Thursday, September 2, 2021
Obituary: Mikis Theodorakis (1925-2021)
By Marc Dubin
The renowned Greek composer, conductor and master of melopoisi who waged wars of words and music against a military junta has died aged 96
![Griekse Componinst Mikis Theodorakis In Nederland, Theodorakis Dirigeert, Bestanddeelnr 925 3327© Bert Verhoeff : Anefo](/media/4990/griekse_componinst_mikis_theodorakis_in_nederland-_theodorakis_dirigeert-_bestanddeelnr_925-3327-bert-verhoeff-anefo.jpeg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=1200&height=600&rnd=132750457730000000)
Mikis Theodorakis ©Bert Verhoeff/Anefo
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