CBSO TOUR TO 9 – 12 JULY 2017

Flights: Outbound: Sunday 9 July – Birmingham to Hamburg, EW7331 14:50-17:25 Return: Wednesday 12 July - Hamburg to Heathrow, EW7462 13:25-14:10

Coach transfers will be provided from London Heathrow to CBSO Centre and between Hamburg Airport and the hotel.

Hotel: 4* Scandic Hamburg Emporio Dammtorwall 19, Hamburg https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/germany/hamburg/scandic-hamburg-emporio

The hotel boasts an ideal location in the centre of Hamburg, opposite and 3km (20 mins) from . Situated right next to the Gansemarket, the hotel is close to many tourist attractions and is right next to an underground stop if you would like to explore further afield. The will also be staying in this hotel. Please note, there is a single occupancy surcharge of £150.00 which should be added to the total price of the trip.

Concert: Top priced tickets for the have been reserved as part of a group booking and cost £75 per person. This cost is included as part of the trip.

Monday 10 July Elbphilharmonie, 8pm Conductor Mirga Gražinyté-Tyla Soloist Jan Lisiecki

Debussy Prélude à l’Après-midi d’un faune Chopin Concerto No. 2 ***** Stravinsky Pétrouchka (1947 version)

Optional extras: We will be arranging a number of additional optional activities during our stay in Hamburg which you are welcome to dip in and out of, including a potential tour of the brand new Elbphilharmonie. Some of these activities will require a nominal additional payment which is indicated on the form enclosed. In order to give us an idea of numbers for these activities, please indicate an expression of interest. This is by no means a commitment at this stage, just a helpful indicator of numbers.

Pre-tour meet: Join us for a pre-tour meeting at Symphony Hall on Saturday 24 June from 4pm. You’ll get the chance to meet fellow travellers and run through the itinerary together and ask any questions you may have. Please confirm your attendance on the enclosed form. Further information: We’ll be putting together a short tour booklet, with helpful pieces of information about getting around the city, recommended eateries and sight-seeing options. This information will either be given to you at the pre-tour meet, or if you can’t attend, we’ll post it out to you. In the meantime, see below for a draft itinerary.

Booking your place(s): Due to the level of take up for this trip we have had to cap the number of places to 50, on a first-come- first-serve basis. To secure your place please return your deposit payment by Tuesday 28 February, along with a passenger form (one per-person). The balance payment of is due on Friday 28 April; a reminder will be sent in advance of deadline.

CBSO in Hamburg Draft tour itinerary

Sunday 9 July Flight from Birmingham Airport Flight to Hamburg Airport Transfer to hotel by coach Approximate arrival at hotel for 19.00

Monday 10 July Free morning 14.00-15.30 Tour of the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall (TBC) 17.30-18.30 Rehearsal (optional) 19.15 Pre-concert drinks (optional) 20.00 Concert Elbphilharmonie 21.45 Dinner with CBSO musicians

Tuesday 11 July Free Day with option to join some group activities:- Opportunity to take part in a harbour boat tour Opportunity to visit Chocoversum chocolate museum

Wednesday 12 July Free morning 12.00 Pick-up from hotel for transfer to Hamburg Airport Flight to London Heathrow Transfer to CBSO Centre by coach Approximate arrival in Birmingham at 18.00

Cost and Payment Schedule: The total cost of the tour is £775 per person. A single supplement of £150 (Total cost: £925) will apply for single travellers.

Tuesday 28 February Deposit of £150 due, along with a passenger form (one per-person) Friday 28 April Balance payment due

If you have any queries, please contact Meg Bradshaw on 0121 616 6514 or by email [email protected]