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Philadelphia Orchestra U.S. Tour (2007)

a travel blog by John Koen

May 15-30 plus a neighborhood concert in Camden and a run-out to Washington D.C. Repertoire, big stuff: Tchaikovsky 5th Symphony, Berlioz Symphonie fantastique, Brahms 1st Symphony. Smaller: Beethoven Egmont Overture, encores. I don't play: Schubert Song arrangements, Schoenberg Chamber Symphony No. 1, Mozart Sinfonia concertante for oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon & orchestra.
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Costa Mesa, United States



permalink written by  John Koen on May 23, 2007 from Costa Mesa, United States
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deciding what to do in San Diego

San Diego, United States

Again, advance planning helps. Scheduled an afternoon flight late enough to do things in San Diego and still have time for San Francisco this evening, but Sea World doesn't open until 10, and is $60, but we'd have to leave around 1 to get to the airport with our luggage, and the whale sighting just stopped. There are some other things to do, but those were the best two. Maybe just a short city Harbor boat tour for an hour (and time to write something on the blog).

I was alternate for the concert, so I just put some dirty clothes in the orchestra trunk and came back to wander around the gas lamp district and have dinner. Then came back and uploaded tons of pictures from Omaha, Las Vegas & San Francisco.

permalink written by  John Koen on May 24, 2007 from San Diego, United States
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San Francisco, United States



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Eugene, United States



permalink written by  John Koen on May 27, 2007 from Eugene, United States
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We officially like Seattle

Seattle, United States

First time on the tour it was really sunny! Of course, that's unusual for Seattle, but it was great. I even sunburned my left elbow. Good espresso wasn't as easy to find as it used to be (lots of Starbucks and fully automatic machines :(

Went bar-hopping after the concert (and lavish party by Maestro Eschenbach) on Tuesday until 4:30 a.m. No further details will be forthcoming.

Wednesday evening took a really nice sunset cruise in a sailboat. Will bring a jacket next time!

Got upgraded to first class for the return flight to Philly, so that was pleasant for 5 hrs. Of course, it's probably because all their Chairman's Preferred and Platinum members skipped over to United, but I'm getting upgraded a lot, so I'm pretty happy with US Air!

permalink written by  John Koen on May 28, 2007 from Seattle, United States
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washing clothes

Philadelphia, United States

practicing on the Orange cello, getting reacquainted with the kitties, getting the air conditioners going (it's up to around 90 during the day), and getting repacked for the next trip, Oklahoma City for the International Society of Bass convention.

permalink written by  John Koen on May 31, 2007 from Philadelphia, United States
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by the riverside

Camden, United States

main thing is we forgot the camera, so no pictures (also, it's not quite as exciting taking pictures of just around the corner). Rossen Milanov conducted this one. We did Tchaik. 5 (like on tour), but of course a different interpretation. Many of the principals didn't show up. Weather wasn't bad, actually (quite a breeze on that waterfront). I didn't play the Camden outdoor concert last year, so I thought it was in the same place as in 2005 and I could just take PATCO (subway between Philly & S. Jersey). Turns out I had to get off at Camden City Hall stop. Walked outdoors and 'Oh my God'. Rossen came and rescued us in his car.

Rossen's Tchaik. 5 was really good, by the way. Sound system sucked (have to look into that--what's the point of playing outdoor concerts if the audience can't hear half of it because the sound is screwed up?).

About to practice now (11:45 p.m.) Haven't had my good cello since Tuesday in Seattle. I expect to also practice tomorrow morning before the 11:50 a.m. train to D.C.

permalink written by  John Koen on June 2, 2007 from Camden, United States
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Washington, United States



permalink written by  John Koen on June 3, 2007 from Washington, United States
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