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Olympia Parade (Original-Musiken Zum Einzug Der Nationen XX. Olympische Spiele München 1972)
Orchester Kurt Edelhagen
- Artist
- Orchester Kurt Edelhagen
- Label
- Polydor
- Catalog number
- 813 165-7
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM · Reissue
- Country
- Germany
- Released
- 1983
- Genre
- Jazz
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Where it came from
The Olympia Parade recording preserves the musical atmosphere of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, an event intended to project a modern, democratic Germany to the international community. Kurt Edelhagen, a prominent big band leader of the post-war era known for his work with West German radio, was commissioned to arrange and conduct the orchestral music that accompanied the athletes during the Opening Ceremony. His compositions aimed to blend traditional fanfare elements with a contemporary, accessible sound befitting the 'Games of Peace and Joy.'
This specific 1983 release on the Polydor label serves as a later compilation of these original thematic arrangements. The recordings are noted for their high production values, capturing the distinct sonic character of the Edelhagen orchestra during its prime. While the 1972 Games were ultimately overshadowed by the tragic security crisis that occurred, the musical scores remain recognized as an essential component of the official cultural program, reflecting the optimistic aesthetic aspirations of the period.
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