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Greetings from Prague!

6/16/2012

8 Comments

 
Ahoj - or hello in the local dialect! It is my great pleasure to have the opportunity to express the amazing experiences my Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) peers and I have thus far been able to witness throughout our trip to Prague, Czech Republic. During the past few days, we have discovered an abundant amount of the cultural exquisiteness that creates the city of Prague. One of these magnificent sights includes our visit to St. Vitas Cathedral, where we spent time viewing the impeccable architecture and learning of the interesting history. One other incredible sight was the concentration camp Terezin, where we gained a vast amount of information about the ways in which the German Nazis used the space to absolutely torture the Jewish people during World War II. Most recently, we performed in Dvorak Hall at the Rudolfinum where we provided audience members with our repertoire of Brahms, Elgar, Wagner, Dvorak, and Liadov. We created a stunning first impression in Europe, earning six ovations. Today, we have the opportunity to view Karlstejn Castle along with a final dinner in Prague on the Vltava River. I look forward to portraying a small description of our incredible tour of Europe.  

Talk to you soon,

Ryan Kearns

8 Comments
Suzanne Pollack
6/15/2012 08:48:07 pm

Thank You Ryan, It's so wonderful to have this update!!! How exciting to hear of such a brilliant beginning to the tour ~ we're all so proud of all of you : )

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Ted Beltavski
6/15/2012 09:05:39 pm

Ryan, I have no words to express the feeling of happiness I had when reading your blog. As a COYO dad, but more importantly a Clevelander, I can only say to all of you wonderful musicians "Thank you. You all make us so proud!"

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Sharon Disantis
6/15/2012 09:34:50 pm

We are so happy for everyone! You have all worked so hard. Hope you are enjoying every minute.

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Lori Elias
6/16/2012 03:46:52 am

What an amazing experience for you, Ryan! Sending good thoughts and prayers for a wonderful trip!

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Elizabeth Englehart
6/16/2012 06:14:45 am

That is fabulous news! We are here is Salzburg and have been spreading the word wherever we go about the concert on Wednesday. We passed the Mozarteum today at is is absolutely GRAND! Serious musicians here.....they will LOVE you. Congratulations on a fabulous first performance. Looking forward to seeing you Monday and being part of the OVATIONS. All the Best to everyone. Matt and Elizabeth Englehart

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Jim Kearns
6/16/2012 10:16:51 am

Well done, COYO and thanks for the update, Ryan. Glad to hear that the trip is off to such a marvelous start. Best wishes for continued success and we trust you will all enjoy the travels ahead of you.

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Amir Poreh
6/16/2012 02:59:56 pm

We heard from Ben Poreh's grandparents who attended the concert in Prague. This is the first time that they heard COYO in concert and said that you (COYO musicians) were outstanding! They indicated that the audience was very warm and positive, that the acoustics were great in the hall, that Mr. Feddeck's conducting was superb as he brought out a special interpretation of the music, and most importantly, that you COYO musicians were highly professional and responded to Mr. Feddeck's cues playing beautifully.
Enjoy the rest of the trip and keep up the updates!
Amir and Jennifer Poreh

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10/23/2013 04:10:28 pm

thanks for sharing this

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