Legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis who died in September 2021 was honored at the Oscars ceremony. Public DomainMikis Theodorakis, the greatest Greek composer in history, whose music has touched generations was featured in In the Memoriam video that was screened in the Oscars ceremony on Sunday.
The In Memoriam segment is one of the Oscars’ most cherished traditions, offering an annual opportunity to pay respects to beloved stars and industry veterans who died over the course of the year.
Mikis Theodorakis who died on September 2, 2021 at age 96 in Athens was among the personalities honored.
Oscars honor Theodorakis for his music
Theodorakis penned what is probably the best-known piece of Greek music, the film score to “Zorba the Greek,” an instrumental which is still played and danced to around the world to this day.
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