Milan, Jan. 28 -- With nine days until the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, creative lead Marco Balich said the show will be "very human-driven and human-centred" as final tests on scenography, choreography, lighting, and music get underway at San Siro Stadium.
Balich, widely regarded as one of the most influential creative directors in large-scale live events, said his focus is on ensuring every element works together. "I am concentrating mostly on the narrative, the content, the beauty, the costumes, and the scenography, all the different elements of the show, including the music. Everything has to work together," he said.
His affection for Olympic ceremonies was evident as he described them as "the great...