MIDAM INTERNATIONAL OF NEW YORK CITY PETER TIBORIS, GENERAL MUSIC DIRECTOR presents
THE GREAT AND GRAND 2022 MUSIC AND CULTURAL TOUR TO ATHENS AND SYROS, GREECE
Thursday, July 7 - Sunday, July 17, 2022
featuring PETER TIBORIS conducting MOZART’S REQUIEM IN D MINOR, K. 626
with THE PAN-EUROPEAN PHILHARMONIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and WORLD-CLASS SOLOISTS
ATHENS CONCERT HALL • WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022
Open to all American and Canadian choirs.
Solo performances in Athens • July 11 A cappella performances in Syros (St. Nicholas Church) • July 15
Per-person registration deadline: November 15, 2021
Subject to revision: Published September 23, 2020
For more information, contact Eric Spiegel, Director of Program Development, at (212) 239-0205 ext. 201 or at [email protected]. MidAm International, Inc. Peter Tiboris, General Director P R E S E N T S
THE GREAT AND GRAND MUSIC AND CULTURAL TOUR OF ATHENS AND SYROS, GREECE IN 2022 July 7 - 17, 2022
Pan-European Philharmonia Symphony Orchestra of Warsaw, Poland – Peter Tiboris, Founder and Music Director
For visiting choirs from throughout the U.S. and Canada, the residency dates in
Greece are:
Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 17, 2022 *Gala Concert: Wednesday, July 13, 2022* In the prestigious 1900-seat Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis) Featuring all the visiting choirs
*Monday, July 11, 2022* Solo performances in Athens by visiting choirs
*Friday, July 15, 2022* Solo a cappella performances in St. Nicholas Church in Syros
We invite you to join us for a program at the Athens Concert Hall, and solo performances in Athens and Syros.
The 11-day/10-night residency cost is $2800 per person, based on double occupancy (see page 12 for inclusions & exclusions). The initial registration, with a deposit of $400 per person, is due:
November 15, 2021
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 2 “Masterfully Created – Creatively Mastered in our World of Music” MAP STATS: 1,408 Concerts and Operas Worldwide 1,048 Concerts in New York 590 Concerts in Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall 21 Concerts in David Gefen Hall at Lincoln Center 384 Concerts in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall 11 Concerts at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center 188 Concerts and Operas at the Festival of the Aegean (Syros, Greece) 80 Concerts in Europe (Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal, Russia) 94 World Premieres 21 US Premieres 105 NY Premieres 3,727 Choral Ensembles 889 Guest Conductors 1,345 Guest Soloists 174 Youth and Collegiate Orchestras 146 Youth and Collegiate Bands, Jazz Bands and Wind Ensembles FEBRUARY to JULY 2022, 39th SEASON
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Peter Tiboris, General Director and Music Director
MidAmerica Productions & MidAm International 39 Broadway, Suite 3600 (36th floor), New York, NY 10006, USA Tel. 212.239.0205 - www.midamerica-music.com - www.petertiboris.com 2022 MUSIC AND CULTURAL TOUR OF ATHENS & SYROS
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2021 Arrive Athens July 7 / Depart Athens July 17, 2022
Gala Concert: July 13, 2022 Mozart's Requiem in D minor, K. 626 Peter Tiboris, Conductor Pan-European Philharmonia Symphony Orchestra of Warsaw, Poland – Peter Tiboris, Founder and Music Director
In the ATHENS CONCERT HALL – MEGARON MOUSIKIS
July 11, 2022: Featured public solo performances by visiting choirs under their own directors will also take place in Athens; groups of forty or more voices may perform accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra.
July 15, 2022: In Syros’ St. Nicholas Cathedral, as part of the “Sacred Music in a Sacred Place” Sunset Series, visiting choirs will have the opportunity to appear in 20-minute a cappella concerts of sacred music led by their own conductor.
Athens Concert Hall
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 4 TOUR ITINERARY
Departure day
Depart United States – overnight flight to Athens.
Day 1 – Thursday, July 7, 2022:
Arrive in Athens, where you will be met by a MidAm International representative and transferred by private coach to Wyndham Grand Hotel Athens (4–star hotel). Organizational meeting from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Wyndham Grand Hotel with all participants. Remainder of evening free; dinner on own.
Wyndham Grand Hotel Athens: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-grand/athens-greece/wyndham-grand-athens/overview
Day 2 – Friday, July 8, 2022:
Breakfast. 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Chorus/piano rehearsal in the Wyndham Grand Hotel Ballroom (Mozart Requiem). Lunch on own. 2:00 – 6:00 PM: Acropolis tour with visit to the Parthenon and general tour of Athens – Tour #1. Evening free at leisure.
Acropolis Tour With Visit to the Parthenon
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 5 Day 3 - Saturday, July 9, 2022:
Breakfast. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Chorus/piano rehearsal in Wyndham Grand Hotel Ballroom (Mozart Requiem). Lunch on own. 1:30 – 3:30 PM: Chorus/piano rehearsal in Wyndham Grand Hotel Ballroom (Mozart Requiem). 5:00 – 11:00 PM: Tour to ancient Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon – Tour #2 (with a dinner stop; dinner on own).
Ancient Sounion
Day 4 - Sunday, July 10, 2022:
Breakfast. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Chorus/piano rehearsal in Wyndham Grand Hotel Ballroom (Mozart Requiem). Morning rehearsal with orchestra and soloists (Mozart Requiem). Lunch on own. Afternoon and evening free at leisure.
Day 5 – Monday, July 11, 2022:
Breakfast. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Chorus/piano rehearsal in Wyndham Grand Hotel Ballroom of visiting choirs under their own directors. Morning rehearsal with orchestra and soloists (Mozart Requiem). Lunch on own. 1:00 – 4:00 PM free at leisure. 4:30 PM: Acoustic check for concert by visiting American choirs of orchestra, soloists, and choirs under their own directors. 9:00 PM: Concert by visiting American choirs, led by their conductors. Four separate 20-minute concerts of sacred music a cappella or with piano. Choirs of forty or more voices will perform with orchestra in 30-minute presentations.
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 6 Day 6 - Tuesday, July 12, 2022:
Breakfast. Morning: Three-island tour – Poros, Aigina, Hydra. Departs 8 AM and returns 7:30 PM, including lunch – Tour #3. Evening: Back to hotel.
Poros Aigina Hydra
Three-Island Tour
Island of Hydra Arrive to the island of Hydra sailing 2H30 approx., and its port whose amphitheater shape once served as a safe shelter for Saronic Pirates. Admire from our decks the special architecture and dramatic landscapes of this island, whose old traditional stone houses and mansions silently stand witness to a long and turbulent history. It’s all there on Hydra… the small narrow stone-paved streets waiting to be explored on foot or by the island’s traditional “vehicle” – the saddled donkey.. Captivating walks along the old seaside promenade.. crystal clear waters… radiant traditional fine-craft shops.. the beauty of Hydra will conquer you forever!
Poros Island Poros is 1 hour & 15 minutes to sail. Poros is the smallest of the three islands, separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strait and offering a most enchanting view of Poros Town. Time at leisure is about 50 minutes. Departure from Poros, and immediately lunch will be served. Our Chef will do his best to tempt your senses with a wide choice of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, fresh salads and desserts. Sailing towards Aegina, relax and enjoy the sun on the Ship’s Lounge, or admire the spectacular panoramic view from one of our spacious decks.
Aegina Island After two hour sailing we shall arrive to our last port of call, the island of Aegina, the largest of the three islands. Apart from its harbor there are numerous interesting sites to discover on the island and therefore we propose the optional tour to the Temple of Aphaia.
After your visit to Aegina, return to the ship to enjoy our live orchestra and dancers. Listen to Greek music with the “bouzouki” and learn Greek dances with our professional dancers for an afternoon of fun. The Greek Folk Dance Show with Apostolis and his dancers in local costumes from all over Greece is an inspirational experience to enjoy as your cruise ship enters the harbor of Piraeus at sunset.
Tour description courtesy of Greece's Ulysses Tours, Inc.
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 7 Day 7 - Wednesday, July 13, 2022:
Breakfast. 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Orchestra morning rehearsal of Mozart's Requiem with soloists. 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Choir morning rehearsal of Mozart's Requiem in Wyndham Grand Hotel Ballroom. Afternoon dress rehearsal at Athens Concert Hall. 9:00 PM: Concert at Athens Concert Hall.
Athens Concert Hall
Day 8 - Thursday, July 14, 2022:
Breakfast. Morning check-out of the hotel. 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Tour of Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth forest. The home of St. Paul the Apostle, c. 50 to 52 AD – Tour #4. Lunch at Ismuth (on own). 3:00 – 5:00 PM: Depart for Pireaus port for the boat transfer to Syros (pending traffic). 5:30 PM: Departing from Athens to Syros. 9:30 PM: Arriving in Syros.
Ancient Corinth Corinth Canal, Ismuth
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 8 Day 9 - Friday, July 15, 2022:
Breakfast. Morning free. Late afternoon acoustic check in St. Nicholas Church. 6:00 PM: Sunset concert at St. Nicholas Church.
St. Nicholas Church in Syros
Day 10 - Saturday, July 16, 2022:
Breakfast. All day free in Syros. Finale farewell dinner in Syros (included in the package).
Syros City View
Day 11 - Sunday, July 17, 2022:
4:30 AM: Check out of hotel. 5:00 AM: Depart from Syros port back to Athens for departure.
Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from the Syros port. MidAm team will pick up all luggage and drop off at the port.
AIRFARES TO AND FROM ATHENS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPATING ENSEMBLES & INDIVIDUALS. If your air arrival is at an alternate airport, you need to arrange transport to the residency city at your own cost. Please consult with your personal travel agent and internet search engine for the best possible price. Also, MidAm International has had a travel relationship with Tzell Travel in NYC for 39 years. It is recommended that you contact Krissie Taras, their representative, and have her investigate an airfare on your behalf. You are under no obligation to take the airfare she proposes. Contact Krissie Taras at [email protected] or 212-944-2121. If you are a U.S. citizen, a valid passport is required to enter Greece and the European Union, but no visa is required. If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, please check with your embassy regarding entry requirement to Greece.
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 9 Land Package Inclusions: Arrive Athens July 7 / Depart Athens July 17, 2022
PERFORMANCE/ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATION:
1. Three major public performances: One public and featured concert with chamber orchestra in Athens on July 11, 2022 (for those choirs who elect to perform under their own directors); participation in the Athens Concert Hall performance with Peter Tiboris conducting on July 13, 2022; and one a cappella solo concert in St. Nicholas Cathedral as part of the “Sacred Music in a Sacred Place” Sunset Series (6:00 PM on July 15) of sacred music only, led by your own conductor. 2. Distinguished guest conductors. 3. The Pan-European Philharmonia Symphony Orchestra of Warsaw, Poland. 4. Rehearsal facilities prior to the premiere. 5. World-class soloists. 6. Professional accompanists and language coaches. 7. Complimentary admission to concerts on July 11 and 13 for non-performers. 8. Complimentary admission to the concert on July 15, 2022. 9. Publicity and management of your concerts in Athens prior to your arrival and during your stay. 10. Greek national and international press coverage. 11. Internet posting and updating on Facebook, Twitter, and MidAm blogs. 12. Concert photograph of your concerts sent to each director by September 1, 2022. 13. Complimentary YouTube link of multi-camera video will be sent to each director of their concert. 14. Publicity, management, and audience development of your concerts in Athens by Athens Stage Productions Inc. 15. Complimentary concert poster given to each participant at the conclusion of the tour.
LODGING/GROUND TRANSPORTATION/BOARD 1. Ten (10) nights total – seven (7) nights in Athens at Wyndham Grand Hotel (https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ wyndham-grand/athens-greece/wyndham-grand-athens/overview); three (3) nights in Syros at Hermes Hotel at double occupancy. The cost per person is $2800 based on double occupancy. Single supplement is an additional charge of $935. Triple rooms are occasionally available and the cost per person is the same as double room occupancy,$2800 per person. Note that all rooms are “double” size and if a third bed is put in, it is a single bed and the room is not larger than the standard double room. 2. Package includes all local taxes, gratuities (15%), and Greek Value Added Tax (VAT) of 23%. 3. Daily buffet breakfast (11 total). 4. Ferry tickets from Athens to Syros (round trip) on July 14 and July 17, 2022. 5. One grand finale farewell dinner in Syros. 6. Private air conditioned coach bus transfers within Athens (including airport pick-up on July 7 and return to the airport on July 17). 7. Escorts on buses to and from all locations. 8. Bilingual guides throughout the tour. 9. MidAm manages all travel details within Greece on your behalf with designated Athens travel agent, Ulysses Travel. 10. Assistance with purchasing international flight tickets to and from Athens when requested. 11. Pre-tour management of your tour starting with initial registration deposit. 12. MidAm staff on duty throughout your entire stay in Athens.
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 10 FOUR TOURS (see description in itinerary – entrance fee, bus, professional guide, personal broadcast microphones, and hearing devices are all included).
1. First Tour: Sunset Acropolis and Parthenon preceded by a general tour of Athens (Athens); 2. Second Tour: Tour to ancient Sounion (Athens); 3. Third Tour: Three-island tour – Poros, Aigina and Hydra, with lunch provided; 4. Fourth Tour: Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth – the home of St. Paul the Apostle, 50 to 52 AD (Athens).
Land Package Exclusions:
1. Your round-trip airfare to Athens. 2. Lunches and dinners daily, except the final dinner and lunch listed above.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Eric Spiegel Director of Program Development MidAm International, Inc. 39 Broadway, Suite 3600 (36th FL) New York, NY 10006 Email: [email protected] Office #: 212-239-0205 – ext. 201 Fax #: 212-563-5578
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 11 Residency Costs and Payment Schedule:
Total cost is $2800 per person. This includes events, accommodations, transfers, and all tips, gratuity, and VAT taxes described in the day-to-day itinerary and specifically itemized on the “inclusions” page. This price does not include roundtrip airfare to Athens. Single supplement occupancy is $3735 ($935 additional). Note that single rooms are limited. Triple rooms are occasionally available and the cost per person is the same as double room occupancy, $2800 per person. Note that all rooms are “double” size and if a third bed is put in, it may be a cot or convertible/pull-out sofa; further, the room is not larger than a standard double room. Spouses, friends, and families are welcome to be part of the residency. The same package described here applies to them as well. Complimentary admissions to all concerts are provided.
Payment Schedule
1st Deposit 2nd Deposit Flight list and 3rd Deposit Final Payment $400 per person $400 per person rooming list $750 per person is is due (non- is due: is due: due: due: (non-refundable) refundable). (non-refundable) (non-refundable)
November 15, January 15, 2022 February 15, March 15, 2022 May 1, 2022 2021 2022
ALL CHECKS ARE PAYABLE IN U.S. DOLLARS TO: MIDAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. Please forward your payment (one check per group) along with the registration form (one form per group) to:
Ms. Joyce Howard MidAm International, Inc. 39 Broadway, Suite 3600 (36th FL) New York, NY 10006 [email protected] Cell: (917) 324-4084 Fax: (212) 658-9272 (only during business hours)
*** DEPOSIT SCHEDULES ARE FIRM. MidAm International retains the right to cancel groups if deposit schedule is not met.
If the specified venue is unavailable for your performance due to “acts of God” (force majeure), MidAm International, Inc., reserves the right to move this performance to another concert location within the residency city, or if such move is not practicable for reasons beyond the control of MidAm International, Inc., then MidAm International, Inc. shall be relieved from such obligation. Acts of God (force majeure) shall include any unexpected act or circumstance that prevents or impedes MAP from performing one or more of its contractual obligations if such impediment to MAP’s performance is beyond MAP’s reasonable control and the effects of such impediment cannot reasonably have been avoided or overcome by MAP. For purposes of this provision, Acts of God shall include, but are not limited to: a) war (whether declared or not), hostilities, act of foreign enemies, b) civil war, riot, rebellion and revolution, act of terrorism, sabotage or piracy; c) currency and trade restriction, embargo, sanction; d) act of authority whether lawful or unlawful, compliance with any law or governmental order, expropriation, seizure of works, requisition, nationalization; e) plague, epidemic (including continuation of COVID-19 pandemic into or beyond 2022), natural disaster or extreme natural event; f) explosion, fire, earthquake, destruction of equipment, prolonged break-down of transport, telecommunication, information system or energy; and g) general labor disturbance.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts within the County and State of New York with respect to any dispute arising out of this agreement.
Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020. 12 Bonus and Credits
REGULAR REGISTRATION COMPLIMENTARY PACKAGES For participants registering … each group receives: between June 2 and November 15, 2021… For 30 registrants… 1 complimentary bonus package For 60 registrants… 2 complimentary bonus packages For 90 registrants… 3 complimentary bonus packages For 120 registrants… 4 complimentary bonus packages For 150 registrants… 5 complimentary bonus packages
EARLY REGISTRATION CREDITS & COMPLIMENTARY PACKAGES For participants registering … each group receives a: on or before June 1, 2021… For 30 registrants… $1,000 group credit and 1 additional bonus package For 60 registrants… $2,000 group credit and 2 additional bonus packages For 90 registrants… $3,000 group credit and 3 additional bonus packages For 120 registrants… $4,000 group credit and 4 additional bonus packages For 150 registrants… $5,000 group credit and 5 additional bonus packages
NOTE:
The initial per person deadline for registration is November 15, 2021. A complimentary land package (based on double occupancy) is provided for every multiple of 30 persons who register between June 2 and November 15, 2021 (any performers and non-performers).
If an ensemble registers on or before the early registration deadline of June 1, 2021, a single dollar credit of $1,000 (applied to the group's final invoice) in addition to a bonus complimentary land package is awarded for every 30 persons who register (any performers and non-performers).
The initial per person payment on the package is $400.
The number of participants is a combination of performers and non-performers all taking the residency package. Non-performers are family, friends, chaperones, etc., also taking the residency package.
If the Chorus Director is a main "Guest Conductor" where he/she is conducting 60 voices comprised of several choirs, his/her complimentary package does not count in the above calculation because the Guest Conductor has special status and is compensated separately from his/her choir.
13 Subject to adjustment. Revised September 18, 2020.