Classical Music Festivals at sea
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Topic author - Cadet
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Classical Music Festivals at sea
Has P&O ended these?
I can't find any mention of them online or in the brochures!
I can't find any mention of them online or in the brochures!
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Topic author - Cadet
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
Well,I've actually had a reply to my query from P&O.
The usual very helpful answer!
''We are still looking at potentially continuing with these cruises, as like you say, these are popular with many of our guests.
The specifics of this, is not available at this stage I'm afraid, in terms of dates/ships etc, but hopefully we will have more clarity in time to come, once decisions have been made. ''
Strange that they can announce ''Strictly'' and ''Food Hero'' cruises but not more cultural events!
The usual very helpful answer!
''We are still looking at potentially continuing with these cruises, as like you say, these are popular with many of our guests.
The specifics of this, is not available at this stage I'm afraid, in terms of dates/ships etc, but hopefully we will have more clarity in time to come, once decisions have been made. ''
Strange that they can announce ''Strictly'' and ''Food Hero'' cruises but not more cultural events!
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- Deputy Captain
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
We've been on one on Aurora and absolutely loved it. 16nights of bliss.
Empty vessels .. and all that
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- First Officer
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
We did one on Oriana three years ago. Fabulous it was. We had a concert piano player that had been on Cunard and a baritone from the Welsh national opera. The pianist got so much applause after every concert, the baritone wasn't bad either.
Apparently then Oriana had one of the few grand pianos in the fleet.
Would love to do another one.
Lindsey
Apparently then Oriana had one of the few grand pianos in the fleet.
Would love to do another one.
Lindsey
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
It was on the open deck at the stern when we watched it being played as we sailed out of Olden … on Oriana of course.
Cosmic
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
I've done MFAS on Aurora,Artemis and Adonia. All thoroughly enjoyable. All had grand pianos of course.
David, you are quite correct of course, there used to be a white Grand piano in the Curzon room. We enjoyed many enjoyable concerts in there by the late Vincent Billington. Incidentally, the Artemis MFAS was on its farewell voyage which was superb.
David, you are quite correct of course, there used to be a white Grand piano in the Curzon room. We enjoyed many enjoyable concerts in there by the late Vincent Billington. Incidentally, the Artemis MFAS was on its farewell voyage which was superb.
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
There are more grand pianos than you might think. Aurora has several, including one in one of the posh suites, and one that plays itself in the restaurant.
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
The old Arcadia had one too … and a bell.
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
And the current Arcadia still has the bell!
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
... and it seems so did the ye olde Arcadia before ours, in fact hers was the original casting dating from 1700> ish
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
Glad to say the Music cruises are returning this year, although there is only the one on R920. Can’t say I’m over enamoured with The Canaries but I’ve booked it anyway. Surprised there hasn’t been any publicity but nevertheless it’s fairly well booked up already.
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
Have you had this confirmed by P and O as a Music Cruise? I have emailed them but so far no response.colin parry wrote: ↑08 Jan 2019, 13:25Glad to say the Music cruises are returning this year, although there is only the one on R920. Can’t say I’m over enamoured with The Canaries but I’ve booked it anyway. Surprised there hasn’t been any publicity but nevertheless it’s fairly well booked up already.
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- Second Officer
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Re: Classical Music Festivals at sea
If you look in FAQ’s you will see it confirmed that R920 is confirmed as a music festival. I have been unable to find out who is hosting as yet.