Celebrate 100 Years of Mikis Theodorakis with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic!
Mikis Theodorakis, the legendary Greek composer.
The Greek Ministry of Culture recently honored the late, renowned composer Mikis Theodorakis by designating 2025 as a year dedicated to celebrating his life and work, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.
About Mikis Theodorakis
Born on July 29, 1925, in Chios, Greece, Mikis Theodorakis is regarded as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, credited with over 1,000 works.
Theodorakis collaborated with renowned artists like the Beatles, Shirley Bassey, and Joan Baez. He composed film scores for Zorba the Greek (1964), Z (1969), and Serpico (1973), earning BAFTA and Grammy nominations.
His Legacy
Theodorakis collaborated with renowned artists like the Beatles, Shirley Bassey, and Joan Baez. He composed film scores for Zorba the Greek (1964), Z (1969), and Serpico (1973), earning BAFTA and Grammy nominations.
Join the Celebration
Maestro Troy Webdell with Composer Mikis Theodorakis at his home in Athens, Greece in 2019.
Experience selections from Zorba the Greek performed by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, led by conductor Troy Webdell.