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Great musical theme, but...

posted 11 years ago by Wakanohana
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At least twice now I've heard the final movement of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and thought, "So that's where Stephen Warbeck got his inspiration for the theme to Shakespeare in Love."

I like what Warbeck has done with it -- I like it very much -- but I think Stravinsky should be given credit where credit is due.

[–] 11 years ago

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[–] Wakanohana 11 years ago

That same theme was used during the Winter Games opening ceremony, as the Olympic torch was carried the last few steps before the flame was lit.