LOVERS of classical music will be excited to
learn of Hapag-Lloyd’s two 2012 musical
offerings, the Sun Ocean Festival and Stella
Maris International Vocal Competition.
Hosted onboard Hapag-Lloyd’s MS Europa
the 12-day Sun Ocean Festival between 12-24
August will feature performances from acclaimed
classic music stars: Janine Jansen (violinist),
Igor Levit (pianist) and soprano vocalist Marlis
Petersen, a program of onboard lectures by
music critics, and onshore performances.
Meanwhile Europa’s 18-day Middle Eastern
and Africa cruise from November 7-25
November will host the Stella Maris International
Vocal Competition which brings together
young singers from the most renowned opera
houses in the world to perform and compete.
See www.hl-cruises.com for full details.
