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AN VOYAGE from TO Aboard the 5-Star Le Lyrial September 18–27, 2018

Featuring renowned mezzo- SUSAN GRAHAM

Dear Traveler,

We invite you to join fellow Guild members and other like-minded travelers on this splendid voyage that combines the pleasures of cruising the Adriatic, Ionian, and Tyrrhenian Seas with sublime music from one of opera’s most celebrated stars. We are privileged to have the distinguished American mezzo-soprano Susan Graham with us aboard Le Lyrial performing a memorable recital aboard ship. Also performing aboard ship will be talented artists affiliated with the Vienna State Opera, personally selected by the distinguished Director of the Vienna Opera, Dominique Meyer. These singers will offer a recital each evening of our voyage, including arias from French, Italian, and German .

While ashore, travelers will explore the charming whitewashed trulli houses of Alberobello; the prehistoric temples and medieval castles of Malta; the ancient ruins at Syracuse, Pompeii, and , and other iconic sites on our specially-crafted excursions. And aboard ship, there will be the opportunity to speak with the performing artists over meals and in casual settings, offering opportunities to get to know them as people as well as performers.

Your venue for this musical odyssey at sea is the deluxe Le Lyrial, a state-of-the-art small ship with accommodations for no more than 244 guests. Elegant, comfortable, and gracious, Le Lyrial is the perfect setting for our carefully-curated music and sightseeing programs, and ensures you’ll have a truly unparalleled travel experience.

If you wish to explore one of Europe’s most beautiful and historical regions in a style that is beyond the ordinary while enjoying extraordinary music, we hope you will join fellow opera lovers aboard Le Lyrial for this unforgettable voyage.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Miller, Jr. President, The Metropolitan Opera Guild

Front cover: Valletta Back cover: Trulli houses in Alberobello Special Perfoming Artist Susan Graham

SUSAN GRAHAM rose to the highest echelon of international performers within just a few years of her professional debut. Her operatic roles span four centuries, from Monteverdi’s Poppea to Sister in ’s , which was written especially for her. This distinctly American artist has also been

B. Ealovega recognized throughout her career as one of the foremost exponents of French vocal music. Besides performing frequently at the Metropolitan Opera for over 25 years, she is a favorite at , , Covent Garden, , , Vienna State Opera and the Salzburg Festival. Among the mezzo’s many honors are Musical America’s Vocalist of the Year, a Grammy Award and an Award. Gramophone magazine has dubbed her “America’s favorite mezzo.” Host

The son of a diplomat, DOMINIQUE MEYER was born in Alsace, , in 1955 and spent his childhood in France and . In September 2010 he became Director of the Vienna State Opera. Over the course of his extensive career, he has held many posts in various cultural institutions, including general director of the Paris Opéra

© Wiener Staatsoper - Michael Pöhn © Wiener Staatsoper ( and Opéra Bastille) from 1989-1990; general director of the Lausanne Opera from 1994-1999; and general and artistic director of the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris from 1999-2010. He was also president of the French Youth Orchestra, a member of the board of directors of the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, and artistic consultant to Riccardo Muti during the founding of the Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini in Piacenza. He is currently on the board of directors of the European Music Theatre Academy of the University of Vienna as well as of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.

Venice ITINERARY

Alberobello contains the largest number and VENICE best examples of the region’s unique trulli Ancona houses, curious whitewashed conical dwellings built without mortar. (B,L,D) CIVITAVECCHIA Sunday, September 23 Rome Adriatic AT SEA Sea Pompeii Attend lectures and enjoy the amenities of Le Salerno Alberobello Lyrial as we sail through the Ionian Sea on our way to Malta. (B,L,D) Tyrrhenian Sea Monday, September 24 VALLETTA, MALTA SICILY Ionian Syracuse Sea Le Lyrial sails into the dramatic Grand Harbor of Malta’s Valletta, renowned for its architectural Valletta MALTA beauty, medieval relics, and ancient monuments. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 The Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, later the USA Knights of Malta, established a base here in from the U.S. to Venice, Italy. 16th century under the auspices of Charles V, and Wednesday, September 19 Valletta owes much of its charm and character to this religious order. In the morning explore the VENICE, ITALY Arrive in Venice and transfer to the Hotel Palace of the Grand Masters and the National Bonvecchiati. Welcome reception. (R) Museum of Archaeology. In the afternoon it’s a short drive to the remarkable Tarxien Temples, Thursday, September 20 which date back to 2800 b.c., and onto Hagar VENICE | EMBARK Qim, an even older temple that stands atop a hill Sightseeing in Venice includes a tour of Teatro La on the southern edge of the island overlooking Fenice, the jewel-box theater that is among the the sea. (B,L,D) most famous opera venues in Italy, and other sites. Embark Le Lyrial in the late afternoon. (B,D) Tuesday, September 25 CATANIA | SYRACUSE | CATANIA, SICILY, ITALY Friday, September 21 Syracuse once rivaled Athens as the most ANCONA | JESI important city of the ancient world. Our morning Today’s excursion takes us to the picturesque excursion includes a visit to the Archaeological town of Jesi, where our walking tour will include Museum, Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphi- the Renaissance Palazzo della Signoria, the theatre and the Latomia del Paradiso. (B,L,D) Rococo Palazzo Pianetti, and the restored Teatro Pergolesi, one of the few extant opera houses Wednesday, September 26 in Italy dating from the late 1700s. It was later SALERNO | POMPEII & HERCULANEUM | SALERNO named for local composer Giovanni Battista From Salerno, visit Pompeii and Herculaneum, Pergolesi, and is an active venue for operatic Roman cities both destroyed and preserved by performance. Sample a few local wines. (B,L,D) the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79. No Saturday, September 22 other places so completely capture the character BARI | ALBEROBELLO | BARI of life in the early Roman Empire. (B,L,D) After a morning at sea, arrive at the port of Bari, capital of Italy’s region. From here Thursday, September 27 CIVITAVECCHIA | DISEMBARK | ROME | USA our excursion takes us to the nearby village of Disembark Le Lyrial and transfer to the airport in Alberobello—a UNESCO World Heritage site. Rome for flights home. (B) Syracuse, Sicily

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL US AT 212-769-7062 ITINERARY ALL-INCLUSIVE FARES & UNIQUE FEATURES Our fares are truly all-inclusive. Coupled with the high-quality lecture and educational program, we provide a most attractive value.

Included • One night at our deluxe hotel in Venice prior to embarkation, with breakfast and sightseeing • Comprehensive 7-night cruise aboard the deluxe Le Lyrial. All accommodations are outside staterooms and suites, 95% of which feature a private balcony. • One opera recital performed by Susan Graham; additional recitals by other guest artists • Complete program of shore excursions and activities • All meals aboard ship including early riser’s coffee & pastry, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship • Complimentary open bar aboard ship • Gratuities to shipboard personnel, porters, guides, and drivers • Port taxes and charges • Airport/hotel/ pier transfers and handling of luggage • 24-hour room service • Comprehensive pre-departure materials

Not Included Airfare; passport and visa fees and/or immigration reciprocity taxes (if applicable); trip cancellation and baggage insurance; medical and repatriation insurance; meals and beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses (such as telephone, Internet, laundry service, hair salon services, à la carte spa treatments, etc.)

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL US AT 212-769-7062 You will travel aboard the deluxe, five-star Le LE LYRIAL Lyrial, one of the most beautifully conceived and technologically sophisticated small ships afloat. Designed in France and built in Italy, Le Lyrial boasts an elegantly understated aesthetic that

Zodiac one associates with European sensibility and Bar craftsmanship. It is oneSUN DECKof four sister ships of Open-air Bar Zodiac

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GASTRONOMIC MARINA RESTAURANT GASTRONOMIC MARINA RESTAURANT FARES PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Owner’s Suite—Deck 6 GASTRONOMIC All accommodationsMARINA RESTAURANT aboard Le Lyrial face outside affording sea Grand Deluxe Suite—Deck 6 views, and, other thanGASTRONOMIC the eight superior staterooms, all feature a private balcony.MARINA AllRESTAURANT staterooms include a bedroom with either two Privilege Suites—Deck 6 twin-size beds or a king-size bed, sitting area (separate living room for Prestige Suites—Decks 5 - 6 the Prestige Suites), mini-bar, safe, spacious closets, climate control, telephone, WiFi access, TV with movies on demand, iPod player, and Deluxe Suites—Deck 6 bathroom with marble vanity, shower, and fine amenities. Prestige Staterooms—Decks 4 - 5 - 6

SUPERIOR STATEROOM $6,790 Deluxe Staterooms—Deck 3 DELUXE STATEROOM $7,290 Superior Staterooms—Deck 3 PRESTIGE STATEROOM - DECK 4 $7,990 PRESTIGE STATEROOM - DECK 5 $8,390 PRESTIGE STATEROOM - DECK 6 $8,790 DELUXE SUITE $12,090 PRESTIGE SUITE - DECK 5 $16,190 PRIVILEGE SUITE - DECK 6 $16,890 GRAND DELUXE SUITE - DECK 6 $19,290 GRAND PRIVILEGE SUITE - DECK 6 $24,190 OWNER’S SUITE $24,590 Single occupancy cabins are available in Deluxe Staterooms at a rate of $9,390 per person. Subject to availability. TERMS & CONDITIONS Compagnie du PONANT, PONANT Group USA, LLC, and PONANT USA, LLC such liability is limited (details available upon request). are hereinafter collectively referred to as “PONANT GROUP”. 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REGISTRATION TMOG Y200918 o Twin Beds o King Bed Enclosed is my check or credit card no. for $ o Single Occupancy (25% of tour fare) as a deposit to hold place(s) o Share (cannot be guaranteed) on A Musical Voyage from Venice to Rome. I understand that final payment is due ninety (90) days prior to departure. Please make check payable to: PONANT Yacht Cruises & Expeditions DR./MR./MRS./MS. FIRST LAST and mail with this registration form to: The Metropolitan Opera Guild, Attn: Kimberly Goodis DR./MR./MRS./MS. FIRST LAST th Owner’s Suite—Deck 6 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, 6 Floor New York, NY 10023-6593 Grand Deluxe Suite—Deck 6 o AmEx o Discover o Visa o MasterCard ADDRESS Privilege Suites—Deck 6 Prestige Suites—Decks 5 - 6 No. Deluxe Suites—Deck 6 CITY/STATE/ZIP Exp. Prestige Staterooms—Decks 4 - 5 - 6 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Deluxe Staterooms—Deck 3 TELEPHONE (DAY) (EVENING) Superior Staterooms—Deck 3 Please select cabin category in order of preference (1st, 2nd & 3rd choice): Superior Stateroom E-MAIL Deluxe Stateroom Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4 Each participant must sign below: I/We have read the “Terms & Conditions” section and Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5 agree to its terms. Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6 Deluxe Suite Prestige Suite - Deck 5 Privilege Suite - Deck 6 SIGNATURE DATE Grand Deluxe Suite - Deck 6 Grand Privilege Suite - Deck 6 SIGNATURE DATE Owner’s Suite PRESORTED STANDARD MAIL US POSTAGE 70 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA, 6TH FLOOR PAID NEW YORK, NY 10023-6593 PONANT

AN OPERA VOYAGE FROM VENICE TO ROME

Aboard the 5-Star Le Lyrial September 18–27, 2018

For further information or reservations, please call Kimberly Goodis of The Metropolitan Opera Guild at 212-769-7062 or PONANT at 888-400-1082 TMOG Y200918 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern Time) AN OPERA VOYAGEAN VENICE TOVENICE ROME Aboard the5-Star Le Lyrial September 18–27,2018 from