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Day 7: Figeac

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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 ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more