Minnesota Orchestra’s Concertgebouw debut

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:32:36 -0500

The Orchestra’s debut performance at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw Wednesday night was simply spectacular. Manuel Laureano and Michael Gast, principal trumpet and principal horn respectively, were unanim

Orchestra Rehearses Mahler at the Concertgebouw

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:24:14 -0500

The orchestra rehearses Mahler before their concert in Amsterdam. Quicktime, 2.5MB

Amsterdam Day 3 Photo Album

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:44:56 -0500

Osmo Vanska leads the orchestra in rehearsal at the Concertgebouw before Wednesday’s concert. Click to see the photo album.

Amsterdam Observations

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:37:47 -0500

The Orchestra has made the most of its time in Amsterdam — getting over jet lag, exploring all the city has to offer, being reunited with their instruments after several days in transit. And, and Wed

“Bed-In for Peace” at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:33:34 -0500

In 1969, John Lennon and Yoki Ono held a “Bed-In for Peace” at the Hilton Amsterdam, the same hotel the orchestra is staying at. John and Yoko sat in bed in room 702 for an entire week. It was a non