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Vangelis
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29 March 1943 - 17 May 2022
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Evangelos Odyssey Papathanassiou (English Evangelos Odyssey Papathanassiou), a composer from Greece, is considered the first performer of electronic music, is the author of the musical accompaniment to many films, was born in 1943 on March 29.
The love for music of the future famous composer manifests itself quite early - already in 1949 his compositions sound on the stage. However, professional education Vangelis "gives" with difficulty, not wanting to obey any instructions. The boy is studying
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Evangelos Odyssey Papathanassiou (English Evangelos Odyssey Papathanassiou), a composer from Greece, is considered the first performer of electronic music, is the author of the musical accompaniment to many films, was born in 1943 on March 29.
The love for music of the future famous composer manifests itself quite early - already in 1949 his compositions sound on the stage. However, professional education Vangelis "gives" with difficulty, not wanting to obey any instructions. The boy is studying at home on the piano under the guidance of his mother.
In 1965, Vangelis and his friends Lucas Sideras
Aphrodite's Child . In 1970, the debut album of musicians called “Rain and Tears” appeared, which brought the group worldwide popularity. After the release of the album “666”, the band members decide to cease to exist and start solo projects.
In 1973, Vangelis moved to London, where he was invited to play.
Chariots of Fire (Chariots of Fire), the musical accompaniment of which belongs to Vangelis. For this soundtrack, the composer is awarded an Oscar and a Grammy.
The return of the musician to his homeland occurs only in the late 90s, the composer is invited to write music for the opening of the Olympic Games in Athens. Now many theater scenes in Greece with great success are ballets Vangelis. /