Condolences for the loss of the great music composer Yiannis Markopoulos, the Minister of Culture and Sports Giorgos Koumentakis expresses with his announcement.

“The study of traditional music, its strong influences and its innovative approach, together with the composition of the great Greek poets, Elytis, Seferis, Solomos, Katsaros, among many others, were among the main characteristics of the multifaceted path of Yannis Markopoulos, one of the last of the generation of great post-war Greek composers. With classical studies in music, Yiannis Markopoulos touched the tradition and transferred its motifs to his songs, his symphonic work and his compositions for cinema and theater. Yiannis Markopoulos was a complete creator, with a distinct identity, who loved and honored Greek music. His important work will continue to remind us of the creative relationship of inspiration with roots. I express my sincere condolences to Vasiliki Lavina and their daughter” Giorgos Koumentakis points out in his announcement.