Tokyo, Japan
January 13
Thursday, February 27, 2025 – Photo of the Day – At Sea
Where in the World Are We?
We sail from Mahe, Seychelles, to Port Louis, Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean.
Today’s Activities include:
9:45 Enrichment Lecture with Laurie Wickwire, Gia – History Of The Natural Pearl Trade:
Child Of The Sea
The fascination with this ‘Jewel of the Seas’ transcends both time and borders, as natural pearls possess a history far beyond what today’s consumer might recognize. When natural pearling became a prominent source of income in the Gulf, the structure of society changed, providing a green light for the successful foundation of Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City.
11:00 Intermediate Bridge
3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Michael Tyropolis – Money & Wealth:
How money evolved. How it affects our lives in endless ways. Big money, old money, smart money, bad money, no money, we have it all. What is its future?
6:30 Game Show: Majority Rules with Assistant Cruise Director Denise – Ridiculous, insightful, social, and fun.
Dinner was in Alantide Restaurant.
MEET GUEST ENTERTAINER PIANIST – TIAN JIANG
Praised by The New York Times as: “Shining, crisp, energetic and colorfully illuminated playing.” Tian Jiang is an internationally renowned pianist recognized for his signature colors in sound and over-the-edge thrilling virtuosity. He first came to international attention when he appeared with Vladimir Ashkenaszy in a BBC film. In 1981, Tian was chosen by Issac Stern to come to the US and take part in the first cultural exchange program between the United States and China. Captivating audiences from North America to Far East, he has been enthusiastically received in concerto appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Vienna Mozart Symphony Orchestra, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Boston Pop, The Orchestra of St. Luke’s, The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and The National Philharmonic of China. He has collaborated with conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Daniele Gatti, Ettore Stratta, and Gerard Schwarz. In recital, he has performed throughout the world, and He regularly performs at Carnegie Hall.
When Tian toured twelve cities of the US with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, The Los Angeles Times characterized Tian’s playing as ‘’a deeply persuasive Mozartean’’ saying that “Tian Jiang achieved an exquisite performance who delivers the full spectrum of the composer’s virtues – wit, pathos, brilliance, and serenity in this buoyant performance.” As the first Chinese pianist to have toured his homeland with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on its historic visit to China in 2000, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s in-house magazine praised: “Tian played superbly.”
As a recording artist, Tian has 15 albums, including two of his latest CDs, “Tian Jiang Live at Carnegie Hall.” His original composition “Shanghai Dream” CD album and the piano book has been heralded by World Music Reviews as “a slice of heaven,” and it was profiled on CNN’s “Entertainment News” and NPR’s “All Things Are Considered.” In 2010, Tian‘s “Shanghai Dream” piano book was displayed at the China Pavilion for the entire duration in Shanghai for the World EXPO in China.
9:15 PM CELEBRATING ALL-TIME FAVORITES
SHOWTIME WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER TIAN JIANG
As one of the world’s most captivating and versatile musicians, pianist Tian Jiang instantly connects with his audience. The New York Times characterized his playing as “Shining, crisp, energetic and colorfully illuminated.” Tonight, he celebrates music from Broadway to Italian Opera to the most significant movie hits and from Mozart to Tchaikovsky—an electrifying show not to be missed.
See Jian Tang on the YouTube Channel
