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Classical music at the Olympic Opening Ceremony 2012
Elgar, Sir Simon Rattle, Rowan Atkinson, the London Symphony Orchestra - Danny Boyle's Olympic Opening Ceremony playlist showcased the wonders of British classical music.
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1. Elgar, Land of Hope and Glory
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2. Drummond, Eton Boating Song
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3. Binge, Sailing By
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4. Parry, Jerusalem
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5. Wetherly, Danny Boy
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6. Williamson, Flower of Scotland
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7. Hughes, Bread of Heaven
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8. Handel, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
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9. Handel, Music for the Royal Fireworks
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10. Elgar, Nimrod
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11. Mike Oldfield, Tubular Bells/In Dulci Jubilo
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12. Vangelis, Chariots of Fire, played by London Symphony Orchestra and Rowan Atkinson
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13. Vangelis, Chariots of Fire, conducted by Simon Rattle
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14. Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone
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15. Bedknobs and Broomsticks
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16. William Henry Monk, Abide with me
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17. David Bowie, Heroes
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18. Liberty Bell March
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19. Daniel Barenboim
Elgar, Land of Hope and Glory
Elgar's classic patriotic song, 'Land of Hope and Glory' is a firm British favourite, featuring in the Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1. What a fitting way to kick off the 2012 Games.
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