Tag: At Sea

TONIGHT’S CABARET SHOW – A NIGHT WITH LEFA

Motown, blues, and all that rhythm! Get your dancing shoes on and join Lefa Pike
this evening while he sings some all-time classics from artists such as The Blues
Brothers, The Drifters, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, and many more!

Lefa is a vocalist with extensive experience performing South African pop,
international pop, rock, soul, R&B, reggae, and jazz. He began performing in small
venues at the age of 19. He then trained at Ochrim School of Music in his early 20’s for 2 years. Soon after, he was featured as a participant on eTV’s CocaCola Pop Stars and, later in his career – a top five finalist on South Africa Idol.

TONIGHT’S SHOW WITH GIOVANNI PALMINTERI VIRTUOSO BARITONE

Giovanni Palminteri is a Classical Baritone, Showman, and Actor.

He has performed his soloist concert in opera houses around the world and was the first Opera baritone to perform during the “World Cruise” event aboard the Silver Whisper for many years. Some of his productions include Made in Italy, Il Bel Canto, Passione, Teatro Dell’Opera, and the new show Virtuoso Baritone.

Giovanni recently made his debut in La Traviata, playing Giorgio Germont at the Ancient Greek Theater in Taormina alongside the famous soprano Desireè Rancatore.

He is known for the role of Figaro in Gioacchino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, which debuted in various theaters in Italy. He also played the role of Dandini – La Cenerentola (C.Gounod), Malatesta – Don Pasquale (G.Donizetti), Belcore – l’Elisir d’Amore (G.Donizetti), Don Giovanni-Don Giovanni (W.A.Mozart), Papageno – The Magic Flaute (W.A.Mozart), Silvio – I Pagliacci (R. Leoncavallo) and Carmina Burana (Carl Orff). His next debut will be at the ancient theater of Taormina in the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet this summer.

MEET ENRICHMENT LECTURER SIR ALISTAIR MACDUFF
After a Grammar School education, Sir Alistair read law at the London School of Economics and did a postgraduate degree (LLM) at Sheffield University.

He was an accomplished young footballer and could have turned professional.

He became a barrister and a Recorder in 1982 and took silk (QC) in 1993. In 1997, he was appointed a Circuit Judge and became a High Court Judge in 2008 when he was given the customary knighthood.

He retired in 2015 and is an accomplished after-dinner speaker and speaks at conferences and other events.

Enrichment Lecture with Sir Alistair MacDuff: Introduction to Murder
An introductory talk from the perspective of a judge presiding over murder trials

MEET ENRICHMENT LECTURER BILL BURGEL
Bill retired in 2010 after a successful 40-year career in the railroad industry. Bill worked for several railroads in both the engineering and operating departments.

After departing from Union Pacific Railroad in 1989, he assisted the Surface Transportation Board as their rail operations manager for two major mergers, once in Washington, DC, and the second in Chicago. While working for the railroad, his interest and training in geology were often called upon to resolve landslide issues and rerouting studies, implement early earthquake warning strategies, and conduct numerous long railroad tunnel analyses.

In addition to his many talks regarding the rail industry, Bill has given numerous presentations on earthquake preparedness and topics on regional geology to local audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest and, more recently, to the cruise ship industry.

Enrichment Lecture with Lecturer Bill Burgel:

Volcanism – Worldwide, including Iceland, Guatemala, Alaska
Approximately 45- to 50 volcanoes erupt somewhere on the planet on any given day. We explored what’s currently active and what volcano has the potential to become active around the world,

MEET MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST JIM HODSON
Jim hails from Melbourne, Australia, a city famous for being far from most other places. Between drinking copious amounts of pretentious coffee, Jim somehow found the time to study guitar, trumpet, and composition. He attained a Master’s degree in music from Melbourne University and had his compositions performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. A piece of his won an international composition prize, which thrilled Jim since it allowed him to preface his name with the description: “award-winning composer.”

After studying, Jim embarked on a voyage of musical discovery, which involved traveling to different countries and pestering interesting musicians to share their tricks. He has collaborated with musicians from China, Bulgaria, Finland, Bangladesh, Italy, and the UK and even had the opportunity to perform on the Antarctic continent. He can now share his love of music worldwide with soaring guitar solos and fancy fretwork.

The ukulele was added to the mix relatively recently after Jim realized the potential of this unassuming small instrument. You will be surprised at how the humble ukulele can be transformed by someone we might reluctantly call a professional.

Jim is excited to be able to travel the world performing the music he loves while steadfastly insisting that no one makes coffee as well as they do in his hometown. When not writing about himself in the third person, Jim is an avid kayaker, kangaroo enthusiast, and whiskey-taster.

Showtime! International Multi Instrumental Virtuoso “Jim Hodson”
We joined internationally acclaimed instrumentalist Jim Hodson for a fun and lively musical variety show. From rock n roll to jazz and classical, there was something for everyone, with more than a few surprises along the way

TONIGHT’S SHOW – INTERNATIONAL TENOR SHIMI GOODMAN

Shimi was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, and currently lives in London, England.

He received a BA Honours in Musical Theatre from Guildford School of Acting. He has performed extensively in the West End and some of the most prestigious venues worldwide, entertaining royalty and Heads of State.

In 2015, Shimi sang at the gala tribute to former Israeli president Mr Shimon Peres at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane in London. In 2017, he sang in front of King Felipe VI of Spain at the Teatro Real Opera House in Madrid.

Singing since the age of 14, his first lead role was at 17 as Don Jose in an Israeli production of Carmen, which was also televised. His West End debut was as Akaash in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Bombay Dreams. He
played in the musical Chicago alongside actresses such as Linda Carter, Brooke Shields, and model Christie Brinkley. He was also a lead performer in the original cast of the record-breaking hit West End show Dirty Dancing and played the role of
Che in Evita and the leading role of Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain.

The press has described him as “a true triple threat” and “a looker, a hoofer and boy can he sing!” Shimi’s music can be heard on all online music stores.

MEET ENRICHMENT LECTURER KATHY REICHS
Kathy Reichs is an American crime writer, forensic anthropologist, and academic.

Reichs was a producer for the TV series Bones, which is bases on her novels, which in turn are inspired by her life. She is one of very few anthropologists certified by the American Board of Anthropology.

Today’s Enrichment Lecture with Lecturer Kathy Reichs:

Forensic Anthropology – Bones from the Crime Lab into Crime Fiction II

TONIGHT’S SHOW – PIANO SHOWMAN CHRIS HAMILTON

With his dazzling technique, astounding versatility, and charismatic personality,
New York critics have described Chris Hamilton as “the real deal” and
“a total showman.” In the UK, The Telegraph hailed him as “an ace pianist.”

Chris began playing the piano at the age of four. After winning several national
competitions, he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, London.
He has performed as a headliner on all the major cruise lines and won the prestigious Silversea Guest Entertainer of the Year 2017.

He headlined a Cabaret Burlesque night at the Savoy Hotel London and the famous Hippodrome. In August 2017, he appeared in a show called “A Spoonful of Sherman” and received rave reviews, including the following: “Star of the show is Chris Hamilton with his sparkling, pitch-perfect accompaniment and occasional show stealers.” In 2017, Chris was a resident performer at The Ned in London, co-hosting Sunday Night at The Ned. He also performs regularly at Crazy Coqs in London’s West End.

Chris is a keen writer, and his first musical, Over The Threshold, for which he wrote the music, lyrics, and book, was critically acclaimed and won the MTM Award for Best Music, leading to a sell-out transfer in London’s West End and a production in Vienna. In 2014, he wrote a piece for the English National Ballet, performed at the Barbican Theatre. Two of his original songs were featured on TV last year. Chris is gaining fans worldwide who appreciate his prodigious musical gifts, easy charm, and sophisticated performing style. www.chris-hamilton.org.

CULINARY EVENT WITH GUEST CHEF TONY JIANG

With three decades of a successful culinary career, Chef Tony Jiang is highly
recognized for his creativity and fine cuisine.

The achievement of “China’s Best Restaurant Award” in 2021 is only one of his numerous awards and honors.

Focusing on high-level food quality with a unique approach to creativity,
he looks forward to his culinary events on Silver Shadow.

AN ASIAN NIGHT – A THEMED DINNER EXPERIENCE

We are visiting our last Chinese ports and are soon on our way to Japan, making it the perfect time for an Asian-themed dinner celebration!

We indulged in mouthwatering Asian delights and enjoyed a wonderfully decorated venue for this evening.

We dressed up and surprised our fellow guests with our Asian-inspired outfits. We were looking forward to seeing who dressed up best.

TONIGHT’S SHOW – DANCE ON FIRE

“Dance on Fire” is inspired by the world-famous show “Burn the Floor.”

The concept and the show have been unbelievable successes as a new, modern, and innovative way to present and perform ballroom dance styles.

Our Silversea vocalists tonight, with our dancers and musicians, provided an entertaining and memorable evening!

TONIGHT’S SHOW – MOTOWN

Our Silversea Vocalists performed an upbeat, fast-paced performance
featuring this iconic music style alongside our Silversea Dancers with some stylish moves and The Silversea Trio.

We experienced the magic of Motown in this engaging show, and it took us on a musical journey through all our favorite songs. A night not to be missed!

MEET DESTINATION LECTURER MICHAEL DISPEZIO
From hosting National Geographic broadcasts to shepherding the Discovery Channel to its first Emmy nomination, Dr. Michael DiSpezio is a renaissance educator, TV host, and science author.

A former marine biologist who worked as a research assistant to a Nobel Prize winner, he left the laboratory and his instructor role at Boston University to celebrate his passion for education as a K-12 classroom teacher for ten years. Returning to graduate school, he completed his doctorate in education.

Michael has written over 25 trade books and coauthored over 60 textbooks. His latest science program, Into Science, is published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

In addition to his work with leading print publishers, he has developed materials for Google, Disney, the Discovery Channel, PBS, Children’s Television Workshop, MTV, Scientific American Frontiers, and the US Department of Education.

After over four decades of globe-trotting, integrated with an understanding of communication pedagogy, Michael has become a master teacher and presenter. His talks are not merely lectures but interactive experiences supported by captivating visuals, movies, and animations. He facilitates an entertaining journey that explores and illuminates the voyage ahead.

Destination Lecture with Michael DiSpezio:

Chan May – Gateway to Hoi An, Da Nang and Hue
Travel from Chan May to discover the wonders and rich history of the picturesque streets of Hoi An, the cosmopolitan environs of Da Nang, and the historic
citadel of Hue