Conductor remembers his role in Sydney Olympic opening ceremony

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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.

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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.

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