On our next day in Prague, we took a trip out of town - to the town of Kutna Hora. It was a nice small town, although larger than we had expected. It was a lovely sunny day, and we enjoyed walking around the town, looking at churches and at the vistas from higher areas.
It's a shame that we had to go to the wonderful old European cities to hear such great music and remind us that we have this all the time, right here in our own backyard.
We went to the Chattanooga Symphony's opening concert tonight - an American Masters program - Charles Ives, Ferde Grofe (Grand Canyon Suite), Duke Ellington (New World A'Comin'), George Gershwin (Rhapsody in Blue). Great piano solos by Leon Bates. A great program.
The Symphony programs always open with the Star Spangled Banner. It is thrilling to hear it orchestrated, played at the proper tempo, with the entire audience singing along, loudly and confidently.
Today's picture is overlooking the town of Kutna Hora, Czech Republic.
1 comment:
How interesting. I"m fascinated by the playing our OUR national anthem...and the sing along with it!
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