Spyridon Samaras

Spyridon-Filiskos Samaras (Greek: Σπυρίδων Σαμάρας; 29 November 1861 – 7 April 1917) was a Greek composer particularly admired for his operas. His compositions were praised worldwide during his lifetime and he is arguably the most important composer of the Ionian School. Among his best-known works are the operas Flora mirabilis (1886) and Mademoiselle de Belle-Isle (1905). He also composed the music for the Olympic Hymn.