December 16, 2023 • 15 mins
Venture with me as we embark on a unique journey, sailing through the heart of Europe on a Viking river cruise. We start in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary, and then venture to Bratislava, Slovakia, where we relish in the festive glow of Christmas markets and indulge in local cuisine. But this is no ordinary sightseeing tour.
Now, imagine being in a local church, listening to an organ concert performed by Marlob Ocek and his wife, Maria, as they share their love for music and showcase a piece by the iconic German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, plus Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Ave Maria by Franz Schubert.
Enjoy this Christmas concert in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Want more? Follow Jill's travels, view itineraries, read travel articles, and listen to podcast episodes at Global Journeys with Jill Dutton.
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Speaker 1 (00:04):
Welcome to Global Journeys with Jill Dutton, the
captivating travel podcast thattakes you on an extraordinary
adventure around the world.
I'm your host, jill Dutton, andI am thrilled to be your guide
through the mesmerizing tapestryof cultures, landscapes and
experiences that await us.
Global Journeys with JillDutton is more than just a
(00:24):
travel podcast.
It's an exploration of humanityitself.
Through the power ofstorytelling, we illuminate the
lives of the remarkableindividuals we encounter along
the way, whether it's throughthe eyes of a fishing guide, a
distillery owner, a mixologist,a historian, chef, or even a
farmer.
Each person we meet adds a richlayer to the narrative of
(00:47):
culture and place.
In this podcast, we embark on atransformative journey where
the focus goes beyond thetypical tourist attractions.
Instead, we dive deep into thehearts and souls of the places
we visit, uncovering the hiddengems and untold stories that
make each destination trulyunique.
Join me as we venture off thebeaten path, seeking
(01:10):
authenticity, connection and adeeper understanding of the
world we inhabit.
Together, we'll unravel thetapestry of cultures, one story
at a time.
Although my writing careerbegan in the late 90s, when I
created and launched a wellnesspublication called Evolving
Magazine, since 2015 I've workedas a travel writer on a mission
(01:31):
to seek out the locallycelebrated foods, liquor trends,
outdoor activities and storiesof those I meet along the way.
My work has been published inWine Enthusiast, a far woman's
world, first for women, insiderroad trippers, modern farmer
chilled magazine and many moredigital and print publications.
(01:52):
I'm also the creator of GlobalPlates the people we meet, the
food they eat a syndicatedcolumn.
Creating this podcast is thenext step in my journey of
sharing the stories of thepeople I've met along the way.
So pack your curiosity, leaveyour preconceived notions behind
and let's embark on GlobalJourneys with Jill Dutton, where
(02:13):
each episode promises toinspire, educate and awaken the
wanderlust within us all.
Welcome to this special episodeof Global Journeys with Jill
Dutton.
I'm currently on location inEurope on a river cruise with
Viking.
I'm on board the VikingVillehelm and we started our
(02:34):
cruise in Budapest, hungary.
From there we went toBratislava, slovakia.
Our Viking Villehelm shiparrived in Bratislava after
cruising from Budapest.
The previous night, after agroup walking tour took us
through the city to see theChristmas markets with their
festive decorations, peoplemilled the streets seeking local
(02:55):
foods such as laksa, potatodumplings and mold cider.
We stopped at a church for anorgan concert.
Here is the concert in itsentirety.
Enjoy.
Welcome to a duel from RazzisLava.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
My name is Marlob Ocek, I'm a singer, and up the
stairs is my beloved wife, maria, who sings and plays the organ.
Welcome, come on.
At the beginning we are goingto play, produced in C major by
(03:42):
the German composer JohannSebastian Bach, a master of
broke counterpoint, also knownas the ave Maria, meditation and
Prayer.
Speaker 3 (04:22):
The first piece is a piece of music that is composed
by the German composer JohannSebastian Bach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(04:45):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
(05:06):
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(05:28):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(05:55):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
(06:16):
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
(06:36):
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(07:04):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
The first piece is a piece of music that is composed
by the German composer JohannSebastian Bach.
The English carol the Harky,the Herald the Angels sing was
(07:30):
written from an excerpt from thesecond chapter of Duke's Gospel
, which tells us of the crowd ofangels singing praise to God.
The piece is composed by theauthor of the famous wedding
march, the German romanticoratorio composer, popular in
(07:50):
England and the excellent houseof Bartol.
Speaker 3 (08:17):
The first piece is a piece of music that is composed
by the German composer JohannSebastian Bach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(08:42):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(09:03):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(09:33):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(10:04):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
(10:25):
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(10:49):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
The first piece is a piece of music that is composed
by the German composer JohannSebastian Bach.
For the third piece of ourconcert, we prepared for you one
of the most popular works byAustrian king of the song Fraub
Schubert.
It is often performed under thetitle Ave Maria, the netting
(11:31):
name of the prayer, Hail Mary.
Schubert himself gave the songunder title Hünne Handi Jungfrau
, which means in English him tothe Virgin Enjoying his magical
song.
Now, Ave Maria by Fraub.
Speaker 3 (11:48):
Schubert proposal in 18 O'er, the land of the free
(12:23):
and the home of the brave O'er,the land of the brave O'er, the
(12:57):
land of the brave O'er, the landof the brave O'er, the land of
(13:37):
the brave O'er, the land of thebrave.
Speaker 1 (14:31):
O'er the land of the brave O'er the land of the brave
.
O'er the land of the brave.
Welcome to Global Journeys with Jill Dutton, the
captivating travel podcast thattakes you on an extraordinary
adventure around the world.
I'm your host, jill Dutton, andI am thrilled to be your guide
through the mesmerizing tapestryof cultures, landscapes and
experiences that await us.
Global Journeys with JillDutton is more than just a
(00:24):
travel podcast.
It's an exploration of humanityitself.
Through the power ofstorytelling, we illuminate the
lives of the remarkableindividuals we encounter along
the way, whether it's throughthe eyes of a fishing guide, a
distillery owner, a mixologist,a historian, chef, or even a
farmer.
Each person we meet adds a richlayer to the narrative of
(00:47):
culture and place.
In this podcast, we embark on atransformative journey where
the focus goes beyond thetypical tourist attractions.
Instead, we dive deep into thehearts and souls of the places
we visit, uncovering the hiddengems and untold stories that
make each destination trulyunique.
Join me as we venture off thebeaten path, seeking
(01:10):
authenticity, connection and adeeper understanding of the
world we inhabit.
Together, we'll unravel thetapestry of cultures, one story
at a time.
Although my writing careerbegan in the late 90s, when I
created and launched a wellnesspublication called Evolving
Magazine, since 2015 I've workedas a travel writer on a mission
(01:31):
to seek out the locallycelebrated foods, liquor trends,
outdoor activities and storiesof those I meet along the way.
My work has been published inWine Enthusiast, a far woman's
world, first for women, insiderroad trippers, modern farmer
chilled magazine and many moredigital and print publications.
(01:52):
I'm also the creator of GlobalPlates the people we meet, the
food they eat a syndicatedcolumn.
Creating this podcast is thenext step in my journey of
sharing the stories of thepeople I've met along the way.
So pack your curiosity, leaveyour preconceived notions behind
and let's embark on GlobalJourneys with Jill Dutton, where
(02:13):
each episode promises toinspire, educate and awaken the
wanderlust within us all.
Welcome to this special episodeof Global Journeys with Jill
Dutton.
I'm currently on location inEurope on a river cruise with
Viking.
I'm on board the VikingVillehelm and we started our
(02:34):
cruise in Budapest, hungary.
From there we went toBratislava, slovakia.
Our Viking Villehelm shiparrived in Bratislava after
cruising from Budapest.
The previous night, after agroup walking tour took us
through the city to see theChristmas markets with their
festive decorations, peoplemilled the streets seeking local
(02:55):
foods such as laksa, potatodumplings and mold cider.
We stopped at a church for anorgan concert.
Here is the concert in itsentirety.
Enjoy.
Welcome to a duel from RazzisLava.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
My name is Marlob Ocek, I'm a singer, and up the
stairs is my beloved wife, maria, who sings and plays the organ.
Welcome, come on.
At the beginning we are goingto play, produced in C major by
(03:42):
the German composer JohannSebastian Bach, a master of
broke counterpoint, also knownas the ave Maria, meditation and
Prayer.
Speaker 3 (04:22):
The first piece is a piece of music that is composed
by the German composer JohannSebastian Bach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(04:45):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
(05:06):
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(05:28):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(05:55):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
(06:16):
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
(06:36):
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(07:04):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
The first piece is a piece of music that is composed
by the German composer JohannSebastian Bach.
The English carol the Harky,the Herald the Angels sing was
(07:30):
written from an excerpt from thesecond chapter of Duke's Gospel
, which tells us of the crowd ofangels singing praise to God.
The piece is composed by theauthor of the famous wedding
march, the German romanticoratorio composer, popular in
(07:50):
England and the excellent houseof Bartol.
Speaker 3 (08:17):
The first piece is a piece of music that is composed
by the German composer JohannSebastian Bach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(08:42):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(09:03):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(09:33):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(10:04):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
(10:25):
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
(10:49):
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
The first piece is a piece ofmusic that is composed by the
German composer Johann SebastianBach.
Speaker 2 (11:06):
The first piece is a piece of music that is composed
by the German composer JohannSebastian Bach.
For the third piece of ourconcert, we prepared for you one
of the most popular works byAustrian king of the song Fraub
Schubert.
It is often performed under thetitle Ave Maria, the netting
(11:31):
name of the prayer, Hail Mary.
Schubert himself gave the songunder title Hünne Handi Jungfrau
, which means in English him tothe Virgin Enjoying his magical
song.
Now, Ave Maria by Fraub.
Speaker 3 (11:48):
Schubert proposal in 18 O'er, the land of the free
(12:23):
and the home of the brave O'er,the land of the brave O'er, the
(12:57):
land of the brave O'er, the landof the brave O'er, the land of
(13:37):
the brave O'er, the land of thebrave.
Speaker 1 (14:31):
O'er the land of the brave O'er the land of the brave
.
O'er the land of the brave.
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