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Theodorakis, Mikis(born July 29, 1925, island of Chios, Greece) Greek composer. He studied at the Athens and Paris conservatories. A member of the wartime resistance, he remained active in politics, serving several times in the Greek parliament. As a Communist Party member, he was arrested during the 1967 military coup and only released in 1970 under international pressure. He is best known outside Greece for his film scores, including Zorba the Greek (1964), Z (1969), and State of Siege (1972), but he also composed much concert music, including seven symphonies, four operas, ballets (including Antigone, 1959), and more than 1,000 songs. He is esteemed in his homeland as a national hero. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Theodorakis of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville argues that the "intriguing" masculinization may instead point to a new role for thyroid hormones--preservation of reproductive function. 2003; Theodorakis and Shugart 1997), ecological sinks (Baker et al. When renowned ``Zorba'' composer Mikis Theodorakis described Jews as the root of evil at a book-signing ceremony heavily covered by the Greek media, Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos and Education Minister Petros Efthymiou stood beside him, smiling. |
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