Early Music on the Elbe

Travel through the heartland of J.S. Bach Early Music on the Elbe May 19 – June 2, 2018 (15 days) prague – litomerice – bad schandau – meissen – dresden leipzig – lutherstadt wittenberg – magdeburg – potsdam – berlin r Goetzinge photo: Helwin photo: herrpyko.de photo: cocoparisienne

Join host Matthew White of Early Music Vancouver for a scenic river cruise from Prague to Berlin on the Moldau and Elbe Rivers featuring a Concert Program selected by impresario George Zukerman, OC, OBC Featuring performances by: • Guest Artists Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson • Collegium 1714, in Prague • Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau in Dresden • Ensemble Amarcord at Mendelssohn Haus and Thomasschule in Leipzig • Musical Offering with the Sans Souci Ensemble in Potsdam

Special Travel International 4603 Main Street Vancouver, BC V5V 3R6 Canada tel: (604) 291-1332 or 1(800) 665-0998 Fax: (604) 291-1378 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.sticanada.com a word from Special Travel Dear Travelers, Our 2018 Classical Music Cruise will take us to the Czech Republic and Germany where great cities, charming villages and exciting music await. Our route begins in glorious Prague and wends its way downstream on the Elbe all the way to Berlin. We have selected a unique new ship, the ELBE PRINCESSE, for our journey, and included everything that one could wish for on a special trip. We believe in value for your money and not hiding numerous extra charges in the “not included” section. Working closely with legendary Canadian musician and impresario George Zukerman, O.C., O.B.C. and Early Music Vancouver we have put together a truly memorable program reflecting the impeccable quality of Vancouver’s Early Music experts. Mr. Zukerman is a celebrated broadcaster and raconteur, recently stepping down as the long-standing Artistic Director of White Rock Concerts. He retired from performing in 2012, but during his 62- year career playing on international stages he was acclaimed world-wide as the “High Priest” of the bassoon. This is our 4th fabulous Classical Music collaboration and we are confident that the Elbe cruise will be a legendary successor to the wonderful trips on Danube, Rhone and Douro! Enjoy spectacular historic cities, exemplary food and services, fascinating background on the sites and music we’ll be experiencing and exquisite musical performances both during our river Cruise and on shore in beautiful concert halls. We have a selection of special artists accompanying us on the cruise. With an Early Music theme enticing us down the Elbe, you can expect a unique adventure! Everyone should make at least one once-in-a-lifetime trip, and this is an opportunity we don’t want you to miss. The combination of great cultures, wonderful sites and the finest music will be an experience you will never forget. We look forward to having you join us!

Gery Valtiner, Program Director photo: Fclaudios

notes from the artistic director Greetings music lovers,

I invite you to join Early Music Vancouver for another extraordinary Classical Music Cruise of the great rivers of Europe. This time it is on the Moldau and the Elbe from Prague to Berlin. The tour will take you through the heartland of Johann Sebastian Bach, and into the very crucible of Early Music in central Europe.

photo: Fclaudios On board the Elbe Princesse will be Alexander Weimann, Musial Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, joined by violinist Chloe Meyers, and bassoon virtuoso Nate Helgeson. Following the geography of the rivers, they will be performing music from Bohemia, the legendary court chapel in Dresden, the land of Martin Luther, and from the world of Bach, Telemann and Handel.

Plans are under way for you to hear Collegium 1714 in Prague, Harpsichordist Jean Rondeau in Dresden, the Amarcord vocal Ensemble in Leipzig and Europe’s leading Early Music ensemble, Sans Souci, in Potsdam and Berlin.

photo: kruhme In Potsdam there will be a performance of the trio from the Musical Offering close to the site where King Frederick first presented the “royal theme” to Bach. It will be a symbolic and historical musical moment.

The cruise will offer a remarkable feast of early music with some of the world’s leading practitioners on board as your travelling companions and musical guides. Matthew White, Artistic Director of Early Music Vancouver will be your host and Gery Valtiner of Special Travel will be there to make sure we enjoy smooth sailing and get the most from the time we have to explore these magnificent sites.

I invite you to join this most splendid of musical and historical adventures in May 2018! Happy sailing!

George Zukerman, O.C., O.B.C © Administration Bavarois des chateaux des Bavarois Administration © EArly Music Vancouver & Our artists early music vancouver Celebrating its 46th anniversary in 2016, Early Music Vancouver (EMV) has a long-standing reputation for the presentation, production and study of predominantly western classical music repertoires in an historical context. It offers one of the most ambitious programs of its type in North America, presenting and producing an average of 25-30 concerts per year through its Main Season, plus an annual Summer Bach Festival centred in downtown Vancouver. It is one of the most active non-profit presenting and producing organizations in Vancouver. The Pacific Baroque Orchestra (PBO) is now an integrated division of Early Music Vancouver. For May 2018, EMV is working with Special Travel International and its Director of Music, George Zukerman, O.C., O.B.C., on plans for the first Elbe river cruise from Prague to Berlin, traveling through the heartland of J.S. Bach, and in the crucible of Early Music in central Europe. matthew white executive & artistic director, early Music Vancouver Before joining Early Music Vancouver as Executive Director at the beginning of the 2013 season, Matthew White gained international acclaim as one of Canada’s leading countertenors. His operatic engagements included work with the Glyndebourne Festival Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and Toronto’s Opera Atelier,Collegium Vocale Ghent, Le Concert Spirituel, Nederlands Bach Vereniging, Le Concert D’Astrée, Tafelmusik, Les Violons du Roy, Ensemble Arion, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Concerto Palatino, Oregon Bach Festival, San Francisco Symphony and Toronto Symphony. He is both a Juno and Grammy nominated artist who has recorded for Analekta, Atma, Channel Classics, CBC records, ASV, BIS, Naxos, Glossa, and Harmonia Mundi. Prior to EMV Mr. White was Executive Director of Pacific MusicWorks in Seattle. He continues to consult for the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, and resides in Victoria, BC with his family. alexander weimanN Conductor and harpsichordist Alexander Weimann is Music Director of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Vancouver and the Seattle Baroque Orchestra. Born in 1965 in Munich, he studied the organ, church music, musicology, theatre, Medieval Latin, and jazz piano and has traveled the world with ensembles such as Tragicomedia, Cantus Cölln, the Freiburger Barockorchester, the Gesualdo Consort and Tafelmusik. Increasingly in demand as a guest conductor, Weimann has conducted Les Violons du Roy, the Arion Baroque Orchestra, Mercury Baroque, the Portland Baroque Orchestra, Victoria Symphony and, Symphony Nova Scotia. With an impressive discography of over 100 recordings, his latest album, Prima Donna ,with soprano Karina Gauvin was awarded a 2013 Juno. He recently moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, and tries to spend as much time as possible in his garden and kitchen.

chloe meyers Violinist Chloe Meyers is concertmaster of Vancouver’s Pacific Baroque Orchestra, as she has recently made her home inthe Pacific Northwest. In pursuit of her professional studies at both the University of Victoria and McGill University in Montreal, she was introduced to, and fell in love with, the baroque violin. Chloe has regularly played principal second with Montreal’s Arion Baroque Orchestra and has recently been an invited guest soloist with the Seattle Baroque Orchestra and Pacific MusicWorks. Chloe has performed with, among others, Les Violons du Roy, Tafelmusik, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Les Boreades, the Theatre of Early Music, and Les Idees Heureuses.

Nate Helgeson Nate Helgeson is principal bassoon of the Pacific Baroque Orchestra in Vancouver, the Seattle and Portland Baroque Orchestras, and Mercury Baroque in Houston. He performs frequently throughout Canada and the United States on modern and historical instruments. He has performed with the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, the Boston Philharmonic and as soloist both in the United States and in Switzerland. A native of Eugene, Oregon, Nate holds degrees from the University of Oregon and the New England Conservatory of Music and is a recent graduate of the Historical Performance program at the Juilliard School.

1 Early Music on the Elbe Classical Music river cruise from prague to berlin May 19 – June 2, 2018 (15 days)

Day 1 Sat, May 19 Day 5 Wed, May 23 canada - Prague Prague – litomerice Departure for Europe. We’ll spend the morning cruising. Luxuriate in the landscape as it unfurls before us while Day 2 Sun, May 20 enjoying a concert by our featured performers. arrive Prague Once we arrive in Horin, we’ll skip ahead to We transfer to the hotel. After check in there is Tour Litomerice, one of the oldest Bohemian time to relax before dinner. (D) cities, established in the 10th century on the site of Day 3 Mon, May 21 a Slavic fort. The multi-colored Gothic, Baroque Prague and Renaissance buildings in the city center are We begin with a Morning Tour of the beautiful not to be missed. We return to the ship for dinner “City of a Hundred Spires”. and a brief cruise to our port for the night. (B,L,D) 1000-year-old Prague Castle presides over the This Morning city, encompassing the Old Royal Palace and Enjoy a concert by our featured performers as state residence, the Basilica of St. George and we cruise toward Horin and Litomerice. Cathedral of St. Vitus in all its Gothic glory. From the castle’s hilltop situation you can enjoy Day 6 Thu, May 24 a panoramic view of the city’s domes, spires and litomerice – Bad Schandau – Dresden red roofs. Nearby is medieval Golden Lane, a We’ll spend the morning cruising through the cluster of petite houses, in one of which (No. magnificent Saxon Switzerland area (which is 22) Kafka resided for a time and picturesque in fact part of Germany) gliding by the prairies, Neruda Street, named for the famous Czech woods, lakes, vineyards and chateaux. We’ll poet and journalist who lived there. Below, stop in Bad Schandau for a jaunt into the Elbe

photo: Angela Monika Arnold Angela Monika photo: the lively pedestrian-only Charles Bridge, often Sandstone Mountains. On a hill overlooking the arrayed with musicians and artists, crosses to river we’ll see the Königstein Fortress, one of the Old Town. The Old Market Square is a UNESCO largest hilltop fortresses in Europe. Thought to World Heritage Site instantly recognizable for its have been built in the 13th century, it was used as famous Astronomical Clock and the distinctive a state prison for centuries. We’ll then stop at the spiky towers of the adjacent Church of Our Bastei rock formation, formed by water erosion Lady before Týn. The artistic heart of Bohemian over one million years ago. Returning to the ship culture is evident in Prague’s range of colourful we’ll resume our cruise, arriving in Dresden in the architecture and exquisite craftsmanship in evening and remaining in port overnight. (B,L,D) everything from crystal and printmaking to This Morning traditional puppet theatre and artisan beer. Our feature artists delight us with a concert as After time for lunch on your own the afternoon we sail toward Bad Schandau. is at leisure for you to stroll through Old Town, shop, sightsee, or rest and ready yourself for the Day 7 Fri, May 25 evening. Our first concert follows dinner. (B,D) Dresden This evening Enjoy a Tour of historic Dresden, the Florence An intimate concert with Collegium 1714 is of the Elbe. Capital of the state of Saxony in in the process of being planned for Prague, the Second World War, it was the site of some with possible guest appearances by Alexander extensive and controversial Allied bombing, Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson. which destroyed 1,600 acres of the city centre and claimed the lives of approximately 25,000. Day 4 Tue, May 22 Dresden became the capital of the Margravate of Prague Embarkation Meissen in the 13th century and the seat of the th The morning is at leisure to relax, sightsee or visit Dukes of Saxony in the 15 century. Its great one of the museums. Around noon we will gather architectural and artistic heritage makes it one of to enjoy a wonderful tour of the Art Nouveau the most appealing destinations in Germany. Municipal House and then Strahov Monastery Our itinerary maybe subject to minor alterations before embarking on the Elbe Princesse. Once to accommodate concert programming. (B,L,D) settled comfortably into our cabins we’ll have a This afternoon Welcome cocktail reception, followed by dinner A concert by our featured artists will enhance and a relaxing evening in port. (B,D) our cruise. Pending itinerary changes, this may take place instead another day. photo: Jiří Vaňáček

2 Day 8 Sat, May 26 Day 11 Tue, May 29 Dresden – Meissen Magdeburg – hohenwarthe – Upon arrival in Meissen we’ll enjoy a Tour of the genthin – berlin City, famous for its trademark porcelain. We’ll Our ship departs for Hohenwarthe early in the have a glimpse at the production to learn how this morning. On arrival, we can Tour Magdeburg, porcelain has been made for more than 300 years situated on the Elbe River and another crossing of and admire the magnificent pieces displayed in the ancient Roman roads. The Lutheran Cathedral the museum. Then heading for the city centre, of Saints Catherine and Maurice here is the tallest we’ll note landmarks such as the Albrechtsburg church building in eastern Germany. Embarking and Cathedral. once again in Genthin, we’ll continue towards photo: anreas metalllerreni Once again, our itinerary may need to remain Berlin and remain in port overnight. (B,L,D) th th flexible on the 25 and 26 , but will include time This afternoon in both Dresden and Meissen with City Tours in The final concert with our featured artists each. (B,L,D) aboard ship. This evening We may have the opportunity to see Jean Day 12 Wed, May 30 Rondeau at the Dresdener Musikfestspiele, in disembarkation – Potsdam – Berlin a scintillating Baroque-Jazz crossover event. After a final breakfast buffet on board, we’ll disembark and enjoy a brief Tour of Potsdam Day 9 Sun, May 27 with a visit further afield to either Sanssouci or Meissen – leipzig the Grand Palace of Friedrich II. Finally, we return We set out for a day to explore Leipzig, once one to Berlin and check into our hotel. (B,D) of Europe’s great centres of music and publishing, Today sited at the crossroads of rivers and ancient The Sans Souci Ensemble will perform the trade routes. The renowned Amarcord Ensemble Trio from the Musical Offering. Christoph will sing for us at Mendelssohn Haus and at Huntgeburth, flute and Nate Helgeson, the Thomasschule, site of J.S. Bach’s grave. The bassoon, will play concertos by Frederick The singers will accompany us as we walk through the Great and Johann Friederich Fasch with an historic old city centre. Finally, we return to the orchestral ensemble led by Alexander Weimann ship, which will cruise through the night. (B,L,D) at the keyboard. Today JS Bach by Elias Gottlob Haussmann We enjoy a remarkable day exploring the Day 13 Thu, May 31 musical heritage of Leipzig, with a variety of Berlin short concerts throughout. We begin with a City Tour to enjoy Berlin’s major sites, and then enjoy time for lunch on our own. Day 10 Mon, May 28 Dinner will be at the hotel, but the afternoon and Meissen – lutherstadt wittenberg – evening are at leisure to enjoy this great city. (B,D) Magdeburg Today we have a Tour of the City where Martin Day 14 Fri, June 1 Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to a church Berlin door and in so doing sparked the Reformation. Today we have an opportunity to visit the famous We’ll see the noble Renaissance-style houses of Pergamon Museum, followed by some time at photo: Lienhard Schulz the city centre and have an opportunity to visit leisure and a concert. This evening we will gather Luther’s house, a former Augustinian monastery for a farewell dinner. (B,D) which is now the Reformation Museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll spend the This afternoon afternoon cruising and moor in Magdeburg for We have a wonderful opportunity to attend a the night. (B,L,D) Dress Rehearsal of the Sans Souci Ensemble.

This afternoon Day 15 Sat, June 2 Our featured performers once again transport Berlin - CANADA us as the ship continues on to Magdeburg. We transfer to the airport for our flight home. (B) photo: Thomas Wolfe photo: photo: M_H.DE

3 AIR OPTIONS • Drinks included with Lunches and Dinners on board (water, wine, beer, fruit juices during the Accurate costs for flights are not available at time meal and coffee after.) of printing, but notice will be sent when they • Free WiFi available aboard ship. become available. We will offer a special group air fare to travelers • Headsets for tour excursions during cruise. joining our program at the best possible rate. • Porterage. There is also the option of extending your stay in • Gratuities for staff / crew of the Elbe Princesse. Europe. If you choose our flights, transfer to and • Port charges, harbor taxes, local taxes and from the airports is included. service charges. You may also purchase your own flights and meet us at the hotel, if you wish to arrange your own stopovers, book on points, fly Business Class, etc. not included As soon as the flight costs are available, we will • Airfare Canada - Prague; Berlin - Canada. send a note to everyone booked on the program, See Air Options at left. so you have all the information you need to select Most airlines now apply Seat Assignment the best option for you. charges. We will advise you if this is the Approximate flight cost (in Canadian funds case, and how much, at time of booking. departing various Canadian gateways, taxes • Departure Taxes (vary by your chosen included): $1,400 - $1,600 departure gateway). • Travel Insurance. included • Gratuities for drivers and guides of land • Accommodation in superior ★★★★ tourist portion of tour as well as drivers and guides hotels., centrally located. of cruise excursions. • 8 nights cruising aboard the modern, well- • Meals not mentioned. appointed paddle riverboat Elbe Princesse. • Drinks and items of a personal nature. • ALL CONCERTS & SPECIAL MUSIC EVENTS per itinerary. cost 15 day Tour in Canadian funds • All excursions, special events, city tours and priced per person based on double occupancy visits per itinerary. Cabin Category CDN • Private bus for all transfers and land tours. Main Deck $7900 • Breakfasts (B), Lunches (L) and Dinners (D) as indicated in itinerary. Upper Deck $8400 • Full board of superb French cuisine aboard ship. Single Supplement Main Deck + $3500 • Cocktail Reception and Gala Dinner. Single Supplement Upper Deck + $3700 • Drinks at the bar (except for champagne or wines from a designated list.) photo: Cornelia Fischer photo: Leander WAttig

4 Classical Concert Program Early Music on the Elbe

Our extraordinary program of music events, arranged by impresario George Zukerman, O.C., O.B.C. offers us select concerts in a variety of settings, from the intimacy of our ship’s lounge to some of the historic concert halls of Europe.

Monday May 21 Prague Collegium 1714

8:30 pm Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson may make guest appearances

Tuesday May 22 Prague no concert

Wednesday May 23 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

10:30 am Ship’s Lounge

Thursday May 24 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

11:00 am Ship’s Lounge

Friday May 25 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

TBA Ship’s Lounge

Saturday May 26 Meissen-Dresden Jean Rondeau at the Dresdener Musikfestspiele (tentatively, to be confirmed)

8:00 pm Palais im Grossen Garten

Sunday May 27 Leipzig Amarcord Ensemble Walking Tour

day touring various venues Mendelssohnhaus, Thomasschule

Monday May 28 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

3:00 pm Ship’s Lounge

Tuesday May 29 cruising Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson in concert

3:00 pm Ship’s Lounge

Tuesday May 29 Berlin no concert

evening

Wednesday May 30 Potsdam The Sans Souci Ensemble Alexander Weimann, Chloe Meyers and Nate Helgeson

2:30 pm TBA

Thursday May 31 Berlin A Special Concert (details are being finalized and will later be confirmed)

TBA TBA

Note: Itinerary and programming may be subject to alteration due to performance scheduling changes.

5 Elbe Princesse

6 ELBE PRAGUE BERLIN Data Sheet

MS Elbe Princesse 5 ANCHORS

The MS Elbe Princesse cruises on the Elbe from Berlin to the heart of Prague.

Year built : 2016 Length : 313 ft. Width : 34 ft. Number of cabins : 40 Passengers : 80 Onboard amenities : Lounge/bar with large picture win- dows and dance floor, public patio, restaurant serving all pas- sengers in one sitting, wide sun deck with chaise lounges, boutique. Entire ship and each cabin have reversible air- conditioning. Free Wi-Fi on board. the ship: Elbe Princesse ■■ Dining and Cuisine • Full board of superb French cuisine aboard ship. Year built: 2016 Length: 313 ft. • Drinks included with Lunches and Dinners on board (water, Width: 34 ft. wine, beer, fruit juices during the meal and coffee after.) Number of cabins: 40 • Drinks at the bar (except for champagne or wines from a Passengers: 80 designated list.) The beautiful facilities and expert staff of this modern river paddleboat ■■ onboard amenities will ensure that your cruise is the trip of a lifetime. • Wide Sun Deck with chaise lounges, and panoramic views. ■■ cabins Trim & well-appointed double-occupancy cabins • Main Lounge/Bar with large picture windows and dance floor. offer hotel-like amenities with complimentary WiFi and air • Public patio. conditioning. • Restaurant. • Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, • Boutique. safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, • Complimentary cabin-to-cabin phone, and radio. The beds face the window, WiFi on board. providing a great view. • Entire ship THE CABINS 2-deck• Upper Deck: ship 24 cabins (23 double-occupancy, 1 for passengers and each cabin

with reduced mobility.) air-conditioned. photo: Mihael Grek • Main Deck: 16 double-occupancy cabins. Sun deck Conveniences : All cabins have private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, safe, desk/storage/mini bar area, flat-screen satellite TV, cabin- Upper deck to-cabin phone, radio. The beds face

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Main deck •Upper Deck : 24 cabins (23 double- occupancy, 1 for passengers with re- 101 103 105 107 109 111 113 115 duced mobility) 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 116 •Main Deck : 16 double-occupancy cabins

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