100 Years Mimis Plessas - A Living Tribute with Dimitris Basis

Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 08:00 am UTC+10:00

Elizabeth Murdoch Recital Centre | Melbourne

Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria
Publisher/HostGreek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria
100 Years Mimis Plessas - A Living Tribute with Dimitris Basis
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A grand orchestral celebration of 100 years of Mimis Plessas, conducted by George Ellis and starring Dimitris Basis. Tickets on sale now.
A musical tribute celebrating the centenary of Mimis Plessas, one of the most distinguished Greek composers of all time. Born in Athens in 1924, Plessas built a legacy that spans generations, earning universal admiration. A piano prodigy, he became the first soloist at the National Radio Foundation at a young age, later winning the University of Minnesota’s first music prize in 1952 and ranking fifth pianist in the United States the following year. His journey from virtuoso performer to revered composer and conductor reflects extraordinary talent and dedication.
With music for 104 films and over 70 theatrical productions, his influence on Greek culture is unparalleled. Songs such as Pios to xerei and Tha pio apopse to feggari remain timeless classics.

Featuring World-Class Performers
Dimitris Basis: a powerful voice in Greek music, Basis has built a platinum-selling career and is recognised as a global ambassador of Greek song.
George Ellis: acclaimed Australian conductor, known for leading the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony and for blending symphonic precision with contemporary expression.
Maria Yiakoulis: a classically trained flautist and vocalist, bringing together Australian jazz influences with traditional Greek sounds for a rich, soulful performance.
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