Tag: Carnegie Hall

New York in May Day #3 “Mozart in the Making?”

by reissmd, posted in New York City

What a day.   Yes we saw the Raphael exhibit at the Metropolitean Museum of Art. Yes, we had a spectacular dinner at Quality Italian (57 W. 57th Street). But the highlight of the day, no, the highlight of the trip was going to Carnegie Hall tonight to see my favorite pianist. That is of course, our grandson, Julian.  There were about 35 young people performing at the recital. Each of them had won a competition somewhere in the USA. We saw musicians from New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Virginia, Alabama, Utah, other states, and of course from California. There were musicians as young as 6 years old (Julian is 8) and many in their late teens. Only one, was younger than our grandson. Julian played Bach’s Prelude in B Flat Major.   It was incredible hearing him play.  In addition to being a wonderful pianist he was incredibly cute.  See below.

My little Mozart getting ready to enter the theater. Doesn’t he look cute?

I’d like to write more about the day but we have an early flight so I need to get to sleep. 

More about NYC soon.  We are coming back in 3 weeks.  

But next on our agenda is the Take Steps Walk supporting the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation next Saturday, May 30th at Griffith Park.  Hope to see you there.  If you haven’t donated yet, here is the link to the Team Reiss page.

https://takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/participant/TeamReiss

Ciao

New York City in May Day #1, “The Arrival”

by reissmd, posted in New York City, Uncategorized

As if our lives weren’t crazy enough, with our upcoming move we decided to make a quick trip to New York City.  The reason for this trip will be discussed later.  One thing we counted on was that a trip to NYC in May would be accompanied by better weather than during the winter or summer months.  Well as soon as we exited the terminal at JFK I was very happy I brought my heavy coat and rain jacket.  It was cold and raining when we arrived and the forecast calls for a 100% chance of rain tomorrow but only 95% on Monday.  It will be clear on Tuesday………. the day we return home. 

No matter the weather we always make the most of our travel experience.  We did get a thrill on the way to the hotel.  Our driver was very entertaining in that he was talking to himself most of the trip.  You’re probably saying he must have been on his phone.  I thought the same, but no, he was talking to himself.  

We are staying at the Le Meridien hotel (120 W 57th Street) .  It’s a Marriott property and has a very nice lobby.  We chose this location because of its proximity to Carnegie Hall.  Yes, we will be going on Monday to hear an amazing pianist. 

The hotel is lovely on the outside and upon check-in we were told about all sorts of perks they offer (e.g. free museum and movie tickets).  We were escorted to our room by a very nice bellman and could not believe the sight we saw.  This has to be the tiniest room I’ve ever seen.  We requested a room with a king size bed.  We got the bed we wanted but apparently floor space is an added option. The room is so small we will need to put the luggage on the bed in order to open it.  

This is ALL the space available to put our luggage. You might be saying “I see a drawer below”. No, that is a safe.

The room sucks but today’s highlight was meeting our son, David, and our grandson, Julian, for dinner.  And you know what that means, yes, food pictures.  Well not tonight.  Sorry but spaghetti and pizza doesn’t make it to the ReissTravelBlog.  Maybe better luck tomorrow. 

Ciao