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  • Olympic Overtures: Classical Music at the Games

    Olympic Overtures: Classical Music at the Games

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    Brian Wise

    Classical music has played a role in the Olympics for more than a century. The Olympic games have inspired works by composers as diverse as Richard Strauss, Dmitri Shostakovich, Philip Glass and Josef Suk. The opening ceremonies are typically a prestige musical showcase for a hosting country; award ceremonies always feature national anthems; and for some events,…

  • The Olympic Piece That Received 122 Performances

    The Olympic Piece That Received 122 Performances

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    Brian Wise
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    The opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics on August 5 featured an assortment of the country’s musical talent, including the preeminent singer-songwriters Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil and performers from the worlds of samba, funk, hip-hop and bossa nova. Perhaps a bit of Heitor Villa-Lobos will yet appear before the games conclude.