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5/30/2010 - 6/4/2010
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Baltimore, Maryland


Marin Alsop, André Watts and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Prices for this date starting at: $740 per person

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5/30/2010


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Number: 18579RJ

Duration: 5 nights

Theme: Cultural and Fine Arts; Social Science & Culture

Meals: 15 total, 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Activity Level: 2
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Itinerary: Baltimore, MD, Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University 6 nights
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Don't miss a privileged opportunity to meet the world-class conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop. Observe Alsop lead the BSO in rehearsal and participate in an exclusive Q&A with the charismatic maestra. Thursday evening, attend the full concert as Alsop leads the BSO in Beethoven's last and greatest piano Concerto (No. 5) performed by "Emperor" of the piano, André Watts. Also enjoy Bartok's enticing Music for Strings, Percussion and Celeste, as well as Barber's beautiful Adagio for Strings. Throughout your week, study the symphonic literature and selected works of Beethoven, Bartok and Barber. Each evening, attend Conservatory recitals and concerts performed by Peabody artists and exceptionally talented students.



Must be able to get on and off bus with stairs. Free access to world-class Walters Art Museum across the street from accommodations.



Program in association with Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, providing musical training since 1857.



Baltimore

Once a center of shipbuilding on the Eastern seaboard, Baltimore remains an active port dedicated to preserving its maritime heritage. From historic neighborhoods to famed cultural and educational facilities, Baltimore is a world-class city.




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Exploritas Instructor

Janice Macaulay
Janice Macaulay is a Doctor of Musical Arts, having studied composition and conducting at Cornell University with the renowned Czech composer Karel Husa. She has been teaching music history, theory and keyboard performance for more than twenty years ...
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Please note that this expert is one of the instructors available to speak on at least one date of this program. Several instructors may be teaching this program over the course of the year, and your specific instructor depends on the date you select. Circumstances may require us to change instructors.



Back to Back Adventures
Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:

Virginia:
Discover Historic Williamsburg: The Capital of Colonial Virginia
5/23/2010 - 5/28/2010
apx. 140 miles from program

Maryland:
Golfing at the Beach
5/23/2010 - 5/28/2010
apx. 103 miles from program

District of Columbia:
Monumental DC
6/7/2010 - 6/11/2010
apx. 39 miles from program

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