We've had a couple of long days and short nights, so we have some catch up to do on the up-to-the-minute. Without further ado:
Monday, August 11
Straight off a wonderful first performance, the group departed for a day of exploring more of the Austrian countryside and places of interest. First stop was the house where Josef Haydn was born followed by the crypt where Hadyn was buried.
The group then headed to Eisenstadt and the Esterhazy estate where Josef Haydn spent much of his formative years and composed many great works during his time supported by the Esterhazy family.
After a brief rehearsal in the park, the group boarded the bus bound for Bad Schonau, for our second concert.
The concert was well attended with a very enthusiastic audience. Great conversations were had with the attendees, some of whom just had to walk away with a CD of the group. We were happy to oblige. More importantly, we were exceptionally grateful for the warm response.
The words of the pastor of the church in Bad Schonau seemed to capture the sentiment clearly evident on the faces of the people sitting in the audience; “ I feel like I was transported to the heavens.”
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