Greetings, as we make our way into Dublin! With the Netherlands behind us, our trip is finally coming to a close, bringing through the emotions of having to go back home over the ones of departing orchestra members that are finishing their final season. Undoubtedly for all of us, this was one of the most
The last day of any trip always ends up being the best of times and the worst of times. The best in that we enjoy ourselves more, cherishing the company of those close to us who we know we will see less of once this trip is over. The worst because of that inevitable fact–that
Our time in Europe thus far has been indescribable. We’ve been met with intense curiosity, graciousness, and kindness from everyone we’ve encountered in Belgium and the Netherlands. This morning we drove from our hotel in Utrecht to Amsterdam and had the honor of attending a closed concert with the esteemed Alma Quartet which left us
It’s 9:20 pm on the eve of the final concert in the Royal Concertgebouw. Although I’m sure most of us are focusing on the day ahead, it’s also worthwhile to remember what we did during our adventure in Amsterdam. Although our groups were split up for most of the day, we all enjoyed a walking
Hello from The Netherlands! Half of the tour has passed in a chaotic blur, so it was nice to have a day to rest a little bit. At least, part of a day. We spent what felt like forever on the bus, and after the hectic days that we made it through, no one could
Well, what a day! We started with a well-needed late start, and while I felt refreshed, I knew it would t be long before tiredness would come along – we’ve become very well acquainted during this trip. In my efforts to delay the inevitable, breakfast included a delicious cup of coffee accompanied by croissants and
After the fourth day, it feels as if we’ve already collected enough memories for a lifetime. Days filled with sharing M&Ms on the plane, beautiful canal tours, sweltering restaurants, beautiful cathedrals, standing ovations, long bus rides, laughter, and new friends will forever be treasured memories. Nonetheless, we’re only halfway through the trip, and the fourth
Hello from our hotel and immediately after a very well-earned shower! With inspired hearts among both orchestra and audience members, this blog wraps up the day of our first concert since the send-off all the way back in Wisconsin! Not only did we play our wonderfully fun and flashy repertoire for a spectacular audience, but
Day two of the tour! Today was exhausting, but after our many miles of travel and walking around Brugge, my groupmates and I were closer than ever before. We had an hour long layover in Dublin after our transatlantic flight, then landed in Brussels. The focus of our day was Brugge, where we ate lunch,
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