Bach Under The Stars

Friday 14 February 2014

The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics



Wikipedia for people who haven't heard about the event.
Russians obviously didn't want foreign visitors, so probably all of you will be watching transmission. Where can you watch the opening ceremony online?
How about first thoughts about the ceremony? Lukashenko  was so enthusiastic. What do you think about newcomers?
Slow the moon, embraced by shadow,
Climbs the hilly clouds of night
And upon the cheerless meadow
Sadly pours its pallid light.
*
Down the road, as white and eerie
As the wintry, boundless lea,
Runs my troika, and the weary
Sleigh-bell jangles drowsily.
In the driver's song unending
Much is there that speaks to me,
Now a plaint, my spirit rending,
Now a reckless gaiety...
*
All around is snow, and nothing,
Not a light to cheer the eye;
Mileposts rush to meet me, nodding
As they pass indifferent by.

"A Hunting Accident" waltz.

Surprisingly colorful pyrotechnic display during igniting the great Olympic flame.
Are you excited about new disciplines coming?

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