Quiz on Mikis Theodorakis

Where was Mikis Theodorakis born?

• Athens

• Crete

• Mytilene

• Chios

What instrument did Mikis Theodorakis start learning at a young age?

• Piano

• Flute

• Guitar

• Violin

Which famous symphony inspired Theodorakis to pursue symphonic music?

• 5th Symphony

• 9th Symphony

• 3rd Symphony

• 7th Symphony

Who was the first performer of Theodorakis' work 'Epitaphios'?

• Nana Mouskouri

• Maria Callas

• Grigoris Bithikotsis

• Mikis Theodorakis himself

What is the title of the work that Theodorakis composed in 1966?

• Romiosyni

• Mikis' Symphony

• Epitaphios

• Axion Esti

Which poet's work did Theodorakis set to music in 'Axion Esti'?

• Odysseas Elytis

• Giorgos Seferis

• Giannis Ritsos

• Angelus Sikelianos

What is the main theme of 'Axion Esti' according to Theodorakis?

• Love

• War

• History

• Nature

What did Theodorakis say about the importance of symphonic music in his life?

• It is just entertainment.

• It is a family tradition.

• It is essential for life.

• It is a hobby.

Which of the following is NOT a poet whose work was set to music by Theodorakis?

• Pablo Neruda

• Giannis Ritsos

• Odysseas Elytis

• William Shakespeare

Which of the following works is considered a significant contribution to Greek music by Theodorakis?

• Greek Dances

• Zorba the Greek

• Sonata for Violin

• Symphony No. 1