Which composer set Elytis's long poem 'Axion Esti' to music in 1964?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Mikis Theodorakis, for choir
- Step 1: 'Axion Esti' became widely known as a musical work. Step 2. It was set to music by Mikis Theodorakis and performed for choir, soloists and orchestra. Answer: Mikis Theodorakis. Why not the others: Mantzaros composed the national anthem melody, and the other options do not describe the musical setting of Axion Esti.
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