February 2007 - Crystal Cruise - Argentina

During February, we catch up Hector & Lieve on board the magnificent Crystal Serenity,
with a stop in Argentina during its 2007 World Cruise.


Hector Olivera at Santisimo Sacramento in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Santisimo Sacramento, the beautiful church in downtown Buenos Aires, where Hector played as a teenager.
 

Father looking at his prodigy ... after 42 years. Father Bevilacqua admitted that he was "very impressed" with
the way Hector has dedicated himself to become one of the world's most renowned and respected organists.
 

No longer a teenager ... however the organ at Santisimo Sacramento remains the same
impressive "Cavaille-Coll" with the newer console by Tambourni installed in 1955.
 

The "Cavaille-Coll" signature, a sign of excellence.
 

Santisimo Sacramento in Buenos Aires
 

The facade pipes of the 1912 Cavaille-Coll organ at Santisimo Sacramento


 

 

  

 

     
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hector at the organ of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Belgrano.      
It was on this organ that Hector played for Eva Peron when he was 5 years old.
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      <<<< Hector at age 5, playing this same instrument
 



On board the Crystal Serenity's World Cruise - 2007 

Crystal Cruise Line invited Hector to play a concert during the 2007 World Cruise on this magnificent ship.
From L to R; Franc D'Ambrosio, the "longest running" Phantom of the Opera, Hector and Brian Boitano, the 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist - Figure Skating
 

Dorothy Hamill (1976 Olympic Champion - Figure Skating) and Hector at Hector's birthday party
Hector dedicated his signature piece, Ice Castles to both Dorothy Hamill and Brian Boitano.
 

Hector with dear friend Kirk Frederick at the Avenue Saloon on the Crystal Serenity.
 

Lieve and Brian Boitano. The subject of the conversation?
'A comparison between judging in Gymnastics and judging in Figure Skating,' of course.
 

Celebrating Hector's birthday with Dorothy Hamill and Kirk Frederick.
 

From L to R: Marsha Blake (Dorothy's sister), Lieve and Dorothy Hamill.
 

An 'after concert' celebration with Tracey Evans, 3-time Olympic Freestyle Skier.
 

Hector with delightful Tracey Evans... Subject of conversation?
How to execute a double layout with triple twist... on the pedals....
No, Hector... just leave that one to Tracey... on skis!