Young talents, exclusive piano concerts, and sunny days of sailing – the Steinway cruise for lovers of music.
At Steinway every piano is Also on board: Ulrich Gerhartz a masterpiece Born in Hamburg, Ulrich Gerhartz learned For many the Steinway name is synonymous with the the profession of piano maker in the piano – and for good reason, as ever since Henry E. factory of Steinway & Sons, completing Steinway and his sons founded their company in New his education with the title of Master York in 1853, Steinway & Sons has produced first- Piano Maker. During this time, he came to class pianos, every one of which is a masterpiece value the philosphy and mission of Steinway & Sons and with character. Thanks to their passion for innovation its founder Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg: to build the best and unfailing attention to detail, today Steinway is possible piano. considered the founder of modern piano manufacturing. His first two years he spent in London in the Restoration Promoting a new generation Centre of the Steinway Hall where he learned to refurbish of pianists old Steinway & Sons pianos. In 1992, he transferred to Steinway & Sons is committed to promoting young pia- the “Concert” department and was promoted to Director nists and supports them through the Steinway Prize- of the Concert & Artists’ Service two years later. He keeps winner Concert Network. Although many young musicians close working relations with the world’s best pianists have a great deal of talent and flair, they mostly remain and worked, for instance, with Alfred Brendel right up to unknown in the music world. This is where Steinway Brendel’s last concert in Vienna. comes into play: Highly talented musicians are selected In addition to his work in Great Britain, Ulrich Gerhartz in first-class piano competitions and are given the regularly visits the Hamburg factory to choose new pianos opportunity to introduce themselves to a broad audience and meet with the production departments. Time and at international performances. again, he also supports pianists during their concerts in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Israel and various European Emerging talents countries, and looks after some of the pianos in concert Is there anything more exciting than to witness the halls all over the world. beginning of an artist’s career? No less than three young On board, he will give several entertaining talks on the laureates chosen by Steinway will demonstrate their skills history and construction of the piano. during this cruise with different concerts on board and on Depending upon the circumstances, it is possible that another expert will join this cruise land. Look forward to exquisite musical pleasures! instead.
Stavanger Risør
Arendal Sweden
Denmark Aarhus Edinburgh North Sea Copenhagen (Leith) Baltic Sea Travemünde
Great britain Germany Sea Cloud II – Cru is e s Steinway Music Cruise
The North’s charming South – musical enjoyment between Danish ports and Norwegian fjords: Travemünde – Edinburgh (Leith)
The impressive Norwegian fjords Sea Cloud ii 10 nights Over several ice ages, the incredible force of Mother 21 July to 31 July 2020 SCII-2022 Nature carved narrow valleys in the rocks of southern 21 July Travemünde/Germany 17.00 Guests arrive individually in Travemünde. Norway, leading to the formation of spectacular land- Embarkation on the Sea Cloud ii. scapes: the majestic fjords. Each and every one of them 22 July Copenhagen/Denmark 13.30 23.00 is definitely worth seeing: In the Oslofjord you will sail City and harbour tour.* 23 July Aarhus/Denmark 13.30 19.00 past small landing stages and colourful wooden houses, Walking tour through the old town.* and the Lysefjord boasts the impressive Preikestolen 24 July At sea plateau, towering at an altitude of over 600 metres 25 July Passing the Oslofjord. (1,970 feet). Oslo/Norway 11.00 24.00 City tour.* Oslo, a trendsetting royal metropolis Special: In the evening Steinway concert in a private and exclusive setting ashore. Our tall ship glides past small rocky islands and 26 July Risør/Norway 13.30 19.00 dark-red wooden houses through the majestic Oslofjord 27 July Arendal/Norway 08.00 13.00 to the Norwegian capital city. Besides historical buildings City walking tour.* such as the Royal Palace, the fortress and the huge 28 July Stavanger/Norway 13.00 Boat trip on the Lysefjord or helicopter flight across the cathedral, the trendy modern quarter is also worth Preikestolen.* visiting – home to a young generation of artists, architects 29 July Stavanger/Norway 08.00 and restaurateurs where you can discover a new side 30 July At sea 31 July Edinburgh (Leith)/Great Britain 08.00 to the city. The flagship project of creative Oslo is the Disembarkation. Guests return home individually. spectacular opera house: a concrete, marble and glass Itinerary subject to change! iceberg that glistens in the sun. * These excursions are not included in the cruise-only rate.
Edinburgh – capital of tradition From the narrow cobbled streets of the medival Old Town to the generous airy layout of the Gregorian New Town, in Edinburgh you literally walk through the Cruise-only rates per person ages. Take bagpipe traditions, spooky stories or pub SCII-2022 culture – ancient customs are kept alive in Scotland’s Category if booked from 01 Dec. 2019 double cabin single cabin capital. Guaranteed-cabins** € 5.835 € 7.635 F Upper-/lower-bed € 6.235 € 9.075 E € 7.115 € 10.385 D € 7.835 € 11.475 C € 8.235 € 12.075 B € 9.635 € 18.725 A € 10.635 € 20.725 Early booking discount per person if booked until 30 Nov. 2019 € 290 € 290 Combination: Single surcharge: Category C-F: 50%, Category A+B: 100% Combine trips SCII-2022 and SCII-2021 (page 119), and save ** Limited number of guaranteed cabins; allocation starts with Cat. F 10% on the cruise-only rate of the lower-priced trip. See page 138 for included services 121