Review by Paul E. Robinson
Classical Travels
THIS WEEK IN HONG KONG

This evening, we crossed the harbor from Hong Kong to Kowloon for a concert by the Hong Kong Philharmonic at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The orchestra’s conductor laureate, David Atherton, was on the podium and the Labeque Sisters (Katia and Marielle) were the featured pianists [...]

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By Paul E. Robinson

Classical Travels
THIS WEEK IN SINGAPORE
Our cruise liner, the Diamond Princess, arrived in Singapore this morning in a light rain. She docked at a container terminal and at about 10:00 am passengers were bused to a shopping centre opposite the Hyatt Hotel on Scott Road near Orchard Road.
Orchard Road is the heart of [...]

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By Paul E. Robinson 

Classical Travels
THIS WEEK IN SOUTH EAST ASIA
After a week in Hong Kong, Marita and I flew to Bangkok (Thailand) where we spent an active three days touring the city before boarding the “Diamond Princess” for our South East Asian cruise.
Bangkok is deservedly famous for its heat, humidity and pollution, coupled with gridlock [...]

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