Day 7: Figeac
June 25th 2016 So this morning I woke up feeling really sick. I could hardly get out of bed. Unfortunately, it was also the day we had to practice the grand oritorio Stabat Mater by Antonin Dvorak. This piece is only about 2 hrs, however it is so slow and so sad that it seems 3 times as long as it really is. This piece was written by Dvorak after the death of his mother. It's about the morning of the Virgin Mary
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Rima Schultz
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History and Music Are Great Combination
Dear Max, First, feel better soon! These blogs are great. You show your talent for historically anchoring your experiences and I am delighted to read your observations. I wish I could hear the concerts. This oratorio must have been dramatic! Love Nonnie