mikis theodorakis

In his conversation with Nathalie Lamprecht, Alan Gilsenan discusses his documentary film The Laughing Boy (2022), which tries to uncover how the song The Laughing Boy, written by a young Brendan Behan and later used in his play The Hostage, travelled via Paris to Greece and there became an anthem of defiance for the Greek left. Gilsenan discusses the circumstances that facilitated this process; the importance of translation and the way the documentary draws attention to it; the image of Behan as a kind of James Dean that obscures his talent as a writer; and Brendan Behan’s collaboration with theatre director Joan Littlewood.  

“Teach me to dance!” Professor Vrasidas Karalis of Sydney University, and renowned conductor/composer, George Ellis join the boys in the Distillery for a drink and a chat about one of – if not the most – iconic modern Greek texts, “Zorba the Greek”. From the original book by Nikos Kazantzakis, to the 1964 film starring Anthony Quinn, Alana Bates and Irene Pappas, to the incredible music of Mikis Theodorakis, Zorba has become a part of Greek culture and for many non-Greeks, was their introduction to Greece. Professor Karalis and Ellis provide insightful commentary, informed by having met key members of the cast and crew of the film, resulting in one of the more incredible and in-depth Ouzo Talk discussions.

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Ouzo Talk goes bi-lingual* for one episode as the boys welcome bouzouki legend, teacher, composer and recording artist, Thanasis Polykandriotis to The Distillery. From working with legends such as Stelios Kazantzidis, Manos Hatzidakis, Nana Mouschouri, Mikis Theodorakis and Stratos Dionysiou to name a few, Thanasi is rightly revered as one of the greats of Greek folk, classical and popular music. With returning bouzouki experts, Peter Apostolidis and George Calopedos also on board for the ride, the boys dive deeper into the world of Greek music than ever before, only this time, we have our very own legend as our guide.

*A note to our non-Greek-speaking listeners:
Ouzo Talk is first and foremost an English-speaking podcast, however this particular episode is delivered primarily in Greek as unfortunately, our featured special guest is unable to speak English. Our sincere apologies to those who are unable to follow along with this conversation. We recommend listening to episode 2 of Ouzo Talk 'The Bouzouki' if you haven't already as it informs much of the discussion with Thanasis Polykandriotis. Rest assured, Ouzo Talk is an English-speaking podcast and we'll be back with a new English episode shortly! 

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If you don't know George Ellis, you only think you don’t know him, because chances are you’ve heard some of his work already. From the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies, NRL Grand Finals and the Davis Cup, to concerts of all styles across the globe, the hands of George Ellis have guided some of the world's greatest musicians in front of hundreds of thousands of people. He's also worked with the likes of: Lou Reed, The Church, Megan Washington, Josh Pyke, Sneaky Sound System, Art vs Science, Human Nature, Augie March, GangGajang, Guy Sebastian, Paulini, David Campbell, John Williamson, Marcia Hines, Alex Lloyd, Deborah Conway, Clare Bowditch, John Paul Young, Jimmy Little, Troy Casser-Daley, Doug Parkinson, Grace Knight, Jade MacRae, Jeff Duff, Felicity Urqhuart and Don Spencer. After all those achievements, George takes time out to visit Tom and Nick to talk about his career, his Greekness and his love of music.

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Mikis Theodorakis, Der globale Klimastreik, Mexikanische Delegation von Zapatisten, Das österreichweite Volksbegehren „Arbeitslosengeld rauf“, die 14. Woche des Bedingungslosen Grundeinkommens und Caspar Einem sind Themen dieser Sendung. Details und weitere Informationen siehe unten und bei den weiterführenden Links.

Wir planten, in dieser Sendung mit einem Text von Konstantin Wecker dem politisch aktiven griechischen Liedermacher Mikis Theodorakis zu seinem 96. Geburtstag zu gratulieren. Leider verstarb er am 2. September 2021 noch vor dieser Radiosendung. Deshalb bringen wir Konstantins Text als Nachruf:
https://wecker.de/de/weckers-welt/item/882-Mikis-Theodorakis-zum-96-Geburtstag.html
https://wecker.de/de/weckers-welt/item/884-Zum-Tod-von-Mikis-Theodorakis.html

Der globale Klimastreik am 24. 9. 2021
https://globalclimatestrike.net/
https://fridaysforfuture.org/
https://fridaysforfuture.at
https://www.parentsforfuture.at/oberoesterreich/

Mexikanische Delegation von Zapatisten kommt am 14.9. 2021 zu Begegnungen nach Wien und in weitere Orte.
www.zapalotta.org , https://www.zapalotta.org/zapatistas-in-wien-2/ Rede von Subcomandante Moises am 14.9. in Wien

Das österreichweite Volksbegehren „Arbeitslosengeld rauf“ – Eintragungswochen https://www.arbeitslosengeld-rauf.at/

14. Woche des Bedingungslosen Grundeinkommens vom 20. bis 26. September 2021 – unter dem Motto „Eine Million für das Bedingungslose Grundeinkommen“

14. Woche des Grundeinkommens vom 20. bis 26. Sept. 2021

https://www.pro-grundeinkommen.at/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Aufruf_WdGE2021.pdf

Wir gedenken des österreichischen, sozialdemokratischen Politikers Caspar Einem, der am 9. September 2021 gestorben ist.
Erinnerungen von Matthias Reichl:
In der Zeit um 1998 traf ich mich mit Caspar Einem in seinem Büro im Innenministerium. Wir überlegten u.a. eine Ausbildung von Zivildienern in gewaltfreier Konfliktlösung – ähnliches auch für polizeilichen Einheiten . Wir trafen uns u.a. bei Bildungsveranstaltungen. Leider fehlten uns beiden in den folgenden Jahren die Gelegenheit unsere Freundschaft auszubauen. https://www.spoe.at/2021/09/10/spoe-trauert-um-caspar-einem/ https://www.mediathek.at/portalsuche/?q[]=%22Einem,+Caspar%22&filter[9][timespan]=&page[9]=1&page[10]=1&page[11]=1

Musik: Mikis Theodorakis und Konstantin Wecker