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Born:
1883
— Smyrna (today called Izmir)
— Turkey
Died:
1962
— Athens
— Greece
Music
He has written approximately 220 works including 3 symphonies and 5 operas.
His 5 operas are:
- O Protomastoras (The Masterbuilder) (1912)
- Mother’s Ring (1917)
- Shadowy Waters (1948)
- Dawn (1952)
- Konstandinos Palaiologos (1962)
He founded and directed the Hellenic Conservatory and later the National Conservatory (not the Athens Conservatory, which is a distinct institution).
He was elected a member of the Academy of Athens.
(contribution by Hari Politopoulos <besthari
hotmail.com>)
Life
He has been director of the Athens Conservatory for many years. Following the example of the national Russian musical school, he tried to form a Greek musical school, using tradional rythms and tempos.
Sources — links
Concerts
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Events
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