July 7-8: Aspen days
Well we now have an operating television (hooray) after several trips to the Comcast supplier who is just out of town.
More music yesterday (July 7). This time a contemporary ensemble. One of the pieces was written by composer Donald Crockett who was the conductor at today’s concert (the grey haired guy in the first picture). He wrote the piece specifically for an Australian violist who he later married, and part of it was written in Australia. You can always find an Aussie connection! There was also Mozart’s sonata for two pianos in D major. And several pieces for 4 violinists (yes, Sammy, you would have hated these).
The concert hall and music tent are a lovely 30 minute walk from Warren and Diana’s place, walking along the Roaring Fork River and through the west end part of Aspen which has magnificent houses.
Today I tackled Smuggler mountain. And happily, I made it. It took me almost as long to come down as it did to go up!
Diana and I took a stroll into town after lunch. I am always amazed at the glorious flower baskets. The tradition of hanging baskets in Aspen dates back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the town experienced a surge in the tourism industry, fueled by skiing. As the town attracted more visitors, locals recognized the importance of enhancing the appeal of the downtown area. In 1970, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association initiated a program to beautify the streets with hanging flower baskets. It aimed to generate a welcoming and delightful atmosphere for both residents and visitors. Local businesses and residents enthusiastically supported the initiative, donating funds to purchase flowers and materials for the baskets.
Since then, the tradition of hanging baskets has continued to thrive in Aspen. Each spring, volunteers and city workers collaborate to plant and hang hundreds of baskets throughout the downtown area.
Always nice to stop at the Hotel Jerome for a cool drink in its gardens.
Tonight we went for dinner at the Hickory Ribs place….messy but delicious
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4 responses to “The Pantzers in Aspen”
Okay, so I do not hate violinists. I am just not a fan of violin played poorly. The Aspen music festival is a wonderful thing and I’m sure i would enjoy all the violinists there!
So glad you are taking in all the music and the mountains and the flowers Suss 🥰
What a wonderful part of your holiday travels Aspen is – always beautiful when its covered in flowers. You all look Very relaxed :)) xx
Magic setting there Sar. Thinking likely you won’t be back to cold Sydney for a while….
Make my heart warm to see and read all this xx