Spiro Samara

Greek composer

Spyridon-Filiskos Samaras (Greek: Σπυρίδων Σαμάρας; 29 November 1861 – 7 April 1917) was a Greek composer particularly admired for his operas. His compositions were praised worldwide during his lifetime and he is arguably the most important composer of the Ionian School. Among his best-known works are the operas Flora mirabilis (1886) and Mademoiselle de Belle-Isle (1905). He also composed the music for the Olympic Hymn.

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Works

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  • Hymne Olympique, 1896
  • Le martire
  • Olympic Hymn