Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou decorated Greek composer and conductor Stavros Xarchakos with the medal of the Grand Commander of the Order of Honour on Wednesday, July 10.
The award ceremony was held at the presidential mansion in Athens, Greece. Xarchakos was awarded in recognition of his extensive and varied artistic contribution.
In an address, President Sakellaropoulou stressed that Xarchakos had left his stamp on Greek music by drawing on its rich traditions, ranging from traditional and popular music to church hymns and love serenades, combined with western symphonic music and opera.
“Your songs are on the lips of every Greek,” Sakellaropoulou said.
“With this medal, the State honours a personality who has left an indelible mark on Greek music over many decades, making a significant contribution to the field of artistic creation.”
Source: hellenicnews.com.
