Today is June 25, 2014
I just received the program order for tonight’s warm up concert at Mission Concepcion and am feeling so very blessed that (1) we received a good soaking rain in San Antonio this morning and (2) that the rain cleared in time for tonight’s rehearsal. I've organized my music folder and am ready to go. Wish I could say as much for my suitcase. It is neither organized nor ready to go!
While I am looking forward to our Bavarian adventure, I am experiencing some trepidation at the thought of eating German and Austrian food as I’m not a fan of bratwurst, knockwurst, sauerbraten, fermented shredded cabbage also known as sauerkraut, vinegar potatoes, or even those little Vienna sausages that come in a can. Those are from Vienna, right? I actually looked it up. They're not. But, in the course of exploration, I ran across a nice site about Vienna.
While I am looking forward to our Bavarian adventure, I am experiencing some trepidation at the thought of eating German and Austrian food as I’m not a fan of bratwurst, knockwurst, sauerbraten, fermented shredded cabbage also known as sauerkraut, vinegar potatoes, or even those little Vienna sausages that come in a can. Those are from Vienna, right? I actually looked it up. They're not. But, in the course of exploration, I ran across a nice site about Vienna.
What a dietary dilemma. I may have to live on Apfelstrudel and Kipferl. Speaking of Kipferl, did you know the croissant as we think of it today, all French and flaky, originated in Vienna, Austria? The Kipferl, ancestor of the croissant, has been documented in Austria going back at least as far as the 13th century, in various shapes not limited to the crescent shape with which we are most
familiar.
“Blest are the eyes that have not seen you” has become one of my favorite pieces to sing from the tour repertoire. I am so excited at the thought of sharing this beautiful text through song during the offertory of the Mass for the Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna, Austria.
On your mark, get set, countdown to Vienna 7 = days. We perform two concerts in Vienna, the first is July 2.
“Blest are the eyes that have not seen you” has become one of my favorite pieces to sing from the tour repertoire. I am so excited at the thought of sharing this beautiful text through song during the offertory of the Mass for the Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna, Austria.
On your mark, get set, countdown to Vienna 7 = days. We perform two concerts in Vienna, the first is July 2.
Countdown to departure = 3 days.
Karen
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