Summon the Heroes
1996 orchestral composition by John Williams / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Summon the Heroes is a one-movement orchestral composition written for the 1996 Summer Olympics by American composer John Williams for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). It premiered on July 19, 1996, in abridged form, at the opening ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia, played by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Williams. The piece is the third of four compositions he has written for the Olympics, following 1984's Olympic Fanfare and Theme and 1988's Olympic Spirit, and preceding 2002's Call of the Champions.[1]
Quick Facts "Summon the Heroes", Single by John Williams ...
"Summon the Heroes" | ||||
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Single by John Williams | ||||
from the album Summon the Heroes | ||||
Released | July 19, 1996 (1996 Summer Olympics) | |||
Venue | Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, US | |||
Genre | Classical | |||
Length | 6:17 | |||
Label | NBC | |||
Songwriter(s) | John Williams | |||
Producer(s) | John Williams | |||
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