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Crystal Cruises "Symphony", London to Stockholm

June 2008

WBJC’s next Arts and Music Tour incorporates land, air and sea travel for an unbeatable cultural experience. Cruise the Baltic Sea and Russia aboard with Crystal Cruises (voted the World's Best Cruise Line by the readers of Travel & Leisure Magazine) and visit St. Petersburg for the famed “White Lights” Festival.

Stockholm, Sweden

Jonathan Palevsky, WBJC program director, will provide commentary and insight throughout that will enhance and enrich your tour. Jonathan, a classical musician, has been program director at WBJC since 1990 and charmingly brings his wealth of expertise and knowledge to create a unique arts experience.

The tour package includes:

Transatlantic air fare departing BWI June 4 or June 6, 2008
2 Nights in London (optional)
Eleven day cruise to the Baltic Sea and Russia aboard the Crystal Symphony.
Itinerary includes Oslo, Copenhagen, Ronne (Denmark), Helsinki and Saint Petersburg.
On board performances by mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade (known for her stirring performances at the Metropolitan Opera and many other major opera companies in the world), soprano saxophone phenomenon Anders Paulsson and internationally acclaimed violinist Leila Josefowicz, among others.*
"White Nights" Festival in St. Petersburg, featuring performances in that glittering city.

* Scheduled to appear.

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To find out more about this tour, please call WBJC at 410-580-5800.

Three Imperial Cities of Central Europe

November 2007

WBJC’s next Arts and Music Tour of the Three Imperial Cities of Europe spans 10 days, leaving Dulles Airport on November 5, 2007. Experience three nights in each city – Prague, Vienna and Budapest - while enjoying your choice of 4 artistic performances from a list of opera, ballet and orchestral programs.

The tour package includes:
• Transatlantic air fare • Five Star Hotels in the heart of each city • 4 individually selected performances • Ground transportation between cities • Guided Sightseeing Tours • Breakfast daily plus other select meals

We anticipate the cost for this trip to be $5,975 per person based on double occupancy, $7275 for single occupancy. To find out more about this tour, please call WBJC at 410-580-5800.

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Music and Culture of the Imperial Cities

Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Hosted by Jonathan Palevsky

In November 2006, WBJC and guests traveled to three of Europe’s loveliest cities: Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Rich in history and architectural beauty, all of the Imperial Cities enjoy a tradition steeped in cultural performances. Trip goers chose the opera program or ballet and concerts, both world class performances in world famous venues. image from Arts & Music Tours

Prague has been the official seat of the Lands of the Czech Crown, now the Czech Republic, for 1100 years. The city rewards visitors with Gothic and Baroque architecture, historic and graceful bridges over the Vltava River, and surprising works of art tucked into nooks and crannies everywhere. Music is at the heart of this lovely city which boasts at least three world class venues for the classics.

Surrounded by the famous Vienna Woods, the city is romantic and cosmopolitan at the same time. Exquisite architectural beauty and vibrant cultural activities are hallmarks of Vienna. This beautiful city reflects the Viennese sensibility of refined good taste along with a leisurely pace.

Natural beauty, historic and artistic treasures along with living folk art create a fitting crown for Budapest, “Queen of the Danube”. Evidence of the past is everywhere lending charm to this city of two parts. Music lovers take note: Hungary is a musical country where Liszt is still alive. In addition to composing, he founded the Academy of Music (on Liszt Square) and there are four statues of him in Budapest alone. Bartok and Kodaly collected the best examples of Hungarian folk music and incorporated them into world famous works.