Issued by Hellas (Greece) in 1983, this 32-drachma commemorative stamp honors Manolis Kalomiris (1883–1962), one of the founding figures of modern Greek classical music. Kalomiris was a composer and educator who sought to create a distinctive Greek national school of composition, blending folk traditions with Western symphonic structure. The background features musical notation, symbolizing his lifelong dedication to music. This issue celebrates the centenary of his birth and is part of Greece’s rich cultural heritage series.