My favorite photos from a splendid weekend in Tokaj, Hungary, October 2006. Music: Excerpts from Frans Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody Nos 1, 2, 3, and 4, performed by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, Conductor.
Some of my favorite images from my March 2007 Tokaj wine "tour" with David Copp while he completed his book "Tokaj: A Companion for the Bibulous Traveller". Music: "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo a La Turk" by The Dave Brubeck Quartet.
"Tokaj Harvest" with Izabella Zwack and the Dobogó Family at the Dobogó Winery in Tokaj, Hungary (October, 2006). Music: "Lulu's Back in Town" and "Grandpa Spells", played by Lancelot et ses Chevaliers.
Leyna Gabriele performing as Violetta in the 1968-69 Masterworks Laboratory Theatre production of La Traviata, conceived and directed by Walt Witcover, Actors Studio, New York City.
A fun tribute to David Copp and his tireless and loving interest in and dedication to the wines and winemakers of Hungary. I had the privilege and pleasure to accompany him on a few of his Hungarian "wine tours", and these are some of my favorite pictures. Music: "Don't Worry Be Happy" performed by Bobby McFerrin; and "When You're Smiling" performed by Louis Prima.
Favorite photos of one very special place: Vernazza! (Italy / Cinque Terre) [photos from August 2006 w/ Leyna Gabriele]. Music: locals strumming & harmonizing near the Vernazza harbor piazza around midnight.
Highlights of August 2006 trip to Italy (w/ Leyna Gabriele, including Bagnoli del Trigno, Rome, Cinque Terre (Vernazza), and Venice). Audio: Virginia Zeani sings "Sempre Libera" from Verdi's La Traviata (1968).
A marvelous Christmas in Creede, Colorado (2007). Music: "Hey-Ho", "J.S. Bach - The Goldberg Variations", and "What a Blast", all by Mike Marshall & Chris Thile.
A special celebration "Autumn in Tokaj" (Hungary) home of the "liquid gold in a glass", Sept 15-16, 2007: and what a marvelously golden weekend it was! The trip was organized by the Budapest Wine Society (Bortársaság). Music: "Csárdás és szökõ" performed by the Szászcsávás Band.
Erika Sunnegårdh performs Puccini's "Quando me'n vo" (Musetta's Waltz) (La Bohème) at the 2005 Nobel Prize Ceremony, Stockholm Concert Hall, Sweden, December 10, 2005 (World Television Sweden AB (live webcast)).
Erika Sunnegårdh performs a brilliant rendition of Verdi's "Anch'io dischiuso un giorno" (Nabucco) at the 2005 Nobel Prize Ceremony, Stockholm Concert Hall, Sweden, December 10, 2005 (World Television Sweden AB (live webcast)).
Leyna Gabriele visits Padre Luciano, his church, and his piece of heaven near Frosolone, Italy. Audio excerpts taken from the mass given by Padre Luciano on location August 14, 2006.
Some of my favorite pictures from a wine tour of Northeast Slovenia (the "Podravje" wine region: including Goricko Park, Ivanjkovci, Jeruzalem, Kog, Malecnik, Jakobski Dol, and Zgornja Kungota) with David Copp and Kester Eddy, May 2007. Music from: "Spring Is Here", by Charlie Haden and Kenny Barron.
Noel Kingston performs an engaging, exciting, stimulating and FUN gig at McCarthy's Restaurant, Tequesta, Florida, January 14, 2008. Songs include: One Day at a Time, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, and The Rose of Tralee.
Leyna Gabriele visits the spirited, dynamic and energizing Rina Vecchiarelli in Bagnoli del Trigno, Molise, Italy, August 2006. Music: "Dinner", from the "Big Night" Movie Soundtrack.
CJS: A Tribute & Celebration, Part 1, in honor of his high school graduation, May 2006. Music: "Tiptoe through the Tulips, performed by Tiny Tim; "Your Song", performed by Elton John; and "Over the Rainbow", performed by Eva Cassidy.
CJS: A Tribute & Celebration, Part 2, in honor of his high school graduation, May 2006. Music: "Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World", performed by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole; and "Everything's Coming Up Roses", performed by Ethel Murman.
![Tokaj March 2007: \"A Companion for the Bibulous Traveller\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/WZ9uzbanl2U/2.jpg "Tokaj March 2007: \\"A Companion for the Bibulous Traveller\\"")
![Leyna Gabriele sings Core \](http://img.youtube.com/vi/g-sbjr6cyU0/2.jpg "Leyna Gabriele sings Core \")
![David Copp\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/WN0x7dUDHWU/2.jpg "David Copp\")
![Erika Sunnegårdh performs \"Quando me\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/Hu7rcbzWX34/2.jpg "Erika Sunnegårdh performs \\"Quando me\")
![Erika Sunnegårdh performs \"Anch\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/C4-iE2Cge9A/2.jpg "Erika Sunnegårdh performs \\"Anch\")
![Noel Kingston plays McCarthy\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/SVNIff7cEcY/2.jpg "Noel Kingston plays McCarthy\")
