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Mikis Theodorakis: A Tribute to the Memory of the Composer of Zorba, at Carnegie Hall (Site)

Saturday September 24, 2022, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Performers
Kostas Makedonas, Singer
Iro, Singer
Babis Velisarios, Singer
Saveria Margiola, Singer
Angelos Theodorakis-Papangelidis, Singer
Lina Orfanos, Singer
Athena Adamopoulos, Piano
Popular Orchestra “Mikis Theodorakis”
CNY Vocal Ensemble
Phytos Stratis, Director
Haris Romas, Host

This performance is in memory of Greek composer, politician, and writer, Mikis Theodorakis who passed away on September 2, 2021. He wrote songs, performed not only by Greek artists but also by the Beatles, Shirley Bassey, Joan Baez, Edith Piaf, and more. Theodorakis wrote symphonic works, operas, oratorios, music for plays, ballet, and movies, including “Zorba the Greek” in 1964, starring Anthony Quinn, “Z” in 1970 (BAFTA Award) and “Serpico” in 1973, starring Al Pacino.

 

Venue

Carnegie Hall
881 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019 United States
Phone:
212.247.7800
Website:
https://www.carnegiehall.org/