On Saturday, 07 February 2026, from 12:00 to 13:00 (Athens time), Voice of Greece and the program “Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis dedicate a special tribute to the pioneering composer Yiannis Christou, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth, commemorated this year.
In the studio, author Alexandros Adamopoulos, who has an intimate knowledge of the composer’s life and work, speaks about Christou’s childhood and youth in Alexandria, Egypt, his studies, and the remarkable talent of a composer whose life was tragically cut short in an accident at just 44 years old.
The program highlights the defining features of this singular artistic personality. Yiannis Christou composed groundbreaking music for productions of ancient drama, as well as oratorios and operas, and collaborated with the National Theatre and the Art Theatre Karolos Koun, leaving a distinctive mark on the field of Greek experimental music.
The discussion also touches on his relationship with Greek culture, his favorite classical composers, and his philosophical pursuits—from the Presocratics and the tragic poets to Carl Jung and beyond. Tune in!
Produced and presented by Themis Rodamitis
Broadcast: Saturday, 07 February 2026, 12:00 (Athens time)
Repeat: 01:00 (late night)
