100 Years Mikis Theodorakis

United Kingdom, London, Royal Festival Hall - Southbank Centre

Sunday, 1 March 2026, 19:30

An evening dedicated to the voice of a global legacy
With her unmistakable, profoundly human voice, Maria Farantouri became a living icon of Greece. Her decades-long collaboration with Mikis Theodorakis shaped the worldwide rise of his music — from lyrical art songs to passionate anthems.

A Vision in Sound
Traditional instruments -bouzoukis, santouri, lute, violin and clarinet- merge with masterful arrangements to create the distinctive musical language that made Theodorakis the voice of an entire people. The performance is brought to life by Estoudiantina Neas Ionias under the artistic direction of Andreas Katsiyannis.

Voices of the Evening
Maria Farantouri — a symbol of humanity, freedom and the spiritual heritage of Greece.
Sofia Manoussaki — hailed by Theodorakis himself as a “revelation”.
Nefeli Fassouli — a new generation carrying Theodorakis into the future.

Programme
Zorba the Greek — Original Version
The iconic music that became the sound of Greece — performed in its original form.

Unforgettable Songs
Masterpieces inspired by great Greek poetry — loved around the world.

Famous Film Scores
Music for international classics including:
-Z (1969)
-Serpico (1973)
-The Honeymoon Song (1959) — made world-famous by The Beatles

A concert that revives the beauty, depth and visionary power of Mikis Theodorakis.
Music as history. Music as identity.
Music that moves the world.