Global Journeys with Jill Dutton
Veteran travel journalist, Jill Dutton, takes listeners around the globe to discover a sense of place through the stories of those she meets along the way. Each episode is an insider's look at a destination -- whether through the eyes of a chef, historian, distillery owner, fisherman, or farmer, each person we meet adds a rich layer to the narrative of culture and place. We'll dive deep into the hearts and souls of the places we visit, uncovering the hidden gems and untold stories that make each destination truly unique.
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Global Journeys with Jill Dutton
Harmonizing the Holidays: Bratislava's Captivating Christmas Organ Concert Special
Venture with me as we embark on a unique journey, sailing through the heart of Europe on a Viking river cruise. We start in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary, and then venture to Bratislava, Slovakia, where we relish in the festive glow of Christmas markets and indulge in local cuisine. But this is no ordinary sightseeing tour.
Now, imagine being in a local church, listening to an organ concert performed by Marlob Ocek and his wife, Maria, as they share their love for music and showcase a piece by the iconic German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, plus Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Ave Maria by Franz Schubert.
Enjoy this Christmas concert in Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Welcome to Global Journeys with Jill Dutton, the captivating travel podcast that takes you on an extraordinary adventure around the world. I'm your host, jill Dutton, and I am thrilled to be your guide through the mesmerizing tapestry of cultures, landscapes and experiences that await us. Global Journeys with Jill Dutton is more than just a travel podcast. It's an exploration of humanity itself. Through the power of storytelling, we illuminate the lives of the remarkable individuals we encounter along the way, whether it's through the eyes of a fishing guide, a distillery owner, a mixologist, a historian, chef, or even a farmer. Each person we meet adds a rich layer to the narrative of culture and place. In this podcast, we embark on a transformative journey where the focus goes beyond the typical tourist attractions. Instead, we dive deep into the hearts and souls of the places we visit, uncovering the hidden gems and untold stories that make each destination truly unique. Join me as we venture off the beaten path, seeking authenticity, connection and a deeper understanding of the world we inhabit. Together, we'll unravel the tapestry of cultures, one story at a time. Although my writing career began in the late 90s, when I created and launched a wellness publication called Evolving Magazine, since 2015 I've worked as a travel writer on a mission to seek out the locally celebrated foods, liquor trends, outdoor activities and stories of those I meet along the way. My work has been published in Wine Enthusiast, a far woman's world, first for women, insider road trippers, modern farmer chilled magazine and many more digital and print publications. I'm also the creator of Global Plates the people we meet, the food they eat a syndicated column. Creating this podcast is the next step in my journey of sharing the stories of the people I've met along the way. So pack your curiosity, leave your preconceived notions behind and let's embark on Global Journeys with Jill Dutton, where each episode promises to inspire, educate and awaken the wanderlust within us all. Welcome to this special episode of Global Journeys with Jill Dutton.
Speaker 1:I'm currently on location in Europe on a river cruise with Viking. I'm on board the Viking Villehelm and we started our cruise in Budapest, hungary. From there we went to Bratislava, slovakia. Our Viking Villehelm ship arrived in Bratislava after cruising from Budapest. The previous night, after a group walking tour took us through the city to see the Christmas markets with their festive decorations, people milled the streets seeking local foods such as laksa, potato dumplings and mold cider. We stopped at a church for an organ concert. Here is the concert in its entirety. Enjoy. Welcome to a duel from Razzis Lava.
Speaker 2:My name is Marlob Ocek, I'm a singer, and up the stairs is my beloved wife, maria, who sings and plays the organ. Welcome, come on. At the beginning we are going to play, produced in C major by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, a master of broke counterpoint, also known as the ave Maria, meditation and Prayer.
Speaker 3:The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
Speaker 3:The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
Speaker 2:The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The English carol the Harky, the Herald the Angels sing was written from an excerpt from the second chapter of Duke's Gospel, which tells us of the crowd of angels singing praise to God. The piece is composed by the author of the famous wedding march, the German romantic oratorio composer, popular in England and the excellent house of Bartol.
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Speaker 3:The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
Speaker 2:The first piece is a piece of music that is composed by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. For the third piece of our concert, we prepared for you one of the most popular works by Austrian king of the song Fraub Schubert. It is often performed under the title Ave Maria, the netting name of the prayer, Hail Mary. Schubert himself gave the song under title Hünne Handi Jungfrau, which means in English him to the Virgin Enjoying his magical song. Now, Ave Maria by Fraub.
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Speaker 1:O'er the land of the brave O'er the land of the brave. O'er the land of the brave.
