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Chuck's Journal
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Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
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It was an early departure this morning; we went across Florida on “Florida’s turnpike.” The landscape was much different than that of the Gainesville area. Luckily the weather was nice as you can see in today’s photos. |
A beach just north of West Palm Beach |
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PSO Horn Joe Rounds |
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After going to the beach, we stopped at “City Cellar” in West Palm Beach for lunch. The search was for fresh seafood dipped in butter and cooked on the grill. It was not on the menu so we asked the waiter if the chef would make it….he did and … It was fantastic! It was served on a bed of steamed spinach and risotto. Other customers at nearby tables saw our meals and asked the waiter to order it. I think that it may appear on the menu soon! Dessert was southern pecan pie with ice cream and whipped cream. WOW! This beats Gainesville’s 7 layer chocolate cake. I don’t see how the food can be any better in Sarasota... |
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PSO Musicians enjoy some relaxing time by the pool before the evening concert |
Off to the concert! |
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PSO Viola Ray Marsh |
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On the bus |
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PSO Personnel Manager Harold Steiman |
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The Broward Center is impressive…very large and new. It had good acoustics and facilities. The concert went well!
Here is the Stage Door of the Broward Center. |
Backstage at the Broward Center |
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A quick call home for PSO Principal Piccolo Rhian Kenny |
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Violins in a travel trunk |
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Cello cases |
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PSO Principal Librarian Joann Vosburgh |
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Light controls |
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Sometimes the stage directions are crystal clear... |
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PSO Cellist Misha Istomin |
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One last check before we head on stage |
And here we go! |
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The view from stage |
Warming up before the concert |
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PSO Oboe Scott Bell |
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Acting Principal Flute Damian Bursill-Hall |
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PSO Co-Principal Clarinet Tommy Thompson |
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PSO Assistant Concermaster Huei-Sheng Kao |
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PSO 1st Violin Rich DiAdamo |
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Assistant Principal Viola Joen Vasquez |
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PSO Associate Principal Bass Don Evans |
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PSO 1st Violin Ellen Chen |
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PSO Assistant Concertmaster Hong-Guang Jia and 1st Violin David Gillis |
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PSO Bassoon Phil Pandolfi |
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PSO Cello Mike Lipman |
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PSO Bass Micah Howard |
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PSO 2nd Violin Claudia Mahave |
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PSO Principal Keyboard Pat Jennings |
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PSO 2nd Violin Sarah Blomquist |
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PSO Principal Viola Randy Kelly |
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The view from the audience
It’s only a 4 hour drive in the morning as opposed to today’s 6 hour drive; that will leave more time for practice and biking. |
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