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HOLIDAYS NEW TOURS FOR 2019/20 PRE-CHRISTMAS OPERA AND BALLET IN VILNIUS SONG IN SEVILLE

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NEW PARIS CHERRY BLOSSOM RING CYCLE TIME IN JAPAN

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FIVE FESTIVE TOURS AT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

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welcome to the world of OPERA, BALLET & CLASSICAL MUSIC HOLIDAYS

As ever, Travel for the Arts aims to offer the best of opera, ballet and classical music as part of a memorable holiday. Flights, world-class hotels, a wide range of sightseeing tours with knowledgeable guides and, of course, performances that include some of the world’s best classical artists - we take care of all the organisation so that you can relax and enjoy a wonderful few days in the company of others with similar cultural tastes.

Holidays are particularly special during the festive period. We have therefore put together a choice of three varied Christmas tours allowing you to celebrate in style, and two exceptional tours that will make New Year 2020 one to remember! In addition, we are offering a programme of Easter music in Budapest and our annual visit to Daniel Barenboim’s internationally-acclaimed Festtage in Berlin.

We know that our clients have come to expect the highest standard from Travel for the Arts and our small, professional and friendly team endeavour at all times to keep you more than satisfied.

Tel: 020 8799 8350 | Email: [email protected] | www.travelforthearts.com AUTUMN, WINTER & SPRING 2019/20 We are delighted to present our choice of opera, ballet and BOOKING DETAILS classical music taking place throughout the 2019/20 season, All tours mentioned in this brochure (as well as additional tours) with a focus on special festive programmes at Christmas, are available to view online at www.travelforthearts.com New Year and Easter. Many of our holidays are filled very quickly after the brochure launch. Sometimes they are fully booked after appearing on our CONTENTS Page website or as advance information in our Newsletter, so we would encourage you to book early if you are interested in one of our Tours with late availability 4 group tours. Tours 6 – 31 À la Carte information 32 – 33 MAKE AN ENQUIRY You can make an enquiry about one of our tours in three ways: CALENDAR OF TOURS • Call us on 020 8799 8350 Date Tour • Email [email protected] 24 – 27 Oct Music and More in Milan 6 • Visit our website www.travelforthearts.com and make an enquiry by going into the tour and completing the enquiry form. 28 Oct – 1 Nov A World Premiere at Wexford 7 If space is available on the tour of your choice you will be 28 Nov – 9 Dec Buenos Aires and Beyond 8 – 9 given a 7-day option. 2 – 7 Dec Sensational singers in Spain 10 19 – 23 Dec Pre-Christmas ballet in Vilnius 11 COMPLETE A BOOKING FORM 21 – 26 Dec Christmas in Ljubljana and Zagreb 13 Once you have your option, we require a completed 24 – 28 Dec A Viennese Christmas 14 booking form. This can be downloaded from our website http://www.travelforthearts.com/how-to-book/ 24 – 29 Dec Christmas in Berlin 15 When you return your booking form we require your 28 Dec – 2 Jan New Year with Mozart in Prague 16 deposit or full payment (see Late Bookings below). You 30 Dec – 3 Jan A Celebratory New Year in Parma 17 must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions. 14 – 20 Jan Return to The Ring in Leipzig 19 12 – 16 Feb Opera and Song in Seville 22 LATE BOOKINGS 13 – 16 Mar Renée Fleming in Baden-Baden 23 If you book within 8 weeks of departure, you will need to provide a credit/debit card number or send us a cheque for the full amount 22 – 30 Mar Cherry Blossom time in Japan 24 – 25 of the holiday. 25 – 30 Mar The Mariinsky Ballet in St Petersburg 26 9 – 13 Apr The 25th Berlin Festtage 27 BOOKING REFERENCE 9 – 14 Apr Easter celebrations in Budapest 28 When you make an enquiry you will be given a booking 27 May – 1 Jun Ballet trio in Munich 29 reference. Please quote your booking reference on all 27 May – 1 Jun Don Carlo in Dresden 30 – 31 subsequent correspondence. 29 Nov – 7 Dec New Paris Ring cycle 20 – 21 MOBILITY Please note that most tours involve walking tours of approximately 3 hours. If you have difficulty with mobility you may be asked to sit All information is available on our website www.travelforthearts.com. out some of the activities on the itinerary. All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme under ATOL no.2178. When you pay for a flight PERFORMANCE TICKETS inclusive holiday you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for All performance tickets are subject to confirmation. This is due to it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other the differences in the way opera houses administer their ticket sales services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information and the limited availability of certain performances. We will inform or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate you at the point of booking when we expect to receive confirmation of the performance tickets; in most cases this will be 12 weeks prior to departure, although this can vary depending on the destination. SEATING ARRANGEMENTS For all included performances we obtain best available tickets (as specified by the venue). However many of the older theatres in Europe have non-staggered rows, little rake, cramped legroom and sometimes poor sightlines. Please be assured that we do our best to request the best available tickets for all performances but that, on Travel For The Arts occasion, allowances might need to be made for the age and layout 3rd Floor, Craven House of the venue. 40-44 Uxbridge Road, Ealing London W5 2BS OPENING HOURS Telephone: +44 20 8799 8350 Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm. E-mail: [email protected] We are closed on UK public holidays. There is an answerphone and www.travelforthearts.com we will return any out-of-hours telephone calls on the next working day if you leave your name and telephone number.

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EXPERTS IN CULTURAL TRAVEL

All our tours are planned and led by experts in travel and performing arts. Many of our tour managers are also professional musicians and music specialists. Below is a selection of the many people who work with us to ensure that you have the best experience possible.

Rita Grudzień is our Programme Researcher Stephen Carpenter has planned and led who takes exceptional care in programming several tours in association with us over the quality tours you see in our publications. the last three years and continues to offer For many years, she worked at the Royal tours to music festivals with his company, Opera House, Covent Garden. Carpenter Holidays.

Carol Savage is a professional concert Patrick Mylon will be familiar to many and opera singer, with a degree in History of our guests, having tour managed for of Art from London University. over ten years. He is a true opera fan, particularly of Wagner, and has attended more than ten Ring Cycles.

Zita Stockwell has been leading our Eva Gordon-Smith is a consultant, lecturer tours for over 25 years and is an expert and Blue Badge Guide. She has been on many destinations, particularly her managing concert tours in a number of native Budapest. She is a keen opera European countries for 25 years. and concert attendee.

Helena Matheopoulos, Associate Amaryllis Logotheti was born in Greece Editor of Opera Now magazine and and lived in Cyprus, Turkey, France and author of eight books, is one of our Germany, and has been working as a tour knowledgeable speakers to give talks manager for over ten years. on a variety of operatic subjects.

Averil Harrison-Thuemmel has managed tours while based in Vancouver, Beijing, New York, Mumbai and Berlin. She is an avid choral singer and former military musician.

TRAVEL FOR THE ARTS TEAM

Richard Savage Joel Rubenstein Pablo Basombrio Vanessa Kyriacou Mark Saunsbury Gisela Pereira C.E.O. Head of Tour Sales and Product Manager à la Carte Marketing Manager Operations Reservations Reservations Manager Manager

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We are delighted to be able to offer our single travellers the opportunity to book some of our tours with No Single Supplement. Please look out for this feature in the introduction box of the relevant tour.

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SENSATIONAL SINGERS IN SPAIN 2 – 7 December Tour code: SPA2 Price from £2095 pp This two-city tour to Spain boasts superb singers: tenor Javier Camarena and star soprano Sonya Yoncheva in Bellini’s seldom-staged opera Il Pirata in Madrid, plus Roberto Alagna and Aleksandra Kurzak in an award-winning production of Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci in Barcelona. page 10

RENÉE FLEMING IN BADEN-BADEN 13 – 16 March Tour code: BAD1 Price from £1820 pp World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming and the great Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin present a special recital as part of this spring visit to the beautiful spa town of Baden- Baden, with a talk entitled ‘The Art of Renée Fleming’ by author Helena Matheopoulos and a possible short Q&A with the distinguished singer herself. page 23

BALLET TRIO IN MUNICH 27 May – 1 June Tour code: MUC1 Price from £2125 pp George Balanchine’s dazzling three-act ballet Jewels, Yuri Grigorovich’s powerful production of Spartacus and John Neumeier’s The Lady of the Camelias form a tempting trio of ballets on offer at Munich’s Staatsoper - a “must-see” tour for any lover of ballet.

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DON CARLO IN DRESDEN 27 May – 1 June Tour code: DRS1 Price from £2150 pp Three great operatic works await you at the Semperoper in Dresden – a new production of Verdi’s Don Carlo with Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov, a classic Fidelio as part of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary celebrations, and an oriental view of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.

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On these pages we offer a reminder of current tours on sale which still have some availability. Please see our website www.travelforthearts.com for more details, and telephone us on +44 20 8799 8350 or email [email protected] to reserve your place.

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WIENERPHILHARMONIKER © ANNEZEUNER / SALZBURG FESTIVAL THE ROSSINI OPERA THE SALZBURG FESTIVAL FESTIVAL IN PESARO 28 August – 2 September 2019 Tour Code: SZG2 Many of the world’s greatest artists will gather in the city of Mozart to deliver a programme : PES1 13 – 17 August 2019 Tour Code of musical depth and discovery with two new productions: Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra, This annual Festival is entirely devoted to Pesaro’s most famous son, the composer conducted by Valery Gergiev, and Offenbach’s entertaining Orphée aux Enfers, plus a (and gourmet) Gioachino Rossini. The 2019 Festival offers the opportunity to hear two concert performance of Verdi’s Luisa Miller starring Plácido Domingo. Andris Nelsons early works – Demetrio e Polibio and L’equivoco stravagante – both written when Rossini conducts the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and pianist Murray Perahia performs was still a teenager, and the more mature Semiramide – a true gem of bel canto. with the Vienna Philharmonic under the baton of the legendary Bernard Haitink.

Tour highlights: Tour highlights: • 4-star accommodation at Hotel Savoy, situated in the heart of Pesaro • Choice of 4 or 5-star accommodation in the centre of Salzburg • First category tickets for three operas, including two new productions • Three concerts and two productions • Walking tour “in the footsteps of Rossini" • Legendary singers, conductors and musicians

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GIUSEPPE VERDI STATUE IN PARMA DIE WALKÜRE © CORY WEAVER THE VERDI FESTIVAL IN PARMA NEW RING CYCLE IN CHICAGO 2 – 6 October 2019 Tour Code: PMF1 26 April – 5 May 2020 Tour Code: CHI1 The food capital of Italy, Parma is also a city of art and great music. Its annual Verdi Festival An absolute must for Wagner lovers is the new Ring cycle at Lyric Opera of Chicago. offers an insight into the life and works of its local and much-loved composer, Giuseppe Music director Sir Andrew Davis conducts a superlative cast of great Wagnerian singers Verdi. Hear the famous Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves in Nabucco, the triumphal March in this new production by Sir David Pountney. We have carefully selected matinée from Aida and the romantic drama of Luisa Miller in three stunning theatrical venues. performances for you and arranged a special talk by Roger Pines, a regular panelist on the Met’s Opera Quiz. Beyond Valhalla, the city of Chicago awaits discovery. Tour highlights: • 4-star accommodation at the centrally-located Hotel Sina Maria Luigia Tour highlights: • First category tickets for three Verdi operas (including two new productions • 4-star accommodation at Kimpton Gray Hotel, a short walk from the Lyric with one being optional) in three different theatres • Matinée performances and prime seats for all four operas • Backstage tour of the Teatro Regio, one of the most beautiful theatres in Italy • A bespoke introductory talk by the Lyric’s dramaturg Roger Pines • Discussion with Sir Andrew Davis and select members of the cast

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AUTUMN, WINTER AND SPRING TOURS Some of the world’s most sublime singers feature in the tours on offer during our Autumn, Winter and Spring season: Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, Carlos Álvarez, Sonya Yoncheva, Javier Camarena, Roberto Alagna and Aleksandra Kurzak, to name just a few. We introduce Vilnius for a pre-Christmas treat and also travel to Japan to witness the stunning spectacle of Cherry Blossom time, whilst a sojourn to Seville will help keep the winter blues away!

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MUSIC AND MORE IN MILAN

Price from £1995 pp

24 – 27 October 2019 Tour code: MIL1 NEW PRODUCTION

Immerse yourself in the world of opera, ballet, theatre and musicality in this cultural city. At the famed Teatro alla Scala enjoy a night at the ballet Onegin and a new production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare performed on historical instruments, with Bejun Mehta and Philippe Jaroussky in leading roles. This tour also includes private visits to the Ricordi Archive (one of the world's most important private music collections), Casa Verdi, a concert at the Villa of Lost Sounds in Briosco and a demonstration of various Stradivarii instruments at the Violin Museum in Cremona.

MILAN CATHEDRAL

THU 24 OCT Arrive at noon at Milan Malpensa and Enjoy a concert before returning to Milan in time for PROGRAMME AT TEATRO ALLA SCALA transfer (approx. 1 hour) to the 4-star Hotel Cavour, the ballet performance that evening. 25 Oct 19.30 GIULIO CESARE Handel Inc situated in one of the most elegant parts of Milan SUN 27 OCT Check-out and transfer to Cremona, the D: Robert Carsen and just a short walk to Teatro alla Scala. Spend the C: Giovanni Antonini City of Violins, where you will have a guided tour of afternoon at leisure before dinner in a local restaurant. Cast includes: Philippe Jaroussky, the Violin Museum with a demonstration on ancient Bejun Mehta, Sara Mingardo, FRI 25 OCT Today is a special tour dedicated to opera instruments made by the famed craftsman Antonio Christian Senn, Renato Dolcini New production and Verdi. Start with a private visit to the Ricordi Archive Stradivarius. Lunch will be in a local restaurant before and study the manuscript scores, libretti, designs, the early evening flight home. 26 Oct 20.00 ONEGIN Inc Choreography: John Cranko letters and photographs that form the historic legacy Music: Tchaikovsky of this hugely-important publishing house. Continue to the Teatro alla Scala museum to discover numerous FLIGHTS

treasures of the world of Italian opera and theatre and British Airways finish the tour with a private visit to Casa Verdi, home to 24 Oct London Heathrow - Milan Malpensa dep: 09.20 arr: 12.20 27 Oct Milan Malpensa - London Heathrow dep: 18.45 arr: 19.50 retired musicians and opera singers founded by Verdi Flight schedules are subject to alteration. himself, and the resting place of the great composer Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. and his wife Giuseppina Strepponi. The rest of the day is PRICE (PER PERSON) at leisure before the evening’s opera performance. Tour price £1995 SAT 26 OCT Travel the short distance to Monza for Single room supplement £210 a guided tour of the 14th-century Cathedral with Club Europe flight upgrade from £350 Land-only tour price £1875 its black and white marble façade and adjacent Deposit required £400 campanile. Inside the Cathedral is the Zavattari Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and chapel, dedicated to a family of local painters, which to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, contains the legendary Iron Crown, supposedly cast breakfast daily, one dinner, two lunches, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each included from a nail taken from the Cross of Christ. Of particular performance, opera and ballet synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, note are the recently-renovated frescoes by the the service of our local representative or tour manager. Zavattari brothers in the Theodelinda Chapel. Walk to Villa Reale where you will have lunch and time to relax in this stunningly beautiful Royal Palace. You “Our first trip - and we could will then transfer the short distance to Briosco and a not have been happier with it.” private tour of the Villa of Lost Sounds which houses TEATRO ALLA SCALA a collection of historic keyboard instruments. Prof H, Scotland

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PREMIERE AT Ms G, Devon WEXFORD

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28 October – 1 November 2019 Tour code: WEX1 WORLD PREMIERE | NEW PRODUCTIONS

It is always a pleasure to return to Wexford and its annual opera festival. With the focus on little-known operas, this year’s programme includes new productions of Massenet’s Don Quichotte and Vivaldi’s Dorilla in Tempe. A festival highlight is the World Premiere of La cucina, an opera by Irish composer Andrew Synnott with a libretto by Wexford’s Artistic Director- designate Rosetta Cucchi. This will be performed alongside Rossini’s one-act opera Adina in a delightful production first seen at the Rossini Opera Festival in 2018.

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MON 28 OCT Mid-afternoon arrival at Dublin airport a welcome lunch in a local restaurant. In the early the Anglo-Norman arrival in the South-East of Ireland - and transfer via coach to Wexford (approx. 2 hours). evening there is the opportunity to attend a pre- created by teams of local skilled embroiderers since 1998. Check in at the 4-star Talbot Hotel, ideally located performance talk before the opera. This is followed by a visit to the Dunbrody Irish Emigrant overlooking the River Slaney in the heart of the town. Experience which tells the story of Irish emigration and WED 30 OCT A half-day excursion to the medieval city of Welcome drinks and canapés at the hotel with the the many people who chose to leave their country for a Kilkenny, famous for its festivals, bustling crafts industry, rest of the evening at leisure. new life across the ocean. Return to Wexford for a free cobbled lanes, secret passages and majestic 12th-century afternoon before the optional pre-performance talk and TUE 29 OCT Meet your guide this morning for a castle. After lunch in a local restaurant, return to Wexford that evening’s World Premiere and companion piece. fascinating and informative walking tour of Wexford. to spend the afternoon as you wish before the optional Vikings, Normans, soldiers, sailors, pirates, prisoners, pre-opera talk and evening performance. FRI 1 NOV Transfer to Dublin airport for the homeward monks and martyrs have all contributed to the rich flight. THU 31 OCT Join your guide for a visit to the nearby town and often turbulent history of this now peaceful and of New Ross to see the extraordinary Ros Tapestries - a prosperous town. At the end of the tour, there will be modern-day Bayeux Tapestry depicting events around

PROGRAMME AT THE NATIONAL OPERA HOUSE FLIGHTS

29 Oct 20.00 DON QUICHOTTE Massenet Inc British Airways D: Rodula Gaitanou 28 Oct London Heathrow - Dublin dep: 13.20 arr: 14.45 C: Timothy Myers 1 Nov Dublin - London Heathrow dep: 15.30 arr: 16.50 Cast includes: Aigul Akhmetshina, Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Goderdzi Janelidze, Olafur Sigurdarson, Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. Gavan Ring New production PRICE (PER PERSON)

30 Oct 20.00 DORILLA IN TEMPE Vivaldi Inc Tour price £1635 D: Fabio Ceresa Single room supplement £350 C: Andrea Marchiol Club Europe flight upgrade from £250 Cast includes: Manuela Custer, Land-only tour price £1565 Carlo Allemano, Veronique Valdés, Deposit required £350 Josè Maria Lo Monaco, Rosa Bove New production Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, 31 Oct 20.00 LA CUCINA Synnott / ADINA Rossini Inc breakfast daily, welcome drink and canapés, two lunches, sightseeing D: Rosetta Cucchi tours as described including guides and entrance fees, best available C: Michele Spotti ticket for each included performance, opera synopses, restaurant guide Cast: Luca Nucera, Manuel Amati, and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager. Sheldon Baxter, Máire Flavin, Emmanuel Franco, Rachel Kelly, WEXFORD OPERA HOUSE Lévy Sekgapane, Daniele Antonangeli, Manuel Amati, Emanuel Franco World Premiere

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BUENOS AIRES AND BEYOND

Price from £3395 pp

28 November – 9 December 2019 Tour code: BUE1 NEW DESTINATION | NEW PRODUCTION LATIN AMERICAN PREMIERE

A journey of a lifetime is to be had on this exciting new tour to South America. Start in Buenos Aires, a city that combines faded European grandeur with Latin passion, then travel to Tigre, the ‘Venice of Argentina’. Head to the pampas for a unique ‘gaucho’ experience and later cross the Rio de la Plata for a day in the small, yet beautiful historical town of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No visit to this vibrant part of the world would be complete without an evening of Tango and a visit to one of the most important opera houses in the world, the Teatro Colón, where so many singers of the ‘Golden Age’ of opera made their careers.

TEATRO COLÓN

THU 28 NOV Overnight flight to Buenos Aires. of these skilled craftsmen at work. After welcome SUN 8 DEC Check-out and transfer to the airport for drinks and traditional empanadas at the ranch, the flight home. FRI 29 NOV Arrival and transfer (approx. 1 hour) for check- enjoy a folk show and taste a true Argentinian asado in at the 4-star Carles Hotel, situated in the elegant area MON 9 DEC Early morning arrival in London. (barbeque). There will be time to relax and have tea of Recoleta with its stunning architecture, boutiques and and cakes before the return to Buenos Aires. art galleries. Rest and relax before a welcome dinner in a nearby restaurant. WED 4 DEC Discover further aspects of Buenos Aires on PROGRAMME this second city tour. Start at Palermo Woods - the lungs 4 Dec 20.00 MITRIDATE, RE DI PONTO Mozart Inc SAT 30 NOV Join your guide this morning for a tour of of the city - and continue to the majestic Barrio Parque. D: Julián Ignacio Garcés Argentina’s capital city, the 'Paris of South America'. C: Ulises Maino A highlight will be a backstage tour of the architecturally Brave the widest street in the world then explore Cast: Santiago Martínez, Constanza Díaz Falú, impressive Teatro Colón, where you will walk in the Florencia Burgardt, Martín Oro, María Goso the important Plaza de Mayo with its iconic pink Venue: Theatre 25 de Mayo footsteps of Caruso and Callas, Nijinksy and Nureyev, government house. Soak up the historic atmosphere in Latin American Premiere Saint-Saëns and Strauss. The rest of the day is at leisure the Italian barrios and continue to the modern area of 7 Dec 20.00 THE TALES OF HOFFMANN Offenbach Inc before the Latin American Premiere that evening. Puerto Madero. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure D: Eugenio Zanetti C: Enrique Arturo Diemecke before the excitement of the evening’s entertainment at THU 5 DEC This morning starts with a visit to the Cast: Darío Schmunck, Fernando Radó, El Querandí where you will dine in real Argentinian style museum of modern Latin American art. Considered Oriana Favaro, Guadalupe Barrientos, and be introduced to the history of Tango. the country’s best museum, this bold contemporary Paula Almerares, Adriana Mastrángelo Venue: Teatro Colón construction houses some of the most avant-garde SUN 1 DEC Leave Buenos Aires and travel to the nearby New production and revolutionary modern art in the world, including town of Tigre, a popular weekend destination for those Please note that tickets will be confirmed in late summer. works by Frida Khalo and Diego Rivera. Move on to the wishing to escape city life. Take a private boat to best Evita Museum for a fascinating insight into Argentina's FLIGHTS experience this watery world of islands and small rivers, most famous first lady. Lunch will be in a local with stilt houses, old mansions and aristocratic rowing British Airways restaurant with the rest of the day at leisure. 28 Nov London Heathrow - Buenos Aires dep: 22.10 arr: 09.05 (+1) clubs. Stop at the Tigre Art Museum, housed in a stunning 8 Dec Buenos Aires - London Heathrow dep: 14.20 arr: 06.35 (+1) belle-époque building before lunch at the charming Villa FRI 6 DEC Take a ferry across the Rio de la Plata to the Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Julia. Return to Buenos Aires and the evening at leisure. historic town of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. Wander the winding cobbled streets of this quaint MON 2 DEC Spend the morning as you wish before the PRICE (PER PERSON) colonial town and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. afternoon tour of Recoleta and its famous cemetery, the Tour price £3395 Spend time at leisure before the return ferry to burial place of many of the country's leaders and cultural Single room supplement £675 Buenos Aires. figures, including Evita Perón. End the tour with tea at Premium Economy upgrade from £450 Land-only tour price £2600 the traditional and popular café La Biela. The rest of the SAT 7 DEC Today is free for you to explore the city Deposit required £600

day is at leisure. further or do some last-minute shopping. Farewell Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers lunch at El Federal, a restaurant which showcases from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, TUE 3 DEC Travel to one of the oldest estancias in accommodation, breakfast daily, two dinners, five lunches, two teas, dishes from many different parts of Argentina. Take Argentina and immerse yourself in the life of a gaucho. welcome drinks and empanadas, sightseeing tours as described time to rest and relax before the evening’s opera including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each Stop en route at the town of San Antonio de Areco, included performance, opera synopses, restaurant guide and city performance at the Teatro Colón. renowned for its silversmiths, and witness one notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

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CAMINITO

SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO

PRE/POST TOURS

For those wishing to further their exploration of Argentina, Travel for the Arts is delighted to offer the possibility of three additional tours on request:

PATAGONIA IGUAZÚ FALLS MENDOZA

Based in El Calafate, a small town on the edge of the The sight and sound of Iguazú Falls is truly astonishing Located near the Andes Mountains in western Southern Patagonian Ice Field, you will witness the and awe-inspiring. Prepare to be impressed by the Argentina, Mendoza is renowned for its wine wonders of this region’s extraordinary landscape world’s largest waterfalls, one of the wonders of the production, in particular the Malbec grape variety. with its many majestic glaciers. natural world. An oenophile’s dream, several wine routes connect the area’s many bodegas. DAY 1 Fly to El Calafate and check-in at the boutique Hotel DAY 1 Fly to Iguazú and transfer to the 5-star Loi Suites Patagonia Queen, a short distance from Lake Argentino. Hotel, located on the banks of the river Iguazú. DAY 1 Fly to Mendoza and check-in at the Posada Verde Oliva, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. DAY 2 Join your guide for a full-day excursion to Los DAY 2 Join your guide for a full day at Iguazú National Glaciares National Park, designated a UNESCO World Park. Enter the rainforest by the Yacaratiá trail and DAY 2 A full day in the Valle de Uco, a prominent wine- Heritage Site owing to its breathtaking natural beauty. head to Puerto Macuco from where you will take a growing region, with the opportunity to taste a variety A highlight will be a boat trip to the front of the famous boat towards the waterfalls. At Tres Mosqueteros, you of wines, in particular the locally-renowned Malbec. and spectacular Perito Moreno glacier. will see the falls of both the Argentine and Brazilian Travel along the ‘Wine Road’, past numerous vineyards sides crowned by the view of the tallest waterfall, the and wineries towards the town of Tupungato with DAY 3 Spend the day on Lake Argentino with a boat Devil’s Throat. Another highlight is the incomparable views of the snow-capped Tupungato Volcano and cruise from Puerto Bandera towards Upsala glacier, San Martín waterfall. Return to Puerto Macuco for the the Andes Mountains. the largest in South America. Continue to Bahía Onelli, drive back to the hotel. where you will disembark and walk through the DAY 3 A half day visit to the Luján and Maipú wineries impressive woodland till you reach Lake Onelli and the DAY 3 Transfer to Iguazú airport. with wine-tasting at each. Agassiz, Onelli and Bolados glaciers. Back on board to DAY 4 Transfer to Mendoza airport. the Spegazzini glacier before returning to the hotel. DAY 4 Transfer to El Calafate airport.

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SENSATIONAL SINGERS IN SPAIN

Price from £2095 pp

2 – 7 December 2019 Tour code: SPA2 NEW PRODUCTION

Acclaimed artists - singers, painters and architects - form this two-city tour to Spain. Bellini’s seldom-staged opera Il Pirata is performed at Teatro Real in Madrid, with the thrilling tenor Javier Camarena as the eponymous pirate and star soprano Sonya Yoncheva as the object of his love (joined on stage that night by her younger brother, Marin Yonchev). At the Liceu in Barcelona, celebrated husband and wife duo Roberto Alagna and Aleksandra Kurzak appear in a double dose of operatic verismo - Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci – in Damian Michieletto’s clever and convincing production, which won the Laurence Olivier Opera Award in 2016.

IL PIRATA BY TEATRO ALLA SCALA © BRESCIA E AMISANO PROGRAMME 3 Dec 20.00 IL PIRATA Bellini Inc D: Emilio Sagi C: Maurizio Benini MON 2 DEC Afternoon arrival in Madrid and transfer by FRI 6 DEC Join your guide this morning and discover Cast includes: Javier Camarena, coach to the 4-star Hotel Emperador. Centrally located the work of the unique Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí. Sonya Yoncheva, George Petean, Marin Yonchev, Felipe Bou, María Miró on the Gran Vía in the heart of city, it is only a 5-minute You will visit Casa Batlló - considered to be one of his Venue: Teatro Real, Madrid walk to Teatro Real. Welcome drinks and canapés will masterpieces - and Casa Milà, the last building Gaudí New production. Co-production with be served in the hotel with the evening free for you designed before devoting himself completely to the Teatro alla Scala, Milan to dine in one of the many excellent restaurants that construction of the Sagrada Familia. The tour ends with Please note that tickets to Teatro Real will be confirmed Madrid has to offer. a farewell lunch in a local restaurant and the rest of the closer to the date of departure. day at leisure. 5 Dec 20.00 CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI Inc TUE 3 DEC The day starts with a visit to the world- Mascagni / Leoncavallo famous El Prado Museum which this year celebrates SAT 7 DEC Spend the morning at leisure for either D: Damiano Michieletto its bicentenary. Your guided tour will focus on many last-minute shopping or sightseeing, then transfer C: Henrik Nánási Cast includes: Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra of the Spanish Masters on display, notably El Greco, to the airport for your homeward journey. Kurzak, Elena Pankratova, Mercedes Gancedo, Ribera, Velázquez and Goya. Lunch is in a local Gabriele Viviani, Duncan Rock, Elena Zilio, Vicenç Esteve restaurant with the afternoon at leisure before the Venue: Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona opera performance that evening at Teatro Real. Co-production with The Royal Opera, Covent Garden WED 4 DEC Today is a full-day excursion outside of the city to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. FLIGHTS

The most important architectural monument of the British Airways Spanish Renaissance, this vast complex was conceived 2 Dec London Heathrow - Madrid dep: 12.55 arr: 16.15 7 Dec Barcelona - London Heathrow dep: 14.15 arr: 15.40 by Philip II who wanted a building that would serve Flight schedules are subject to alteration. as a palace, a monastery and as a burial place for his Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. father, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant before the return to Madrid PRICE (PER PERSON) and the evening at leisure. Tour price £2095 Single room supplement £310 THU 5 DEC Transfer by train to Barcelona (approx. Club Europe flight upgrade from £350 3 hours) and check in at the 4-star superior Hotel Land-only tour price £1950 Barcelona Center, located in the heart of the Eixample Deposit required £450 district. There will be time to rest and relax before Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, transferring to the Gran Teatre del Liceu for that breakfast daily, three lunches, welcome drinks and canapés, interval drinks, evening’s double-bill, which will include interval sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, best ROBERTO ALAGNA AND ALEKSANDRA KURZAK available ticket for each included performance, opera synopses, restaurant drinks at the theatre. guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

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PRE-CHRISTMAS BALLET IN VILNIUS

Price from £1725 pp

19 – 23 December 2019 Tour code: VNO1 NEW DESTINATION

A rich and colourful city, Vilnius is the charming capital of Lithuania and a true gem of the Baltics. Enjoy the spectacular architecture and fascinating heritage of the Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and delight in the many festive Christmas markets that make this city such a wonderful winter destination. Two ballets - The Blue Danube and The Nutcracker - plus the option of Johann Strauss’s operetta Die Fledermaus add to this delightful pre-Christmas tour.

THE BLUE DANUBE BY LITHUANIAN NATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET THEATRE © MARTYNAS ALEKSA

THU 19 DEC Arrive mid-afternoon in Vilnius and transfer Madonna’ - an icon of the Virgin Mary said to have SUN 22 DEC The day is free for you to further explore the short distance to the Grand Hotel Kempinski. This miraculous powers. Finish the tour with a visit to the this fascinating city or do some shopping at one of elegant 5-star hotel is located on Cathedral Square in Amber Museum-Gallery to view an array of beautiful the many Christmas markets. The largest market is the heart of the Old Town, with many of the city’s main Baltic Gold. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure conveniently located in Cathedral Square, or you tourist attractions within walking distance. Relax or take before the performance that evening. may prefer to escape the crowds and visit the more advantage of the hotel’s spa facilities before a welcome intimate market in Town Hall Square. Transfer to the SAT 21 DEC Morning excursion to Trakai, the former dinner that evening. theatre for the early evening ballet performance. capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, famous for FRI 20 DEC Join your guide for a tour of the Old Town, its picturesque landscape and distinctive Turkish- MON 23 DEC Spend the morning at leisure. Farewell where sights include the stunning neo-classical style settlements. Visit the legendary Trakai Castle lunch in a local restaurant before travelling to the Cathedral and adjacent 13th-century Bell Tower, and museum before lunch in a local restaurant airport for the homeward flight. historic Pillies Street and the Gate of Dawn, one of offering impressive views of the Castle. Return to the city’s most important religious, historical and Vilnius for the optional performance or the evening cultural monuments which contains the ‘Vilnius at leisure.

PROGRAMME AT THE LITHUANIAN NATIONAL FLIGHTS OPERA AND BALLET THEATRE LOT Polish Airlines 20 Dec 18.30 THE BLUE DANUBE Inc 19 Dec London City - Vilnius dep: 09.30 arr: 14.30 Choreography: Andrej Melanjin 23 Dec Vilnius - London City dep: 17.00 arr: 18.00 Music: J. Strauss Flight schedules are subject to alteration. 21 Dec 18.30 DIE FLEDERMAUS J. Strauss £35 Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. D: Gediminas Šeduikis C: Julius Geniušas PRICE (PER PERSON) Cast includes: Steponas Zonys, Viktoria Miškūnaitė, Monika Pleškytė, Tour price £1725 Laimonas Pautienius, Inesa Linaburgyte Single room supplement £360 Club Europe flight upgrade from £400 22 Dec 18.00 THE NUTCRACKER Inc Land-only tour price £1525 Choreography: Krzysztof Pastor Deposit required £400 Music: Tchaikovsky Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and Please note that Die Fledermaus is sung in Lithuanian with to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, English surtitles for the arias only. breakfast daily, one dinner, two lunches, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each included TRAKAI CASTLE performance, ballet and operetta synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

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FESTIVE TOURS We have a number of special seasonal tours on offer, starting at Christmas with operatic delights in Ljubljana, Vienna and Berlin. In Prague, you can bring in the New Year with a Gala concert and dancing on the stage of the elegant Estates Theatre, or join us in Parma as the city celebrates the start of its year as the Italian Capital of Culture.

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CHRISTMAS IN LJUBLJANA AND ZAGREB

Price from £2250 pp

21 – 26 December 2019 Tour code: LJU1 THREE-DESTINATION TOUR

A beautiful Christmas awaits you with visits to cities in three separate countries: Ljubljana in Slovenia, Trieste in Italy and Zagreb in Croatia. Known as the green capital of a green country and surrounded by parks and nature, rivers and lakes, Ljubljana is a picture-perfect destination. Enchanting and diverse with an important coffee culture, the Italian port of Trieste is known as “little Vienna on the sea”, whilst Zagreb is peppered with red roofs, church spires, cobblestones and cafés. Excursions to the enchanting Lake Bled and Postojna Caves - plus performances of Bizet’s Carmen and Rossini’s La Cenerentola - add to the allure of this charming Christmas tour.

LJUBLJANA AT CHRISTMAS

SAT 21 DEC Late afternoon arrival in Ljubljana and train to reach the 'Beautiful Caves' and the amazing PROGRAMME AT THE LJUBLJANA OPERA HOUSE transfer to the InterContinental, the city’s first 5-star 5-metre tall stalagmite, the aptly-named ‘Brilliant’. 22 Dec 17.00 CARMEN Bizet Inc hotel. Located in the heart of Ljubljana, it offers After this visit, you will travel across the border to D: Pamela Howard stunning panoramic views and is only a few steps away Trieste, Italy’s most diverse city with an eclectic mix of C: Jaroslav Kyzlink from the main attractions, including the opera house. languages, religions and architecture - and reputedly Cast: Soloists of the SNG Opera in balet Ljubljana Welcome dinner that evening in the hotel’s rooftop the best coffee in the country! After lunch, there will 23 Dec 18.00 LA CENERENTOLA Rossini Inc B-restaurant, known for its fine cuisine. be time to wander around the city before returning to D: Jérôme Savary C: Aleksandar Spasic Ljubljana for dinner that evening in a local restaurant. SUN 22 DEC Join your guide this morning for a Cast: Soloists of the SNG Opera in balet Ljubljana walking tour of Ljubljana. The main attractions include WED 25 DEC Morning transfer (approx. 2 hours) to FLIGHTS the beautifully-decorated Ljubljana Cathedral, the Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, and check-in at the Lufthansa pedestrianised Old Town Road where some of the city’s 5-star Esplanade Zagreb Hotel. Located in the heart 21 Dec London Heathrow - Frankfurt dep: 10.30 arr: 13.05 finest medieval houses are located, and the Triple Bridge of the city, this beautifully-designed hotel has been Frankfurt - Ljubljana dep: 15.55 arr: 17.10 connecting the two sides of Ljubljana – the old and at the centre of Zagreb’s social life since it opened in British Airways 26 Dec Zagreb - London Heathrow dep: 12.35 arr: 14.15 the new. Take the funicular to the imposing Ljubljana 1925. After lunch in a local restaurant, spend the rest Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Castle and end your tour with lunch in a local restaurant. of the afternoon independently exploring the city. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. There will be a little time for you to relax before the late Stroll through the picturesque old town and soak up PRICE (PER PERSON) afternoon performance at the opera house. After the its winding streets, traditional cafés and Christmas performance, dinner will be served at the hotel. atmosphere. That night there is a special Gala dinner Tour price £2250 at the hotel’s Zinfandel Restaurant, widely-regarded Single room supplement £325 MON 23 DEC Depart this morning and travel north of Premium Economy flight upgrade from (Lufthansa) £300 as the top restaurant in Croatia. the city to Lake Bled, one of the most picturesque and Club Europe flight upgrade from (British Airways) £200 Land-only tour price £1850 popular places in Slovenia. Take a traditional ‘Pletna’ THU 26 DEC Transfer to Zagreb airport for your Deposit required £400 boat to visit the fairy-tale Bled Island and marvel at the homeward flight. Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and beauty of this crystal Alpine lake. There will be time to to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, four lunches, four dinners, sightseeing tours as described visit Bled Castle, the oldest castle in the country, before including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each included continuing to the nearby medieval town of “sweet” performance, opera synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager. Radovljica, considered the capital of bee-keeping and chocolate. During the tour, lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Return to Ljubljana in time for the early evening opera performance. TUE 24 DEC Today is a full-day excursion starting at the LAKE BLED breathtaking Postojna Caves. Climb aboard the cave

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A VIENNESE CHRISTMAS

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24 – 28 December 2019 Tour code: VIE2 Celebrate Christmas in style in Vienna and soak up the festive atmosphere of a city that has seduced countless composers – from Haydn, Salieri and Mozart to Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and Johann Strauss. Franco Zeffirelli’s lavish production of La bohème at the Staatsoper is a romantic Christmas Day treat, with the option to attend the delightful ballet Le Corsaire and another seasonal favourite, Hänsel und Gretel. There will also be plenty of time to relax and visit a traditional Viennese coffee house with a slice of the city’s famous Sachertorte.

LA BOHÈME BY WIENER STAATSOPER © MICHAEL POEHN

TUE 24 DEC Early afternoon arrival in Vienna and St Stephen’s Cathedral in which Haydn sang as a afternoon are free, with the option to attend a further transfer to the elegant 5-star Hotel Bristol, one of choirboy, Mozarthaus – Mozart’s only surviving home opera performance in the evening. the leading hotels in Vienna and just a few steps in Vienna and where he wrote Le nozze di Figaro - and SAT 28 DEC Transfer to the airport for your journey home. away from the Staatsoper. Enjoy a welcome drink the Wiener Staatsoper where countless composers, and a Christmas concert in the hotel followed by a conductors and singers have left their mark. Lunch LE CORSAIRE celebratory Christmas Eve dinner. will be served in a local restaurant. The afternoon is at leisure with an optional ballet performance that night. WED 25 DEC Christmas morning is at leisure for you to attend Mass if you wish. A Christmas lunch will be FRI 27 DEC Half-day excursion by coach to served in a local restaurant, with time to relax in the Schönnbrunn Palace and a guided tour of this afternoon before walking the short distance to the beautiful imperial residence. One of the most Staatsoper for that evening’s opera performance. important architectural, cultural and historic monuments in Austria, its history and rich décor THU 26 DEC Join your guide this morning for a reflect the changing tastes, interests and aspirations walking tour of the city “in the footsteps of Vienna’s of successive Habsburg monarchs. Lunch and the famous musicians”. Visits include the magnificent

PROGRAMME AT THE WIENER STAATSOPER FLIGHTS

25 Dec tbc LA BOHÈME Puccini Inc British Airways D: Franco Zeffirelli 24 Dec London Heathrow - Vienna dep: 09.20 arr: 12.45 C: Marco Armiliato 28 Dec Vienna - London Heathrow dep: 13.40 arr: 15.15 Cast includes: Saimir Pirgu, Anita Hartig, Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Marco Caria, Mariam Battistelli Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. 26 Dec tbc LE CORSAIRE £260 Choreography: Manuel Legris PRICE (PER PERSON) after Marius Petipa Tour price £2555 Music: Adam Single room supplement £400 26 Dec tbc HÄNSEL UND GRETEL Humperdinck £270 Club Europe flight upgrade from £400 D: Adrian Noble Land-only tour price £2355 C: Tomáš Hanus Deposit required £400 Cast includes: Margaret Plummer, Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and Andrea Carroll, Monika Bohinec, to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, Boaz Daniel, Stephanie Houtzeel breakfast daily, two lunches, one dinner, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each included WIENER STAATSOPER performance, opera and ballet synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

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“Every tour we have been CHRISTMAS on so far has been special IN BERLIN and most enjoyable.” Mrs K, London Price from £2075 pp

24 – 29 December 2019 Tour code: BER2 NEW PRODUCTION

This festive Christmas tour offers you the opportunity to experience the unique flavour of each of Berlin’s three outstanding opera houses. At Deutsche Oper, Rolando Villazón’s production of Strauss’s operetta Die Fledermaus delights with waltzes, polkas and wit. Puccini’s La bohème at the Staatsoper features Eleonora Buratto as Mimì and rising star Benjamin Bernheim as Rodolfo, whilst at the Komische Oper a new production of La traviata introduces Vera-Lotte Böcker as Violetta and the young Sicilian tenor Ivan Magrì as Alfredo.

BERLIN AT CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME 25 Dec 18.00 DIE FLEDERMAUS J. Strauss Inc D: Rolando Villazón C: Stephan Zilias Cast includes: Thomas Blondelle, TUE 24 DEC Afternoon arrival in Berlin and transfer to Museum, then relive the Golden Twenties - the Berlin of Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Markus Brück, the stylish 5-star Westin Grand Hotel. Its central location glamour, creativity and cabaret. The tour will end with Annika Schlicht, Attilio Glaser, Samuel Dale Johnson, Andrew Dickinson, is conveniently next door to the Komische Oper and just lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon is at leisure Meechot Marrero, Judith Shoemaker, a short walking distance to the Staatsoper Unter den before the evening performance at the Staatsoper. Florian Teichtmeister Venue: Deutsche Oper Berlin Linden. A Christmas Eve welcome dinner will be served FRI 27 DEC This morning transfer by coach to in a local restaurant that evening. 26 Dec 19.00 LA BOHÈME Puccini Inc Berlin’s Dahlem district and the Brücke-Museum D: Lindy Hume WED 25 DEC The morning is free for you to attend Mass which houses the world's largest collection of works C: Alexander Soddy Cast includes: Eleonora Buratto, if you wish. A special Christmas lunch will be served at by Die Brücke, an early 20th-century expressionist Benjamin Bernheim, Alfredo Daza, Käfer, the rooftop restaurant located in the spectacular movement. Lunch and the rest of the day is free for Elsa Dreisig dome of the Reichstag. There will be some time to relax you to further explore this fascinating city as you wish. Venue: Staatsoper Unter den Linden before transferring to the Deutsche Oper for the early SAT 28 DEC The day is at leisure for sightseeing or 28 Dec 19.30 LA TRAVIATA Verdi Inc evening performance. D: Nicola Raab shopping at one of the city’s many Christmas markets C: Jordan de Souza THU 26 DEC Join your guide this morning for a tour of that will still be open. Walk to the Komische Oper that Cast includes: Vera-Lotte Böcker, Ivan Magrì, Giuseppe Altomari two contrasting sides of the history of Germany’s capital evening for this tour’s final opera performance. Venue: Komische Oper Berlin city. Witness aspects of Jewish life in Berlin, from the New production SUN 29 DEC Transfer to the airport for the iconic golden dome of the reconstructed New Synagogue homeward flight. FLIGHTS to architect Daniel Libeskind’s impressive Jewish British Airways 24 Dec London Heathrow - Berlin Tegel dep: 12.45 arr: 15.35 29 Dec Berlin Tegel - London Heathrow dep: 12.25 arr: 13.30 Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.

PRICE (PER PERSON)

Tour price £2075 Single room supplement £345 Club Europe flight upgrade from £400 Land-only tour price £1970 Deposit required £400

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NEW YEAR WITH MOZART IN PRAGUE

Price from £2445 pp

28 December 2019 – 2 January 2020 Tour code: PRG2 Make New Year’s Eve an unforgettable experience at the elegant Estates Theatre in Prague, where Mozart conducted the world premiere of Don Giovanni in 1787. Arias from a number of Mozart’s most popular operas will be performed at a special Gala evening, during which you will feast on Czech and international cuisine, share a midnight toast with the soloists and dance to live music on the theatre’s historic stage. Further celebrations continue on New Year’s Day with a programme of four beautiful works by Czech composers, performed by the Czech Philharmonic.

“All efficiently managed, lovely opera houses in a fine city.”

Mrs H, London CHARLES BRIDGE

SAT 28 DEC Early afternoon arrival in Prague and Haydn and Mozart. This visit will be followed by a short transfer to the 4-star Grand Majestic Plaza Hotel. concert. The afternoon is at leisure before the New Located in the heart of the historic centre of the city, Year’s Eve Gala Celebrations at the Estates Theatre. the hotel is close to the Old Town Square and just a WED 1 JAN Today is free for you to rest or explore your short walk to the Estates Theatre. There is time to rest own choice of the many sites this wonderful city has or explore a little of this charming Czech capital before to offer. An early dinner is offered before the New Year a welcome dinner at the hotel. Concert by the Czech Philharmonic. SUN 29 DEC Join your guide for a morning walking THU 2 JAN Check-out then transfer to the airport for tour of Prague which will focus on the area of Josefov, the afternoon flight home. Prague’s Jewish Quarter, home to the Prague Jewish Museum and the birthplace of Franz Kafka. The tour LE NOZZE DI FIGARO ends with a backstage tour of the Estates Theatre, considered one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe. Lunch is at leisure before returning to the PROGRAMME FLIGHTS

theatre for the opera performance later that afternoon. 29 Dec 17.00 LE NOZZE DI FIGARO Inc British Airways MON 30 DEC Depart this morning for the Prague Castle D: Magdalena Švecová 28 Dec London Heathrow - Prague dep: 10.25 arr: 13.30 C: Enrico Dovico, Zbyněk Müller 2 Jan Prague - London Heathrow dep: 14.25 arr: 15.40 complex, where visits will include the Old Royal Palace, Cast: tbc Flight schedules are subject to alteration. the Cathedral of St Vitus, the Basilica of St George Venue: Estates Theatre Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. (the finest example of Romanesque architecture in 31 Dec 19.30 NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH MOZART Inc PRICE (PER PERSON) Prague) and the picturesque Golden Lane. Lunch and GALA EVENING C: David Švec the afternoon are at leisure before an evening concert Tour price £2445 Soloists and guests of the National Theatre Opera Single room supplement £700 Don at the Maisel Synagogue (to be confirmed nearer the Programme includes: arias and scenes from Club Europe flight upgrade from £350 Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, Così fan tutte, Die time). This will be followed by dinner at the acclaimed Land-only tour price £2165 Zauberflöte Die Entführung aus dem Serail and Deposit required £600 Blue Duckling restaurant. Venue: Estates Theatre Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers TUE 31 DEC The final day of 2019 starts with a visit 1 Jan 20.00 CZECH PHILHARMONIC’S Inc from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, to Lobkowicz Palace. Built in the mid 16th century NEW YEAR CONCERT accommodation, breakfast daily, four dinners, sightseeing tours as C: Jakub Hrůša described including guides and entrance fees, best available ticket for one of the oldest families in Bohemia, it has a Programme: Dvořák Carnival Overture, for each included performance, restaurant guide and city notes, the fascinating history and today houses one of the most Suk Praga, Smetana Prague Carnival, service of our local representative or tour manager. interesting private collections in Europe, including Janáček Sinfonietta Venue: Rudolfinum - Dvořák Hall hand-annotated manuscripts by Beethoven, Full casting to be confirmed closer to the date of departure.

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A CELEBRATORY NEW YEAR IN PARMA

Price from £2145 pp

30 December 2019 – 3 January 2020 Tour code: PMF2 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Join the New Year festivities in Parma as the city celebrates the start of its special year as the 2020 Italian Capital of Culture. Share a brindisi after a performance of Die Fledermaus at the beautiful Teatro Regio and welcome the New Year in style with a concert and lunch at the impressive Auditorium Paganini. Renowned world-wide for its exceptional cuisine, Parma recently received the accolade of UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Violins and Verdi serve to make this the perfect destination for any lover of good food and music!

TEATRO REGIO DI PARMA © ROBERTO RICCI

MON 30 DEC Arrive late afternoon in Bologna and In the afternoon there will be a walking tour of Parma PROGRAMME transfer by coach to Parma (approx. 1 hour). Check-in at taking in many of the city’s attractions, including the 31 Dec 21.00 DIE FLEDERMAUS Strauss Inc the 4-star Hotel Sina Maria Luigia, located in the heart Cathedral and baptistery. Dinner and the evening are D: tbc of the city and close to the Teatro Regio. A welcome at leisure. C: tbc dinner will be served in a local restaurant. Cast: tbc THU 2 JAN Join your guide this morning for a tour Venue: Teatro Regio di Parma TUE 31 DEC Travel this morning to Cremona for a dedicated to Verdi. Visit first his birthplace in the village 1 Jan 10.45 VIENNA GREETS RUSSIA Concert Inc guided tour of the Cathedral followed by a visit to the of Le Roncole before heading to Busseto to visit Casa C: Julian Rachlin unique Violin Museum and a brief performance on a Barezzi, where Verdi gave his first public performances Violinist: Julian Rachlin Programme includes: works by J. Strauss, historical violin. Return to Parma with a little time at and met his future wife Margherita Barezzi, then to Tchaikovsky, Kreisler leisure before an early New Year’s Eve dinner at the the intimate and ornate Teatro Verdi. The tour ends Venue: Auditorium Paganini restaurant Angiol d’Or, known for its regional cuisine. with a tasting of the award-winning salami Culatello Cast to be confirmed closer to the date of departure. After dinner, walk the short distance to the Teatro di Zibello, a true local delicacy. After lunch head to Regio for the opera performance which will end with a the village of Sant’Agata where you will spend time at FLIGHTS celebratory toast to 2020! Villa Verdi, the great composer’s home for many years. British Airways Return to Parma and the rest of the day at leisure. 30 Dec London Heathrow - Bologna dep: 14.25 arr: 17.35 WED 1 JAN Start the New Year with a special morning 3 Jan Bologna - London Heathrow dep: 12.40 arr: 14.05 concert at the Auditorium Paganini, followed by lunch FRI 3 JAN Transfer to the airport for the homeward flight. Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. at the Centro Produzione Musicale Arturo Toscanini. PRICE (PER PERSON)

Tour price £2145 Club Europe flight upgrade from £250 Land-only tour price £1995 Deposit required £400

Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, two lunches, two dinners, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each included performance, opera synopsis, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT TEATRO REGIO JULIAN RACHLIN

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WAGNER’S RING CYCLE Always a highlight for lovers of Wagner’s music is a new Ring cycle and we are pleased to include as part of our 2019/20 season the highly-anticipated production in Paris, with a plethora of great singers. We also return to the hugely-popular cycle in Leipzig, the birthplace of Wagner. A third cycle, as introduced in our Spring libretto (and advertised in this brochure on page 4), is the “must-see” Ring in Chicago, for which there are limited spaces still available.

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RETURN TO THE RING IN LEIPZIG

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14 – 20 January 2020 Tour code: LEI1 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

The birthplace of Wagner, Leipzig was also home to J. S. Bach and Mendelssohn, and this tour offers a glimpse into the lives of all three of these great German composers. The city also boasts one of the world’s top orchestras, the Gewandhausorchester, who once more perform Wagner’s epic Ring cyle under the baton of Ulf Schirmer.

DAS RHEINGOLD BY OPERNHAUS LEIPZIG © TOM SCHULZE

TUE 14 JAN Early afternoon arrival in Berlin and SUN 19 JAN Enjoy a delightful late morning concert at PROGRAMME AT THE OPERNHAUS LEIPZIG transfer by coach (approx. 2 hours) to the 4-star the Mendelssohn House, followed by a guided tour of 15 Jan 17.00 DAS RHEINGOLD Inc Westin Hotel in Leipzig’s city centre. Rest and relax the former home of Felix Mendelssohn, with exhibits before a welcome dinner at the hotel that evening. highlighting the musical talents of this romantic 16 Jan 17.00 DIE WALKÜRE Inc composer and pianist and his equally-talented sister WED 15 JAN Join your guide this morning for a walking 18 Jan 17.00 SIEGFRIED Inc Fanny. Lunch is at a local restaurant with time to relax tour of the city. Visits include the Thomaskirche where 19 Jan 17.00 GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG Inc before the final opera of the cycle, Götterdämmerung. D: Rosamund Gilmore Wagner was baptised, the Nikolaikirche and the Bach C: Ulf Schirmer Museum where you will discover the life and legacy MON 20 JAN Spend the morning at leisure, then transfer Cast includes: Simon Neill, Iain Paterson, of Johann Sebastian Bach and his hugely-talented to Berlin for the flight home. Allison Oakes, Daniela Köhler, Christiane Libor, Stefan Vinke, Melanie Diener, Tuomas musical family. Time to relax before the first opera, Pursio, Thomas Mohr, Dan Karlström, Robert Das Rheingold, later that afternoon. Dean Smith SIEGFRIED THU 16 JAN The morning is at leisure before a guided FLIGHTS visit to the Richard Wagner Museum. Housed in his British Airways former school, the museum provides a detailed 14 Jan London Heathrow - Berlin Tegel dep: 10.10 arr: 13.00 overview of the composer’s upbringing, education 20 Jan Berlin Tegel - London Heathrow dep: 16.25 arr: 17.25 and early compositions. This is followed by lunch Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. and some free time before the late afternoon performance of Die Walküre. PRICE (PER PERSON)

FRI 17 JAN A full day excursion to Köthen where Tour price £2195 you will have a guided tour of the castle, including Club Europe flight upgrade from £350 Land-only tour price £2125 its ‘Hall of Mirrors’ (the former throne room) and Deposit required £500 the Bach Memorial which pays tribute to Bach’s Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and contribution as Chapel Master of the Court of Köthen to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, three lunches, one dinner, sightseeing tours as described between 1717 and 1723. Lunch will be served at the including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each included end of the tour after which you will return to Leipzig performance, opera synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager. and the evening at leisure. SAT 18 JAN The day is free for independent exploration of the city with the third opera, Siegfried, in the late afternoon.

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NEW PARIS RING CYCLE

Price from £2895 pp

29 Nov – 7 Dec 2020 Tour code: PAR1 NEW PRODUCTION | BY RAIL

In 2020, a new production of Wagner’s Ring cycle by the controversial Spanish director Calixto Bieito will bring together an exceptional cast, along with the Paris Opera Orchestra and Chorus, under the baton of Music Director Philippe Jordan. Martina Serafin, Iain Paterson, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Gerhard Siegel, Ain Anger, Dame Sarah Connolly and Ekaterina Gubanova are just a few of the outstanding singers bringing Wagner’s epic to life on the stage of the Opéra Bastille.

OPÉRA BASTILLE © CHRISTIAN LEIBER

SUN 29 NOV Early afternoon arrival in Paris and transfer inauguration in 1875 - with a special mention of Eric, FRI 4 DEC The day is free for independent exploration to the 4-star Hôtel Westminster, located on the rue the opera house’s famous phantom! The tour ends of the city with the third opera, Siegfried, in the de la Paix. Named after the Duke of Westminster who with lunch in a local restaurant after which the rest early evening. resided in this sumptuous property in the 19th century, of the day is free for you to spend as you wish. SAT 5 DEC Join your guide this morning for a coach it is considered by many to be the Crown Jewel of WED 2 DEC Another day at leisure in Paris before tour of Paris based around the virtuoso pianist and authentic, historical Paris hotels. A welcome dinner the transfer to the theatre for the early evening composer Frédéric Chopin. Visits include the Church and drinks will be served in the hotel that evening. performance of Die Walküre. of the Madeleine, where Chopin’s funeral took place in MON 30 NOV The day is free for you to explore and enjoy 1849, and his much-visited tomb at the Père Lachaise THU 3 DEC This morning you will visit the Cité de la Paris before transferring by coach to the Opéra Bastille cemetery. At the end of the tour, lunch will be served in Musique. Set within the Philharmonie de Paris, this for that evening’s performance of Das Rheingold. a local restaurant. The rest of the day is at leisure. little-known museum houses an impressive collection TUE 1 DEC Join your guide this morning to discover of instruments from different eras, including Chopin’s SUN 6 DEC Spend the morning as you wish before the the beautiful Palais Garnier. Built by the young French piano. See also the Charlie Chaplin exhibition and matinée performance of the final opera of the cycle, architect Charles Garnier, it was to be a symbol of the make your way to the rooftop for a stunning view of Götterdämmerung. Dinner and the evening are at leisure. new Paris as envisioned by Emperor Napoleon III. Parc de la Villette and the Sacré Coeur de Montmartre. MON 7 DEC Check-out and transfer to Gare du Nord for Your tour guide will highlight the major performances The tour will end with lunch in a local restaurant and your homeward journey on Eurostar. and events that have taken place there since its the rest of the day at leisure.

EVA-MARIA WESTBROEK AIN AINGER EKATERINA GUBANOVA DAME SARAH CONNOLLY

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PALAIS GARNIER

PROGRAMME AT THE OPÉRA BASTILLE 30 Nov 19.30 DAS RHEINGOLD Inc 2 Dec 18.30 DIE WALKÜRE Inc 4 Dec 18.00 SIEGFRIED Inc 6 Dec 14.00 GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG Wagner Inc D: Calixto Bieito C: Philippe Jordan Cast includes: Martina Serafin, Iain Paterson, Andreas Schager, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Gerhard Siegel, Ain Anger, Dame Sarah Connolly, Ekaterina Gubanova

RAIL

Eurostar 29 Nov London St Pancras - Paris Gare du Nord dep: 10.24 arr: 13.47 7 Dec Paris Gare du Nord - London St Pancras dep: 13.13 arr: 14.39 Train schedules are subject to alteration. Train from other UK stations can be arranged on request. If more convenient, flights from your local airport can be arranged on request.

PRICE (PER PERSON)

Tour price £2895 Single room supplement £1060 Standard Premier upgrade from £120 Business Premier upgrade from £400 Land-only tour price £2800 Deposit required £900

Tour price includes: Rail travel, group transfers from and to station and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, three lunches, one dinner, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, category 2 ticket for each included performance, opera synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

TORRE EIFFEL

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OPERA AND SONG IN SEVILLE

Price from £1750 pp

12 – 16 February 2020 Tour code: SVQ1 Head to Andalusia for winter warmth, superb singing and sherry on this Spanish tour. Legendary characters such as Figaro, Carmen and Don Giovanni sang on the streets of sunny Seville, which has been proclaimed by many as “the city of opera”. Two performances await you at the state-of-the-art Teatro de la Maestranza: Handel’s Agrippina and a recital by Carlos Álvarez, one of the world’s leading Verdi baritones - plus the possibility of drinks with the Spanish singer after the recital. A visit to Seville’s mighty Alcázar and excursions to Jerez and Córdoba offer a glimpse into the rich, cultural history of this region of southern Spain.

ALCÁZAR

WED 12 FEB Early afternoon arrival in Seville and FRI 14 FEB Join your guide for a walking tour of PROGRAMME AT TEATRO DE LA MAESTRANZA transfer to the elegant 4-star hotel Vincci La Rábida, Seville and see two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 13 Feb 19.00 AGRIPPINA Handel Inc a former 18th-century mansion close to many of the the impressive Cathedral Santa Maria de la Sede, the D: Mariame Clément city’s landmarks, including Teatro de la Maestranza. world’s largest Gothic church, and the breathtaking C: Enrico Onofri That evening there is a welcome dinner at the hotel’s Alcázar, a magnificent marriage of Christian and Cast includes: Ann Hallenberg, Matthew Brook, Renata Pokupić, rooftop restaurant, which offers both traditional Mudéjar architecture. Lunch and the afternoon are Xavier Sabata, Alicia Amo, Sevillian cuisine with a twist of sophistication and a at leisure before the recital that evening, with the João Fernandes, Valeriano Lanchas, Serena Pérez, Antonio Giovannini stunning view of the Cathedral. possibility of post-performance drinks with the charismatic Spanish baritone Carlos Álvarez. 14 Feb 20.00 RECITAL Inc THU 13 FEB Transfer this morning to Jerez, a town that Baritone: Carlos Álvarez holds worldwide acclaim for its sherry, but is equally SAT 15 FEB This morning join your guide for an Soprano: Berna Perles famous for flamenco and purebred Iberian horses. excursion to Córdoba and a visit to Mezquita, the Pianist: Rubén Fernández Aguirre Programme: tbc Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art city’s grandiose and richly-decorated mosque, where some of the finest horses in the world are bred regarded as one of the greatest representations of Please note that tickets will be confirmed after 7 October 2019. and trained - and also taught to dance! Lunch is in a Islamic architecture. After a farewell lunch of tapas FLIGHTS local restaurant after which you will visit the Gonzalez at the atmospheric restaurant Bodegas Campos, Easyjet Byass winery where ‘Tío Pepe’ (possibly the world’s return to Seville for the rest of the day at leisure. 12 Feb London Gatwick - Seville dep: 09.25 arr: 13.10 most famous fino sherry) was developed. Return to 16 Feb Seville - London Gatwick dep: 13.55 arr: 15.40 SUN 16 FEB Spend the morning as you wish before Seville for the evening’s opera performance. Flight schedules are subject to alteration. transferring to the airport for your homeward flight. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.

PRICE (PER PERSON)

Tour price £1750 Single room supplement £290 Land-only tour price £1550 Deposit required £450

Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, two lunches, one dinner, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each included performance, opera synopsis, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

CARLOS ÁLVAREZ BERNA PERLES

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RENÉE FLEMING IN BADEN-BADEN

Price from £1820 pp

13 – 16 March 2020 Tour code: BAD1 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Enter the world of the “belle-epoque” during this spring visit to the beautiful spa town of Baden-Baden in the Black Forest, which includes an excursion to the fairy-tale city of Strasbourg. Two special programmes have been selected for you at the Festspielhaus: world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming presents a recital of works by Brahms, Debussy and Strauss, accompanied by the great Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin, whilst Andris Nelsons conducts the Wiener Philharmoniker in a performance of Beethoven’s Third Symphony ‘The Eroica’. In addition, we are delighted to introduce author Helena Matheopoulos who will give an illustrated talk entitled ‘The Art of Renée Fleming’, highlighting some of the distinguished singer’s signature roles. There may also be a possible brief Q&A with the distinguished singer herself.

BADEN-BADEN

FRI 13 MAR Afternoon arrival in Frankfurt and transfer SUN 15 MAR Depart this morning for an excursion PROGRAMME AT BADEN-BADEN FESTSPIELHAUS (approx. 2 hours) to the small, but stylish, 4-star to Strasbourg. The city’s rich architectural heritage 14 Mar 18.00 WIENER PHILHARMONIKER Concert Inc Heliopark Bad Hotel zum Hirsch in Baden-Baden, embraces styles from the medieval, renaissance, C: Andris Nelsons the oldest hotel in the city which can boast that the romantic and art nouveau eras, whilst its culture, Programme: Beethoven Symphony no 8, virtuoso violinist Nicolò Paganini was one of its early food and language are a unique blend of French Symphony no 3 guests. Before a welcome dinner that night, there will and German. During your guided walking tour, you 15 Mar 17.00 ART NOUVEAU AND LUXURY VOICE Recital Inc be an illustrated talk, ‘The Art of Renée Fleming’, by will discover the picturesque historic district of La Soprano: Renée Fleming Pianist: Evgeny Kissin author Helena Matheopoulos. Petite France where you can take the opportunity to Programme: Brahms, Debussy, R. Strauss experience some tasty Alsatian cuisine before returning SAT 14 MAR Start the day with a guided walking tour of to Baden-Baden and the late afternoon recital. FLIGHTS Baden-Baden seeing many of the notable sights along British Airways the way, including the belle-epoque casino, described MON 16 MAR Check-out then transfer to Frankfurt 13 Mar London Heathrow - Frankfurt dep: 11.35 arr: 14.15 by Marlene Dietrich as "the most beautiful casino in the for the afternoon flight home. 16 Mar Frankfurt - London Heathrow dep: 15.05 arr: 15.55 world". The tour ends with lunch in a local restaurant. Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. The rest of the afternoon is free before the early evening concert performance at the Festspielhaus. PRICE (PER PERSON)

Tour price £1820 Club Europe flight upgrade from £300 Land-only tour price £1500 Deposit required £400

Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, one lunch, one dinner, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, introductory talk and possible Q&A with the artist, best available ticket for each included performance, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

RENÉE FLEMING EVGENY KISSIN

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CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME IN JAPAN

Price from £4650 pp

22 – 30 March 2020 Tour code: JPN1 NEW DESTINATION | NO VISA REQUIRED*

Travel for the Arts is delighted to offer this new tour to Japan with visits to Tokyo and Kyoto, two exciting cities that mix modern life with thousands of years of tradition. The stunning spectacle of cherry blossoms in the spring is only one of many delights. In addition, you will experience Japanese culture with a special tea ceremony performed by a trainee Geisha; have the opportunity to learn ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement; and take a journey on the famous bullet train, passing Japan’s legendary Mount Fuji. Performances include an international cast in Damiano Michieletto’s contemporary staging of Così fan tutte and pure Japanese entertainment with an evening of Kabuki – one of the country’s most important theatrical arts.

MOUNT FUJI WITH CHERRY BLOSSOMS AT SPRING

SUN 22 MAR Afternoon departure and overnight of Tokyo’s finest cultural sites, including the Tokyo Temple, the world's largest wooden building which flight to Tokyo. National Museum, which you will be able to look houses the Daibutsu, a vast bronze statue of Buddha. around at leisure. Take advantage of the ‘Manaca’ IC A myriad of shrines and temples are set in the midst MON 23 MAR Arrive late morning and transfer by public transport card provided to return to the hotel of Nara park with its sacred free-roaming deer coach (approx. 90 minutes) to the centrally-located or to further explore this vibrant district. sanctuary. A special farewell lunch will be provided hotel, The New Otani. One of Tokyo’s most prestigious at a local restaurant. After returning to the hotel, hotels, it offers stunning views of the city as well as of FRI 27 MAR Transfer this morning via the world- the evening is at leisure. Mount Fuji, and is surrounded by a beautiful 400-year famous bullet train to Kyoto, Japan’s former capital old Japanese garden. After a welcome lunch in the city. The journey will take approximately 2 hours 20 MON 30 MAR Check-out and transfer (approx. 90 minutes) hotel the rest of the day is at leisure. minutes and passes by Mount Fuji. After checking-in to Osaka Kansai airport for your homeward flight. at the luxury Kyoto Hotel Okura, you will head to the TUE 24 MAR Spend the morning at leisure before Gion Maruume teahouse for a fascinating glimpse transferring to the New National Theatre for the opera into the world of the Geisha. Over a cup of green tea matinée performance. The evening is free for you to and Japanese cake you will be entertained by a Maiko independently explore this exciting city. (trainee Geisha) who will perform a traditional dance. WED 25 MAR Join your guide this morning for a visit Return to the hotel and dinner in a local restaurant. to the district of Asakusa. Pass through the iconic SAT 28 MAR Join your guide this morning for a Kaminari Gate and walk along the ancient Nakamise sightseeing tour to the district of Higashiyama, home shopping street to the Senso-ji Temple, the oldest and to some of Kyoto's finest temples and sites, including most treasured Buddhist temple in Tokyo. Savour the Kiyomizu-dera, possibly the most beloved temple in atmosphere of the colourful backstreets which offer a Japan. Visits also include Sanjusangendo Temple, glimpse of old Japan with their artisans, sushi and eel known for its 1001 statues of the goddess of mercy, shops, before taking the Sumida River bus to Hamarikyu Kannon, and the Kyoto National Museum. After lunch Gardens where you have the opportunity to visit a in a local restaurant, you will have the opportunity to traditional Japanese tea house. Return to the hotel dress in a traditional kimono and attend an ikebana before transferring to the Kabuki performance, a classical class to learn the ancient craft of flower arranging. Japanese dance-drama. This will be followed by dinner Continue to Arashiyama to see its famed Bamboo in a local restaurant. Grove and visit the Silver Pavilion, a beautiful and THU 26 MAR Today’s tour takes you to the nearby historic Zen Temple. Imperial Palace, Tokyo’s spiritual and cultural centre, SUN 29 MAR A full-day’s excursion to the city of Nara, and home to the Japanese Imperial family. Wander renowned for the wealth of its Buddhist and Shinto around the Imperial Palace East Gardens, in particular heritage. Visit the impressive Tōdaiji or Great Eastern the Ninomaru Japanese garden, before transferring MAIKO (GEISHA) to the district of Ueno for lunch. Ueno is home to some

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MAIKOS (GEISHA) IN A TEAHOUSE PROGRAMME 24 March 14.00 COSÌ FAN TUTTE Mozart Inc D: Damiano Michieletto C: Paolo Olmi Cast: Eleonora Buratto, Anna Goryachova, Nobuko Takahashi, Giovanni Sala, Renato Dolcini, Simone Alberghini Venue: New National Theatre, Tokyo 25 March tbc KABUKI Inc Venue: Kabukiza Theatre Further details of the Kabuki performance will be provided closer to the date of departure.

FLIGHTS

British Airways 22 Mar London Heathrow - Tokyo Narita dep: 13.50 arr: 10.40 (+1) 30 Mar Osaka Kansai - London Heathrow dep: 11.30 arr: 15.50 Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.

PRICE (PER PERSON)

Tour price £4650 Single room supplement £910 World Traveller Plus upgrade from £555 SENSO-JI TEMPLE Club Class upgrade from £2895 Land-only tour price £3885 Deposit required £600

Room upgrades are also available upon request and according to availability.

Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, second class bullet train ticket, a ‘Manaca’ IC public transport card, accommodation, breakfast daily, four lunches, two dinners, afternoon tea, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, best available ticket for each included performance, opera synopsis, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of a local representative.

PRE/POST TOURS

Please note that you can combine this tour with pre- and/or post-tour accommodation and extensions i.e. Hiroshima, Osaka, Fukuoka or beyond. Please contact Travel for the Arts for further information and costs.

VISA IKEBANA DAIBUTSU * NO VISA REQUIRED FOR BRITISH PASSPORT HOLDERS

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“I loved and learned a lot from the tours, and enjoyed the THE MARIINSKY restaurants we were taken to in BALLET IN introduction to Russian food.” ST PETERSBURG Ms M, London

Price from £1895 pp

25 – 30 March 2020 Tour code: STP1 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

The cultural centre of Russia, St Petersburg is a treasure trove of art and culture. For more than two centuries the Mariinsky has been presenting world- class performances, and today a new generation continues in the footsteps of the great artistes of the past at both the traditional Mariinsky Theatre and the company’s contemporary new theatre, Mariinsky II. This tour presents three quintessentially Russian ballets and visits to the great palaces and museums of this majestic and revolutionary city.

PROGRAMME AT THE MARIINSKY THEATRES ST ISAAC'S CATHEDRAL 26 Mar 19.00 ROMEO AND JULIET Inc Music: Sergey Prokofiev Choreography: Leonid Lavrovsky Juliet: Kristina Shapran Romeo: Timur Askerov Venue: Mariinsky II WED 25 MAR Early evening arrival in St Petersburg SUN 29 MAR The morning is at leisure before the transfer 27 Mar 19.30 THE FOUNTAIN OF BAKHCHISARAI Inc and transfer to the 5-star Domina Prestige Hotel, to the new Mariinsky Theatre for the final ballet that Music: Boris Asafiev situated on the Moika river close to St Isaac’s afternoon. Immediately after the performance there Choreography: Rostislav Zakharov Square and only a short distance from the Mariinsky will be a special farewell meal in a local restaurant. Maria: Anastasia Kolegova Vaslav: Andrei Yermakov Theatres. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant. Return to the hotel for the evening at leisure. Ghirei: Danila Korsuntsev Zarema: Maria Bulanova THU 26 MAR Join your guide this morning for a coach MON 30 APR Transfer to the airport for the early Venue: Mariinsky Theatre tour of the city. You will see the most important sights in afternoon flight home. 29 Mar 13.00 KONYOK-GORBUNOK Inc the historic centre of St Petersburg, including the famous Music: Rodion Shchedrin Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square, the Spit of Vasilyevsky Choreography: Alexei Ratmansky Island and the infamous Peter and Paul Fortress. Return Venue: Mariinsky II to the hotel for lunch and the afternoon at leisure before FLIGHTS the early evening ballet performance at Mariinsky II. Finnair FRI 27 MAR Morning transfer to the town of Pushkin 25 Mar London Heathrow - Helsinki dep: 10.20 arr: 15.15 Helsinki - St Petersburg dep: 17.00 arr: 19.00 and the sumptuous 18th-century palace of Catherine 30 Mar St Petersburg - Helsinki dep: 13.35 arr: 14.25 the Great. Filled with ornate interiors, the jewel of the Helsinki - London Heathrow dep: 16.00 arr: 17.10 palace is undoubtedly the recently-restored Amber Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. Room, a chamber decorated entirely with panels of amber backed with gold leaf, as well as many other PRICE (PER PERSON) treasures. A traditional Russian lunch is offered in a local Tour price £1895 restaurant, with an accompanying folk show. Return Premium Economy flight upgrade from £450 to St Petersburg with a little time to relax before the Land-only tour price £1675 performance that evening in the old Mariinsky Theatre. Deposit required £450 Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers SAT 28 MAR This morning there is a visit to the world- from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, one lunch, two dinners, sightseeing famous Hermitage. Your guided tour of the museum will tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category focus on the lavishly-decorated reception quarters of ticket for each included performance, ballet synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager. the Winter Palace and highlights of its vast art collection, particularly works by the Impressionists. The rest of the VISA day is free for you to remain at the museum or further Please note that visas for Russia are not included. Travel for the Arts explore the beautiful city of St Petersburg. SPILLED BLOOD can advise on visa applications which need to be applied for in person. We recommend that you discuss this with us upon booking.

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THE 25TH BERLIN FESTTAGE

Price from £2095 pp

9 – 13 April 2020 Tour code: BER2 ANNIVERSARY | NEW PRODUCTION

In 2020 Daniel Barenboim’s internationally-acclaimed Easter Festival celebrates 25 years, and we are delighted to return to Berlin for a programme of Beethoven and Mozart. Sir Andràs Schiff performs piano works by these great composers, whilst Barenboim conducts Beethoven’s Symphonies 2 and 9, the latter with the famous choral ‘Ode to Joy’. Further Mozart comes with a new production of Così fan tutte starring two exceptional Italian singers - soprano Barbara Frittoli and bass Ferruccio Furlanetto. This tour also includes a visit to Potsdam and the World Heritage Site of Sanssouci Palace where you too can spend some time “without a care”.

“You are the experts!”

Mr P, Essex

DANIEL BARENBOIM © HOLGER KETTNER PROGRAMME 10 Apr 20.00 ANDRÀS SCHIFF Concert Inc Programme includes: Beethoven Piano Sonata in A, Piano Sonata in C minor Mozart Fantasy in C minor THU 9 APR Early afternoon arrival in Berlin and check-in evolution of Germany’s fascinating capital as you Venue: Philharmonie Berlin at the stylish 4-star Westin Grand Hotel. Located in the stroll along the Berlin Wall, follow Unter den Linden to 11 Apr 18.00 COSÌ FAN TUTTE Mozart Inc centre of the city, it is a short walking distance to many the Brandenburg Gate, and see the rebuilt Reichstag D: Vincent Huguet C: Daniel Barenboim landmarks, including the Staatsoper Unter den Linden. building, the Holocaust Memorial and the infamous Cast includes: Isa Dreisig, Marianne Crebassa, Rest and relax before a welcome dinner in a local Checkpoint Charlie. Lunch and the afternoon are at Paolo Fanale, Gyula Orendt, Ferruccio restaurant that evening. leisure before the early evening opera performance. Furlanetto, Barbara Frittoli New production FRI 10 APR Join your guide this morning for an SUN 12 APR Transfer to the Philharmonie for the late- Venue: Staatsoper Unter den Linden excursion to nearby Potsdam where you will visit morning concert. This will be followed by a farewell 12 Apr 11.00 STAATSKAPELLE BERLIN Concert Inc Sanssouci Palace, the former summer residence of lunch at Käfer - a rooftop restaurant located in the C: Daniel Barenboim Soprano: Elena Stikhina Frederick the Great of Prussia, and considered a rival spectacular dome of the Reichstag, offering stunning Alto: tbc to Versailles. Stroll around the spectacular terraced views of the city. The rest of this Easter Sunday is free Tenor: Andreas Schager gardens before departing for lunch in a local restaurant. for you to enjoy as you wish. Bass: Wolfgang Koch Programme: You will then return to Berlin for the recital that evening. MON 13 APR Spend the morning at leisure, then transfer Beethoven Symphony No. 2 SAT 11 APR The day starts with a walking tour through to Berlin for your afternoon flight home. Symphony No. 9 Berlin’s Mitte district. Experience an insight into the Venue: Philharmonie Berlin

FLIGHTS

British Airways 9 Apr London Heathrow - Berlin Tegel dep: 10.50 arr: 13.40 13 Apr Berlin Tegel - London Heathrow dep: 14.20 arr: 15.20 Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.

PRICE (PER PERSON)

Tour price £2095 Single room supplement £300 Club Europe flight upgrade from £450 Land-only tour price £1785 Deposit required £400

Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, two lunches, one dinner, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category ANDRÀS SCHIFF BARBARA FRITTOLI FERRUCCIO FURLANETTO ticket for each included performance, opera synopsis, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

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EASTER CELEBRATIONS IN BUDAPEST

Price from £1875 pp

9 – 14 April 2020 Tour code: BUD20 NEW PRODUCTION

This tour to Hungary’s historic capital city, Budapest, focuses on musical works that are set at Easter, or have been inspired by Biblical stories: the ‘Good Friday’ scene from Wagner’s final music drama, Parsifal; Bach’s oratorio, St Matthew Passion, considered by many as the pinnacle of church music; and Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana which takes place on Easter Sunday. All performances will take place at the Erkel Theatre, named after the father of Hungarian grand opera, composer Franz Erkel. The sightseeing programme includes a private boat trip along the Danube and a journey to the Great Plains of Hungary for some unique Easter entertainment.

HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENT PROGRAMME AT THE ERKEL THEATRE 10 Apr 17.00 PARSIFAL Wagner Inc D: András Almási-Tóth C: Balázs Kocsár THU 9 APR Late afternoon arrival in Budapest and SUN 12 APR In the morning you will visit the Hungarian Cast includes: Michele Kalmandy, István Rácz, Gábor Bretz, István Kovácsházi, transfer to the elegant 4-star Moments Hotel situated Parliament and see inside its opulent interior. This will Károly Szemerédy, Andrea Szántó on Andrássy Avenue, the city’s main boulevard and be followed by a private boat trip along the Danube New production now a World Heritage Site. Check-in and relax before a with the afternoon free for you to celebrate this Easter 11 Apr 19.30 ST MATTHEW PASSION Inc welcome dinner in a local restaurant. Sunday as you wish. Transfer that evening to the Erkel Bach / Mendelssohn (Oratorio) Theatre for the two concert performances. D: Géza M. Tóth FRI 10 APR Join your guide this morning for a coach C: Gábor Csiki tour of Budapest, concentrating on Buda, the hilly side MON 13 APR Travel outside of the city for a full-day’s Evangelist: Dávid Szigetvári Jesus: István Kovács of the city. Start on Castle Hill where visits will include excursion to the Great Plains (Puszta) and experience Soprano: Gabriella Fodor Matthias Church with its uniquely colourful interior, traditional Easter celebrations. You will be welcomed by Alto: Atala Schöck the Fisherman’s Bastion which offers an incredible a glass of Hungarian brandy and feast on local cuisine Tenor: Zoltán Megyesi Bass: Marcell Bakonyi panoramic view of the Danube, Margaret Island and whilst being entertained by folk-dancing and live Pest. Independent lunch after which you will transfer to gypsy music. The festivities continue after lunch with 12 Apr 19.00 MESSA DI GLORIA / CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA Inc Mascagni (Concert performances) the Erkel Theatre for the late afternoon performance. a carriage ride, a horse show, and egg-rolling which C: tbc forms part of the region’s Easter ‘Olympic’ Games. Cast includes: Boldizsár László, Erika Gál, SAT 11 APR The morning and lunch are at leisure before Éva Balatoni, Zoltán Kelemen, Zsófia Kálnay Return to Budapest for the evening at leisure. an early afternoon visit to the Franz Liszt Music Academy FLIGHTS which includes a short concert. Return to the hotel with TUE 14 APR Transfer to the airport for the early time to rest before the performance that evening. afternoon flight home. British Airways 9 Apr London Heathrow - Budapest dep: 12.45 arr: 16.20 14 Apr Budapest - London Heathrow dep: 13.10 arr: 14.55 Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.

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Tour price £1875 Single room supplement £360 Club Europe flight upgrade from £350 Land-only tour price £1515 Deposit required £400

Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, one lunch, one dinner, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category ERKEL THEATRE FRANZ LISZT ACADEMY ticket for each included performance, opera synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

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BALLET TRIO IN MUNICH

Price from £2125 pp

27 May – 1 June 2020 Tour code: MUC1 NEW PRODUCTION

A tempting trio of ballets are on offer at Munich’s Staatsoper in May. In Jewels, George Balanchine uses three gem stones – emeralds, rubies and diamonds – as the inspiration for this three-act ballet, with music by three contrasting composers. Yuri Grigorovich’s powerful production of Spartacus tells the tale of the slave uprising against the Romans, set to the thrilling music of Khachaturian, whilst John Neumeier selected piano works by Chopin to accompany his 1978 ballet The Lady of the Camellias, based on Alexandre Dumas fils' famous 19th-century novel. Visits to Oberammergauer and the Palace of Linderhof complement this “must-see” tour for any lover of ballet.

JEWELS BY BAYERISCHE STAATSBALLETT © WILFRIED HÖSL

WED 27 MAY Afternoon arrival in Munich and transfer by museum which displays a special exhibition around this PROGRAMME AT THE BAYERISCHE STAATSOPER coach to the 4-star family-owned Hotel Torbräu, close unique event. After lunch in a local restaurant continue 28 May 19.30 JEWELS Inc to the colourful Marienplatz and only a short walking to Linderhof, Ludwig II’s smallest but most sumptuous Music: Emeralds Fauré, Rubies Stravinsky, distance to the Bayerische Staatsoper. Rest and relax palace. Return to Munich and the evening at leisure. Diamonds Tchaikovsky before a welcome dinner in the hotel that evening. Choreography: George Balanchine SAT 30 MAY The day is free for you to enjoy as you wish New production THU 28 MAY Meet your guide this morning for a walking before the second ballet at the Staatsoper. 30 May 19.30 SPARTACUS Inc tour of the Old Town around Marienplatz where the town SUN 31 MAY A visit this morning to the sumptuous Music: Khachaturian hall’s impressive Carillon clock delights with a display Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich Residenz Munich, which served as the seat of of life-sized figures that reenact events from Bavarian government of the Bavarian dukes, electors and 31 May 19.30 THE LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS Inc history. Visits include the famous Frauenkirche with its Music: Chopin kings from 1508 to 1918, and is today one of the Choreography: John Neumeier landmark twin towers. Lunch and the afternoon are at most important palace museums in Europe. This leisure before the first ballet performance that evening. FLIGHTS will be followed by a farewell lunch in a local FRI 29 MAY Today is a full-day excursion to the Bavarian restaurant. Time to rest and relax before the British Airways 27 May London Heathrow - Munich dep: 12.40 arr: 15.35 Alps, starting at the small town of Oberammergau. final ballet performance that evening. 1 Jun Munich - London Heathrow dep: 12.45 arr: 13.50 Renowned world-wide for its performance of the Passion MON 1 JUN Check-out and transfer to the airport for Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Play which takes place every ten years as a thanksgiving Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. your homeward flight. for the end of the Black Death, you will also visit the PRICE (PER PERSON)

Tour price £2125 Single room supplement £420 Club Europe flight upgrade from £350 Land-only tour price £2020 Deposit required £450

Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, two lunches, one dinner, sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category ticket for each included performance, ballet synopses, restaurant guide and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager.

JEWELS BAYERISCHE STAATSOPER

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DON CARLO IN DRESDEN

Price from £2150 pp

27 May – 1 June 2020 Tour code: DRS1 NEW PRODUCTIONS

Three great operatic works await you at the Semperoper in Dresden. Christian Thielemann conducts a star-studded cast - which includes soprano Anna Netrebko, her husband Yusif Eyvazov, Ekaterina Semenchuk and internationally- acclaimed bass Ildar Abdrazakov - in a new production of Verdi’s epic opera Don Carlo. Created in the weeks prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the production of Beethoven’s Fidelio by director Christine Mielitz has long become a classic, whilst Japanese director Amon Miyamoto presents an oriental view of Puccini’s heart-breaking tragedy Madama Butterfly, with Armenian soprano Hrachuhí Bassénz in the title role.

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PROGRAMME AT SEMPEROPER DRESDEN 28 May 19.00 FIDELIO Beethoven Inc D: Christine Mielitz C: John Fiore Cast includes: Burkhard Fritz, Matthias Henneberg, Elisabeth Teige, Elene Gorshunova, Falk Struckmann, Joseph Dennis, Sebastian Wartig 29 May 19.00 DON CARLO Verdi Inc D: Vera Nemirova C: Christian Thielemann Cast includes: Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, Ildar Abdrazakov, Ekaterina Semenchuk, Joseph Dennis, Alexandros Stavrakakis, Tuuli Takala New production Co-production with Salzburg Easter Festival. 31 May 19.00 MADAMA BUTTERFLY Puccini Inc FIDELIO BY SEMPEROPER DRESDEN D: Amon Miyamoto C: Lorenzo Viotti Cast includes: Hrachuhí Bassénz, Anna Kudriashova, Freddie De Tommaso, Christoph Pohl, Gideon Poppe, Simeon Esper, Alexandros Stavrakakis WED 27 MAY Early afternoon arrival in Berlin and short piano concert (to be confirmed nearer the time) New production transfer by coach (approx. 2 hours) to the 4-star at the Carl-Maria von Weber Museum, followed by a tour Co-production with the Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation and Det Kongelige Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe in Dresden. Located on of the composer’s former home. Return to Dresden with Teater, Copenhagen the historical Neumarkt next to the Frauenkirche, it is time to rest before the evening’s opera performance. a short walking distance to many landmarks, including FLIGHTS SAT 30 MAY A full day excursion outside of Berlin. the Semperoper. Rest and relax before a welcome Stop first at Glashütte for a guided tour of the British Airways dinner that evening. 27 May London Heathrow - Berlin Tegel dep: 10.50 arr: 13.45 German Watch Museum where you can observe 1 Jun Berlin Tegel - London Heathrow dep: 14.40 arr: 15.40 THU 28 MAY Join your guide this morning for a walking skilled watchmakers at work. Independent lunch then Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request. tour of Dresden, a city known for its art and unique transfer to Dippoldiswalde for a scenic ride on a steam architecture, including the reconstructed Church of train along the Weisseritz Valley Railway. Return to PRICE (PER PERSON) Our Lady and the beautiful baroque Zwinger Palace. Dresden for your evening at leisure. Tour price £2150 The tour will end with a guided visit to the rebuilt SUN 31 MAY Join your guide again this morning for a visit Single room supplement £320 Frauenkirche where you will hear its impressive new to the Old Masters Picture Gallery (scheduled to reopen Club Europe flight upgrade from £300 organ. The afternoon is at leisure before the opera Land-only tour price £1950 in December 2019) which houses masterpieces by great Deposit required £600 performance that evening. artists including Raphael, Rembrandt and Rubens. Lunch Tour price includes: Flights and airport taxes, group transfers FRI 29 MAY The day starts with a further short sightseeing is in a local restaurant followed by the afternoon at from and to airport and for included activities where applicable, accommodation, breakfast daily, one lunch, one dinner, sightseeing tour of Dresden whilst en route to the village of Graupa leisure before the final performance that evening. tours as described including guides and entrance fees, first category where Wagner composed his opera Lohengrin. After a ticket for each included performance, opera synopses, restaurant guide MON 1 JUN Transfer to Berlin for your homeward flight. and city notes, the service of our local representative or tour manager. guided tour of the Richard Wagner sites, there will be a

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OPERA, BALLET CLASSICAL MUSIC À LA CARTE

Travel for the Arts à la Carte is designed for clients who prefer to travel independently. Our expert consultants offer a complete bespoke planning and booking service, taking care of travel, accommodation and performance tickets in any music or ballet destination you choose.

• With over 30 years’ experience in • We arrange your travel to suit your arranging travel for groups and needs and can investigate journeys individuals, we are often able to by air, rail or even private jet. We source tickets for the most sought- also offer private transfers on arrival after performances, many featuring or departure. the star performers of the day. • We are able to book your own choice • We tailor your itinerary for the of hotel or offer advice on suitable dates you wish to travel and for alternatives. the performances you wish to • We can advise on and arrange see. We can also offer suggestions unique bespoke experiences such based on your requirements, as backstage tours, guided providing seasonal opera and sightseeing, restaurant bookings ballet programmes and making and access to other cultural events. recommendations.

Whether to celebrate a special occasion or simply as a short break, let Travel for the Arts create an unforgettable opera, ballet and classical music experience just for you.

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HOW TO BOOK Telephone our designated à la Carte line on 020 8799 8354 or email [email protected] for a quotation. Your itinerary will be individually designed to meet your requirements.

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5.4 If it is necessary to cancel your holiday (except for reasons of unavoidable and extraordinary 8. DATA PROTECTION POLICY circumstances) or make a significant change after the date when payment of the balance becomes In order to process your booking and to ensure your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet due, we will in addition pay you compensation as follows: your requirements, we need to use the information you provide to us, such as name, address, Period before departure within which Compensation notification of change or cancellation is contact details and any special needs/dietary requirements. Please see our Privacy Policy for details given per person of how we collect and process your personal data, and the personal data of those in your party. More than 49 days...... Nil http://www.travelforthearts.com/privacy/ 49 – 42 days...... £10.00 9. PASSPORTS, VISAS AND HEALTH 41 – 25 days...... £20.00 You and your party’s specific passport, visa and other immigration requirements are your 24 – 16 days...... £30.00 9.1 responsibility and we do not accept responsibility for the validity of your passports or visas or 15 – 1 days...... £40.00 for the refusal of visas by the Issuing Authorities. You should therefore confirm these with the

relevant authorities, Embassies and/or Consulates. We shall not be liable for any loss, expense, Please note compensation is not payable in the case of minor changes. The compensation cost, damage, injury or loss of enjoyment suffered as a result of such invalidity or loss, including offered does not exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so. any responsibility if you cannot travel because you have not complied with such requirements. ‘Unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances’ means a situation beyond our control, the British subjects require a passport. We will provide information about visas and health consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been 9.2 requirements and can also apply for visas on your behalf for a small fee and handling charge. taken, including (for example) but not limited to, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and If you do not hold a valid EU passport, please inform us at point of booking. Although we can its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and apply for any visa on a client’s behalf, we cannot be held responsible for declined visas and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport. normal cancellation charges will be levied should this occur. 6. NON-APPEARANCE AND ALTERATIONS TO REPERTOIRE/ITINERARY Higher charges may also be applied to non-British citizens and late applications which will be 6.1 Opera and music lovers will appreciate that performances and artists can be changed without charged accordingly. For further advice visit the FCO website, www.fco.gov.uk, visit the ABTA notice. Fortunately, this is a rare occurrence but nevertheless disappointing. Every effort is made website www.abta.com/gotravel or telephone ABTA on 020 3117 0599. to obtain and pass on to you up to date information regarding performances and artists. This information is based upon details supplied to us by other parties and we cannot guarantee its 10. PHYSICAL HANDICAPS AND MOBILITY accuracy or that there will not be further changes to the programme. The non-appearance of an Should you suffer from any serious physical handicaps or experience difficulty in walking artist, cancellation of event or other changes, are entirely outside our control or even the control long distances and tire easily, please do bring this to our attention at the time of booking of those organising the event. We will always do our utmost to find a suitable alternative in such in order that we can provide the necessary assistance at airports and hotels. Please note a case and wherever refunds from an event organiser are received we will pass this on to you. that some of the activities on our tours may not be suitable if you have any disability or reduced mobility. In the interests of safety and comfort for the whole group, you should be 6.2 Specific outside events – in the event of adverse weather conditions a full refund of the face value of the performance ticket will be made only if the performance fails to start. If abandonment occurs fit enough to participate or alternatively have an able bodied carer with you to assist. after the start, conditions of the ticket purchased prevent any refund. 11. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES 6.3 Please note that the order of events on itineraries is subject to alteration due to local 11.1 If you have a compliant about any of the services included in your holiday, you must circumstances, unscheduled closures etc. However, every effort will be made to include all elements inform the relevant supplier and our representative (whose details will be provided to you prior of the programme during the tour dates or a suitable alternative which will be notified to you. to the commencement of your trip) without undue delay, who will endeavour to put things right quickly. If your complaint cannot be resolved locally, your representative will ask you to 7. OUR LIABILITIES TO YOU make a report, the original of which is for you and a copy will be forwarded to our Head Office, 7.1 You must inform us without undue delay of any failure to perform or improper performance of as detailed on our invoice to you. Please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by the travel services included in the package holiday sold to you by us. If any of the travel services writing to us giving your original tour reference number and all other relevant information. included in your package are not performed in accordance with the contract, or any improperly Please keep your letter concise and provide all relevant information. If you fail to follow the performed, by us or the travel service suppliers, and this has affected the enjoyment of your travel requirement to report your complaint during your holiday, we will have been deprived of the arrangements, you may be entitled to an appropriate price reduction or compensation, or both. opportunity to investigate and rectify it and this may affect your rights under this booking. However, we will not be liable where any failure to perform or improper performance of the travel It is unlikely that you will have a complaint that cannot be settled amicably between services is due to you or another member of your party; or a third party unconnected with the 11.2 us. However, disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract which cannot be provision of the travel arrangements and whether the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; amicably settled, may (if you so wish) be settled by way of an alternative dispute resolution or unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances (as defined above) beyond our control, the procedure. We are a member of ABTA. We are also obliged to maintain a high standard consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you ABTA’s Scheme for the 7.2 If an event within the itinerary is cancelled due to unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances resolution of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. If we within one month prior to the event, we reserve the right to refund the cost of the admission ticket can’t resolve your complaint, go to www.abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further to the event only. information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www. 7.3 We accept responsibility for the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents or abta.com. You can also access the European Commission Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) suppliers. Save for liabilities under clause 7.4 below, our liability to you in all cases (except where they platform at http://ec.europa/consumers/odr/. This ODR platform is a means of notifying lead to death, injury or illness) shall be limited to a maximum of three times the cost of the original us of your compliant; it will not determine how your complaint should be resolved. travel arrangements. 12. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE 7.4 Our liability to you will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to: If you’re in difficulty whilst on holiday and ask us to help we will provide appropriate assistance, i) the contractual terms of the companies that provide the travel services that make up your in particular by providing information on health services, local authorities and consular assistance; package. These are incorporated into this booking; and and helping you to find alternative arrangements and any necessary phone calls/emails. You must pay any costs we incur, if the difficulty is your fault. ii) any relevant international conventions (for example, the Montreal Convention for travel by air, the Athens Convention for travel by sea, the Berne Convention for travel by rail and the Paris 13. SPECIAL REQUESTS Convention for accommodation), which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for Any special requests made on your Booking Form are noted and we do our very death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded best to comply with these wherever possible. However, although we do make every as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. effort to meet your requirements, we cannot unfortunately give a guarantee. You can ask for copies of the travel service contractual terms, or the international conventions, from us. 14. TOUR MANAGERS AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES 7.5 If you, or any member of your party, suffers death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of activity which does not form part of the inclusive holiday arrangements or excursion arrangements Wherever possible and practical, our tours are escorted throughout by a representative from the through us (as per clause 17 below), we shall at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance UK. On occasions when circumstances dictate, we retain the services of a local representative to to help in resolving any claim you may have against a third party. We limit the cost of our assistance meet our clients and to escort them to cities and on excursions accompanied by our local guide. to you or a member of your party to £5,000.00 in total. Where legal action is contemplated and you 15. TRAVEL INSURANCE want our assistance you must obtain our authority prior to commencement of proceedings. Our It is a condition of these Booking Conditions and your contract with consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs, benefits received under any us that you have comprehensive travel insurance cover. relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We are able to introduce you to Citybond Suretravel. Citybond Suretravel insurance is underwritten If you are prevented from travelling on an aircraft because in the opinion of any person in authority 7.6 by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK. Specialised Travel, trading as Travel for the Arts, is an at the airport you appear, by reason of intoxicating liquor or use of drugs, either to be unfit for travel Introducer Appointed Representative of Citybond Suretravel for the sale of travel insurance or likely to cause discomfort or disturbance to other passengers, our responsibility for your journey, and we have negotiated discounts on the Citybond Suretravel schemes for our clients. including any return flight thereupon ceases. You must accept responsibility for your proper conduct and we therefore have the right to terminate our contract in circumstances of serious misconduct by Citybond Suretravel can provide a comprehensive range of travel insurance offering high levels you or any member of your party. of cover for medical emergency, repatriation, personal baggage, cancellation and much more. 7.7 Under EU law, you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from They are able to provide single trip policies with no upper age limit, annual multi trip policies up to your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details of these rights age 85, long stay policies for trips up to 12 months and gap year policies for trips up to 18 months. will be available at EU airports and will also be available from airlines. However, please note that All their policies offer the option to include existing medical conditions as well as, automatic cover reimbursement in such cases does not automatically entitle you to a refund of the cost of your for participation in over 100 sports and activities. holiday from us. Your right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in these Booking Conditions. If any payments to you are due from us, then if the airline makes payment of these to Referral Code 56275 you then such sum will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does not comply with such Please use the above code to receive the premium discounts: rules then you can complain to the Aviation Consumer Advocate Panel on 020 7453 6888 or Online at https://www.suretravel.co.uk/?intcode=56275 www.caa.co.uk. or by phone on Freephone 0333 207 0481 for 10% 7.8 If it is impossible to ensure your return as scheduled due to unavoidable and extraordinary 16. SEVERABILITY circumstances, we will bear the cost of necessary accommodation, if possible of equivalent category, for a maximum of three nights. The limit doesn’t apply to persons with reduced mobility and any If any part of these Booking Conditions is held to be invalid, unreasonable or unenforceable, person accompanying them, pregnant women and unaccompanied minors, or persons in need of such portion(s) shall be deemed as severable from these Booking Conditions and the specific medical assistance, provided that you notified us of these needs at least 48 hours before the remainder of these Booking Conditions shall remain in full force and effect and enforceable. start of your holiday. 17. EXCURSIONS NB: This clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter into for excursions or Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay for whilst you are on holiday activities whilst on holiday. are not part of your package holiday provided by us. For any excursion or other tour that you book which does not form part of your package holiday with us, your contract will be with the operator of the excursion or tour and not with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by the operator.

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This brochure went to print on 8th July 2019.

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