A-ROSA enhances entertainment with ‘Young Artists Programme’ on Danube fleet
Award-winning musical talents await A-ROSA guests onboard in Vienna
Rostock, 15 July 2024 – Guests sailing with A-ROSA on the Danube can now enjoy unique onboard concerts by highly talented students from the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts (mdw), as part of the river cruise line’s new ‘Young Artists Programme’.
Tapping into the musical heritage of the Danube, and Vienna’s reputation as the capital of classical music, guests will be able to enjoy evening performances onboard to showcase the young artists while the ships are docked in the city. The artists cover a diverse spectrum of instruments and range from solo performers to string quartets, many of whom have already been honoured with international awards. Entertainment continues to be a key focus for A-ROSA and this exclusive concert programme aims to highlight some of the most promising young talent.
Fadi Gaziri, Entertainment Manager at A-ROSA has collaborated with Ioanna Mitu, a highly respected soprano soloist in the classical music scene to drive this exciting project to fruition. He comments: “Our Young Artists Programme is really unique and unparalleled in the river cruise industry. We are incredibly proud to feature such outstanding musicians, each with an impressive international pedigree. Our goal is to provide our guests with a true highlight of their journey and one that reflects the classical music tradition and its capital Vienna.”
Examples of artists collaborating with A-ROSA include a violin and piano duo, Zuzanna Budzyńska (violin) and Szymon Ogryzek (piano) whose repertoire includes popular classical masterpieces alongside a variety of works by international composers. The young polish pair both attend the mdw and have won prizes on several continents already including the Student’s Nobel Prize from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education for Ogryzek.
“I am a big fan of the Young Artists and have had many points of contact with classical music since childhood, including as a choir singer. That’s why I’m delighted to see young people pursuing this education. We are very happy to offer them our stage and our guests as an audience. Our cooperation with the international music academies is a matter very close to my heart,” comments A-ROSA CEO Jörg Eichler. “The city of Vienna is not least known for its important role in the history of music, and the performances by the mdw students offer a unique opportunity to experience local music traditions and the cultural diversity of countless other countries and their great and lesser-known composers up close on board with us,” Eichler ends.
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Talented classical musicians Zuzanna Budzyńska (violin) and Szymon Ogryzek (piano) have already made a name for themselves all over the world. Photo: Alex Michel
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About A-ROSA
A-ROSA is the creator of cruises with a difference that take in cities, towns and countryside along Europe’s most beautiful rivers: Danube, Douro, Rhine/Main/Moselle, Rhône/Saône and Seine. The current fleet is made up of 15 ships, all of which combine the amenities of a hotel with the benefits of a cruise. On board, Premium All-Inclusive fare guests can enjoy varied buffets, high-quality drinks and access to the SPA-ROSA, which features a sauna, massage room and gym. The ships dock in central locations, close to the heart of European metropolises, renowned historical sites and famous cultural and natural attractions – providing unforgettable experiences. To ensure that the cruise is a hit with the whole family, there are generously sized cabins, a Kids Club and heated outdoor pools, as well as a programme to suit every guest’s needs. To preserve the visited destinations and landscapes for future generations, A-ROSA puts high focus on sustainability. The line’s newest hybrid powered ship A-ROSA SENA was awarded 1. Place at the 2022 German Awards for Sustainability Projects. A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH is headquartered in Rostock/Germany and has sales offices in the UK and Australia.
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