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Berlin to Vienna a Musical Christmas & NEW YEAR Berlin to Vienna A musical Christmas & NEW YEAR December 21, 2016 – January 4, 2017 updated Tour leader: Robert Gay 24 May 2016 The Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market, Berlin Berlin to Vienna A musical Christmas & NEW YEAR Overview This exciting new 15-day tour visits three of the great musical capitals of Central Europe – Berlin, Prague and Vienna – all of which will be decked in their winter finery and ablaze with festive light. The tour features eight outstanding performances in historic venues, including the famous Berlin Philharmonie and Vienna State Opera, and visits to places where the great composers lived and worked. The modern architectural treasures of Berlin, the baroque splendours of Prague and the grandeur of Vienna’s historic buildings are arguably seen to best advantage under wintry skies. Our tour begins in the dynamic capital of Berlin, where we explore the complex history of the city and view the wonders housed in its many museums and galleries. We then travel through the beautiful winter landscape to Prague, a city where musical talent has long flourished. Our final stop, Vienna, boasts a musical heritage which is unrivalled. Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Mahler and, of course, Johann Performances on Strauss composed their greatest masterpieces here. tour Our carefully chosen musical program is augmented by a balanced schedule of museum visits and city walks. As well, we visit Dresden and The tour price includes eight memorable Brno, and make an excursion to the charming spa town of Baden bei performances of opera, orchestral and vocal Wien, south of Vienna, to see the legendary Vienna Woods under snow. music. Venues range from the beautiful historic Estates Theatre in Prague to the famous Music educator and experienced tour leader Robert Gay will provide modern Berlin Philharmonie. introductions to all performances, as well as giving an expert background to the musical heritage of the places you visit. In Berlin Centrally located four-star hotels, many meals, tipping and best-available Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra performing tickets to performances are all included. Walking tours and museum visits an all Wagner program at the Philharmonie with an emphasis on music round out the program. Puccini’s, Manon Lescaut at the Staatsoper Puccini’s La Boheme at the Deutsche Oper Your Tour Leader In Prague For over 25 years, Robert Gay has presented music Mozart’s, The Marriage of Figaro at the history courses at the Centre for Continuing Education Estates Theatre at the University of Sydney. Over the same period, he Janacek’s, The Cunning Little Vixen at the has designed and escorted more than 80 cultural tours National Theatre to Europe and America. His enthusiasm is infectious and his knowledge of music history vast. In Vienna The New Year’s Eve performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at the Konzerthaus Johann Strauss’, Die Fledermaus at the Vienna State Opera Humperdinck’s, Hänsel und Gretel at the Vienna State Opera Tour Price The tour price is $9,550 per person, twin share (land content only). The supplement for a single room is $1,700 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required to secure a place on the tour. Included in the tour price All accommodation in selected 4-star hotels All breakfasts, plus lunches and dinners in hotels and local restaurants as indicated in itinerary Land travel by air-conditioned coach Background notes on the cities visited Best-available tickets to all included performances Pre-performance talks Services of your tour leader throughout the tour All entrance fees to sites mentioned in itinerary Qualified local guides as indicated in itinerary Porterage of one piece of luggage per person at all hotels Not included International airfares (competitive quotes available) Travel insurance Meals and activities not stated as included in this itinerary Personal expenses such as laundry and taxis Air travel OPTIONS The tour price quoted is for land content only. Please contact us for further information on competitive Economy, Business or First Class airfares for this tour. Airport transfers Transfers between airport and hotel are included for all passengers booking their flights through Academy Travel. These may be group or individual transfers. Transfers can also be arranged for anyone booking their own flights. Please contact Erin Laffin for further details. Enquiries and bookings For further information or to secure a place on this tour please contact Erin Laffin at Academy Travel, on 9235 0023 or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email [email protected] Images right: Christmas markets in Prague’s Old Town Square; the statue of Johann Strauss in Vienna Stadtpark appears to glow in the winter light; and the Konzerthaus, Vienna Berlin to Vienna A musical Christmas & New Year Detailed Itinerary All breakfasts included. Included lunches and dinners are indicated by the letters (L) and (D). Begin the tour relaxed With a concert on the first night of the tour, we strongly suggest that you plan to arrive in Europe early and perhaps spend a few days in Berlin before the tour commences. We invite you to contact us to arrange extra accommodation. Above: Berlin’s Reichstag building is crowned by Sir Norman Foster’s modern dome. Wednesday 21 December – Performance I Below: Sir Simon Rattle conducting the Berlin Arrival Philharmonic Orchestra; and Anna Nechaeva cast as Manon Lescaut Meet your tour leader Robert Gay at the hotel for a light dinner before heading off to a concert by the legendary Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, performing in their home, the Philharmonie. Renowned conductor Sir Simon Rattle conducts a powerful all Wagner program with Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek, tenor Simon O’Neill and bass Sir John Tomlinson. Overnight at the Westin Grand Hotel, Berlin (D) Performance details Venue: Philharmonie Concert Hall Program: Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll and Die Walküre, Act I Performers: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle (conductor), Eva-Maria Westbroek (soprano), Simon O’Neill (tenor), Sir John Tomlinson (bass) Thursday 22 December – Performance II Explore Berlin This morning there is a background talk for this evening’s performance, Manon Lescaut, Puccini’s first major success as a composer of opera. Afterwards a local guide takes us on a coach tour of Berlin. There will be a particular focus on the sites that shaped Germany’s history in the 20th century, including the Reichstag and the Berlin Wall. After our welcome lunch, the afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your own pace. Overnight Berlin (B, L) Performance details Venue: Staatsoper at the Schiller Theatre Program: Puccini’s, Manon Lescaut Performers: Anna Nechaeva (Manon Lescaut), Roman Trekel (Lescaut), Jűrgen Flimm (conductor) Friday 23 December Museum Island Berlin is arguably home to Europe’s finest collection of cultural institutions – museums and galleries which cover the history, archaeology and art of civilizations from around the world. After a talk on this evening’s performance, we walk to nearby Museum Island, where you will be free to explore the museums independently. We suggest visiting the Neues Museum which houses the city’s magnificent Egyptian collection, including the bust of Nefertiti. Other highlights include the Pergamon Museum, containing extraordinary buildings from Persia, Turkey and the Middle East which were brought to Berlin in the time of the Second German Empire. Overnight Berlin (B) Saturday 24 December Christmas in Berlin Every year in the lead-up to Christmas, Berlin shines in a festive blaze of lights. There are about 60 Christmas markets to explore. Whether traditional or trendy – there’s something for everyone. Continue the festive cheer with a traditional German Christmas dinner together. Overnight Berlin (B, D) Sunday 25 December – Performance iII Christmas Day Merry Christmas! After a talk on tonight’s performance the rest of the morning is at leisure. In the early afternoon we take a coach to the Germäldegalerie to view the impressive collection of Old Master paintings. The gallery boasts one of the world’s most important collections of European painting from the 13th to 18th century. Masterpieces from all epochs in the history of art are on display here, including paintings by van Eyck, Bruegel, Dürer, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. This evening we travel to the Deutsche Oper to attend a performance of the well known opera La Bohème. Overnight Berlin (B) Performance details Venue: Deutsche Oper Program: Puccini’s, La Boèeme Performers: Sonya Yoncheva (Mimi) Piotr Beczala (Rodolfo), Noel Bouley (Schaunard), Markus Brück (Marcello) Ivan Repusic (conductor) Caption Monday 26 December – Performance IV Dresden We depart by coach for Prague stopping en route at the town of Dresden, once described as the ‘Florence of the North’. This 800-year-old Saxon capital was massively damaged in World War II, but many key public Above: The Berlin Philharmonie; and Albrecht Dürer's buildings have been faithfully rebuilt, including the spectacular Hieronymus Holzschuher, 1526, housed in the Germäldegalerie, Berlin Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) which once again proudly dominates the city’s skyline. We arrive in Prague in the afternoon, with sufficient time Below: the spectacular Frauenkirche, Dresden to relax before this evening’s performance at the beautiful Estates Theatre, one of the oldest theatres in Europe, built in 1783. Overnight at the Art Deco Hotel Imperial, Prague (B) Performance details Venue: Estates Theatre Program: Mozart’s, The Marriage of Figaro Performers: Singers from the Czech National Opera, Peter Feranec (conductor), Josef Průdek (director) Berlin to Vienna A musical Christmas & New Year Tuesday 27 December OLD town Prague The magnificent baroque city of Prague, with its gothic spires, elaborate domes and winding, cobbled streets, is one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved cities. This morning we will have a guided walking tour of the Old Town, ending at the Charles Bridge which spans the Vltava River.
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