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Program Notes from The Gatsos I Loved
Cover image:
Γιάννης Τσαρούχης,
Νίκος Γκάτσος,
Μολύβι σε χαρτί. ἰδιωτική συλλογή, ©Ἵδρυμα Γιάννη Τσαρούχη.
Yannis Tsarouchis,
Nikos Gatsos,
Pencil on paper. Private collection, ©Yannis Tsarouchis Foundation.
The Harvard Library
in celebration of the arrival of the archive
of Greek poet and
lyricist Nikos Gatsos presents:
The Gatsos I Loved:
A Concert
Ο ΓΚΑΤΣΟΣ ΠΟΥ ΑΓΑΠΗΣΑ
Music by Manos Hadjidakis,
Mikis Theodorakis,
and Stavros Xarhakos
Sunday, October 14,
Sanders Theatre
Harvard University
With performing artists:
Manolis Mitsias, voice
Karyofyllia Karabeti, voice and
readings
Achilleas Wastor, piano
Heracles Zakkas, bouzouki and
mandolin
Artistic collaborator:
Agathi Dimitrouka
About Nikos Gatsos
Born in in Asea, Arcadia of the Peloponnese, Nikos Gatsos studied literature, philosophy and history at the University of Athens. His reputation as a poet was established in with the publica
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In at RODON, where Stelios Dionyssiou made his first appearance, two songs from my forthcoming album IFAISTIO were heard. TO MORO and DITHESIO upon which Manolis Pandelidakis’ sets were based.
The following year, a new album SAN IFAISTIO POU XIPNA. It was the first time I had worked with the composer Nikos Antypas and as always with lyrics by Lina. It was an extremely expensive production by Greek standards. Traveling back and forth from Athens to Paris and Prague in order to achieve a final result which would absolutely satisfy us. The Philharmonic Orchestra of Prague under the direction of Mario Clemens also participated in this album. The mixing and editing took place in Paris at the PLUS XXX and DYAM studios.
Now the scene changes entirely. Lina’s idea to collaborate with the direction of the dance group OMADA EDAFOUS, Dimitris Papaioannou, led us to the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus for two years. This production was literally unique. It was the most difficult thing I had done
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Mimis Plessas, a beloved Greek composer whose music featured in scores of films, television shows and teatralisk productions and who provided the soundtrack to millions of Greeks’ lives, has died just a week shy of his th birthday.
His death was confirmed Saturday bygd his wife, Loukila Carrer. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to Plessas, writing, “A leading composer, a great scholar and a kind man has left us.”
Born in Athens on Oct. 12, , Plessas began his musical journey at a ung age. He became a piano solist at state radio before entering international piano competitions while still in his 20s. His gift for composition would cement his legacy.
Plessas became a constant presence on Greek television, his mild manner and singalong melodies endearing him to generations. Often seated at the piano, accompanying renowned Greek stars, he was a fixture of musical moments and celebrations for decades, his music becoming intertwined with the nation’s cultural fabric. His