The closing ceremony for 2012 London Olympics will be themed “A
Symphony of British Music” — with organizers promising a hit-packed
journey from classical composer Edward Elgar to Grammy soul diva
Adele.
“It is, in a sense, the soundtrack of our
lives,” said Stephen Daldry, executive producer of the Olympic and
Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies.
The
ceremony’s artistic director, Kim Gavin, said the Aug. 12 show
would be an “elegant mashup of British music” packed with
recognizable songs arranged symphonically. The London Symphony
Orchestra will provide musical backing.
“We go from — without saying we’ve booked anyone – Elgar to Adele,” said music director David Arnold.
The
creative team is keeping the names of the musicians involved under
wraps, although The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and the Spice
Girls have all been suggested as possible performers.
