September 2007

Classical Destinations TV Series goes to air on the PBS network across America commencing this September. The 13 part series will air over the pre Christmas months right through to Christmas.

The series again kicks off in the city of Salzburg, Austria, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. After Mozart's 250th Birthday celebration last year, it is fitting that the series begins here exploring his early life and influences. Click on our link for an outline of all episodes.

Episode 1 - Salzburg: Birthplace of Amadeus. The hills around Salzburg were alive long before Julie Andrews started running up them! In the first episode of Classical Destinations, Simon Callow, Niki Vasilakis and Matt Wills introduce viewers to the birthplace of classical music's ultimate superstar, and tell of the infant Amadeus' most prodigious exploits. This city is the city of the Salzburg Festival, famous puppet shows, and the belated arrival of the musical with which Hollywood took Salzburg to the world.

Series II in Production: We are delighted to confirm that Series II of Classical Destinations has been commissioned by SBS and is currently in production. Simon Callow is our host, presenter and narrator.

Series II will journey to new destinations including England, France, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Belgrade and new cities in prior destinations such as Moscow, Rome, Naples, Munich, Bayreuth and Halle.

The new series will be coming to SBS in mid 2008 and globally later in 2008.

Educational Series: We are pleased to announce that our companion Educational Series has been launched in Australia by our distributor Hal Leonard for the school year in mid 2007. Their parent company Hal Leonard in America will release the US version to coincide with the North American school year commencing August 2007. The UK are also gearing up for their August release, see www.cdeducational.co.uk.

This is a comprehensive classroom multi media kit and resource aimed at teachers and children from 9 to 16. It has been launched on our new website www.cdeducational.com. The series consists of a box set of 6 each containing a DVD and a CD ROM covering the destinations of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Russia and Scandinavia/Nordic.

Click here for our Trailer introduced to you by Haylie Ecker from Bond.

Here is a link to our web site: www.cdeducational.com

August 2007

DVD, CD & Book Released now hit the US markets.

The companion 244 page Coffee table Book, the Double Highlights CD and the double DVD of the complete 13 part TV series have received strong support with the DVD going Platinum in Australia.

Our US partner EMI Music are now releasing the DVD and CD to support the PBS TV broadcasts commencing this September in August. Amadeus Press have released the companion Book in the US. Take the EMI Music DVD, CD and companion Book home, available from fine retailers everywhere.

October 2007

NEW Tour announced for Australian Viewers! A new companion tour is soon to be launched with the start of the repeat series for Australian viewers. To register your expression of interest in this early 2008 tour to Austria, Prague and Italy, simply click on the link above to go to the tour information Sections or watch a tour video promo. Watch for additional news on these events unfolding in November and December. International viewers will be able to join these tours by purchasing a land content option only.

Available at Dymocks, ABC Shops and all good music stores in Australia;
In the US the CD, DVD and Book are available at fine retailers everywhere. Please view our product spots.

Classical Destinations DVD Experience the magic of 'Classical Destinations' at your leisure with the 'Classical Destinations' DVD. This superbly presented double-DVD set includes special features not seen on TV, as well as all 13 episodes of the magnificent TV series. The 'Classical Destinations' DVD makes the perfect gift to people of all ages - or just treat yourself!

Classical Destinations CD The double-CD set features highlights from the rich and diverse music that so prominently features throughout the TV series. It includes the TV theme performed by Niki Vasilakis. Take a unique journey through Europe's most beautiful cities, all to the immortal music of the world's greatest Classical composers.

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