Colorado's 'Classical River Journeys,' With Canyon and Cavern Concert Halls

Nathrop, CO (Feb., 2011) - Bill Dvorak, a fifth-generation cousin of the famous composer, Anton Dvorak, has been running rivers commercially longer than anyone else in Colorado.� With a personal penchant for classical music and an acoustically outstanding natural setting to perform in, the "Classical Music River Journey" was born in 1983.

Twenty-eight years later strains of Bach, Beethoven, Ravel and the company's namesake, Dvorak will again blend with the morning chorus of birds, rippling sounds of the river and the drum roll of the rapids.� Guests will join members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic once again this summer on a seven or eight day music journey with nature as the stage.

Four or more concerts are scheduled throughout the week-long journeys, including a formal concert near the conclusion of the tour.� The concert halls are the acoustically rich alcoves, slickrock canyons and caverns located along each river, open-air stages nestled among Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir.�

"The idea first emerged following a rafting trip on which a member of the LA Philharmonic participated," explains Bill Dvorak, owner and founder of Dvorak Raft, Kayak and Fishing Expeditions. "One year later, four members agreed to sign on and the first journey of its kind in the U.S. embarked."

Two Classical Music Trip options are offered for the 2011 season. The first is on the Dolores River in southwest Colorado, June 4-10, from $2,100 per person.

It is followed by the July 23-30 journey down Utah's Green River through Desolation Canyon and is priced at $2,290 per person.

Rates include all meals, rafting equipment, guides, musical concerts daily and activities throughout the trip. See: http://www.dvorakexpeditions.com/our-outdoor-adventures/classical-music-rafting/

Dvorak plans each trip with ample leisure time allowing down moments to just soak up the sun, read, float along the river and listen to daily practice sessions.� In addition to rafting and music, trips include side excursions to ancient Fremont Indian ruins, wildlife viewing, hiking and impromptu land and river musical performances.

At night guests and performers mingle over campfire conversation and dinners of blackened salmon, steaks, salads, garden vegetables and Black Forest Cake accompanied by hors d'oeuvres and vintage wines.

Bill and Jaci Dvorak have been operating Dvorak Raft, Kayak and Fishing Expeditions since 1979. As one of the early pioneers of white water river rafting in the Rocky Mountains, the Dvoraks own the first outfitter license issued by the state of Colorado. Their river trips, white water skills camp and swift water training programs are world renowned and have been featured in National Geographic, the Chicago Tribune and seen on ESPN and various television specials.

"These trips are pampered entertainment the whole way!" says Dvorak. "It most likely will be the most memorable, sophisticated river adventure you'll ever take."

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Details: Harmony on the River: Bill Dvorak Kayak and Rafting Expeditions�Announce 28th Annual Classical Music Trips

Music Lovers and Whitewater Aficionados May Choose from Two 2011 Departures:
Colorado's Dolores River June 4-10
Utah's Green River July 23-30

Website: http://www.dvorakexpeditions.com/
Phone: 719 539.6851 or 800 824.3795.
Email:� [email protected] .