Musical promenades: Ideology and spirituality: Mikis Theodorakis in conversation with his teacher Olivier Messiaen

A tribute to mark the centenary of the birth of Mikis Theodorakis

Mon. 20 January 2025 20:30

The Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture (Koubari str.)

Mikis Theodorakis' apprenticeship under the great French 20th-century composer (and teacher), Olivier Messiaen, played a decisive role in moulding his musical personality. This evening’s programme consists of works by student and master both and sets out to explore the similarities and differences between them, contrasting the spirituality of Messiaen’s music with Theodorakis’ earthy, fiery, revolutionary writing.

At 19:30, one hour prior to the concert, a free guided tour will be offered to auditors by Tasos Sakellaropoulos, Head of the Benaki Museum’s Historical Archives or or Maria Dimitriadis, Curator of the Historical Archives.

The Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture (Koubari str.)

To attend the concert, audience must purchase a ticket for the entrance to the Museum.