Jun
19
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CYSOBlog
6/19/2009 8:33 PM
We've just returned from our trip to La Plata, Argentina, where we made many friends and were welcomed with open arms. After an hour bus ride to the south of Buenos Aires, we went on a short sight-seeing tour of La Plata. Our tour included a stop at the very impressive Catedral de La Plata, which is located in the geographical center of the city, facing the central square, Plaza Moreno, and the City Hall.
After the tour and some lunch, we headed to the Teatro Coliseo Podesto for rehearsal.
Though we have learned that Argentina earned its reputation for being a great place to get delicious beef, tonight we were treated to an Italian dinner. Italy has a surprisingly large influence in Argentina and we got to sample some of that influence. We also celebrated CYSO member Nick Harrison's 17th birthday over tiramisu.
When we got back to the Teatro Coliseo Podesta, we were happy to see that there was already a line to get in to the concert. A local TV station was even present for interviews with Music Director, Allen Tinkham, CYSO President, Holly Hudak, and some of our students.
The Symphony Orchestra then wowed a crowd of almost 600 Argentine guests with Brahms' "Academic Festival Overture", Hanson's "Symphony No.2" and Dvorak's "New World Symphony". The students played wonderfully and earned many "Bravo"s at the end of their first Argentine concert. We are so proud of them and are even more excited to hear tomorrow's concert!
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