Join on a 10-day music tour to Germany and Austria in October 2020, in celebration of Beethoven鈥檚 250th birthday year.
Beginning in Beethoven鈥檚 birth city of Bonn, we鈥檒l travel through the Rhine river valley, with stops in Cologne, Nuremberg and Munich before heading to Austria to visit Salzburg and Vienna.
Along the way we鈥檒l visit historical sites from Beethoven鈥檚 life and enjoy performances at Europe鈥檚 magnificent concert halls and opera houses. With additional tours to other historical locations like Mozart鈥檚 birthplace and Bruckner鈥檚 gravesite, we鈥檒l get a picture of the rich musical life of 18th and 19th century Europe.
Helen Lyons is a professional opera singer who has performed as a soloist with orchestras all over the world, including Germany.
"I am thrilled to be hosting VPR Classical's tour to Germany,鈥� Helen said. 鈥淏eethoven is a composer who is dear to my heart, and I am excited to share my love of his music with our listeners, as well as my fondness for German culture. I spent several happy years singing in German opera houses along the Rhine river valley. That part of Germany is so beautiful in October, and we'll enjoy making some incredible musical memories along the way, as the entire country celebrates a beloved composer."
The tour dates are October 9-19, 2020 and space is limited. or .
