The death of Mimi Plessas spread sadness in the artistic world and not only. The entire political world is saying goodbye with their messages to the great music composer who passed away shortly before turning 100.
“A leading composer, a great scientist and a sweet person has left us,” noted Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his post.
“His “Road” has been rich. Full of melodies that start from jazz and permeate Greek song, but also Greek cinema. Mimis Plessas is unique. Just as unique are the moments he will give us forever with his notes”, added the Prime Minister.
Finos Film also said goodbye to Mimi Plessas with an anniversary video, in which he explains why the great composer declared his retirement.
Mendoni: In depth and extent, the imprint it leaves
“He was a multi-dimensional musician”, with a contribution to Greek music and song “really rare, if not unique, in scope and impact”, said Culture Minister Lina Mendoni about Mimi Plessas.
“The songs he signed are not only timeless, but they are still among the most popular of the public of all ages”, emphasized the Minister of Culture who mentioned another contribution of the music composer: “He showed how heavy, in the end, the light song is”. The album “Dromos½”, which he created in collaboration with Lefteris Papadopoulos, Yiannis Poulopoulos, Popi Asteriadis and Rena Koumiotis, “is a prime example of how mass appeal can, if not be imposed, go hand in hand with quality”.
The entire statement of Culture Minister Linas Mendonis about Mimi Plessas
“Mimis Plessas, who left us today, just a few days before his 100th birthday, was a multidimensional musician: composer, conductor, pianist. His contribution to Greek music and song, which unfolded over many decades, was truly rare, if not unique, in scope and impact. The songs he signed are not only timeless, but are still among the most popular of audiences of all ages.
Mimis Plessas put music to the most beloved musicals of Greek cinema, as well as many theatrical performances. He collaborated with the most iconic lyricists and performers of his time. He conducted some of the largest orchestras and excelled as a soloist. He served music through radio and television. He highlighted and supported most young artists. He made a decisive contribution to the introduction of jazz in our country and the familiarization of the domestic audience with it. He succeeded, quite rightly, in winning both the official recognition of his contribution, with many honors and awards, as well as the undying love of the public.
All of these are individual and indicative mosaics of the impressive, in depth and extent, imprint left by Mimis Plessas in music. However, we owe him something more. It showed how heavy the light song is after all. ‘The Road’, the record he created in collaboration with Lefteris Papadopoulos, Yiannis Poulopoulos, Popi Asteriadis and Rena Koumiotis and was to become the most commercial of all time, is a prime example of how mass appeal can, if not must, to keep up with the quality. With his discography, he sealed the establishment of light song as an equal genre of our music.
To his wife Loukila, their daughter Eleanna, his composer son Antonis, his many friends and colleagues, I offer my most sincere condolences.”
KKE: He gave us songs that will never get old
“It is with great sadness and respect that we say goodbye to the great Mimi Plessas, who spent almost a century creatively,” says the KKE in a statement.
“An excellent pianist, musician and composer, he made a long artistic career, in music, primarily in cinema, theater, radio and television, “passing” with characteristic ease from jazz – which was his great love – to light music , in folk song and major musical forms.
Distinguishing himself from a very early age with his talent, Mimis Plessas, collaborated with leading lyricists and performers, and gave us songs that will never “get old”, will always rise to the lips of thousands of people from generation to generation” adds the party announcement.
The KKE expresses its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
Velopoulos: The pain is deep, the gratitude is also deep
“Pioneer, multi-awarded, well-written. This was, in three words, Mimis Plessas, who is no longer with us,” said Kyriakos Velopoulos on the death of the great composer.
At the same time, the president of the Hellenic Solution said: “Deep pain for the loss of the great Greek composer, but also profound gratitude for the immortal masterpieces he bequeathed to us.”
Samaras: Deep sadness
The former prime minister, Antonis Samaras, also expressed his heartfelt condolences for the death of Mimi Plessas in a written statement. Specifically it states:
“The loss of Mimi Plessas causes deep sadness. A unique composer, a profoundly spiritual person, shaped the cultural life of our country. His melodies were, are, and will be an integral part of our lives. Heartfelt condolences to his family.”
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