Manos Hatzidakis
Greek composer of 'The Mistral'
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
June 15th, 1994
31 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Greece
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A prominent Greek composer and music theorist, contributed significantly to contemporary music and film scores. Hatzidakis achieved recognition for composing the music for the film 'Never on Sunday', which won an Academy Award. Renowned for blending traditional Greek music with Western classical styles, he also worked on theatre music and concert pieces. His compositions reflected a deep understanding of Greek culture, drawing inspiration from folk music. Hatzidakis's theories on music and composition influenced many contemporary composers in Greece and abroad.
Composed the score for 'Never on Sunday'
Received an Academy Award for Best Original Song
Innovated the fusion of Greek folk music with classical forms
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