Olympic Overtures

The world's top athletes share the music that matters to them. Visit olympic-overtures.com for more content!

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“It gets me more motivated for the Games.”

#tbt to when Sasha Barkov talked Vivaldi.

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IAAF: Work, rest and play – Nia Ali| News | iaaf.org

The world indoor 60m hurdles champion Nia Ali takes time out from her busy training schedule to answer our work, rest and play questions.

“It takes a great deal of focus to play piano and do track.”

Pianist and hurdler Nia Ali took silver in Rio last night!

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These young musicians interviewing classical stars are utterly heart-warming

These children are complete pros

If you thought 9-year-old Katie Ledecky meeting Michael Phelps was cute, wait until you watch these young classical musicians interviewing their idols. (via @classicfm)

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The catchy tune in Aly Raisman’s floor routine comes from a ballet composed in 1927.  Can you name the composer?

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Let The Games Begin: A Playlist For Rio

As the Summer Olympics start, celebrate the glories of Brazilian music — from bossa nova to the rollicking Northeastern forró of Luiz Gonzaga and the classical mixology of Villa-Lobos.

Tune into the sounds of Rio with this vibrant playlist from @nprmusic.

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Bronze-medalist Hillary Caldwell of Team Canada is an alum of Toronto’s Royal Conservatory!  Great to see another musician-athlete succeed!

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In 2014, Sochi athletes from around the world shared the music that matters to them! Now, with Rio 2016 underway, Olympic Overtures is thrilled to relaunch. Visit olympic-overtures.com to learn more!

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