Source: Xinhua
08-06-2008 15:14
Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic GamesSpecial Report: Olympic Opening Ceremony
BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese singer Liu Huan and British singer Sarah Brightman will jointly present the theme song of the Beijing Olympic Games, the Games organizers revealed here on Wednesday.
The combo picture shows Chinese singer Liu Huan (L) performing on Jan. 9, 2005 and British singer Sarah Brightman performing in Beijing, China, Dec. 31, 2005. Chinese singer Liu Huan and British singer Sarah Brightman will jointly present the theme song of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the opening ceremony, the Games organizers revealed here on Wednesday. The title and content of the theme song remained a mystery for now.(Xinhua Photo) |
The two star singers will sing the theme song, the title and content of which remain a mystery for now, at the Games' grand opening ceremony scheduled for Friday evening, said Zhang Heping, an official in charge of the opening ceremony preparations with the Beijing Organizing Committee of the 29th Olympic Games (BOCOG), at a press conference.
Chinese singer Liu Huan. He and British singer Sarah Brightman will jointly present the theme song of the Beijing Olympic Games (File Photo) |
Liu Huan, 45, is one of the most popular male pop singers in China, while Sarah Brightman, 48, is a world famous soprano who is also an actress, song writer and dancer.
British singer Sarah Brightman. She and Chinese singer Liu Huan will jointly present the theme song of the Beijing Olympic Games (File Photo) |
Editor:Wu Yan