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Spiros Mazis was a Greek composer and pianist who was born on January 1, 1934, in Athens, Greece. He was the youngest of three children and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist, so it was only natural that Spiros would develop an interest in music at a young age. Spiros began playing the piano when he was just five years old, and by the time he was a teenager, he was already composing his own music. He studied music at the Athens Conservatory, where he was taught by some of the most renowned musicians in Greece. He also studied composition with the famous Greek composer, Manolis Kalomiris. In 1957, Spiros moved to Paris to continue his studies at the École Normale de Musique de Paris. While in Paris, he was exposed to a wide range of musical styles, including jazz and contemporary music, which had a significant influence on his own compositions. Spiros returned to Greece in 1960 and began working as a composer and pianist. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented musicians in the country, and his music was performed by some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in Greece. One of Spiros's most significant works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1963. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the piano, and it has become one of the most popular works in the Greek classical music repertoire. The concerto has been performed by many of the world's leading pianists, including Martha Argerich and Vladimir Ashkenazy. Another notable work by Spiros is his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1967. The symphony is a powerful and emotional work that reflects the turbulent political and social climate of Greece at the time. The symphony has been performed by many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic. Spiros continued to compose music throughout his life, and his later works reflect his interest in incorporating elements of Greek folk music into his compositions. He also wrote music for films and television, including the score for the 1977 film, "The Descent of the Nine." Spiros was a prolific composer, and his music has been performed and recorded by many of the world's leading musicians and ensembles. He was also a respected teacher, and he taught composition at the Athens Conservatory for many years. Spiros passed away on December 31, 2005, at the age of 71. He left behind a legacy of beautiful and powerful music that continues to be celebrated and performed by musicians around the world.

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