Winter Break 2024 Participant
Getting to experience the history while I was learning it was an invaluable way to learn about the rich classical music traditions in Vienna and Prague. It was truly such a unique and amazing way to learn about the history of classical music, and I gained so much more than just knowledge as well. This program was absolutely incredible and I highly recommend going on it if you have the means and interest.
Winter Break 2025 Participant
It was so rewarding as a music student to be able to understand exactly where the music I am actually learning in my lessons and classes came from, and the historical context surrounding why that music exists in the first place. Seeing professional operas and other productions in these historical, arts-rich cities truly has made me a better musician, student, and citizen because it expanded my perspective so much.
Winter Break 2025 Participant
My favorite part was the abundance of performances we got to see! There were several operas and I am so lucky to say my first opera experiences happened in this part of the world. Especially since we got to see Don Giovanni in the Estates Theater, where Mozart conducted. I like that there was diversity in the performances too, we saw My Fair Lady in German, the Magic Flute twice, orchestra concerts and another opera. It was so cool.