Sunday, January 12, 2020

Vienna Highlights

As the first city on our trip, Vienna was amazing.  From the architecture and artwork to the fantastic concerts we went to, it was a great first stop!
My favorite performance we went to in Vienna was Onegin, a ballet.  The only other time I had been to a ballet was when I was a little kid and I probably slept through most of it.  The performance was amazing, from the subtilties and precision in the orchestra lines to the flawless choreography of the dancers.  And besides from the performance itself, the atmosphere of the hall only added to the show’s quality.  It was stunning, and a great way to start the trip! 
The hall in the Vienna State Opera House 

Right after the Onegin performance, Frank and I decided to head to the Porgy and Bess Jazz Club which is a world famous jazz venue.  After a while of expertly navigating the city via subway........ we were able to sneak in for the last four tunes of a show featuring saxophonist Mark Turner.  While you could tell the group hadn't yet totally refined their tunes together, it was still amazing to experience live music at this world famous venue.
Mark Turner at Porgy and Bess Jazz Club 

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