13/08/2012
Olympic 2012 closing ceremony, a Manifesto for Culture, and a tribute to John Cage from the ±«Óãtv Proms.
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On today's programme: Brazilian-born opera- and theatre-producer Gerald Thomas discusses London's Olympic closing ceremony. Jonathan Mills, director of the Edinburgh International Festival, offers his Manifesto for Culture. Super producer William Orbit joins us to discuss John Cage's legacy as a composer.
Image: scene from the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.
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Olympic Torch passes to Rio de Janeiro
We ask whether the ceremonies which open and close the Olympic games can adequately reflect the cultures of the countries from which they come.
Duration: 03:57
Manifesto for Culture
As culture ministers from around the world gather in Edinburgh to discuss their plans for improving cultural life, we ask the man who’s bringing them together what he wants to see on their agenda.
Duration: 06:31
John Cage
To celebrate the centenary of his birth, super producer William Orbit joins us to discuss Cage's legacy as a composer.
Duration: 07:00
Broadcasts
- Mon 13 Aug 2012 14:32GMT±«Óãtv World Service Online
- Mon 13 Aug 2012 22:32GMT±«Óãtv World Service Online
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- Tue 14 Aug 2012 08:32GMT±«Óãtv World Service Online
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