How was the official theme of the Paris Olympic Games created?

The children of franceinfo junior interview Victor le Masne, composer and musical director of the ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Games.

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Victor le Masne, in Paris, May 16, 2024. (LP/OLIVIER LEJEUNE / MAXPPP)

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The official theme song of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, titled Paradewas created by the composer Victor le Masne. Already musical director of Starmaniathe musician was chosen “as musical director of the four ceremonies”, which will each have their own sound identity, inspired by the official musical theme.

The children of franceinfo junior listened to this theme and it inspired them: at the microphone, they have many questions to ask Victor le Masne. Why did you mix so many styles in this music? How did the composer create this theme? We discover the answers in this new show.

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