Conductor remembers his role in Sydney Olympic opening ceremony

[SRC: ABC.NET.AU]

What do you remember most from the Sydney Olympic opening ceremony?

For conductor George Ellis, he remembers the magic of the evening and in particular his role conducting the Olympic hymn for the raising of the Olympic flag.

Well-known to Canberra audiences from his time working with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, George Ellis remembers the opening ceremony as being one of the highlights of his career.

Listen to the 8 minute interview

“Absolutely blown away” – conductor George Ellis on his ARIA Award nomination

George Ellis is riding a high. Within the span of a month, the esteemed conductor has revisited the magic of the Sydney Olympics – where his music once carried a nation – and now finds himself honoured with an ARIA Award nomination for his collaborative work with Justine Clarke, Mimi’s Symphony.

George Ellis earns ARIA nod for ‘Mimi’s Symphony’

Acclaimed Greek Australian conductor George Ellis is enjoying a milestone month, marked by an ARIA Award nomination and a return to one of the defining stages of his career.

Conductor remembers his role in Sydney Olympic opening ceremony

What do you remember most from the Sydney Olympic opening ceremony? For conductor George Ellis, he remembers the magic of the evening and in particular his role conducting the Olympic hymn for the raising of the Olympic flag.