Patrons of Houston Symphony Visit &

Left: Royal Albert Hall (courtesy David Samuel; Above: KKL, Concert Hall interior (courtesy KKL Luzern, )

with JOHN MANGUM

August 31 - September 9, 2019 It is a great pleasure to officially announce the exciting it attractive. Act 1 Tours is an established specialist in patron opportunity to join John Mangum and fellow Houston travel within the performing arts sphere. One of the Symphony supporters in Europe this September, when company’s partners will accompany the tour throughout to Maestro Andrés Orozco-Estrada will lead one of the world’s ensure smooth running and complete satisfaction. most renowned orchestras at two prominent Summer music festivals, BBC’s Henry Wood “Proms” and the HOTELS: prestigious Lucerne Festival. London: Brown’s Hotel, part of the Rocco Forte luxury hotel We gather in London for four nights, during which we will group, is an alluring combination of tradition and modernity attend performances at the Royal Albert Hall and then we and is the epitome of British hospitality, located off Piccadilly transfer to Zürich and on to Lucerne for another four nights in an enviably prime location. to make the very most of the exceptional lakeside festival. www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/browns-hotel The time together is punctuated by many highlights, with Lucerne: The Hotel, part of the Autograph Collection was performances by some of the world’s finest artists and days designed by the noted French architect during that include interesting sightseeing and other intriguing the same period that he designed the KKL concert house events. complex, and offers a contemporary take on luxury with its We have partnered with Act 1 Tours in developing the art and movie themed presentation and fine dining. details of the enclosed program and trust that you will find www.the-hotel.ch Lunch is independent today. We meet again in the early afternoon to transfer to the Tate Modern on Bankside for a privately guided visit by Frank Wasser, artist and exceptional educator. Frank will focus on selective pieces of art and will introduce us to the expanded gallery space that makes this museum a world leader. The late afternoon is at leisure. 7:30pm Royal Albert Hall: Philharmonic with Maestro and piano virtuoso . Beethoven No. 4 and Bruckner 7th Symphony (subject to confirmation).

Brown’s Hotel, London ITINERARY SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 Independent air departures for London from Houston. Arrivals at London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick (LGW). SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Independent arrivals and transfer to the hotel. Relaxation and free time before gathering in the early evening for a Welcome Reception with invited local guests in the hotel. Tate Modern, London MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Full breakfast is included each day. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Mid-morning we enjoy a curated tour of the Wallace Collection, Mid-morning departure for an intriguing walking tour of the perhaps London’s finest private art collection, with the rest of original Roman Settlement that became the famous “Square Mile”, the day open for personal preferences. also known as The City of London, led by Richard Roques, Londoner, playwright and inimitable guide. Lunch today is at 7:30pm Royal Albert Hall: with Maestro The Jugged Hare, a well-regarded gastropub located close to Andrés Orozco-Estrada and violin soloist Leonidas Kavakos in a the Barbican. Return to the hotel after lunch to relax and refresh. Dvořák and Korngold program. We celebrate BBC Proms style with pre-performance canapés and champagne followed by an 7:00pm Royal Albert Hall: Berlioz’ Benvenuto Cellini (concert intermission supper. performance) with the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, led by Sir . Post-performance dining TBD. Note: We plan to include a tour of the Royal Albert Hall at some point in the itinerary. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 This morning we experience Handel & Hendrix in the heart of THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Mayfair with a private tour of Handel House and a look at Jimi Leave for London’s Heathrow airport after breakfast, in good time Hendrix’s flat on the top floor. A recital is in the planning. for the 12:05pm Swissair flight to Zürich, arriving by 2:45pm. From there the private coach takes us to The Hotel in Lucerne (about one hour and a quarter). We have a drinks and finger food reception in the hotel before leaving on foot for the 7:30pm performance at the KKL. This evening Andrés again leads the mighty Vienna Philharmonic, with Leonidas Kavakos in a reprise of the Korngold and Dvořák program. We meet Andrés back at the hotel to close out the evening. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 A morning introduction to Lucerne, with a guided walking tour and private visit behind the scenes at the KKL complex and concert halls. After, we stay in the KKL complex for lunch at Red, the stylish restaurant specializing in sophisticated fusions of market fresh ingredients. Stay on and visit the Museum of Art Lucerne on your own, located on the top floor of the KKL. The rest of the day is open for individual interests, with The Square Mile, London (courtesy Diliff/Wikimedia) recommendation from your Act 1 Tours’ host.

INCLUSIONS • Eight nights’ hotel London and Lucerne • Daily breakfast • Seven concert performances, with first or best available category seating • Seven lunches, dinners or receptions • London-Zürich flight, coach class, with private coach transfers and baggage assistance • One full and four half-day guided sightseeing • Museum and other site entrance fees • Private coach transfers, as required • Driver, guide and dining gratuities Sammlung Rosengart, Lucerne • In-tour services of Act 1 Tours’ partner Airport Transfers on Arrival and Departure: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 This morning an art historian/curator will guide the party through These are not included as part of the core content; the highlights of the nearby Sammlung Rosengart, boasting a fine however, we would arrange these on request through Classic Modernism collection that includes works by Picasso, Klee, the hotel’s preferred supplier or through our own Matisse, Cézanne, Modigliani and Chagall, among others. recommended service providers. In the afternoon a Wagner specialist leads a special visit to the Richard Wagner Museum at Tribschen, the lakeside villa where the composer lived and worked from 1866-1872. The evening performance starts at 6:30pm and showcases the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, led by its Music Director and rising star Lahav Shani, with Norwegian solo violinist Vilde Frang in a Bruch and Bruckner program. Lunch and dinner plans to be decided. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 After a relaxed start for the day we walk to the KKL for the 11:00am performance by the renowned pianist in a recital The Hotel, Lucerne that includes works by Brahms, and Beethoven. Lunchtime and the afternoon are open. PRICING In our final 6:30pm concert finale at the KKL leads $8,950 per person with shared room occupancy the Orchestra of the Lucerne Festival Alumni, with works by $10,900 with single room occupancy Mosolov, Maderno, Schoenberg and Rihm. After, we dine together PAYMENT at the Wilden Mann, a restaurant with iconic Swiss cuisine, a fitting A deposit of $3,250 at registration ($2,000 is non-refundable way to bring the trip together to a memorable conclusion. to cover advance ticket, air fare and hotel commitments). The MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 balance is due by June 30, 2019. At this date the total balance Independent departures or continuation. becomes non-refundable. INSURANCE Trip cancellation is strongly advised to avoid financial loss in the event that the need to cancel arises after registration for insurable reasons. Act 1 Tours can arrange this coverage on your behalf and some policies do waive pre-existing medical conditions if purchased within fifteen days of the initial deposit.

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