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Etched Forever — A Letter from on Board Mein Schiff 1

A few days ago, we wrote about the cruise that was about to set sail. Last night, the first concert happened. And this morning a letter arrived from Ingeborg, who was sitting close enough to nearly touch the violin.
Letter

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What follows is her message, sent almost in real time from on board Mein Schiff 1. The cadence, the emotion, the ellipses — all hers.

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All MS concerts are different. This one was above all words, and will be etched forever in my mind and soul.

David was at his best on stage — powerful, dedicated, focused, full of energy, mindblowing, charming, and sooo close. The stage was not very big, and I was sitting directly in front of him — I could nearly touch him.

A lovely little incident delighted the audience, and obviously David and Jörg too. When David walked, as usual, through the audience, all of a sudden there appeared a little boy in front of him, maybe three or four years old, with a tiny violin in his hands. David stopped for a moment, smiled at him, and was delighted of his young fan.

“The whole atmosphere of this cruise concert was like a big family meeting.”

His proud parents were sitting behind me — and his fans, including me, were totally connected with him and his music.

I am still caught in this wonderful, light, and joyful ambience of yesterday evening — unforgettable. 29 April 2026. MS concert on the cruise. Mein Schiff 1.

I am afraid my photos won’t reflect the atmosphere of the concert at all, but at least give a little impression. 🌺

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— Ingeborg

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Ingeborg’s photos are on their way. As soon as they arrive — together with any moving footage from last night — we’ll be opening a fresh space for them in our Gallery, where the Mein Schiff 1 cruise will live alongside the other concerts we hold close. Stay tuned: this letter is just the beginning of the dispatch.

Letter sent by Ingeborg from on board Mein Schiff 1 · concert of 29 April 2026 · cruise route Palma — Cádiz — Tanger — Palma. Shared with her permission.

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