Theodorakis

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the iconic film "Zorba the Greek," a special ballet performance will take place against the backdrop of the Acropolis this weekend. The show features music by legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, including the famous sirtaki dance.

Natassa Bofiliou will present a fresh interpretation of Mikis Theodorakis’ work on October 14th at the Herodeion, as part of a tribute to the great composer organized by radio station Melodia 99.2.

The Mikis Theodorakis Folk Orchestra will perform the legendary Greek composer's most iconic melodies at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on October 12. The orchestra will be accompanied by renowned singers, including Eleni Vitali, Dimitris Basis, and Christos Thivaios, who will bring Theodorakis' timeless songs to life. Tickets start from 12 euros at more.com

The evening commenced with Theodorakis’ iconic song “I Genesis” a moment that set the tone for the entire night

The world says goodbye to Mikis 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.

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.

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.

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".

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.