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Remember When the Olympics Gave Out Medals for Art?

Alan Cross 0 Comments

Probably not, because the last time this happened was in 1952.  But back then, it was possible to win a medal for painting, sculpture, architecture, literature and, yes, music.

Between 1912 and 1952,  151 medals were handed out to artists whose works were inspired by athletic accomplishments.

For example, Polish composer Zbigniew Turski won a gold medal in London in 1948 for his Symphonia Olimpijska.

Read the whole story at Smithsonian Magazine.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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