New Century Chamber Orchestra

An Exclusive Concert Program in

JUNE 15 TO 25, 2019 (11 DAYS) Concert Program in Germany JUNE 15 TO 25, 2019 (11 DAYS)

Dear New Century Family,

In the summer of 2019, New Century Chamber Orchestra will embark on our debut European tour. Please join me on a very special and exclusive opportunity to travel with the ensemble in Germany. As part of this package, you will experience our orchestra in some of the most beautiful and evocative venues in .

We are enlisting the services of Stanford University’s Travel/Study program who have decades of experience planning specialty trips to this region. We hope you can join us!

Sincerely,

E EDI AT TI V O Daniel Hope I N R S Music Director, New Century Chamber Orchestra P

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W W O R R U WWW.NCCO.ORG | 1668 BUSH STREET, SF, CA 94109 | (415) 357-1111 L D. Y O Trip at a glance

June 15 Depart Home Düsseldorf, Germany June 16 Arrive Düsseldorf | Capella Breidenbacher Hof Ahrenshoop June 17 Düsseldorf / Essen | Capella Breidenbacher Hof Güstrow June 18 Hamburg / Heiligendamm | Grand June 19 Heiligendamm / | Grand Hotel Hamburg June 20 Heiligendamm / | Grand Hotel Ulhrichshusen June 21 Heiligendamm / Güstrow / Ulrichshusen | Grand Hotel June 22 Heiligendamm / Ahrenshoop | Grand Hotel June 23 Schwerin / Berlin | Adlon Hotel Berlin June 24 Berlin | Adlon Hotel Kempinski June 25 Berlin Home June 25/26 Optional Extension to Dresden Essen Düsseldorf

Itinerary

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Hall and Castle Tower on the banks TUESDAY, JUNE 18 to the beaches of Warnemünde and DEPART HOME / of the Rhine River. Continue to the HAMBURG / HEILIGENDAMM stroll the Am Strom promenade with DUSSELDORF, GERMANY After breakfast at the hotel, check Depart on independently booked neighboring Ehrenhof district, home its countless shops and boutiques. out and transfer to the Düsseldorf flights from home to Düsseldorf. to the domed Tonhalle, a concert After a seafood lunch return to airport for a short commercial flight to hall constructed in 1926 for the city’s Heiligendamm for an afternoon at Hamburg. Upon arrival enjoy lunch at SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Düsseldorfer Symphoniker orchestra. leisure to enjoy the hotel’s amenities. DUSSELSDORF a local restaurant in Hamburg, then After lunch at a local restaurant, This evening gather for a pre-concert Upon arrival, you will be transferred board a coach for the two-hour drive enjoy some free time to continue reception in the hotel followed by a by private vehicle to our deluxe hotel, to the seaside town of Heiligendamm exploring the city on your own. We performance by the New Century located in the heart of Düsseldorf. This on Germany’s Baltic coast. Check highly recommend walking along the Chamber Orchestra on the hotel’s evening gather with fellow travelers into our beautiful resort and spa beautiful Königsallee with its elegant grounds. After the concert join the for a welcome champagne reception situated directly on the sea with rooms boutique shops and art galleries. Or orchestra members for an informal in the hotel. Dinner is on your own; overlooking the water. This evening you may choose to visit one of the buffet dinner. our staff can assist with restaurant gather in one of the hotel’s excellent city’s many excellent museums. In (B,L,R,D) reservations, or you may consult the restaurants for dinner with the group. the late afternoon, travel by coach to hotel concierge. CAPELLA BREIDENBACHER GRAND HOTEL HEILIGENDAMM (B,L,D) the nearby town of Essen for a festive THURSDAY, JUNE 20 HOF (R) HEILIGENDAMM / BAD pre-concert dinner with the New DOBERAN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Century Chamber Orchestra followed This morning tour the nearby church MONDAY, JUNE 17 HEILIGENDAMM / ROSTOCK DUSSELDORF / ESSEN by a performance at the Philharmonie Spend the morning at the nearby of Doberan Münster, whose original After breakfast at the hotel, discover Essen. Return to Düsseldorf for city of Rostock and discover this sections date back to the 14th the vibrant city of Düsseldorf on a overnight accommodations. CAPELLA Hanseatic town. Step inside the 13th- century when it served as a church guided walking tour. Explore the BREIDENBACHER HOF (B,L,D) century Saint Mary’s Church with of the Cistercian Order. Admire the remarkably well preserved Alstadt (Old its medieval astronomical clock and cathedral’s high gothic architecture, Town), including the imposing Town Gothic architecture. Continue north including a monumental altar and Itinerary PAGE 2 the sculpted tomb of the Danish writer Ernst Barlach. Continue to the hotel. GRAND HOTEL HEILIGENDAMM (B,L,D) visit to the Reichstag and lunch in the Queen Margarete Sambiria. From 17th-century castle estate of Schloss SUNDAY, JUNE 23 building’s rooftop restaurant with views SCHWERIN / BERLIN Bad Doberan, board the historic Ulrichshusen, where we’ll enjoy a pre- Check out of the hotel and transfer of the city. The afternoon is free for Molli train for a picturesque ride to concert dinner and a New Century by coach to the town of Schwerin independent exploration. This evening Kühlungsborn by the coast. After lunch Chamber concert on the castle (approximately 1.5 hours’ drive), the gather at one of the city’s finest at a local restaurant in the village of grounds. Return to Heiligendamm. capital of -Vorpommern. restaurants for a farewell dinner. Kühlungsborn, return to Heiligendamm. GRAND HOTEL HEILIGENDAMM (B,L,D) Enjoy a guided visit to the stunning ADLON KEMPINSKI (B,L,D) The afternoon is free for optional Schwerin Castle, surrounded by lakes TUESDAY, JUNE 25 activities (at additional cost), including SATURDAY, JUNE 22 and forests and the former residence DEPART a cooking class, guided bike ride or HEILIGENDAMM / AHRENSHOOP of the Grandduke of Mecklenburg- Check out of the hotel and take a sailing tour. We will provide sign-up Join an excursion this morning to Schwerin. Stroll along the castle’s private transfer to the airport for your options to confirmed participants. the peninsula of -Darß- garden paths and savor lunch at a independently booked flights home.(B) Dinner is available at the hotel. , home to the artist colony local restaurant. Enjoy a special New GRAND HOTEL HEILIGENDAMM (B,L,D) Century concert in the late afternoon, of Ahrenshoop. Impressed by the TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, JUNE 21 seaside landscape, German artists then continue to Berlin, arriving in JUNE 25 & 26 HEILIGENDAMM / GUSTROW / such as Marianne Werefkin, Erich the evening. Gather for an informal OPTIONAL DRESDEN EXTENSION ULRICHSHUSEN Heckel and Gerhard Marcks made reception at our hotel, centrally located Enjoy a morning at leisure for optional Travel to Dresden for a guided tour Ahrenshoop their working home. just steps from the Brandenburg Gate. activities or independent pursuits. and light lunch. Enjoy a pre-concert The area is still popular with artists ADLON KEMPINSKI (B,L,R) This afternoon travel to the small town dinner and attend a New Century and Germans looking for a peaceful of Güstrow where we have lunch performance at the Frauenkirche. retreat. Explore several artist galleries MONDAY, JUNE 24 at a local restaurant, then explore a Overnight at a Dresden hotel. Details and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. BERLIN museum dedicated to the work of will be sent to confirmed participants. Return to Heiligendamm for an Discover this dynamic capital city on German expressionist sculptor and afternoon at leisure and dinner at the a guided morning tour, including a Accommodations

CAPELLA BREIDENBACHER HOF, GRAND HOTEL HEILIGENDAMM DUSSELDORF Constructed in the late 18th and early Inspired by the history of the city’s 19th centuries, this unique synthesis iconic Königsallee, the historic hotel is of classical architecture served as imbued with more than two hundred Germany’s first when years of history yet is designed for Duke Friedrich Franz I came here on thoroughly modern indulgences. the advice of his personal physician Located in the heart of Düsseldorf’s in 1793. Since then, this Baltic gem vibrant downtown, the hotel is well has provided a welcome luxurious placed to enjoy the city’s cultural retreat for Europe’s elite. In 2003, after sights. Rooms are decorated with a extensive restoration, the hotel was mix of vintage elements and modern reopened with painstaking detail paid design, including Italian marble accents to its historic origins and designs, in the bathrooms and elegant bespoke while also incorporating more modern furnishings. Other amenities include a comforts and amenities. spa, indoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. Rooms feature elegant furnishings and linens, marble-appointed ADLON KEMPINSKI, BERLIN bathrooms, and highspeed internet. The property features three bars Situated within steps of the and three restaurants, including the Brandenburg Gate at the heart of exclusive Friedrich Franz Gourmet Berlin, this historic property which Restaurant and the delectable Sushi dates back to 1907 has hosted royalty, Bar. Indulge in a wellness treatment celebrities and diplomats from around at the spa or partake in one of many the world in its art-deco interiors. Enjoy optional activities such as yoga, breakfast or tea under the stained- golfing, sailing and hiking. glass cupola, savor a cocktail at the the splendid Lobby Lounge and Bar, or experience the services and amenities of the luxury spa and wellness center. Rooms feature period furnishings and deluxe linens with highspeed internet. Information

COST $9,995 per person, double accommodations $11,495 per person, single accommodations

Based on a minimum of 10 participants

COST INCLUDES COST EXCLUDES 9 nights of deluxe accommodations Airfare between your home and Germany Meals as indicated in the itinerary Immunization or medical costs (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Meals and beverages other than those R = Reception) specified as included Private airport transfers upon arrival and Excursions beyond those specified as departure included All excursions, entry fees and activities as Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage described in the itinerary insurance Flight from Dusseldorf to Hamburg on Excess-baggage charges June 18 Personal items such as internet access, Gratuities for local guides, drivers and telephone calls, laundry and gratuities for Faculty Advisor waiters nongroup services Stanford Travel/Study Faculty Advisor and An important feature of your Stanford Private educational program with pre-trip lecture Edition is access to our world-renowned and pre-departure materials, including professors and researchers who will provide recommended reading list, selected insight into some of the places you’ll be books, map and travel information visiting on your journey. You’ll receive custom Stanford Travel/Study Tour Manager and reading recommendations and complimentary New Century staff member to manage books and have an opportunity to meet logistics throughout the program with your advisor, either on campus or using Minimal medical, accident and video conference, for a personalized pre-trip evacuation insurance discussion and lecture presentation. Terms and Conditions

DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT offering such insurance will be war, quarantine, force majeure or by the purchase of a nonrefundable A $2,000-per-person deposit is provided to U.S. residents with their other causes beyond our control. ticket in connection with the tour. required to book space for this welcome materials. The product All such losses or expenses will Program price is based on rates program. Final payment is due offered in this brochure includes have to be borne by the passenger in effect in December 2018 and is 120 days prior to departure. As special benefits if you purchase your as tour rates provide arrangements subject to change without notice to a condition of participation, all policy within 14 days of the date only for the time stated. We reserve reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, participants are required to sign a listed on the welcome email. the right to make such alterations tariffs or fuel charges. Release of Liability. to this published itinerary as may RESPONSIBILITY be deemed necessary. The right CANCELLATIONS The Stanford Alumni Association, is reserved to cancel any program AND REFUNDS Stanford University and our operators Deposits and any payments are prior to departure in which case act only as agents for the passenger refundable less a $1,000-per-person the entire payment will be refunded with respect to transportation and cancellation fee until 120 days prior without further obligation on our part. exercise every care possible in to departure. Within 120 days from The right is also reserved to decline doing so. However, we can assume departure, we are unable to refund to accept or retain any person as a no liability for injury, damage, loss, any of your program cost. member of the program. No refund accident, delay or irregularity in will be made for an unused portion connection with the service of any INSURANCE of any tour unless arrangements automobile, motorcoach, launch Stanford Travel/Study provides all are made in sufficient time to avoid or any other conveyance used in travelers who are U.S. or Canadian penalties. Baggage is carried at the carrying out this program or for the citizens with minimal medical, owner’s risk entirely. The airlines acts or defaults of any company or accident and evacuation coverage concerned are not to be held person engaged in conveying the under our group-travel insurance responsible for any act, omission or passenger or in carrying out the policy. Our group policy is intended event during the time passengers arrangements of the program. We to provide minimal levels of are not on board their plane or cannot accept any responsibility for protection while you are traveling on conveyance. Neither the Alumni losses or additional expenses due this program. You may choose to Association, Stanford University nor to delay or changes in air or other subscribe to optional trip-cancellation our operators accept liability for any services, sickness, weather, strike, and baggage insurance. A brochure carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred

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