I am back in Paris.
I played in Chartres last Sunday. The Korean ambassador, Monsieur le Prefet du departement du Centre, the bishop of Arichdiocese, and Monsieur Gilles Cantagrel, president of the association of the Grandes Orgues de Chartres kindly came to my recital.
I put a link below that will show some pics that were taken during the reception:http://lngory.free.fr/festival2007.htm I was quite happy about my playing and was so glad to see again people that I met last summer.
Since there were a lot of things going on in the cathedral, I had to practice at night (10pm to midnight) and early in the morning (7 to 9 am). That is the life of organists!
I just walked around and read books at a outdoor cafe during the day...
I met a group of American Organists who attended my concert and talked with them during the reception. Actually one of them was a graduate from TCU and a former student of Emmet Smith.
It is very cool and almost feels like fall. I mostly brought short clothes and bought a sweater and a jacket. I tore my jacket in Chartres. It was hooked on a rail in the staires to the organ loft but I was not aware and kept moving ... I am doing fine and gettting adjusted to the jet lag.
Happy to be back to one of my home towns.
I am flying to Monaco this Friday.
I hope things are well for FUMCHurst.
I will keep in touch with you next week. Sincerely, DIS
6 comments:
Dong-ill, it is fascinating to read about your activities and travel. Your photos were very nice. Thank you for sharing them with us.
I wish you great success for the rest of your concerts and travel, and will look forward to your return.
Margie
Hi Dong-Ill,
You look great to be suffering from jet-lag. The pictures are quite good and it looks as if you are really enjoying this trip.
We hope you continue to have a great time even though your practice hours are somewhat difficult.
We are so very proud of you and think it is great that the world is getting to enjoy your immense talent. Good luck on the rest of your trip and have a lot of fun.
Reg
Hi, DS: It looks like you are signing autographs in the photos. What a celebrity you have become! If those people are buying your CD, I want one, too! Sorry about tearing your new jacket. Enjoy the cool European weather this summer, because you know how it gets here in Texas.
Wishing you continued success, good health and much happiness,
Lynnelle
Dong-ill, I'm so glad you are enjoying success in Europe! You look like you are having the time of your life! You have worked so hard for this! Enjoy! I pray for your safe journey and look forward to seeing you again in September.
Sherry C
Hi Dong-ill:
I enjoyed reading about your adventures the last couple of weeks. The pictures are also a treat to look at. Thanks for sharing with us.
Have a wonderful tour and time with your friends!
Cindy Ware
Hi,
Great photos. It's so nice to re-visit your past in Paris. Can't wait for your return to hear the stories.
Buvez un tres bon tasse de cafe et manger une croissante dans un petit cafe a cote de la Seine, pour Anne et Moi.
Terry
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