LONDON TOUR November 6-13, 2021

XIAN ZHANG MUSIC DIRECTOR SAVE THE DATE!

The NJSO is delighted to announce a tentative opportunity to travel to London in November with Gabriel van Aalst in celebration of our Music Director, Xian Zhang, conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. The evening’s thrilling program includes superb soloists. Best category seating is reserved in the center orchestra. The London arts scene needs little by way of introduction—it­ is a benchmark for excellence, offering a lively mix of British establishment and innovation. Hotel and location are crucial to the week’s enjoyment and we have Xian Zhang. Photo by Fred Stucker selected Brown’s Hotel, part of the Rocco Forte luxury hotel group, as our base. Occupying an enviable Mayfair site, the hotel combines an alluring combination of tradition and modernity and is the epitome of British hospitality. As we are developing the itinerary, much is still being confirmed as circumstances permit. We will revisit planning in late August as full reopening of venues and event scheduling unfolds. Flights to be arranged independently. Note: United Airlines schedule includes a daytime flight departing EWR at 8:30 am. Arrival car service may be arranged through Act 1 Tours or the hotel concierge.*

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Pre-tour check-in and independent time until Sunday Check-out after breakfast or extend. evening. Please contact Act 1 Tours to reserve rooms. Airport car service optional. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Arrival and check-in. Early arrival check-in may be requested although not guaranteed. 5:30 pm Welcome cocktail party with passed appetizers or light supper “bowl food.” 7:30 pm Optional Hilary Hahn concert at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre.* MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Full breakfast taken at leisure included daily. See list of inclusions. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 7:30 pm The Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Xian Zhang at the Royal Festival Hall. BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto: Alina Ibragimova – violin. MAHLER Das von der Erde: Sarah Connolly – mezzo- soprano, Andreas Schager – tenor. Pre-performance drinks in the Friends Bar and post- performance supper. Brown’s Hotel, London Royal Festival Hall. Image courtesy Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser. © Victoria and Albert Museum Westminster Palace. Image courtesy BDP Peter Trimming The following inclusions are under consideration. Some venues and activities have already paused or closed after recent UK reopening. • Music concert or recital at Wigmore Hall • Less visited parts of London guided by Richard Roques, inimitable guide, playwright and historian • Viewing a private art collection • Talk by a London music critic • Afternoon tea at , or special location • Private luncheon or afternoon tea at House of Lords, Westminster Palace, Parliament Square • A gastropub dinner at The Footman in Mayfair • Visit and talk at IMG Artists • Theatre evening: The Bridge or the National Theatre or other theatre and may include a private tour • Optional at the Coliseum: HMS Pinafore or Royal Ballet: Giselle • Victoria and Albert Museum: Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser • The Courtauld Institute of Art subject to reopening in November • Day excursion to Blenheim Palace or a stately home

Estimated tour pricing (will be confirmed as soon as Please Note Recent Travel Announcement: possible): British government ministers are expected to sign • $5,500 per person double occupancy off on plans for US citizens arriving in the UK to be able to present the cards they were given when they • $7,000 single occupancy were vaccinated as sufficient proof for entry. Britain Executive king rooms are held. Upgrades to junior is prepared to make the concession because the US suites or suites are available. has yet to develop a consistently used digital form of Full booking details and cancellation information will proof for vaccinations. Americans will be allowed to be provided prior to registration. enter the UK and avoid quarantining if they produce vaccine cards proving they have been fully vaccinated, It is advisable to book refundable flights or wait until as part of a drive to open up transatlantic travel. tour is fully confirmed. (Extracted from an article in The Times July 27, 2021) * Additional cost Pre-travel COVID test or test on arrival may be required. Details are not finalized.

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