A Symphonic Journey
About the Episode
Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, teams up with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra and maestro Michael Miropolsky for a musical journey that begins in the United States, and touches down in seven different European countries. The special, taped at the Edmonds Center for the Arts near Seattle, Washington celebrates music's power to stir the patriotic soul.
Aired:
01/21/19
| Expires: 01/23/22 | Runtime: 56m 08s
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Extras
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Art, Prehistoric and Ancient
Prehistoric cave paintings; Egyptian pyramids and temples; classical Greek statues.55:16 -
Rick Steves' Rome
Rick Steves explores the "Eternal City" of Rome in this hour-long travel special.54:59 -
Rick Steves Why We Travel
This special is a sonnet to travel as Rick celebrates the joy of exploring our world.32:45 -
Europe Awaits
Rick Steves shares European places he'd love to visit when we can travel again post-COVID1:16:34 -
Padova, Italy: The Scrovegni Chapel
Scrovegni Chapel is covered in remarkable frescoes depicting the lives of Jesus and Mary.3:32 -
Delft, Netherlands: Town Square and Delftware
Laced with tranquil and picturesque canals, Delft would easily win the cuteness contest.3:05 -
Berlin, Germany: The Wall and Checkpoint Charlie
In Berlin, we explore museums dedicated to the history of the gone-but-not-forgotten Wall.2:56 -
Fontainebleau, France: Royal Château
Fontainebleau is unrivaled among France’s palaces as a showcase of French history.3:05 -
Amsterdam, Netherlands: The Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum tells the story of Vincent's life, through his art.2:52 -
Prague, Czech Republic: Old Town Square
Prague is one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and Old Town Square shows it beautifully.1:52
