Born 2 December 1922 in Hora in the island of Naxos, Kambanelis appears as one of the most prominent Greek artists of the 20th century. As a survivor of the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp, he authored a Mauthausen cantata[1] with music by Mikis Theodorakis[2]. He also authored at least 12 films and he directed two of them. In addition, he was known as a verse writer and for his membership at the board of the Cultural Foundation of the National Bank of Greece (MIET – Morfotiko Idryma Ethnikis Trapezis), along with some of the most prominent Greek artists [3]. Iakovos Kambanelis was rushed at hospital on February 4, 2011 due to complications of his long-term kidney failure.[2]
(December 2, 1922 - March 29, 2011)
Theatre
Year | Transliteration | Title | Performed at |
1950 | Χορός πάνω στα στάχυα | Ad. Lemos Company | |
1955–56 | Έβδομη μέρα της δημιουργίας Seventh Day of Creation" | National Theatre, 2nd stage | |
1957 | Aftos kai to panteloni tou | Αυτός και το παντελόνι του That Person and His Pants | Vassilis Diamantopoulos |
1957 | Kryfi zoi/Krifi zoi | Κρυφή ζωή Secret Life | Vas. Diamantopoulos |
1957–58 | Αυλή των Θαυμάτων The Backyard of Miracles | Art Theatre | |
1958–59 | I ilikia tis nihtas | Η ηλικία της νύχτας | Art Theatre |
1959 | O Gorillas ke i Ortansia | Ο Γορίλας και η Ορτανσία | E. Vertis Theatrical Company |
1959–60 | Παραμύθι χωρίς Όνομα An Unnamed Tale | New Vas. Diamantopoulos Theatre | |
1963–64 | Geitonia ton angelon | Γειτονιά των αγγέλων Neighborhoood of Angels | Karezis Company |
1966–67 | Viva Aspasia | Βίβα Ασπασία | Karezis Company |
1966–67 | Οδυσσέα γύρισε σπίτι Ulysses come home | Art Theatre | |
1970–71 | Αποικία των τιμωρημένων | Rialdis Experimental Theatre | |
1971–72 | Aspasia | Ασπασία | Karezis-Kazakou Company |
1972–73 | Το μεγάλο μας τσίρκο Our Large Circus | Karezis-Kazakou Theatre | |
1974 | To kouki kai to revythi | Το κουκί και το ρεβύθι The Cookie and the Pasta | Karezis-Kazakou Theatre |
1975 | O echthros (ehthros) Laos | Ο εχθρός λαός The Rival People | Karezis-Kazakos Company |
1976–77 | Prossopa yia violi ke orhistra | Πρόσωπα για βιολί και ορχήστρα Principes For Violin And Orchestra | Art Theatre |
1978–79 | Ta tessera podia tou trapeziou | Τα τέσσερα πόδια του τραπεζιού Four Legs of the Table | Art Theatre |
1981 | O babas o polemos | Ο μπαμπάς ο πόλεμος | Art Theatre |
1988 | O aoratos Thiasos | Ο αόρατος Θίασος The Unseen Company | National Theatre |
- Stella directed by Kakogiannis
- O Drakos (The Dragon) directed by Koundouros
- Arpagi tis Persefonis (The Rape of Persephone) directed by Grigoriou
- To kanoni kai t'aïdoni directed by himself and Giorgos Kampanellis
He also translated works and acted in Austria, Bulgaria, England, Germany, Hungary, Romania and Sweden.
He was educated as a journalist in newspapers Eleftheria (1963–65), Anendotos (1965–66) and since 1975 (Nea). He has been a member of the Greek Theatrical Writers' Company.
Early career
Benny began his singing career at the end of World War II when he started performing regularly at a café in Sint-Niklaas. By the early 1950s, he had regular spots on radio, and released his first album, Mijn haart spreekt tot u (My Heart Speaks to You). In 1957, he had his first hit single with "Cindy, Oh Cindy", which reached #2 on the Belgian chart.Eurovision Song Contest
In 1959, Benny was chosen, with the song "Hou toch van mij" ("Do Love Me"), as the Belgian representative in the fourth Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 11 March in Cannes, France.[1] "Hou toch van mij" received votes from five of the other 10 participating countries and finished in sixth place.[2]In 1961, Benny was again selected to represent Belgium, with the song "September, gouden roos" ("September, Golden Rose"), in the sixth Eurovision, which again was held in Cannes, on 18 March.[3] Although the contest had now expanded to 16 participants, "September, gouden roos" only managed to pick up one point from Luxembourg, consigning Benny to a joint last-place finish with Austria's Jimmy Makulis.[4]
Later career
Benny had two further hit singles in 1963, "Waar en wanneer" (#3) and "Alleen door jou" (#5). He became a musical theatre performer and played in many long-running shows in Belgium and Germany.In 2001, Benny suffered a stroke and fell into financial difficulties. A benefit concert on his behalf took place in Antwerp in April 2003, featuring the music of Richard Rodgers performed by well-known Flemish artists. In 2006, Benny celebrated his 80th birthday and claimed he was back to full health.[5]
No comments:
Post a Comment