New European river ship will be christened on 20 August during a call in Rüdesheim, Germany
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Rebecca Gibson |
Renowned soprano singer Anna-Maria Kaufmann is to be the godmother of Crystal River Cruises’ new Crystal Bach, which will be christened on 20 August during a call in Rüdesheim, Germany.
Kaufmann has been a famed opera singer for decades. She will bless the ship during the christening ceremony and perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s Air.
“It is an honour to have one of Germany’s most gifted and cherished talents christen Crystal Bach as she officially embarks on the Rhine as part of the award-winning Crystal fleet,” said Edie Rodriguez, Crystal CEO and president. “Naturally, Anna-Maria’s remarkable career in classical music and passion for her chosen homeland are befitting for this stunning ship but, beyond that, her grace and internationally recognisable charm are representative of the elegance found aboard a Crystal river voyage.”
Crystal Bach is the first of four newly built Rhine Class river ships, and embarked on her maiden voyage from Amsterdam, Netherlands on 13 August. The vessel will sail 10- and 14-day voyages predominantly along the Rhine River between Amsterdam and Frankfurt, Germany and Amsterdam and Basel, Sweden.