The Ischia experience in a nutshell: Practice sessions. Coach concerts. Sightseeing. Camaraderie. Performances. Some sun-some clouds. Another night in Naples.
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The Castello Aragonese d'Ischia. Building on the islet first
occurred in the 5th Century BC. The current name comes from
the dynasty that most influenced the current appearance of
the castle, Alfonso I of Aragon (a region in Spain) in the
15th century AD. Connected to mainland Ischia by a causeway.
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One of the beaches at Ischia Porto on Ischia. The color of
the sand is fairly typical of volcanic origin. Not quite like
the white sand beaches we're used to on the west coast of Florida.
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Lon performing with "trio mates" Brian (French horn)
and Lisa (bassoon)
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Pre-dinner prosecco with (left to right) Annette, Brian, Pat,
Michelle, Paul (and Lon, who is taking the photo) seaside at
restaurant Cava dell'isola near Forio, Ischia.
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Sunset from Cava dell'isola
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On Saturday, May 12, our festival group travelled to the small neighboring island of Procida, which is situated between Ischia and the mainland. That evening the chamber music festival orchestra performed in concert with the Coro Polifonico San Leonardo (a women's choral group from Procida) in the historic Abbey of St. Michael Archangel.
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| Leaving Ischia on a grey and cool Saturday morning |
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| Looking toward the mainland from the heights of Procida |
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| View of Marina di Corricella and its multi-hued homes |
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| Ischia in the distance |
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Orchestra and choral group practicing in the Abbey
on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the evening's concert
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Back to reality: the signs say it all in the Procida
port of Marina Grande, as we prepared to depart for
the "cruel world" away from Procida |
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| Naples was "hopping" on Sunday afternoon |
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| It wouldn't be Naples without pizza. |
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