New Company Creates Unique Caribbean Getaway for Music Lovers
Symphonic Voyages' Music Festival at Sea Sails Caribbean January 2012 to Sounds of Classical Music Prodigies, GRAMMY winners Parker Quartet
CHICAGO, IL, July 31, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Every frigid January, Midwesterners find themselves yearning for a relaxing tropical retreat to escape the chill. Symphonic Voyages (SymphonicVoyages.com) offers the perfect solution for fans of classical music: a luxurious Caribbean cruise featuring onboard performances by a full symphony orchestra. Its upcoming Music Festival at Sea, featuring works by composer prodigies such as Mozart, Saint-Saens, and Prokofiev, takes place from January 23-February 2, 2012 on the Celebrity Millennium, as she sails from Miami to the islands of Roatán, Cozumel, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman.
A Symphonic Voyage combines the aesthetic pleasures of a full-fledged classical music festival with the tranquility of a Caribbean escape from harsh winter weather. The schedule of SV activities on board includes concerts by a professional 54-member in-house symphony orchestra and internationally acclaimed soloists, a chamber music series featuring works by a composer-in-residence, pre-concert talks and Q&A sessions with the featured artists, film screenings, and other related social activities. The lineup of artists for 2012 includes Bill McGlaughlin, host of WMFT's popular radio program "Exploring Music," the GRAMMY-winning Parker Quartet, composer Roberto Sierra, and conductor Eckart Preu.
In addition to enjoying a series of first-class performances, guests will have the unique opportunity to socialize with the accomplished musicians who are also their fellow passengers, taking part in an unforgettable music experience. Symphonic Voyages founder Eric Stassen hopes to make classical music less about the greatness of the past, and more about people forming relationships in the present and future. "Our emphasis on community makes a Symphonic Voyages vacation ideally suited both for the experienced symphony patron and for those who think they might like classical music, but may also be looking for a new social environment."
The concept for Symphonic Voyages came to Stassen shortly after graduating from the orchestral conducting program at Northwestern, where he and his classmates were strongly encouraged to create professional opportunities for themselves. While Symphonic Voyages may have started off as a chance for Stassen to promote his performing career, it soon became apparent that the experience he was creating for his clientele was what really mattered. This focus on customer satisfaction paid dividends on Symphonic Voyages' successful January 2010 maiden voyage. "After one sailing, we already have a loyal following of classical music lovers from across the country."
Symphonic Voyages' 2012 Music Festival at Sea takes place during back-to-back five-night sailings (January 23-28 and January 28-February 2, 2012). Guests may choose one of the five-night segments, or opt to stay on board for all ten nights. Prices start at $1199 per person; discounts are given to passengers who refer their friends, and a portion of each sale is donated to the local performing arts organization of the passenger's choice. For more information, visit http://symphonicvoyages.com.
About Symphonic Voyages
Symphonic Voyages combines the pleasures of an orchestral concert series and a luxurious Caribbean cruise, presenting first-rate performances for a socially inclusive community of like-minded individuals. SV's 2012 Music Festival at Sea takes place from January 23-February 2, 2012 on the Celebrity Millennium, departing from Miami and traveling to Roatán, Cozumel, Jamaica, and Grand Cayman. Prices start at $1,199, and five- and ten-night sailing options are available. Whether you are a regular concertgoer or a newcomer to classical music, a Symphonic Voyage is the perfect warm-weather vacation getaway.
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