London Olympics 2012: Closing Ceremonies

Reposted from earlier this year:

This is really quite outstanding: from the Closing Ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics, the hand-off to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Games, which begin August 5. Marisa Monte is ravishing in an under-stated gown, singing the Aria from Villa's Bachianas Brasileiras no. 5 and Gilberto Gil's Aquele Abraço. Hard to believe it's been 4 years!

The Rio Games

Soprano Marisa Monte sings the Aria from Bachianas Brasileiras #5 at the Closing Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics in London. The Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 Games in 2016 are tomorrow!