Daniel Barenboim

It's funny, because in 1970 I met the Beatles quite by a chance at a party. It was the Beethoven bicentenary, and I was then also playing the Beethoven Sonatas. And that's all they wanted to hear about - I wanted to talk about them, and all they wanted to talk about was Beethoven.

Argentinian Musician

Roger Moore

A lot of my reading over the next few months will be the works of Hans Christian Andersen - I have been appointed an ambassador for the bicentenary celebrations of his birth next year.

English Actor

Associated with milestones and history. Think of national independence or founding of institutions.

Historical Relevance

Used for events that mark 200 years, often with ceremonies or festivities.

Celebratory Events

Implies a rare and significant celebration, occurring once in many generations.

Notable Occasions

Used in planning or referring to anniversary events, with a formal tone.

Ceremonial Context

Often seen in government and official contexts to acknowledge historic foundations.

Bicentenary