I am a longtime fan of theodorakis music in any event. Bernhard muhleder, staff member of the mauthausen memorial, during a panel discussion with students and organisers photographs. His popularity is also based on the often performed and sung settings of his poems, especially the worldfamous mauthausen cantata, which was set to music by mikis theodorakis. Mikis theodorakis was born on the greek island of chios and spent his childhood years in different provincial greek cities such as mytilene, cephallonia, patras, pyrgos, and tripoli. Hans marsalek prominent prisoner at mauthausen hans marsalek was one of the most prominent political prisoners in the mauthausen concentration camp in austria. John williams and maria farandouri play theodorakis. Listen free to mikis theodorakis the ballad of mauthausen. This quote of the composer mikis theodorakis on the textual basis of one of his most famous works shows very clearly how important this composition is within his oeuvre.
First songs is a labor of love for producer asteris kutulas, who had managed to locate several of theodorakis earliest efforts, most of which are lost forever, and sought to have these recorded in theodorakis own voice before he was no longer able to sing them. Mikis theodorakis z the original soundtrack recording. A contralto singer with a deep, resonant voice, farantouri is sometimes referred to as the joan baez of greece, and over the years has moved from traditional and. Indeed it was him who discovered her talent when she was only sixteen years old, and after that she performed the music of mikis on many occasions. Born michalis theodorakis on the aegean island of chios, he was a shy child who enjoyed poetry and music. Mikis theodorakis telecharger et ecouter les albums. These pieces range from 1938, when theodorakis was a bright year old brimming with.
Choose from mikis theodorakis sheet music for such popular songs as theme from zorba the greek, theme from zorba the greek, and. Theodorakis was finally allowed in the us he was a communist on a limited leash and i managed to see him at the academy of music in philly. The ballad of mauthausen will be joined by a selection of theodorakis most beautiful songs, including settings of poetry by seferis, elytis, cavafy and lorca. Her fame started in 1965 when she reached the top with her first record, theodorakis the mauthausen cycle. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Live in nafplio, live at the kallimarmaro stadium, athens, kalliopi vetta sings mikis theodorakis, singles. Find mikis theodorakis discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Find the song lyrics for mikis theodorakis top tracks. The recording of the ballad of mauthausen marked the beginning of one of the most fruitful collaborations in greek music. His testimony at the trial of the mauthausen staff members, which started on march 29, 1946, helped to convict the 61 defendants and resulted in death sentences for many of them. Michael mikis theodorakis born 29 july 1925 greeces bestknown living composer conducting probably for the last time on june, 19. Evangelos afendras to the ballad of mauthausen, a cycle of four songs by famed greek composer mikis theodorakis. Epitafios zontani ihografisi, live at the byzantine castle, sparta, from vassilis tsitsanis to mikis theodorakis. Greek singer maria farantouri will perform on saturday in a tribute concert to legendary composer mikis theodorakis at new yorks carnegie hall farantouri has been associated with theodorakis and his music for more than 40 years.
These quotes were from two collectionsone was from a now defunct mailing list in which steven mojsovki would occasionally post a quote that other members might like to see. His father, a lawyer and a civil servant, was from the small village of kato galatas, in crete and his mother, aspasia poulakis, was from an ethnically greek. Mikis theodorakis mauthausen trilogy, 2000 zakarya eponymous, 2001 naftules dream job, 2001 chava alberstein foreign letters, 2001 monsieur camembert live on stage, 2001. This setting of four poems written by in mauthausen by a survivor of the camp is a stirring testament to the triumph of humanity against fascism, and of course, for jews, much more. This soundtrack is still one of my favorites, as is the movie. Mauthausen, located 20 km from linz, austria, was set up in 1938, after the anschluss of austria. Michael mikis theodorakis is a greek composer and lyricist who has contributed to contemporary greek music with over works. Litany vassilis saleas, mikis theodorakis allmusic. Schauerstrasse wels spent time in the framework of a media. This time out, we start with an amazing testament to humanity by mikis theodorakis.
Maria farantouri brings songs of resistance to carnegie hall. At the beginning of the sixties, he wrote his memories of this time under the title of mauthausen. The ballad of mauthausen songs and stories of the holocaust. The first 4 songs have lyrics of the poet iakovos kambanellis who passed two years of his life 194345 in the terrible mauthausen camp in austria and survived. Dont forget, if you like the piece of music you have just learned playing, treat the artist with respect, and go buy the. Theodorakis article about theodorakis by the free dictionary.
Schott mauthausen cantata for mezzosoprano and piano vocal. The name of maria farantouri is often linked to that of mikis theodorakis. The thought behind it was for the youger generation. Iacovos wrote four poems and mikis got the chance to set them to music. Three of the four epitafios recorded here 3, 4 and 5 appear on recollections 1979 and were also rerecorded for the guitarist album in 2003. Iakovos kambanellis is one of the most famous stage and film authors in greece. Theodorakis synonyms, theodorakis pronunciation, theodorakis translation, english dictionary definition of theodorakis. Program memorial and liberation ceremonies mauthausen. Listen free to mikis theodorakis mauthausen trilogy song of songs hebrew symphonic, song of songs greek version and more. Theodorakis song cyclus mauthausen to the words of jakovos kambanellis is by many considered to be his finest work, but is surprisingly difficult to come by. See more ideas about greek music, zorba the greek and greek dancing. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Marina, menexedenia ta vouna, zorbas dance live, weeping eyes, miroloi tis vrohis, top tracks.
Mikis theodorakis z bande originale du film discogs. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. The mauthausen trilogy also known as the ballad of mauthausen, and the mauthausen cantata, is a cycle of four arias with lyrics based on poems written by greek poet iakovos kambanellis, a mauthausen concentration camp survivor, and music written by greek composer mikis theodorakis. Greek composer and prominent social and political figure. He scored for the films zorba the greek, z, and serpico. It is out of print worldwide, except for greece where theodorakis is a major figure in musical life. Theodorakisfarantouri 2 songs from mauthausen live in pireaus greece 1966 mp3 duree 7. The song cycle is based on four poems written by greek playwright iakovos kambanellis twenty years after his release from internment in the camp at mauthausen. He composed the mauthausen trilogy also known as the ballad of mauthausen, which has been described as the most beautiful musical work ever written about the holocaust and possibly his best work. Soulstirring album of mikis theodorakis dedicated to all those who experienced the cruelty of fascism and resisted. On august 8, 1938 prisoners from dachau were transferred to the wiener graben quarry to build the mauthausen concentration camp. Maria farantouri telecharger et ecouter les albums. This is the most awesome cd of new classical music that i have heard in a long time. A friend of mikis theodorakis iacovos kambanellis spend a time during world war 2 in concentration camp mauthausen.
Theodorakis definition of theodorakis by the free dictionary. Mikis theodorakis music, videos, stats, and photos. Maria farantouri to pay tribute to mikis theodorakis in. Vid stranden, a song by mikis theodorakis, bo hansson, agneta skold, s. Max theodorakis tournament results metropolitan pga jun. Song of songs by mikis theodorakis and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Mikis theodorakis the ballad of mauthausen emi remasters.
Sheet music cc is a site for those who wants to access popular sheet music easily, letting them download the sheet music for free for trial purposes. A wellknown greek vocalist and political activist, maria farantouri is considered one of the foremost interpreters of greek music, especially the work of composer mikis theodorakis. Mikis theodorakis has played many public roles since his emergence in the midtwentieth century, as greeces most successful composer of serious music, a leader in the field of film music, and a symbol of resistance to oppression. The concert is a tribute to greeces favourite composer, as he approaches his 95th birthday. Media culture house wels under the working title the end for mauthausen. The greek singer was born in athens and has been performing since she was a small child. These are a collection of quotes that are of interest to orthodox christians. Theodorakis, mikis born july 29, 1925, on the island of khios. He scored for the films zorba the greek 1964, z 1969, and serpico 1973. Vid stranden, a song by mikis theodorakis, bo hansson, agneta. Mix mikis theodorakis songs of songs m authausen youtube. To me, canto general by pablo neruda is the gospel of our time.
Mikis theodorakis songs of songs mauthausen youtube. Mikis theodorakis discovered the singer maria farantouri when she was a 16yearold young singer. Remembering mauthausen theodorakis and more klezmershack. Mauthausen and other songs of humanity city recital hall. Maria farantouri et l orchestre des bouzoukis telecharger mp3. The poet iacovos kambanellis was a prisoner in mauthausen during world war ii. May 10, 2018 one of farantouris signature performances is the song cycle the ballad of mauthausen, with music by theodorakis and a text from greek poet and novelist iakovos kambanellis a survivor of the. Today, the mauthausen memorial is an international place of remembrance and a site for teaching history as well as conveying political education. One of farantouris signature performances is the song cycle the ballad of mauthausen, with music by theodorakis and a text from greek poet and novelist iakovos kambanellis a. He grew up with greek folk music and was early influenced by the byzantine liturgy. Farantouri, maria, mikis theodorakis ballad of mauthausen. Nov, 2010 mix mikis theodorakis songs of songs mauthausen youtube. The ballad of mauthausen cd, 2006 by mikis theodorakis. Alexia vassiliou tou mikrou voria of the little north wind live at grammes 1998.