Weekend of Music in the Adelaide Hills

SHORT BREAKS 2020

UKARIA CULTURAL CENTRE, MOUNT BARKER

UKARIA Cultural Centre. Photo: Randy Larcombe with Marshall McGuire 04–07 December 2020 (4 days) Weekend of Music in the Adelaide Hills UKARIA CULTURAL CENTRE, MOUNT BARKER

Delight in a unique weekend of intimate chamber music performances at the UKARIA Cultural Centre in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. Enjoy three performances of classical and contemporary pieces in a unique program, including works by celebrated masters of classical music and renowned contemporary composers. Attend concerts featuring musicians from the internationally-acclaimed Australian Chamber Orchestra, including Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, principal violinist Satu Vänskä and principal bassist Maxime Bibeau. Between performances, enjoy gourmet meals featuring the finest of locally- TOUR LEADER sourced seasonal produce and take the opportunity to meet the artists in a Acclaimed Australian harpist relaxed atmosphere. Marshall McGuire has performed as a soloist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, English String Orchestra, Les Talens Lyriques, Australian At a glance: Brandenburg Orchestra, • Attend a series of concerts performed by musicians from the world-class Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra at the UKARIA Cultural Centre in the beautiful and the Australia Ensemble. He has appeared at numerous Adelaide Hills international festivals, and • Meet the program’s featured artists in an informal and relaxed atmosphere is currently Director of • Enrich your experience with exclusive pre-performance talks by your tour Programming at Melbourne Recital Centre. He has leader, music specialist Marshall McGuire performed in caves, on the • Enjoy gourmet meals made using locally-sourced seasonal produce – some of beach at Orpheus Island, at the which is grown in the gardens of UKARIA Chateau de Chantilly and in a 12th century chapel in Wales. Playing music in exotic and beautiful locations is his passion.

“Marshall is charming, organised, thoughtful and inclusive. His passion for the music is shared and his thought and preparation for the talks is outstanding.” Kay G. | Easter in Vienna and Salzburg 2019

“A near perfect leader. Relaxed and very knowledgeable.” Shirley D. | Music in the Mountains 2018 Artisic Director Richard Tognetti and the Australian Chamber Orchestra at UKARIA. Photo: Dylan Henderson Friday 04 December 2020 Arrive Adelaide (Mount Lofty) Sun 06 Dec Mount Lofty Arrive in Adelaide on suggested Qantas flights. Renaissance Tours After a pre-performance talk with Marshall, transfer to UKARIA or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel and enjoy lunch showcasing ingredients grown in UKARIA’s working arrangements including pre-tour accommodation and a room kitchen garden. Then, attend a concert entitled Nordic Noir, featuring category upgrade. Richard Tognetti and Satu Vänskä on violin.

Tour arrangements begin at Adelaide Airport at 13:30 with a group PROGRAM: transfer to Mount Lofty House MGallery hotel (group transfer Anna Thorvaldsdottir - Illumine included in tour price if arriving on suggested flights). Sibelius - Andante Festivo In the early afternoon, arrive in the picturesque Adelaide Hills and Pettersson - Sonata for Two Violins No.2 check in to the hotel. Grieg - Erotikk, Op.43, No.5 At 17.30 attend a welcome briefing and pre-performance talk Rautavaara - The Fiddlers, Op.1 by your tour leader, Marshall McGuire, followed by dinner with Marshall and fellow tour members. D Jón Leifs - String Quartet No. 2 - V The Resurrection Traditional (arr. Danish String Quartet) - Wood Works Sat 05 Dec Mount Lofty Olli Mustonen - Nonet No.1 This morning transfer to Hahndorf, an historic village known for its strong German heritage, and enjoy some time at leisure to explore At the conclusion of the performance, return to the hotel. This the charming tree-lined main street. evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner with Marshall and your fellow travellers at a nearby restaurant. Then, continue to the UKARIA Cultural Centre for an early- afternoon performance entitled Musical Offerings, featuring ACO B L D Artistic Director and lead violin Richard Tognetti and principal Mon 07 Dec Depart Mount Lofty (Adelaide) bassist Maxime Bibeau. Depart Mount Lofty House and transfer to Adelaide Airport or PROGRAM: Adelaide CBD (group transfer included in tour price). Bach - Sonata for Solo Violin No.2 in A minor Arrangements conclude upon arrival at Adelaide Airport for flights Bach - The Musical Offering, Ricercar a 6 departing from 13:00, or the Adelaide CBD. Renaissance Tours or Thomas Adès - Arcadiana, Op.12 - VI your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including additional nights’ accommodation either Pēteris Vasks - Bass Trip before or after the tour and travel insurance (recommended). Brahms - Chorale Preludes, Op.122 B Arvo Pärt - Collage uber Bach - I. Toccata Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor BWV1041 - I. Allegro, BWV 1041 - II. Andante, BWV 1041 - III. Allegro assai Arvo Pärt - Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten Return to UKARIA in the evening for tonight’s performance entitled American Exploration showcasing Richard Tognetti and Satu Vänskä on violin. The concert features a new arrangement of Dvořák’s American Quartet for string orchestra and an Australian premiere by American composer and pianist Pascal Leboeuf.

PROGRAM: Steve Reich - Duet Pascal Leboeuf - Transition Behaviour (Australian premiere) Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings, O p.11 Bryce Dessner - Aheym Crawford Seeger - Andante for Strings George Walker - Lyric for Strings Dvořák - String Quartet No.12 in F major, Op.96 American After the performance, enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner at the UKARIA Cultural Centre, made from the finest, locally-sourced seasonal produce. Dining at the UKARIA Cultural Centre Photo: Randy Larcombe B D SHORT BREAKS 2020 Tour prices Per person, twin-share AUD 3,750 Tour price includes Single supplement AUD 750 • Tickets to all included performances Deposit per person (at time of booking) AUD 750 • Three nights’ accommodation in a four-star superior hotel with breakfast daily ( B ) Final payment due 02 October 2020 • Meals as per itinerary ( L =Lunch, D =Dinner), including wine with meals Room category upgrade available on request; please enquire with us. • Transportation throughout on comfortable, air-conditioned coaches Tour code SB2019 • Pre-performance talks with your tour leader, Marshall McGuire Fitness level Moderate • Airport/hotel transfers on arrival and departure if using Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions. group transfers • Gratuities for drivers and wait staff Qantas Suggested airline • Hotel porterage (one piece per person) Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations. Tour price does not include Visa • Airfares (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance) New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa to visit Australia. • Airport/hotel transfers on arrival and departure if not using group transfers Your hotel • Airport porterage Mount Lofty – Mount Lofty House – MGallery+ • Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, room service, minibar, taxis etc.) N.B. A hotel of a similar standard may be substituted. • Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)

The performance space at the UKARIA Cultural Centre Photo: Randy Larcombe

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