Composers of movie music seldom find their works played in concert halls, but movie theaters played an unexpected part in the career of Mikis Theodorakis. He is considered by serious musicians as one ...

Probably the best-known piece of Greek music in the world, the theme tune for the 1964 film “Zorba the Greek” was penned by celebrated composer Mikis Theodorakis, who has died aged 96. An instrumental ...

In this 2004 June file photo, Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis attends a press conference in front of the landmark Acropolis hill in backround, in Athens, Greece. EPA-Yonhap Renowned Greek composer ...

For it I need a slow dance, a hasapiko, which will become faster and faster," Theodorakis recounted on a website about himself and his work. The theme was a phenomenal success and contributed to the ...