oberammergau interview
A few months ago, Catherine and I went to Oberammergau, in Bavaria, Germany. We spent two weeks there, thoroughly enjoying the magnificent views, the delightful people, the delicious food, and the cool spring weather. The main reason for going, though, was the Oberammergau Passion Play, something that the people of this village have been putting on every 10 years, almost without exception, since 1634.
Our generous host, Clayton Young, introduced me to the daughter of the play's music director, within a few hours of when we arrived. Naturally, it occurred to me that this remarkable story and the beautiful music that goes with it would be perfect material for a Texas Public Radio feature. A few days later the director, Markus Zwink, was sitting with me in a charming cafe, talking about the village, the music, the play, and what it's like to be part of a tradition that goes back to 1634 — when members of his own family were in the original production.
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Our generous host, Clayton Young, introduced me to the daughter of the play's music director, within a few hours of when we arrived. Naturally, it occurred to me that this remarkable story and the beautiful music that goes with it would be perfect material for a Texas Public Radio feature. A few days later the director, Markus Zwink, was sitting with me in a charming cafe, talking about the village, the music, the play, and what it's like to be part of a tradition that goes back to 1634 — when members of his own family were in the original production.
If you can't see the videos below, try clicking on the title of this post.
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