The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will not be playing the opening Olympics ceremony due to the fact they were asked to pre-record their music.

The Olympic organizers claim is that this type of practice is standard for worldwide televised events, and that it is necessary in case of technical difficulties. It doesn't seem like there was any statement made explaining whether or not the pre-recorded music would be used exclusively or as a back-up.

I personally support Bramwell Tovey (conductor) 's decision. How much of a shmuck would you have to be to "bow-sync" a cello in front of thousands of spectators? They would be better off hiring a group of actors.

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