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Here are some photos from Prague, including the three concerts, and also of the Old Town Square.
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Outside St. Nicholas’ Church, Old Town Square Prague
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A capacity audience enjoys our first concert at St. Nicholas’ Church
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“Veni Immanuel” St Nicholas’ Church
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Old Town Square Prague
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On Guard, Hradcany Castle, Prague
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Performing in the Chapel at the Home of Charles Boromevzky, Prague
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The double bass makes its way to St. Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague
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Waiting outside St Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague
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The Nave of St. Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague
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Schubert’s Mass in G from the gallery of St Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague
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Choir in the organ gallery at St. Vitus’ Cathedral, Prague – Temp. 2°C
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A Triumphant Start!
Over 1000 people were part of the two audiences at the first two concerts!
First at St. Nicholas Church over 500 locals crammed into the historic chapel for our recital. It was a stunning setting to commence the first of our 14 concerts. Whilst still feeling the effects of a 30 hour trip the musicians were received with acclaim by the discerning audience. A particular highlight for the Czechs was the peformance by the string quartet of the 1st movement of Dvorak’s “American” string quartet. The concert lasted for 1 hour, the students then taking the opportunity to visit the Xmas markets and sample some of the local cuisine.
We then travelled out into the country to the Church of the Holy Family at the hospice of Charles Bormomejsky. There were around 80 in the beautifully decorated chapel, but the concert was broadcast live to over 600 patients within the establishment. The acoustics were quite amazing amplifying our music and giving the performers amazing feedback.
Congrats to soloists today Milly Scott (who started us all off with Veni Emmanuel) and Lucy Terrell and Chris Rooleht in the Schubert Mass, Elicia Piry with the Veni Emmanuel in the afternoon concert, and the consummate artistry of Jonathan Mui with the Solo Bach Allemande. I sat next to the Mother Superior during his performance, and she closed her eyes in contemplation and prayer as the music soared throughout the chapel.
Welcome sight seeing rest day today.
Ten Pin Bolwing champs are the Koalas Maura Allington team Adelle, Chris Ogg, Mui x 2, Tommy Nicholls.
Photos and videos in hand hope to posts soon.
Love to all, missing you heaps!
Love,
James A.