Margaritis Kastellis


Margaritis Kastellis was a Greek composer and army officer known for his work in military music. His arrangement and adaptation of the Hymn to Liberty for military band is still played Greece today. He was born in Chrysoupoli and died in Athens.

Life and career

Kastellis studied under Manolis Kalomiris. He joined the Greek Army at an early age, as a musician, and upon completion of a full career, he left with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, having served as Chief Inspector of Military Bands nationwide. After retiring in 1963, he taught for several years at the National Conservatoire. He was an authority on wind instruments.

Style

The main features of his music are:
A large part of his scores are to be found at the Thessaloniki University Library, along with a 2002 thesis Christina Anastassiou.

Selected works

Compositions

For orchestra
For military band
Chamber music
Piano music
Songs
For Orchestra
For Military Band