This week, we invite you to travel from the jazz halls of New Orleans to the poetic landscapes of Bergen to explore how music shapes our understanding of place. Along the way, meet celebrated composer Debbie Wiseman OBE, experience the enduring cultural legacy of Highclere Castle and discover the stories behind some of the world’s most inspiring musical settings. |
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MONDAY Global music Join Neil Barclay, Head of Sales for Viking UK, on a tour through some of the world’s most iconic musical destinations, revealing how sound and place are deeply intertwined. Discover the rich folk traditions of Portugal and Norway, the timeless classical masterpieces of Vienna and the vibrant jazz heritage of New Orleans. | TUESDAY New Orleans jazz Todd Walker visits New Orleans to explore the legendary Preservation Hall, a cornerstone of the French Quarter and a home of traditional jazz since 1961. Todd uncovers the story behind this historic venue and its enduring mission to preserve one of America’s most influential musical traditions. |
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WEDNESDAY Music & dance Join Karine Hagen as she highlights ten unforgettable music and dance experiences from around the world, revealing how performance brings culture to life in meaningful ways—from the passion of the Argentine tango in Buenos Aires to the soulful sounds of fado in Portugal and the energy of jazz in New Orleans. | THURSDAY Debbie Wiseman OBE Anne Diamond OBE meets acclaimed composer and conductor Debbie Wiseman, author of award-winning scores and godmother of the elegant Viking Herja. Anne explores Debbie’s remarkable career across film, television and the concert stage and the creative passion that underpins her work. |
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FRIDAY Viking Pavilion Join Lady Carnarvon at Highclere Castle for an exclusive look at the construction of the new Viking Pavilion at the iconic estate. Site foreman Steve Cooks shares the latest progress and outlines how the space will take shape, touching on its thoughtful design, sustainable features and the future experiences it will host. | SATURDAY Edvard Grieg John Hovland travels to Bergen, Norway, to explore the former home of legendary composer Edvard Grieg with pianist and museum director Christian Grøvlen. This exclusive visit reveals the spaces that shaped Grieg’s life and music—including his historic villa and the atmospheric Troldsalen concert hall. |
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Viking Homelands Sail the Baltic and North seas on this 15-day ocean voyage through Scandinavia. Explore the refined city of Stockholm, culturally rich Oslo and picturesque Bergen. Discover historic Tallinn and the Gothic brick cathedrals of Gdańsk.
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Bergen Visit the Rosenkratz Tower and the famed Bryggen Museum, ride the Bergen railway to Voss or attend a performance by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra when you extend your Viking Homelands voyage with two nights in Norway.
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