Category Archives: europe tour 2009

Crunch Time

Posted on
Feb 24 2009
 by Sam Bergman

It feels like forever since we left Minneapolis, and even longer since the orchestra played a concert (last Thursday night,) but today, finally, is the first official day of the tour – Concert #1, at the Barbican Centre in London. … Continue reading →

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In Which The Blog Goes All Arty And Introspective (For A Change)

Posted on
Feb 23 2009
 by Sam Bergman

While Sarah and most of the rest of the orchestra are still getting over their jet lag from Saturday/Sunday’s overnight flight from Minneapolis to London, I’m feeling downright energetic today, having taken the opportunity to jet over to the UK … Continue reading →

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Acclimating

Posted on
Feb 23 2009
 by Sarah

We’ve made it to London. Today: jetlag, acclimation, making sure we look right before crossing. Tomorrow: rehearsal and concert at the Barbican.

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On Company Time

Posted on
Feb 19 2009
 by Sam Bergman

Back around this same time of the year in 2004, when the Minnesota Orchestra was heading out for a major European tour, there was a fair amount of excitement among press and public about it, and the advance coverage we … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again

Posted on
Feb 14 2009
 by Sam Bergman

With the orchestra about to embark on a major European tour at the end of next week, we’re all starting to think about the logistics of such an undertaking, and preparing in our own way for the various challenges that … Continue reading →

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