The Winter Olympics' grand entrance was marked by an unorthodox yet captivating spectacle. Unlike previous ceremonies, this one defied the expectation of glamour with a focus on artistry and historical references. The event's creative lead, Marco Balich, had foreseen a ceremony that would eschew "tech and bling," instead opting for timeless opera and classical music.
Upon witnessing Andrea Bocelli and Lang Lang perform alongside other renowned artists, it became apparent that this was no ordinary ceremony. References to Roman mythology and 18th-century opera flooded the proceedings, accompanied by stunning visuals of giant-headed effigies dancing to the likes of Righeira's 'Vamos a la playa' and Raffaella Carrà's 'Do It Do It Again.'
However, one might find it disorienting at first, but the BBC commentary team seamlessly guided viewers through the musical extravaganza. Notable moments, such as Mariah Carey's reading of Italy's national anthem, Volare, stood out – although her performance was surprisingly subdued compared to expectations.
The opening ceremony featured an athlete's parade with mixed reactions from the audience and was interwoven with a visual history of Olympic dances in the 1960s and 1970s. Pop-dance tunes were used to animate giant-headed effigies of opera composers, blending seemingly disparate genres together.
A lesser-known Italian rapper named Ghali briefly appeared on stage, yet his low-key performance failed to deliver an authentic taste of what he might bring to the table.
In contrast to this event, the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 may feature more mainstream entertainment options due to Donald Trump's continued presidency.
Upon witnessing Andrea Bocelli and Lang Lang perform alongside other renowned artists, it became apparent that this was no ordinary ceremony. References to Roman mythology and 18th-century opera flooded the proceedings, accompanied by stunning visuals of giant-headed effigies dancing to the likes of Righeira's 'Vamos a la playa' and Raffaella Carrà's 'Do It Do It Again.'
However, one might find it disorienting at first, but the BBC commentary team seamlessly guided viewers through the musical extravaganza. Notable moments, such as Mariah Carey's reading of Italy's national anthem, Volare, stood out – although her performance was surprisingly subdued compared to expectations.
The opening ceremony featured an athlete's parade with mixed reactions from the audience and was interwoven with a visual history of Olympic dances in the 1960s and 1970s. Pop-dance tunes were used to animate giant-headed effigies of opera composers, blending seemingly disparate genres together.
A lesser-known Italian rapper named Ghali briefly appeared on stage, yet his low-key performance failed to deliver an authentic taste of what he might bring to the table.
In contrast to this event, the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 may feature more mainstream entertainment options due to Donald Trump's continued presidency.
I gotta say, that Winter Olympics opening ceremony was pretty wild 
. I mean, who expects opera and classical music at a sports event? It sounds kinda out of left field 
. But you know what, it actually worked 
! The visuals were insane 
and the musical performances were top-notch 
. I'm not sure about that lesser-known Italian rapper Ghali though... felt like he was just there for a paycheck 
.
. With Trump still in office, it's interesting to see how the LA Olympics might play out 
. Either way, I'm curious to see how they'll balance sports and spectacle 
. And hey, at least we got a unique opening ceremony out of it 
!
Those giant-headed effigies dancing to old-school tunes were straight fire 
And yeah, Ghali's appearance felt a bit tacked on 
but what's weird is that Ghali's rap interlude was kinda underwhelming - i get it's not everyone's cup of tea, but still 
it was so weird and wonderful at the same time 
mariah carey reading "volare" was lowkey amazing 
trying to blend 18th century opera with pop dance tunes was pure genius 
but let's be real, who knows what kind of vibes they'll bring 
. On one hand, I loved how they ditched the usual glamour and went for something different – it added a unique flavor to the whole event! The artistry and historical references were really well executed, especially with that epic visual history of Olympic dances in the 60s & 70s 
. 
. And hey, who knows, maybe LA 2028 will be even more innovative with some mainstream entertainment options 
?
. Maybe next time he can bring his A-game? On a more serious note, it's cool that they kept things simple and focused on artistry, rather than trying to outdo everyone with flashy tech 
. Can't wait for the LA Olympics in 2028 to see what kind of vibes they'll bring 
!
That was actually really cool! As for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, I'm not sure what to make of it yet... Trump's presidency is definitely gonna influence the vibe of that one 
.