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CLASSICAL TRIVIA! – Traveler or Traveller?

Written by Classical Pursuits on Jan 12, 2013 in Ann's Musings, Classical Trivia!, Journal 0 comments

Today, when I was proofing Lisa Pasold’s GUEST BLOG on her walks four our Belle Epoque trip to Paris, I came across this phrase, “…writer Emile Zola—whose famed letter J’Accuse courageously spear-headed the defense of Jewish army officer Alfred Dreyfus.” I paused at the word defense. Should it be defence? I […]

CLASSICAL TRIVIA! Rick Phillips and Ann Kirkland plan to challenge the rules for visitors to the opera in Vienna

Written by Classical Pursuits on May 8, 2011 in Classical Trivia!, Journal, Travel Pursuits 3 comments

Rick Phillips and Ann Kirkland hope you will join them this fall for Sachertorte and Paprikash: Musical Meanderings Along the Blue Danube, September 27 – October 7, 2011. Every Classical Pursuits trip offers the opportunity not only to enjoy the music, art and other cultural aspects of our destination, but also […]

CLASSICAL TRIVIA! Discussing the Divine Comedy with Dante

Written by Classical Pursuits on Apr 28, 2011 in Classical Trivia!, Journal, Travel Pursuits 0 comments

An oil painting of 100 historical personages is one of the Internet’s newest sensations. Figures ranging from Fidel Castro to Shirley Temple are depicted in the large-scale 20′ x 8.5′ (6m x 2.6m) oil painting entitled “Discussing the Divine Comedy With Dante.” The painting also includes world landmarks like the […]

John’s enthusiasm is contagious and encouraged all participants in a thoughtful discussion about relevant ideas and issues. He could not have been better prepared or more effective at pressing for meaning and honest responses. The entire week was energized — John’s ability to create real discussion about critical issues is rare.
“This seminar [was] perhaps the best one I’ve taken at Classical Pursuits. [Leaders] Denise and JJ were great and really established a nice, fun environment — there were a lot of laughs and a lot of learning. And the book [Tristram Shandy], wow! What a wonderful piece of art.”

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“Visiting the Althing was my favourite memory of the tour. Sitting on the exact cleavage of the island, the Althing brought together the history and the geology of Iceland.”

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