I didnt see the opening ceremony yet either (its on Tivo) but thats the same as us flying The US team and a whole symphony orchestra to Beijing...we never get to see/meet any of them. The Only information we get is via the F/A's who bring us up meals. A couple of our crews got to go the the opening ceremony since they were on layover and the hotel had provided the tickets.
Funny you should mention Gershwin.. The orchestra is going to be playing the entire piece (without the commercials) at the concert in Beijing so I guess he can rest in piece given that the thing is still being played in total at many concerts...Its quite a long piece of music.
MS