannidis is a Greek-Alkinoos Ioannidis is a Greek-
Cypriot composer, lyricist and singer. He is aCypriot composer, lyricist and singer. He is a
very talented modest artist with many successfulvery talented modest artist with many successful
songs …songs …
““You’ll come again when it’s getting dark,You’ll come again when it’s getting dark,
the dream will save the truththe dream will save the truth
I’ll be there for you”I’ll be there for you”
““Somebody said that love lives in a starSomebody said that love lives in a star
Somebody said that love lasts for a moment,Somebody said that love lasts for a moment,
tomorrow it’ll be late”tomorrow it’ll be late”
Listen to:Listen to:
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW2h9o3--L4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW2h9o3--L4

15. Trypes was a highly influential andTrypes was a highly influential and
acclaimed Greek rock band with many sold-outacclaimed Greek rock band with many sold-out
concerts and records…concerts and records…
““Love is a travel,Love is a travel,
Live with me in the air, on the fire, in the rainLive with me in the air, on the fire, in the rain
Empty days are waiting for usEmpty days are waiting for us
-broken sky- from wound to wound”-broken sky- from wound to wound”
““I listen to your laughter, I listen to your tearsI listen to your laughter, I listen to your tears
I listen to your truth and your lies …”I listen to your truth and your lies …”
Listen to:Listen to:
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DovMK4l9qUYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DovMK4l9qUY
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EilbVh56N2s&list=ALYL4kY05133rGS9e-3PG5Np9https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EilbVh56N2s&list=ALYL4kY05133rGS9e-3PG5Np9

16. Smooth guy fire in his dark eyesSmooth guy fire in his dark eyes
the room is been alikethe room is been alike
my heart is likemy heart is like
"what is going on""what is going on"
As I, get up slowlyAs I, get up slowly
my eyes, still blury recognizemy eyes, still blury recognize
something 's going onsomething 's going on
What's your nameWhat's your name
is this a summer gameis this a summer game
can we do it again ( let's getcan we do it again ( let's get
together )together )
something is going onsomething is going on
You have no shameYou have no shame
right in my laneright in my lane
let's do it again ( let's get together)let's do it again ( let's get together)
ever been so wrongever been so wrong
Oh my, I remember when i saw youOh my, I remember when i saw you
I was hypnotized lost myselfI was hypnotized lost myself
and you d know it was onand you d know it was on
going crazy oh nogoing crazy oh no
we started to get it onwe started to get it on
feel it baby something is going onfeel it baby something is going on
You have no shameYou have no shame
right in my laneright in my lane
let's do it againlet's do it again
ever been so wrongever been so wrong
Listen to:Listen to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDFd5wquhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDFd5wqu
THOMAI APERGITHOMAI APERGI

17. Manos HatzidakisManos Hatzidakis (October 23, 1925 – June 15, 1994) was a(October 23, 1925 – June 15, 1994) was a
composer and theorist of Greek music. In 1960 he received ancomposer and theorist of Greek music. In 1960 he received an
Academy Award for Best Original Song for his SongAcademy Award for Best Original Song for his Song Never onNever on
SundaySunday from the self - titled movie.from the self - titled movie.
GREAT COMPOSERS
MANOS HATZIDAKIS

18. His very first work was the tune for the song "His very first work was the tune for the song "Paper MoonPaper Moon" ," ,
from Tennessee Williams’ “from Tennessee Williams’ “AStreetcar named Desire”AStreetcar named Desire” stagedstaged
by Karolos Koun’s Art Theatre of Athens. His first pianoby Karolos Koun’s Art Theatre of Athens. His first piano
piece, "piece, "For a Small White SeashellFor a Small White Seashell" came out in 1947 and in" came out in 1947 and in
1948 he shook the musical establishment by delivering his1948 he shook the musical establishment by delivering his
legendary lecture on rembetika, the urban folk songs thatlegendary lecture on rembetika, the urban folk songs that
flourished in Greek cities, mainly Piraeus, after the Asiaflourished in Greek cities, mainly Piraeus, after the Asia
Minor refugee influx in 1922 . In 1955 he wrote the score forMinor refugee influx in 1922 . In 1955 he wrote the score for
MichaelMichael Cacoyannis’ film “Cacoyannis’ film “Stella”Stella”, with actress Melina, with actress Melina
Mercouri, singing the movie's trademark song "Mercouri, singing the movie's trademark song "Love thatLove that
became a double-edged knifebecame a double-edged knife" . It was 1960 that brought him" . It was 1960 that brought him
international success, as his song “international success, as his song “Never on SundayNever on Sunday" from" from
Jules Dassin's film “Never on Sunday”, won an AcademyJules Dassin's film “Never on Sunday”, won an Academy
Award and became a worldwide hit.Award and became a worldwide hit.
BIOGRAPHY - WORKS

19. In 1962, he produced the musical “In 1962, he produced the musical “Dream Street”Dream Street” andand
completed his score for Aristophanes'completed his score for Aristophanes' BirdsBirds .The score was.The score was
also used later by Maurice Bejart's 20also used later by Maurice Bejart's 20thth
Century ballets. InCentury ballets. In
1966 he travelled to New York City. He did not return to1966 he travelled to New York City. He did not return to
Greece until 1972 due to his opposition to Greece's militaryGreece until 1972 due to his opposition to Greece's military
dictatorship.dictatorship.
While in the United States he completed several more majorWhile in the United States he completed several more major
compositions, includingcompositions, including RhythmologyRhythmology ((RythmologiaRythmologia) for solo) for solo
piano, his compilation,piano, his compilation, Gioconda’s SmileGioconda’s Smile (produced by(produced by
Quincy Jones), and the song cycle,Quincy Jones), and the song cycle, Magnus EroticusMagnus Eroticus, in which, in which
he used ancient (Sappho, Euripides), medieval (stanzas fromhe used ancient (Sappho, Euripides), medieval (stanzas from
folk songs and George Hortatzis' romancefolk songs and George Hortatzis' romance ErpphileErpphile) and) and
modern (Dionyssios Solomos, Constantine Cavafy, Odysseusmodern (Dionyssios Solomos, Constantine Cavafy, Odysseus
Elytis, Nikos Gatsos) Greek poems, as well as an excerpt fromElytis, Nikos Gatsos) Greek poems, as well as an excerpt from
the Old Testament book "the Old Testament book "Wisdom of SolomonWisdom of Solomon".".

20. His LPHis LP ReflectionsReflections with the New York Rock & Roll Ensemblewith the New York Rock & Roll Ensemble
contained several of his most beautiful songs, either in orchestralcontained several of his most beautiful songs, either in orchestral
form or with English lyrics written by the band - a record thatform or with English lyrics written by the band - a record that
preceded fusion trends by several decades. In 1989 he foundedpreceded fusion trends by several decades. In 1989 he founded
and directed the Orchestra of Colours, a small symphonicand directed the Orchestra of Colours, a small symphonic
orchestra. He assumed the role of score composer for his friendorchestra. He assumed the role of score composer for his friend
Federico Fellini's films. He died on June 15, 1994 in Athens.Federico Fellini's films. He died on June 15, 1994 in Athens.
You can listen to his music:You can listen to his music:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQtmRp4Xazghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQtmRp4Xazg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L4Tg2a5Q7khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L4Tg2a5Q7k
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydo71Z5NO0Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydo71Z5NO0I
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnvUrbmCq1khttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnvUrbmCq1k
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyj8nFoWNBMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyj8nFoWNBM

21. Melina Mercouri – Manos Hatzidakis

22. MIKIS THEODORAKIS
(born in 1925)
The personality and creative penetration of our greatThe personality and creative penetration of our great
composer are not limited to the borders of the Greek cinemacomposer are not limited to the borders of the Greek cinema
happenings but is known internationally with great films forhappenings but is known internationally with great films for
which he wrote the music.which he wrote the music.
Mikis Theodorakis as a global personality permeates the filmMikis Theodorakis as a global personality permeates the film
world and has been connected with the presence of majorworld and has been connected with the presence of major
international film productions have left their mark in theinternational film productions have left their mark in the
seventh art.seventh art. HeHe scoredscored for the filmsfor the films Zorba the GreekZorba the Greek (1964),(1964),
ZZ (1969), and(1969), and SerpicoSerpico (1973). He is viewed as Greece's best-(1973). He is viewed as Greece's best-
known living composerknown living composer

23. During theDuring the Greek Civil war (1944-1949)Greek Civil war (1944-1949) he was arrested, senthe was arrested, sent
into exile on the island ofinto exile on the island of IcariaIcaria and then deported to the islandand then deported to the island
ofof Makronissos,Makronissos, where he was tortured and twice buried alivewhere he was tortured and twice buried alive.. InIn
1954 he travelled to1954 he travelled to ParisParis where he entered the Conservatory andwhere he entered the Conservatory and
studied musical analysis and conductingstudied musical analysis and conducting.. His time in Paris,His time in Paris,
1954–1959, was his1954–1959, was his second periodsecond period of musical writing.of musical writing.
His symphonic works: aHis symphonic works: a Piano concertoPiano concerto, his first, his first suitesuite, his first, his first
symphonysymphony, and his scores for the, and his scores for the balletballet:: Greek Carnival, Le FeuGreek Carnival, Le Feu
aux Poudres, Les Amants de Teruelaux Poudres, Les Amants de Teruel, received international, received international
acclaim. In 1957, he won the Gold Medal in theacclaim. In 1957, he won the Gold Medal in the MoscowMoscow MusicMusic
Festival. In 1959, after the successful performances ofFestival. In 1959, after the successful performances of
Theodorakis's balletTheodorakis's ballet AntigoneAntigone atat Covent GardenCovent Garden inin LondonLondon, the, the
French composerFrench composer Darius MilhaudDarius Milhaud proposed him for theproposed him for the
American Copley Music PrizeAmerican Copley Music Prize - an award of the "William and- an award of the "William and
Noma Copley Foundation", which later changed its name toNoma Copley Foundation", which later changed its name to
"Cassandra Foundation" - as the "Best European Composer of"Cassandra Foundation" - as the "Best European Composer of
the Year".the Year".
BIOGRAPHY - WORKS

24. In 1960, Theodorakis returned to Greece and his roots in genuine GreekIn 1960, Theodorakis returned to Greece and his roots in genuine Greek
music: With his song cyclemusic: With his song cycle EpitaphiosEpitaphios he started thehe started the third periodthird period of hisof his
composing and contributed to a cultural revolution in his country. His mostcomposing and contributed to a cultural revolution in his country. His most
significant and influential works are based Greek and world poetry –significant and influential works are based Greek and world poetry –
EpiphaniaEpiphania ((George SeferisGeorge Seferis),), Little KykladesLittle Kyklades,, Axion EstiAxion Esti ((Odysseas ElytisOdysseas Elytis),),
MauthausenMauthausen ((concentration camp where Iakovos Kambanellis was kept duringconcentration camp where Iakovos Kambanellis was kept during
WW IIWW II),), RomiossiniRomiossini ((Yannis RitsosYannis Ritsos), and), and Romancero GitanoRomancero Gitano ((Federico GarciaFederico Garcia
LorkaLorka)).. On 21 April 1967 aOn 21 April 1967 a right wing “junta”right wing “junta” took power,took power,TheodorakisTheodorakis
himself was arrested on 21 August and jailed for five months.himself was arrested on 21 August and jailed for five months. After the fall ofAfter the fall of
the Colonels, Mikis Theodorakis returned to Greece on 24 July 1974 tothe Colonels, Mikis Theodorakis returned to Greece on 24 July 1974 to
continue his work and his concert tours, both in Greece and abroadcontinue his work and his concert tours, both in Greece and abroad..
You can listen to his music:You can listen to his music:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3GNBEeIgIMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3GNBEeIgIM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8t4S1LXJTIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8t4S1LXJTI
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o623h5knYGohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o623h5knYGo
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUVEqh83rjIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUVEqh83rjI
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzmr_f4KOH8&list=PL02FEE1E75Fhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzmr_f4KOH8&list=PL02FEE1E75F
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGBvpwfjrJUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGBvpwfjrJU

25. Mikis Theodorakis
Melina Mercouri and Athony Perkins
in Jules Dassin’s “Phaidra” (1962)

26. OTHER MODERN GREEK COMPOSERSOTHER MODERN GREEK COMPOSERS
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
E. KARAINDROU (E. KARAINDROU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-UtUDQi4aYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-UtUDQi4aY))
Y. MARKOPOULOSY. MARKOPOULOS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?(https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=FHrGQDCuejo&list=PLBF3DA92D480F2A03)v=FHrGQDCuejo&list=PLBF3DA92D480F2A03)
Th. MIKROUTSIKOS (Th. MIKROUTSIKOS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cYP393xpsshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cYP393xpss))
E. REMBOUTSIKA (E. REMBOUTSIKA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2hGTXzuWrI)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2hGTXzuWrI)
V. TSITSANISV. TSITSANIS ((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDfeOV-bPDs)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDfeOV-bPDs)
S. XARCHAKOS (S. XARCHAKOS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZzp-yA3x6ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZzp-yA3x6g))