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Giorgos Koumendakis

Giorgos Koumendakis (Greek: Γιώργος Κουμεντάκης) is a Greek composer. He was appointed musical director and creator of musical scenario for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

Also recorded as Georgios Koumentakis · Giorgos Koumentakis · Yorgos Koumendakis · Georgios Koumendakis

Giorgos Koumendakis

Η πρεμιέρα της όπερας «Η Φόνισσα» του Γιώργου Κουμεντάκη στις 3 Δεκεμβρίου του 2021 στην Αίθουσα «Σταύρος Νιάρχος» της Εθνικής Λυρικής Σκηνής.

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Born
1959 · Rethymno.
Nationality
Greece
Occupation
composer
Education
French Academy in Rome · Hellenic Conservatory
Teachers
Diamantis Diamantopoulos
Known for
The Murderess
Honours
Prix de Rome
Languages
Greek · English

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Giorgos Koumendakis (Greek: Γιώργος Κουμεντάκης) is a Greek composer. He was appointed musical director and creator of musical scenario for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

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Giorgos Koumendakis (born 1959) is a Greek composer. The composer was born in Rethymno.

Giorgos Koumendakis studied at French Academy in Rome and Hellenic Conservatory. The composer worked for Greek National Opera and is a member of Greek Composers' Union. Giorgos Koumendakis held the position of Minister of Culture of Greece.

Works include The Murderess. Languages used include English and Greek. The composer received Prix de Rome.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Compositions and principal works
  3. 03Recordings and discography
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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