Advantages: Great fireworks! Disadvantages: Have to get a spot early!
NewYearsEve, I decided to change my life and take a round the world trip all based around being in Australia for Christmas and new-year.
I saved hard for 8 months and finally decided to take the plunge, I left in November for LA then New Zealand and I finally arrived in Australia on the 18th December 2008. After having a surprisingly good Christmas day on Bondi Beach the pressure of the NewYears celebrations started to build.
Everyone in the hostel was talking about where to go to get a great view and the general consensus was to get a spot as early as possible and wait all day for the fireworks. This was my plan until one of my new friends suggested a Harbour Cruise.
I assumed that it would be far too expensive but was pleasantly surprised when we found a company with tickets left at just $180 AUD = £80 ...
Advantages: None that I can think of Disadvantages: Embarressing, awful food, too crowded, dagerous driving
MAORI HANGI EVENING IN ROTORURA:
We were in two minds as to whether to do this trip or not but as our time inNew Zealand was limited and this seemed to be the only opportunity to learn about the Maori culture and experience a real hangi we decided that we would pay the price and take the trip. To see what we could learn about the Maori people.
I had eaten hangi meals in Australia when I lived there and really enjoyed the experience of food cooked in fire pits. So I persuaded my other half to come on the trip despite the fact tha we usually avoid forced ?meet the native? experiences.
THE COLLECTION:
The bus with a Maori lady driver collected us at 7pm from our hotel. She insisted that we called the bus a waka which is Maori for any form of transport. The guide /driver was a total nutter and spent half the time gesturing with one hand ...
Advantages: Brilliant. Fun. Evocative. A celebration of age and life. Disadvantages: None. That is, unless you don't appreciate brilliant acoustic folk music. Rap fans forget it...
It's a rare thing when you can go home again... The Seekers are a too often underrecognised force in pop music. Supremely talented and driven by the transcendent voice of Judith Durham, they miraculously reunite after 25 years and, get this, are better than ever. Age and perspective brings a subtle maturity and irony to their voices and presentation. Each is gifted in his/her own right and together they create a unique and yes, magical chemistry that defies time and trends. The songs are performed with a passionate affection and respect for the original arrangements and memories. As a special treat, check out their studio album from the late 90s, "Future Road." Sublime in my humble opinion. A welcome relief of harmony, melody and acoustic layers from the synthesized, shallow garbage that pervades pop culture today. ...
Product Information for "Beethoven in Berlin: New Year's Eve Concert" »
Product details
Title
Beethoven in Berlin: New Year's Eve Concert
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Main Performer
Brian Ganz (Piano); Cheryl Studer (Soprano); Evgeny Kissin (Piano)
Orchestra / Ensemble(s)
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Berlin RIAS Chamber Choir
Date of Release
03/1992
Label / Distributor
DG / Universal Manufacturing and Logistics
Pieces in Set
1
Running Time
1 hour 19 minutes
Genre(s)
Stage works, Vocal and choral
Producer
Christopher Alder
SPAR Code
DDD
EAN
28943561723
Catalogue Number
435
Work 1
Work Title
Egmont, Op. 84
Excerpt(s)
1. Overture 2. Zwischenakt I (Andante) 3. Zwischenakte II (Larghetto) 4. Freudvoll und leidvoll 5. Zwischenakte III (Allegro) 6. Zwischenakte IV (Poco sostenuto e risoluto) 7. Klärchen's Tod 8. Süsser Schlaf (Melodrama) 9. Siegessymphonie.
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1810
Conductor
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra / Ensemble
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Performer
Brian Ganz (Piano), Cheryl Studer (Soprano)
Opera Part(s)
Brian Ganz, Cheryl Studer
Location of Work Recording
Schauspielhaus, Berlin
Work 2
Work Title
Ah! perfido, Op. 65
Excerpt(s)
1. Ah! perfido, Op. 65
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Vocal & Choral
Date Written
1795-96
Conductor
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra / Ensemble
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Performer
Cheryl Studer (Soprano)
Opera Part(s)
Cheryl Studer
Location of Work Recording
Schauspielhaus, Berlin
Work 3
Work Title
Leonore, Op. 72
Excerpt(s)
1. Leonore Overture No. 3
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Stage works
Date Written
1805
Conductor
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra / Ensemble
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Location of Work Recording
Schauspielhaus, Berlin
Work 4
Work Title
Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 80
Excerpt(s)
1. Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 80
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)
Genre
Vocal & Choral
Date Written
1807
Conductor
Claudio Abbado
Orchestra / Ensemble
Berlin RIAS Chamber Choir
Orchestra / Ensemble
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Performer
Evgeny Kissin (Piano)
Opera Part(s)
Evgeny Kissin
Location of Work Recording
Schauspielhaus, Berlin
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