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Hayllar Music Tours crafts the finest small-group music and cultural tours, providing guests with
 experiences of the best opera and classical music around the world. Our tours include exclusive
 recitals with exceptional musicians and singers, private guided tours of art galleries, museums
 and historical places of interest, luxurious accommodation and fine food.

 A full itinerary of all of our 2020 tours can be found in this brochure. Should you have any
 questions about any of our tours, or about travelling with us, please do not hesitate to get in
 touch with our friendly and helpful staff on +1 (0) 917 720 3529 or contact@hayllarmusictours.com
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HAYLLAR MUSIC TOURS IN 2020                                                                The Plaza de España in Seville, Spain.

Welcome from Elizabeth Hayllar - Director, Hayllar Music Tours

Hayllar Music Tours began operating specialist opera and classical music tours in 2015. The launch of our
2020 season marks our sixth year, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our guests who have
travelled with us over the last five years. It has been a privilege to get to know so many of you, and to share the
experience of attending the finest music performances around the world with you.

At Hayllar Music Tours we strive to provide you with experiences of the best classical music throughout the
world, and we hope that our 2020 tours continue to offer the same high standards that you have come to
expect from us. We are also extremely grateful to our distinguished Tour Leaders, who bring so much to each
tour with their fascinating experiences and insights into the music world.

We are also thrilled that 2020 marks the launch of our very own music festival, the Hayllar Wilderness Music
Festival in the Northern Territory's Top End, in the stunning Mary River National Park. Pianist Anna Goldsworthy
will be the Festival's Artistic Director, and it promises to be a truly new and magical musical experience in
Australia's burgeoning classical music scene.

From all of us at Hayllar Music Tours, we look forward to welcoming you on a tour in 2020.

With my best wishes,
Elizabeth Hayllar

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MOZART: HIS LIFE & MUSIC -
SALZBURG, VIENNA,                      WAGNER'S RING CYCLE                OPERA, MUSIC & ART IN
PRAGUE & MUNICH                        IN CHICAGO                         PORTUGAL & SPAIN

TOUR LEADER STEPHEN CLEOBURY CBE       TOUR LEADER SPEIGHT JENKINS        WITH TARYN FIEBIG & JUD ARTHUR

27 JANUARY–9 FEBRUARY 2020 (14 DAYS)   19–26 APRIL 2020 (8 DAYS)          5–18 JUNE 2020 (14 DAYS)
See page 6 for details.                See page 10 for details.           See page 14 for details.

OPERA IN THE ENGLISH
COUNTRYSIDE - GLYNDEBOURNE,            OPERA & ART IN                     OPERA, MUSIC & ART IN
GARSINGTON & GRANGE PARK               NORTHERN ITALY                     SCANDINAVIA & ST PETERSBURG

TOUR LEADER ELIZABETH HAYLLAR          TOUR LEADER FIONA CAMPBELL         TOUR LEADER ELIZABETH HAYLLAR

6–19 JUNE 2020 (14 DAYS)               10–23 JUNE 2020 (14 DAYS)          7–19 JULY 2020 (13 DAYS)
See page 18 for details.               See page 22 for details.           See page 26 for details.

OPERA & MUSIC FESTIVALS
IN SALZBURG, MUNICH,                   HAYLLAR WILDERNESS                 OPERA, MUSIC & ART IN
BREGENZ & VERONA                       MUSIC FESTIVAL                     CENTRAL EUROPE

TOUR LEADER ANNA GOLDSWORTHY           DIRECTOR ANNA GOLDSWORTHY          TOUR LEADER GRAHAM ABBOTT

21 JULY–2 AUGUST 2020 (13 DAYS)        8–13 SEPTEMBER 2020 (6 DAYS)       9–21 SEPTEMBER 2020 (13 DAYS)
See page 30 for details.               See page 34 for details.           See page 38 for details.

AUTUMN IN NEW YORK -                   WAGNER'S RING CYCLE                WAGNER'S RING CYCLE
MUSIC, THEATRE & ART                   IN BRISBANE                        IN PARIS

WITH TARYN FIEBIG & JUD ARTHUR         TOUR LEADER PROFESSOR HEATH LEES   TOUR LEADER PROFESSOR HEATH LEES

29 OCTOBER–7 NOVEMBER 2020 (10 DAYS)   9–18 NOVEMBER 2020 (10 DAYS)       22–29 NOVEMBER 2020 (8 DAYS)
See page 42 for details.               See page 46 for details.           See page 50 for details.
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MOZART: HIS LIFE & MUSIC -
   SALZBURG, VIENNA, PRAGUE & MUNICH
   27 JANUARY–9 FEBRUARY 2020 (14 DAYS)

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HEAR MOZART’S MUSIC, FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS TO PLACES OF SIGNIFICANCE
 IN HIS LIFE & DELVE INTO HIS WORK WITH TOUR LEADER STEPHEN CLEOBURY

 Enjoy a musical celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus with three concerts at Salzburg’s Mozart Week including the Vienna
 Philharmoniker performing Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, The Magic Flute at the National Theatre, Munich and four further
 performances. Follow Mozart’s journey through Europe to the beautiful cities of Salzburg, Vienna, Prague and Munich with
 Mozart specialist and conductor Stephen Cleobury.

 OVERVIEW                                                                   USD$7,890 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
• Three concerts in Salzburg’s Mozart Week, including:                      Single supplement: USD$1,340
   - Early music ensemble L’Arpeggiata performing Mozart’s Solemn           Deposit: USD$500 per person
   Vespers for a Confessor with soprano Julia Lezhneva.                     Final payment due: 25 November 2019
   - Vienna Philharmoniker performing Mozart’s Concerto in C major
   for flute, harp and orchestra, Concerto in B flat major for piano and    IMLAUER HOTEL PITTER SALZBURG
   orchestra and Symphony No. 40 in G minor.
   - La Cetra Baroque Orchestra performing Mozart’s Litaniae                Imlauer Hotel Pitter in Salzburg is conveniently located 5 minutes’
   Lauretanae and Mass in C minor.                                          walk from the Mirabell Palace, with its lovely gardens, and less than
                                                                            15 minutes’ walk from the picturesque, historic district of Old Salzburg.
• Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the National Theatre, Munich, home of         The hotel’s facilities include a gym and a sauna.
  the Bavarian State Opera since 1818.
• Two performances at the renowned Vienna State Opera.                      HOTEL IMPERIAL, VIENNA
• Two performances in Prague at either the National Theatre or the
                                                                            This luxury hotel was created in 1863 to be the Viennese residence of
  Estates Theatre.
                                                                            the Prince of Württemberg. Its location on Vienna's famous Ringstraße,
• Background talks by our Tour Leader, Mozart-expert Stephen                next to the Musikverein, Vienna, and less than 15 minutes’ walk from
  Cleobury, on the music we will hear, and on important aspects of          the Hofburg Palace makes it a perfect place from which to explore
  Mozart’s life and music.                                                  imperial Vienna.
• Private guided tours of Mozart’s Birthplace, of Mozart's Residence
  and of the Hohensalzburg Fortess in Salzburg.
                                                                            HOTEL PARIS PRAGUE
• Private tours in Schönbrunn Palace, and of the Picture Gallery at         Located in the historical centre of Prague, this palatial, Art Nouveau-
  Vienna’s Kunst Historishes Museum.                                        style hotel is just over a 5-minute walk from the city’s bustling,
• A guided walking tour through Prague’s Old Town and a guided tour         stimulating Old Town Square. French and traditional Czech cuisines
  of spectacular Prague Castle.                                             are available in the Sarah Bernhardt Restaurant and the Café de Paris
                                                                            coffee house. There is also a Wellness & Spa Centre.
• Exclusive guided tours of Schloss Nymphenburg and of the Cuvilliés
  Theatre in Munich.                                                        PLATZL HOTEL, MUNICH

                                                                            The Platzl Hotel is located in the heart of Munich, a block from the
 TOUR LEADER STEPHEN CLEOBURY CBE                                           Hofbräuhaus, the famous 16th-century beer hall, and a 5-minute
                                                                            walk from Marienplatz, the city’s administrative and historical centre.
                                                                            The hotel has a Bavarian fine-dining restaurant, a quaint tavern with
 Stephen Cleobury has for thirty five years been associated with one        terrace seating, and a stylish lobby bar. Other amenities include an
 of the world’s most famous choirs, that of King’s College, Cambridge.      exercise room, a relaxation area, a steam room and a sauna.
 His work at King’s has brought him into fruitful relationships with many
 leading orchestras and soloists, among them the Academy of Ancient
 Music, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, the Philharmonia,
 Britten Sinfonia, the BBC Concert Orchestra, and the distinguished
 ensemble, Endymion, and he has worked with many artists - singers
 and instrumentalists - of international repute. He complements and
 refreshes his work in Cambridge through the many other musical
 activities in which he engages.

Tour Leader Stephen Cleobury CBE

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The beautiful snow-covered city of Salzburg in Austria.

ITINERARY                                     examples of beautiful gothic and          the Vienna Philharmoniker at the            In the evening we attend our final
                                              baroque architecture.                     Großes Festspielhaus.                       concert from the Mozart Week
DAY 1 | MON 27 JANUARY 2020                                                                                                         program. The performance features
                                              In the evening we attend our first
1ST OF 4 NIGHTS AT IMLAUER                                                              DAY 4 | THURS 30 JANUARY 2020               La Cetra Baroque Orchestra
                                              concert as part of Mozart Week,
HOTEL PITTER SALZBURG                                                                   4TH OF 4 NIGHTS AT IMLAUER                  performing Mozart’s Litaniae
                                              Salzburg’s sparkling celebration of
                                                                                        HOTEL PITTER SALZBURG                       Lauretanae and Mass in C minor at
MUNICH TO SALZBURG:                           Mozart’s birthday. The performance
                                                                                                                                    the Stiftung Mozarteum, Großer Saal.
                                              features Austrian harpist Christina       SALZBURG:
We meet in the morning at our                 Pluhar and early music ensemble
Munich hotel, the Platzl Hotel, and                                                     This morning we have a talk on              DAY 5 | FRI 31 JANUARY 2020
                                              L’Arpeggiata performing works             the music we are to hear in the
travel in luxury on our private coach                                                                                               1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL
                                              including Mozart’s Solemn Vespers         evening’s performance. We then visit
from Munich to Salzburg. In January                                                                                                 IMPERIAL, VIENNA
                                              for a Confessor with soprano Julia        Mozart’s Residence in Makartplatz,
and February each year the City               Lezhneva at the Stiftung Mozarteum,                                                   SALZBURG TO VIENNA:
of Salzburg honours Wolfgang                                                            where we have a private tour. The
                                              Großer Saal.                              Mozarts moved into their apartment          This morning we travel to Vienna on
Amadeus Mozart on his birthday with
an internationally acclaimed concert                                                    on the first floor of this house            our warm, private coach.
                                              DAY 3 | WED 29 JANUARY 2020               in 1773, because the home on
series. The Mozarteum Foundation              3RD OF 4 NIGHTS AT IMLAUER                                                            On arrival in Vienna we travel to
Salzburg has hosted Mozart Week                                                         Getreidegasse, where Mozart was             Café Frauenhuber, to have lunch and
                                              HOTEL PITTER SALZBURG                     born, had become too small for the
every year since 1956.                                                                                                              to experience the famous Viennese
                                              SALZBURG:                                 family, or to host social gatherings        coffee culture in Vienna’s oldest
On arrival in Salzburg we check into                                                    appropriately.
the Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg. In         This morning we have a talk on                                                        coffee house. Mozart enjoyed a
the evening we gather over drinks             the music to be heard in the              After our visit to Mozart’s residence,      period of great success in Vienna,
and canapés to meet our Tour                  evening’s concert. Then, well             we visit an elegant nearby restaurant       as for example, in 1784, when his
Leader, Stephen Cleobury, who will            wrapped up in warm clothing, we           for a gourmet lunch with specialties        concert was sold out. However,
give an introduction to Mozart’s life         visit Hohensalzburg Fortess, one of       of Austrian cuisine on offer.               people stopped coming to the
and works.                                    Europe’s best preserved and largest
                                              medieval castles. A private guided
DAY 2 | TUES 28 JANUARY 2020                  tour will help us to understand the
2ND OF 4 NIGHTS AT IMLAUER                    history contained within the powerful
HOTEL PITTER SALZBURG                         walls of the fortress and will briefly
                                              connect the history of the Prince-
SALZBURG:                                     Bishops who ruled Salzburg to
This morning we have a talk on the            Mozart’s early life as a musician who
music to be heard in the evening’s            worked for them.
concert. We then have a private               Our afternoon is free to explore
guided tour of Mozart’s birthplace,           Salzburg further, or to rest in
No. 9 Getreidegasse. The Mozart               preparation for the evening’s
family occupied an apartment on the           performance.
third floor for 26 years, from 1747 to
1773, and Mozart was born here on             In the evening we attend a concert
27 January 1756.                              from the Mozart Week program. The
                                              performance features the Vienna
The afternoon is free and you might           Philharmoniker and conductor Lahav
like to explore the old town. Located         Shani performing Mozart’s Concerto
between the Salzach River and the             in C major for flute, harp and
surrounding mountains, it is rich in          orchestra, Concerto in B flat major for
buildings from medieval times to              piano and orchestra and Symphony          The Bavarian State Opera in Munich. Photo © Wilfried Hoesl
the 20th-century, including many              No. 40 in G minor with soloists from
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concerts and Mozart resorted to          Cranach. Our private guided tour will     River. Some of our best photographs      Nymphenburg. It is a stunning
performing in local cafés. This café     take us to some of the highlights of      of the city will be taken from here.     building exhibiting both baroque
is the only one that still exists from   this extensive collection.                We visit St. Vitus Cathedral, and we     and Rococo styles and surrounded
that time.                                                                         tour the old castle, Vladislav Hall      by beautiful gardens. We have a
                                         Our afternoon is free. In the evening
                                                                                   and St. George’s Basilica. Following     private guided tour of the Palace
Following lunch we travel to our         we attend a performance at the
                                                                                   our visit, we are driven back to our     including the intriguing Gallery of
luxurious hotel and settle in. In the    Vienna State Opera.
                                                                                   hotel, on the way briefly visiting St    Beauties, a series of portraits of
afternoon we have a talk with our
                                                                                   Nicholas' Church, where Mozart is        beautiful women, not only ladies at
expert Tour Leader about Mozart’s        DAY 8 | MON 3 FEBRUARY 2020
                                                                                   said to have played the organ, and       the court, but women from all classes
time in Vienna. The evening is free.     1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL PARIS
                                                                                   where a requiem mass was held            of society.
                                         PRAGUE
                                                                                   on December 14, 1791, as a tribute       After our return to the hotel, the
DAY 6 | SAT 1 FEBRUARY 2020              VIENNA TO PRAGUE:                         to Mozart and as a statement of the      afternoon and the evening are free.
2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL
                                         This morning we travel in our private     Czech nation's sorrow at his death.
IMPERIAL, VIENNA
                                         coach to Prague. After our journey        In the late afternoon we will attend a   DAY 13 | SAT 8 FEBRUARY 2020
VIENNA:                                  we have a free afternoon in which         talk on this evening’s performance.      3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT PLATZL
This morning we visit Schönbrunn         to relax or do a little exploring. Our    In the evening we attend a               HOTEL, MUNICH
Palace, where we enjoy a private         hotel is conveniently located near        performance at either the National       MUNICH:
guided tour of this magnificent          the Old Town and so there is much         Theatre or the Estates Theatre.
1,441-room Baroque palace, one of        to see close by.                                                                   This morning we will hear a talk on
the most important architectural,                                                  DAY 11 | THURS 6 FEBRUARY 2020           the music to be performed in the
                                         In the evening we enjoy a gourmet
cultural, and historical monuments                                                 1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT PLATZL                evening. We then have a guided tour
                                         3-course dinner at which specialties
in Austria. Schönbrunn Palace                                                      HOTEL, MUNICH                            of the Cuvilliés Theatre, built from
                                         of Czech cuisine will
was built in 1642 as the summer                                                                                             1751-1755 by Elector Max III Joseph.
                                         be offered.                               PRAGUE TO MUNICH:
residence of the powerful Habsburg                                                                                          Many magnificent opera productions
dynasty. This baroque palace, with                                                 This morning we travel in our            were created in the original theatre,
                                         DAY 9 | TUES 4 FEBRUARY 2020
rooms decorated lavishly in the                                                    luxurious, warm coach to Munich,         including the première of Mozart's
                                         2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL PARIS
Rococo style, is now a UNESCO                                                      where we settle into our hotel. The      Idomeneo, in 1781.
                                         PRAGUE
cultural heritage site. Included in                                                hotel is conveniently located close      After the theatre tour you might like
the tour are some rooms where            PRAGUE:                                   to the city centre and to the famous     to visit other sections of the Munich
Mozart performed at various times:       This morning we have a talk about         Munich beer hall, the Hofbräuhaus,       Residence, which is open to the
the Mirrors Room where Mozart            this evening’s performance. We then       so there are many opportunities near     public as a museum. You may prefer
presented his first concert at the age   have the option of going on a brisk       at hand for entertainment, shopping      to explore the city further, or return to
of six before Empress Maria Theresa,     guided walk through Prague’s Old          and meals in snug cafés, restaurants     the hotel and rest in preparation for
and the Palace Orangery where            Town, which gives us an introduction      or beer halls.                           the evening’s performance.
Mozart performed in 1786.                to historic Prague, and also includes     In the late afternoon we hear a          In the evening we attend an opera
The afternoon is free. We meet in the    sites relevant to Mozart on his visits    talk on the topic of Mozart and his      in the National Theatre, home of the
early evening to hear a talk about       to the city, such as the Estates          journeys throughout Europe and           Bavarian State Opera since 1818.
the music we will hear this evening.     Theatre, which is where Mozart’s          England and the effects of these on
We then attend a performance at the      opera, Don Giovanni, was premièred        his music. We then share a gourmet       DAY 14 | SUN 9 FEBRUARY 2020
Vienna State Opera.                      on October 29, 1791.                      meal together.
                                         This afternoon is free. In the evening,                                            Following our final buffet breakfast at
DAY 7 | SUN 2 FEBRUARY 2020              we will attend a performance at           DAY 12 | FRI 7 FEBRUARY 2020             the hotel, the tour concludes.
3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL                 either the National Theatre or the        2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT PLATZL
IMPERIAL, VIENNA                                                                   HOTEL, MUNICH                            Please note: there may be some
                                         Estates Theatre.
                                                                                                                            variations in the ordering of events
VIENNA:                                                                            MUNICH:                                  depending on the final confirmation
                                         DAY 10 | WED 5 FEBRUARY 2020
This morning we have a talk on the                                                 Today we visit the summer residence      of performances.
                                         3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL PARIS
music we will hear in the evening’s                                                of the Bavarian kings, Schloss
                                         PRAGUE
performance. We then visit the
Picture Gallery at Vienna’s Kunst        PRAGUE:
Historishes Museum. Developed
from the art collections of the House
                                         We begin today with a guided tour
                                         of spectacular Prague Castle, which
                                                                                    INCLUSIONS
of Habsburg, the collection includes     sits in majesty on a hill looking over     • Premium tickets for the following performances - three performances
works by Titian, Veronese, Rubens,       the surrounding city and the Vltava          in Salzburg’s Mozart Week, two performances in Vienna at the Vienna
Van Dyck, van Eyck, Dürer and                                                         State Opera, two performances in Prague at either the National
                                                                                      Theatre or the Estates Theatre and an opera at the National Theatre
                                                                                      in Munich.
                                                                                    • Tour leadership and background talks by Stephen Cleobury.
                                                                                    • 13 nights' accommodation including:
                                                                                      - Four nights at the 4-star Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg;
                                                                                      - Three nights at the 5-star Hotel Imperial, Vienna;
                                                                                      - Three nights at the 5-star Hotel Paris Prague;
                                                                                      - Three nights at the 4-star Platzl Hotel, Munich;
                                                                                      - Porterage of one piece of luggage at each hotel.
                                                                                    • Land travel by private air-conditioned coach.
                                                                                    • Full buffet breakfast each morning. Drinks and canapés on the first
                                                                                      evening of the tour. Five lunches/dinners with wine, water and
                                                                                      tea/coffee.
                                                                                    • Entrance fees for museums, art galleries etc. as stated in your
                                                                                      itinerary. Expert local guides will be used at some sites.
                                                                                    • Tips for drivers, local guides and meals included in your itinerary.
                                                         The Vienna State Opera.    • Comprehensive pre-tour information pack.

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WAGNER'S RING CYCLE IN CHICAGO
    19–26 APRIL 2020 (8 DAYS)

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EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AT LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO, FOUR OPERA
 PERFORMANCES & INSIGHTFUL TALKS FROM WAGNER EXPERT SPEIGHT JENKINS

 Join Speight Jenkins - Wagner expert and Director of Seattle Opera for over 30 years - in Chicago for Wagner’s incredible
 Ring Cycle in 2020. Experience Lyric Opera of Chicago and director David Pountney’s astounding production with conductor
 Sir Andrew Davis and an incredible cast of world-leading Wagnerians including Christine Goerke as Brünnhilde, Eric Owens as
 Wotan and Burkhard Fritz as Siegfried.
 Enjoy the full Ring Cycle from premium seats with exclusive Valhalla Group benefits including a behind-the-scenes tour of the
 Civic Opera House and a Champagne tour of the set of Siegfried. Stay in the 5-star Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, enjoy
 gourmet food and take in the sights and sounds of the bustling city of Chicago.

 OVERVIEW                                                                    USD$7,450 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
• Guaranteed premium seats to Wagner’s Ring Cycle by Lyric Opera             Single supplement: USD$1,150
  of Chicago, featuring David Pountney’s astounding production
                                                                             Deposit: USD$1,500 per person
  (Das Rheingold and Die Walküre were premièred in 2016) with the
  following all-star cast:                                                   Final payment due: 14 February 2020

   - Wotan - Eric Owens
   - Brünnhilde - Christine Goerke
   - Siegfried - Burkhard Fritz
   - Fricka - Tanja Ariane Baumgartner
   - Alberich - Samuel Youn
   - Sieglinde - Elisabet Strid
   - Siegmund - Brandon Jovanovich
   - Hagen - Stephen Milling
   - Conductor - Sir Andrew Davis
• Four exclusive private talks by Speight Jenkins on Wagner’s
  Ring Cycle.
• A backstage tour of the Civic Opera House, home to Lyric Opera of
  Chicago, to find out how a production of this scale is staged.
• A Champagne tour of the set of Siegfried.
• A private guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the oldest
  and largest art museums in the United States.                              Tour Leader Speight Jenkins

• A Chicago Architecture River Cruise to learn about the city’s
  fascinating history and iconic skyline.
                                                                             SOFITEL CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE

 TOUR LEADER SPEIGHT JENKINS                                                 This sophisticated hotel, set in a glass high-rise building, is a short
                                                                             walk from shops and restaurants on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, one
                                                                             of the great avenues of the world. The hotel has a fashionable French
 Speight Jenkins was General Director of Seattle Opera from 1983             restaurant with a stylish bar, and a lively cocktail bar with a library
 to 2014. Recognised nationally as a leading authority on opera, a           and floor-to-ceiling windows. Other amenities include a gym and a
 politically active arts advocate, and a beloved civic figure in Seattle,    business centre.
 Jenkins was among the most influential and accomplished general
 directors in the United States. His passion for opera and deep
 knowledge of the art form influenced Seattle Opera’s many innovative
 productions, substantial publications, comprehensive education
 programs and services, and helped build the great audience for
 opera in Seattle. Jenkins strengthened and extended Seattle Opera’s
 reputation as a Wagner centre by producing all ten of Wagner’s major
 operas, including two very different Ring productions.
 Because of his passion for the arts and energetic leadership style, the
 National Endowment for the Arts recognised Jenkins as a recipient of
 the 2011 NEA Opera Honors. The Seattle Times has named Jenkins
 one of the 150 most influential people who have shaped the character
 of Seattle and King County, and Opera News cited Jenkins as one
 of the 25 “most powerful” names in American opera. In 2008/09, as
 Jenkins celebrated his 25th Anniversary season at Seattle Opera, he
 received a Mayor’s Arts Award. For more than three decades, Jenkins
 was an annual guest on the Metropolitan Opera Quiz. For decades,
 his voice regularly introduced listeners to opera on 98.1 Classical KING
 FM, and his CD-lectures on Wagner’s Ring have become a mainstay in
 opera libraries.

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David Pountney’s 2016 production of Wagner’s Das Rheingold. Photo © Todd Rosenberg

ITINERARY                                    This morning we meet for our               extending from the banks of the           ranging from Neoclassical to Art
                                             first informative talk with Speight        Chicago River in the south, to Oak        Deco. As we float down the Chicago
DAY 1 | SUN 19 APRIL 2020                    Jenkins. It will focus on this evening’s   Street in the north, has endless          River our expert guide will point out
1ST OF 7 NIGHTS AT SOFITEL                   performance of Das Rheingold.              shopping, international cuisine, lively   and discuss the city’s most famous
CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE                                                                entertainment, majestic architecture      landmarks, and also point out some
                                             In the late morning we travel by
                                                                                        and natural beauty at every turn. You     less well-known architectural jewels.
ARRIVE CHICAGO:                              private coach to the Civic Opera
                                                                                        might consider discovering some           This is an enjoyable and comfortable
                                             House, where we have an exclusive
Arrive at our luxury 5-star hotel,                                                      part of the Magnificent Mile at your      way to experience the sights and
                                             backstage tour to see behind-the-
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile.                                                       own relaxed pace.                         sounds of the “Windy City”.
                                             scenes of Lyric Opera of Chicago.
This elegant hotel, set in a glass           The Civic Opera House is a Chicago         In the early evening we travel by         Following the cruise, we enjoy a
high-rise building, is a short walk          landmark and a spectacular hybrid          private coach to the Civic Opera          delicious lunch together.
from shops and restaurants on                of Art Nouveau and Art Deco                House and attend Das Rheingold at
Chicago’s dynamic Magnificent Mile,                                                                                               The late afternoon and evening
                                             architectural styles. With 3,563           7:30pm. Following the performance         are free. You may decide to rest,
one of the great avenues of                  seats, it is the second-largest opera      we will have the chance to sample
the world.                                                                                                                        or enjoy shopping, but you could
                                             auditorium in North America, and it is     craft beer from Chicago breweries         take a half hour stroll to one of two
We recommend arriving at the hotel           home to Lyric Opera of Chicago, one        at the Civic Opera House before           delightful sites on the nearby Lake
by 4:00pm.                                   of the leading opera companies in          returning by private coach to             Michigan shoreline. The iconic Navy
                                             the United States.                         our hotel.                                Pier, built in 1916, is a 3,300-foot-long
In the early evening we meet our
Tour Leader, Wagner expert and               The afternoon is free. You might                                                     pier, a 50-acre playground which
                                                                                        DAY 3 | TUES 21 APRIL 2020                showcases music, theatre, museums,
learned speaker on all opera related         decide to rest in preparation for
                                                                                        3RD OF 7 NIGHTS AT SOFITEL                restaurants, bars, shops and even
matters, Speight Jenkins, who will           our first performance tonight, or
                                                                                        CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE                  a Ferris wheel which offers visitors
introduce the tour. Together we              you might consider spending
enjoy a gourmet dinner.                      some time exploring Chicago. The           CHICAGO:                                  unmatched, 360-degree views of
                                             name of our hotel, Sofitel Chicago                                                   Chicago and Lake Michigan. Or
                                                                                        This morning we meet for our talk
DAY 2 | MON 20 APRIL 2020                    Magnificent Mile, reveals one of its                                                 you could stroll to Millennium Park,
                                                                                        with Speight Jenkins, which focuses
2ND OF 7 NIGHTS AT SOFITEL                   most pleasing features, its proximity                                                founded in 2004, previously railway
                                                                                        on tonight’s opera, Die Walküre.
CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE                     to the Magnificent Mile. This 13-block                                               yards and parking, now 25 acres
                                             stretch of North Michigan Avenue           Our afternoon is free, either to rest     of beautiful landscaped gardens,
CHICAGO:                                                                                before tonight’s opera, or to explore     architecture and public art. By 2017
                                                                                        the city a little more.                   this wonderful park had become the
                                                                                        In the early evening we travel by         number one tourist attraction in the
                                                                                        private coach to the Civic Opera          Midwestern United States.
                                                                                        House where we attend Die Walküre
                                                                                        at 6:00pm.                                DAY 5 | THURS 23 APRIL 2020
                                                                                                                                  5TH OF 7 NIGHTS AT SOFITEL
                                                                                                                                  CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE
                                                                                        DAY 4 | WED 22 APRIL 2020
                                                                                        4TH OF 7 NIGHTS AT SOFITEL                CHICAGO:
                                                                                        CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE                  This morning we meet with Speight
                                                                                        CHICAGO:                                  Jenkins for a talk focusing on
                                                                                                                                  tonight’s opera, Siegfried.
                                                                                        This morning we enjoy a Chicago
                                                                                        Architecture River Cruise. The            In the afternoon we travel by private
                                                                                        city has an impressive skyline            coach to the Civic Opera House to
                                                                                        with magnificent skyscrapers              explore the set of Siegfried while
Sir Anish Kapoor’s sculpture Cloud Gate in Chicago.                                     exemplifying architectural styles         enjoying a glass of Champagne!

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In the evening we attend Siegfried             You may choose to stay on at             We then enjoy a farewell               DAY 8 | SUN 26 APRIL 2020
at 6:00pm.                                     the Art Institute of Chicago and         lunch together.                        Following our final breakfast at the
                                               explore the collection further, rest     The early afternoon is free to         hotel, the tour ends.
DAY 6 | FRI 24 APRIL 2020                      in preparation for our final opera       prepare for our final performance of
6TH OF 7 NIGHTS AT SOFITEL                     tomorrow or there is so much else                                               Please note: there may be some
                                                                                        The Ring.
CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE                       to do that you might have difficulty                                            changes to the time of the backstage
                                               choosing. Nonetheless here is            In the late afternoon we travel        tour of the Civic Opera House. This
CHICAGO:                                                                                by private coach to the Civic          will be finalised once Lyric Opera of
                                               one more suggestion. You might
This morning we have a private,                consider visiting the Skydeck on         Opera House where we attend            Chicago confirms their
guided tour of the Art Institute of            the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower      Götterdämmerung at 5:30pm.             rehearsal schedule.
Chicago, one of the oldest and                 where you can enjoy 360-degree
largest art museums in the United              views spanning up to 50 miles and
States. The Institute houses a
collection that spans 5,000 years,
                                               4 states. The most spectacular view,      INCLUSIONS
                                               however, is from the Ledge, a glass
showcasing artworks in different               balcony extending four feet outside      • Guaranteed Premium seats (Main Floor Prime) to Wagner’s Ring Cycle
mediums from Greek, Roman,                     the 103rd floor - 1,353 feet straight      at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Byzantine, Indian, Southeast Asian,            down. If you are thinking about
Himalayan, and Islamic art. It has                                                      • Tour Leadership and four exclusive private talks by Wagner expert
                                               indulging in this exciting experience,
European Old Masters, and one                  however, there are usually queues          Speight Jenkins.
of the most admired collections of             with waiting times up to at least half   • Seven nights' accommodation at the luxurious and centrally located
French Impressionism in the world,             an hour, sometimes much more. The          5-star Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile.
including work by Monet, Degas                 Skydeck, however, does not close           Porterage of one piece of luggage at the hotel.
and Renoir. There is also American             until 10:00pm.
Art, American Folk Art, African art                                                     • Land travel by private air-conditioned coach. For short journeys we
and Indian art of the Americas. The            DAY 7 | SAT 25 APRIL 2020                  will occasionally travel by taxi.
Modern and Contemporary art                    7TH OF 7 NIGHTS AT SOFITEL
includes works by Matisse, Picasso,            CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE                 • Breakfast each morning. Four lunches/dinners with wine, water and
Richter, and other giants of the 20th                                                     tea/coffee.
                                               CHICAGO:
and 21st century art world.
                                                                                        • Entrance fees for museums, art galleries etc. as stated in your
                                               This morning we meet for our
Following our guided tour we will                                                         itinerary. Expert local guides at some sites.
                                               final talk with Speight Jenkins,
enjoy lunch at the Art Institute of
                                               which focuses on the evening’s           • Tips for drivers, local guides and meals included in your itinerary.
Chicago. This afternoon and evening
                                               performance of Götterdämmerung.
are free.                                                                               • Comprehensive pre-tour information pack.

An architecture river cruise along the Chicago River.

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OPERA, MUSIC & ART IN PORTUGAL & SPAIN
    5–18 JUNE 2020 (14 DAYS)

Page 14                        The Alhambra Palace and Fortress complex in Granada, Spain.
FIVE PERFORMANCES, AN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE RECITAL &
 AN EXPLORATION OF LISBON, SEVILLE, MADRID & BARCELONA

 Enjoy three operas, a traditional Fado performance, a Flamenco performance and an exclusive private recital by our Tour Leaders,
 Taryn Feibig and Jud Arthur, on this tour of the colourful, exciting Iberian Peninsula. Experience classical and cultural wonders in
 the beautiful cities of Lisbon, Seville, Madrid and Barcelona. Travel to castles and palaces influenced by Moorish occupation, and
 visit world renowned art galleries, including the Prado, and architectural marvels, such as Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia.

 OVERVIEW                                                                    USD$8,450 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
• Premium seats to Bizet’s Carmen at the spectacular Gran Teatre del         Single supplement: USD$1,750
  Liceu in Barcelona.
                                                                             Deposit: USD$500 per person
• Premium seats to an opera at the impressive Teatro Real in Madrid.         Final payment due: 2 April 2020
• An opera in either Teatro Nacional de São Carlos, Lisbon, or Teatro
  de la Maestranza, Seville.                                                 HOTEL LISBOA PLAZA, LISBON
• A traditional Fado performance in Lisbon.
                                                                             Hotel Lisboa Plaza is a charming boutique hotel conveniently located
• A Flamenco performance in Seville, the dramatic dance form based
                                                                             in the historic centre of Lisbon. The Lisboa Plaza has been in the
  on various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain.
                                                                             hands of the same family since April 1954, and the peaceful family
• An exclusive private recital performed by our Tour Leaders, acclaimed      atmosphere gives a feeling of being in the company of friends.
  opera singers, Taryn Fiebig and Jud Arthur.
• Informative talks by Taryn Fiebig and Jud Arthur about each of the
                                                                             GRAN MELIÁ COLÓN, SEVILLE
  performances we attend.
                                                                             The Gran Meliá Colón, renovated with a striking combination of
• Private guided tours of castles and palaces in Lisbon, Seville and         art, colour and style, is located in the historic old quarter of Seville,
  Madrid, which reflect Portuguese and Spanish architecture as it has        10-minutes' walking distance from the city’s most important attractions.
  been influenced by Moorish occupation and ‘discoveries’ made in the        A high point by sunny day or moonlit night is the rooftop pool, and the
  ‘new world’.                                                               panorama of the city’s skyline to be enjoyed from there.
• A day trip to the strikingly beautiful palace and fortress complex of
  the Alhambra, in Granada.                                                  CÍRCULO GRAN VIA, MADRID
• Private guided tours of art galleries in Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona.     Círculo Gran Vía, Autograph Collection, occupies the former home
• A guided tour of Gaudí’s most famous work, La Sagrada Familia              of The Circle of Trade and Industrial Union of Madrid. This historic
  Basilica in Barcelona.                                                     building, recently renovated to become a hotel in the heart of the city,
                                                                             offers the perfect accommodation for discovering the city's attractions,
                                                                             such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the Royal Palace.
 TOUR LEADERS TARYN FIEBIG & JUD ARTHUR
                                                                             GRAND HOTEL CENTRAL, BARCELONA

 Taryn Fiebig - Helpmann Award-winning soprano Taryn Fiebig is one           The Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona, is an opulent multi-level city hotel
 of Australia most popular and versatile artists. In 2017/2018, she sang:    with incredible views over the Roman city walls, the Gothic Quarter
 Musetta (La Bohème) and The Mother (Metamorphosis) for Opera                and the narrow labyrinthine streets of the trendy El Born area, with its
 Australia; Michal (Saul) for the Adelaide Festival; and created the title   designer boutiques and cafés by day, and bars and samba at night.
 role in Graeme Murphy's production of The Merry Widow for West
 Australian Opera.
 Jud Arthur - Jud Arthur has performed over 40 operatic, bass roles
 in Australia for Opera Australia, Western Australian Opera, Victorian
 Opera, Adelaide Opera, and Queensland Opera, as well as regularly
 performing with the New Zealand Opera company. A particular
 highlight was creating the role of both Hunding and Fafner in Opera
 Australia's first Ring Cycle, for which he received critical acclaim.

Tour Leaders Taryn Fiebig & Jud Arthur

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The colourful Alfama District in the Portuguese city of Lisbon.

ITINERARY                                      hill overlooking Lisbon. From there       DAY 3 | SUN 7 JUNE 2020                    Tour Leaders, the acclaimed opera
                                               we walk down through Alfama, the          3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL                   singers, Taryn Fiebig and Jud Arthur.
DAY 1 | FRI 5 JUNE 2020                        old Moorish Quarter, a picturesque        LISBOA PLAZA, LISBON
1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL LISBOA                maze of narrow cobbled streets and                                                   DAY 5 | TUES 9 JUNE 2020
                                                                                         LISBON:
PLAZA, LISBON                                  ancient houses.                                                                      2ND OF 4 NIGHTS AT GRAN MELIÁ
                                                                                         In the morning we visit the 16th-          COLÓN, SEVILLE
ARRIVE LISBON:                                 We have a light lunch at the café of      century Mosteiro dos Jerónimos,
                                               the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga                                                    SEVILLE:
Guests arrive at Hotel Lisboa Plaza,                                                     commissioned by King Manuel I in
                                               while we enjoy the delightful garden      1501, in honour Vasco da Gama's            This morning we enjoy a private
Lisbon, our charming boutique                  and river views.
hotel, and settle in. We recommend                                                       1498 voyage to India. Special              guided walking tour, which includes
arriving at the hotel by 3:00pm.               After lunch we have a guided tour         features include the fantastically         the Plaza de España, an exotic
                                               of the Museu Nacional de Arte             elaborate south portal and the             and dramatic mixture of 1920s
In the early evening we meet                   Antiga, which occupies a 17th-            serene Manueline cloister. Vasco           Art Deco, Spanish Renaissance
our Tour Leaders, Taryn Fiebig                 century palace. Its most noteworthy       da Gama's tomb lies just inside the        Revival, Spanish Baroque Revival
and Jud Arthur, at a drinks and                works include Hieronymus Bosch's          entrance to Santa Maria church.            and Neo-Mudéjar styles. We also
canapé function. They give a brief             Temptation of Saint Anthony,                                                         visit Catedral de Santa María de la
introduction to Fado, the haunting                                                       We also visit the beautiful and exotic
                                               Albrecht Dürer's Saint Jerome,                                                       Sede, the world’s largest Gothic
Portuguese singing known for                                                             Torre de Belém, an example of
                                               and the main highlight, a 15th-                                                      cathedral and the 3rd-largest church
its expression of longing and                                                            Portuguese late Gothic architecture
                                               century masterpiece attributed to                                                    in the world. The cathedral, built as
melancholy. Then we attend a                                                             and an architectural jewel from the
                                               Portuguese artist Nuno Gonçalves,                                                    a demonstration of the city’s wealth,
Fado performance.                                                                        reign of King Manuel 1.
                                               the Panels of St. Vincent. One of the                                                is the burial site of Christopher
                                               first collective portraits in European    The afternoon is free.                     Columbus. We then visit La Giralda,
DAY 2 | SAT 6 JUNE 2020                        art, it includes the famous depiction                                                with its wonderful views of Seville.
                                                                                         Depending on final performance
2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL                       of Prince Henry the Navigator.            schedules we will attend an opera in       At the end of the walking tour you
LISBOA PLAZA, LISBON
                                               The evening is free to relax or for       either Lisbon or Seville. If in Lisbon     may return to our hotel, or you may
LISBON:                                        further exploration of Lisbon. Our        our Tour Leaders, Taryn and Jud, will      prefer exploring more of Seville in
In the morning we have a guided                hotel is very central and it is easy to   give a talk about the opera in the         your own time.
tour of Castelo de S. Jorge, a                 go for an evening stroll in the           early evening. Then we attend the
                                                                                                                                    The afternoon is free and, in the
fortified Moorish Castle, dating from          city centre.                              opera at the Teatro Nacional de São
                                                                                                                                    evening, we have dinner including
medieval times, which crowns the                                                         Carlos, Lisbon.
                                                                                                                                    local specialties. We then attend
                                                                                                                                    a performance of Flamenco, the
                                                                                         DAY 4 | MON 8 JUNE 2020
                                                                                                                                    dramatic dance form based on
                                                                                         1ST OF 4 NIGHTS AT GRAN MELIÁ
                                                                                                                                    various folkloric music traditions of
                                                                                         COLÓN, SEVILLE
                                                                                                                                    southern Spain.
                                                                                         LISBON TO SEVILLE:
                                                                                         Today we travel from Lisbon to             DAY 6 | WED 10 JUNE 2020
                                                                                         Seville in our private, luxury coach       3RD OF 4 NIGHTS AT GRAN MELIÁ
                                                                                         via Evora and Badajoz. We stop for         COLÓN, SEVILLE
                                                                                         a delicious lunch before continuing        DAY TRIP TO GRANADA:
                                                                                         onto Seville.
                                                                                                                                    We spend a day travelling to
                                                                                         After our arrival at our hotel, the Gran   Granada to visit the Alhambra,
                                                                                         Meliá Colón, we have time to relax         a strikingly beautiful complex of
                                                                                         and settle in. In the early evening        decorated palaces, gardens, and
                                                                                         we have the privilege of attending         a once-mighty fortress. We have a
Teatro Real in Madrid dating from 1850.                                                  a private recital performed by our         private guided tour, lunch and time

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by ourselves to photograph and             delicacies. We visit the Plaza
enjoy this spectacular site. We relax      Mayor, dating back to 1619, with its
on the luxury coach that returns us        chequered history of bull-fighting,
to Seville.                                and heretic burning.
This evening is free to relax and          The afternoon is free.
enjoy Seville.                             In evening we meet for dinner to
                                           enjoy tapas specialities of the region.
DAY 7 | THURS 11 JUNE 2020
4TH OF 4 NIGHTS AT GRAN MELIÁ              DAY 10 | SUN 14 JUNE 2020
COLÓN, SEVILLE                             3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT CÍRCULO
SEVILLE:                                   GRAN VIA, AUTOGRAPH
                                           COLLECTION, MADRID
This morning we visit the Reales
Alcázares de Sevilla. The history of       MADRID:
the city is represented here, as it        In the morning we have a private
integrates influences from the Arabic      guided tour of the Palacio Real de
period, late Middle Ages Mudéjar,          Madrid, the official residence of the
Renaissance, Baroque and 19th-             Spanish Royal Family, now only used
century into a beautiful, harmonic         for state ceremonies. It is the largest
whole. The upper levels of the             royal palace in Europe with 135,000
Alcázar are still used by the              square metres of floor space and
royal family.                              3,418 rooms. 50 of the elegant            The Plaza de España in the Parque de María Luisa, Seville.
After the tour you can return to the       rooms are open to the public,
hotel or spend some time exploring         including an armoury, pharmacy and
                                                                                     famous neighbourhood its                     houses one of the most extensive
nearby, picturesque Santa Cruz,            the palace’s lavish throne room, or
                                                                                     unique charm.                                collections of artworks by the 20th-
which was the Jewish quarter of            ‘Salón del Trono.’
                                                                                                                                  century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
medieval Seville.                                                                    The afternoon is free, but you could
                                           After visiting the palace there will
                                                                                     take a stroll to the southern end of         The afternoon is free.
Depending on final performance             still be time for you to discover more
                                                                                     La Rambla to see the Christopher             In the late afternoon we will attend
schedules we will attend an opera in       of Madrid. You might like to stroll
                                                                                     Columbus Monument, Mirador de                our final talk by Taryn and Jud to
either Lisbon or Seville. If in Seville,   through the Sabatini Gardens which
                                                                                     Colum, and Port Vell, the old port           hear about this evening’s opera.
our Tour Leaders, Taryn and Jud, will      are on the north side of the palace
                                                                                     of Barcelona. In the other direction
give a talk about the opera in the         and free and open to the public.                                                       We then travel to Gran Teatre del
                                                                                     you could walk to Palau Güell, an
early evening. Then we attend the          In the early evening we have a talk                                                    Liceu, where we have a private
                                                                                     astonishing and magnificent neo-
opera at Teatro de la Maestranza.          by Taryn and Jud about the opera                                                       guided tour of the opera house.
                                                                                     Gothic mansion designed by Gaudí,
                                           we will attend this evening. We then      built between 1886 and 1888.                 Following this we attend our final
DAY 8 | FRI 12 JUNE 2020                   attend an opera at Teatro Real                                                         opera of the tour, Bizet’s Carmen.
1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT CÍRCULO                                                           In the evening we will have a
                                           in Madrid.
GRAN VIA, AUTOGRAPH                                                                  delicious dinner of Catalan cuisine.         DAY 14 | THURS 18 JUNE 2020
COLLECTION, MADRID                         DAY 11 | MON 15 JUNE 2020
                                                                                     DAY 13 | WED 17 JUNE 2020                    Following our final breakfast at the
SEVILLE TO MADRID:                         1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT GRAND HOTEL
                                                                                     3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT GRAND                     hotel the tour concludes.
                                           CENTRAL, BARCELONA
This morning we travel by high-                                                      HOTEL CENTRAL, BARCELONA
speed train from Seville to Madrid.        MADRID TO BARCELONA:                                                                   Please note: there may be some
                                                                                     BARCELONA:                                   variations in the ordering of events
On our arrival we check into Círculo       In the morning we travel from Madrid
                                                                                     This morning we have a private               depending on the final confirmation
Gran Vía, Autograph Collection. We         to Barcelona on the high-speed
                                                                                     guided tour of the Museu Picasso de          of performances.
then have a private guided tour of         train. On arrival we check into the
                                                                                     Barcelona which, with 4,251 works,
the Museo Nacional Del Prado, the          luxurious Grand Hotel Central,
main Spanish national art museum,          Barcelona.
and one of the world's premier
art galleries. It has collections of
                                           In the afternoon we have a private         INCLUSIONS
                                           guided tour of the magnificent La
European art, dating from the 12th-        Sagrada Familia Basilica, the finest      • Premium tickets for an opera at Teatro Real in Madrid and Gran Teatre
century to the early 20th-century.         masterpiece of Catalan architect,           del Liceu in Barcelona and an opera at either Teatro Nacional de São
The evening is free to rest, or for        Antoni Gaudí. Five generations have         Carlos in Lisbon or Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville. Attendance at
some initial exploration of Madrid.        already witnessed the cathedral’s           a Fado performance in Lisbon, a Flamenco performance in Seville
                                           rise in Barcelona and construction          and an exclusive private recital by Taryn Fiebig and Jud Arthur.
DAY 9 | SAT 13 JUNE 2020                   continues today. The 19th of March
2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT CÍRCULO                 2017 was the 135th anniversary of         • Tour leadership and background talks by Taryn Fiebig and Jud Arthur.
GRAN VIA, AUTOGRAPH                        the laying of the cornerstone of          • 13 nights' accommodation including:
COLLECTION, MADRID                         the cathedral. Presently, 70% of            - Three nights at the 4-star Hotel Lisboa Plaza, Lisbon;
                                           the Basilica is completed and work
MADRID:                                                                                - Four nights at the 5-star Gran Melia Colon, Seville;
                                           is being done on building the six
This morning we stroll through                                                         - Three nights at the 4-star Círculo Gran Via, Madrid;
                                           central towers.
Madrid on a private guided tour                                                        - Three nights at the 5-star Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona;
                                           This evening is free to relax, or to        - Porterage of one piece of luggage at each hotel.
which includes the Real Basilica
                                           explore a little of Barcelona.
de San Francisco el Grande, a
                                                                                     • Land travel by private air-conditioned coach. Please note that
magnificent neoclassical church with
                                           DAY 12 | TUES 16 JUNE 2020                  occasionally, public transport is also used for short distance travel.
an immense frescoed dome, said
                                           2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT GRAND
to be the largest in Spain and the                                                   • Full buffet breakfast each morning. Drinks and canapés on the first
                                           HOTEL CENTRAL, BARCELONA
fourth largest in the world. We visit                                                  evening of the tour. Three lunches and three dinners with wine, water
the Catedral de Santa María La Real        BARCELONA:                                  and tea/coffee.
de La Almudena, Madrid’s grandest          This morning we go on a walking
church. We call into the Mercado,                                                    • Entrance fees for museums, art galleries etc. as stated in your
                                           tour of Barcelona's Gothic
or market, de San Miguel, with its                                                     itinerary. Expert local guides will be used at some sites.
                                           Quarter. We explore the incredible
elaborate cast-iron construction           architecture, bustling bars, trend-       • Tips for drivers, local guides and for meals included in your itinerary.
and glass walls, a popular shopping        setting boutiques and mouth-
destination for local foods and            watering tapas bars that give this        • Comprehensive pre-tour information pack.

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OPERA IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE -
   GLYNDEBOURNE, GARSINGTON & GRANGE PARK
    6–19 JUNE 2020 (14 DAYS)

Page 18                        Picnicking in the evening light at Grange Park Opera. Photo © Richard Lewisohn.
FOUR OPERA & TWO THEATRE PERFORMANCES, STATELY HOMES IN
 THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE, EXCLUSIVE EVENTS & A PRIVATE RECITAL

 Take a journey with us from the sublime summer opera festivals of Glyndebourne, Garsington and Grange Park set in picture-
 perfect English countryside, to the iconic Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and Evensong with the Choir of King’s College,
 Cambridge. Also enjoy world-class theatre performances by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon and
 Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London.

 OVERVIEW                                                                  USD$8,250 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE
• Premium seats to a performance at the internationally renowned           Single supplement: USD$1,950
  Glyndebourne Festival Opera.
                                                                           Deposit: USD$500 per person
• Premium seats to a performance at Garsington Opera, an opera             Final payment due: 3 April 2020
  festival set in a country estate of extraordinary beauty.
• Premium seats to a performance by Grange Park Opera at their home        DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, CAMBRIDGE
  in West Horsley Estate.
• Premium seats to a performance at the iconic Royal Opera House,          This sophisticated hotel is the only city-centre hotel overlooking the
  Covent Garden.                                                           picturesque River Cam. King’s College, the Fitzwilliam Museum and
                                                                           the Guildhall are all within walking distance, as are many bars, shops
• A performance by the celebrated Royal Shakespeare Company in
                                                                           and restaurants. There is on-site dining at DoubleTree Riverside
  picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon.
                                                                           Brasserie, a Marco Pierre White Restaurant, and the stylish Twist Bar.
• A performance at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the spectacular re-
  creation of the original Globe on the banks of the River Thames.         THE ARDEN HOTEL, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
• A private opera recital exclusively for guests on the tour in the
  Jacqueline du Pré Music Building in Oxford, followed by drinks and       The Arden Hotel is a refined and contemporary boutique hotel
  canapés with the artists.                                                located in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, directly opposite the
                                                                           world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres, and close
• Attendance at Evensong in King's College Chapel with the Choir of        by the scenic Avon River. The stylish No.44 restaurant serves creative
  King's College, Cambridge and their Director of Music, Daniel Hyde.      dishes, and the Champagne Bar offers classic cocktails.
  Celebrate Daniel Hyde’s first year as Director of Music of this world-
  renowned choir.                                                          MALMAISON OXFORD
• Sumptuous dinners during the extended intervals at Glyndebourne
  Festival Opera, Garsington Opera and Grange Park Opera.                  Set in a former prison within a medieval castle, this sophisticated
                                                                           hotel offers unique luxury accommodation in historic Oxford. It has
• Dinner at Hall’s Croft, home of Shakespeare’s daughter, Suzanna, in
                                                                           an excellent location being only an 8-minute walk to the Ashmolean
  Stratford-upon-Avon, accompanied by a talk about the play we will
                                                                           Museum and a 10-minute walk to most renowned and historic Oxford
  attend the following evening.
                                                                           university sites.

                                                                           THE MONTAGUE ON THE GARDENS, LONDON
 TOUR LEADER ELIZABETH HAYLLAR
                                                                           A Georgian townhouse full of English charm, The Montague on the
 Elizabeth Hayllar has enjoyed an international career working and         Gardens excels in traditional service and warm, generous hospitality.
 touring with the world’s greatest orchestras and artists, collaborating   Located in literary Bloomsbury, the hotel is just steps from the British
 with renowned opera houses and festivals. Drawing on her vast             Museum. There is a chic bar, and a conservatory which is a perfect
 experience she crafts expertly planned tours which provide guests         place to enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea overlooking gardens.
 with unique and unforgettable experiences of classical music as well
 as rich encounters with history, art, architecture and culture.

Tour Leader Elizabeth Hayllar

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An aerial view of the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.

ITINERARY                                    Cambridge and we are then                 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge       This is followed by a trip up the RSC
                                             privileged to attend a special event,     in King’s College Chapel. In the         Tower to enjoy views across scenic
DAY 1 | SAT 6 JUNE 2020                      a private dinner at King’s College,       afternoon we attend Evensong             Stratford-upon-Avon, with its historic
1ST OF 2 NIGHTS AT DOUBLETREE                Cambridge with Daniel Hyde,               performed by the Choir of King’s         town centre and the River Avon
BY HILTON, CAMBRIDGE                         Director of Music for the Choir of        College, Cambridge, conducted by         winding through it.
                                             King’s College, Cambridge. We will        Daniel Hyde.                             We then travel to Shottery to visit the
LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE:                         celebrate Daniel Hyde’s first year                                                 historic cottage that was the home of
We meet in the morning at 11:30am            as Director of Music of this world-       DAY 3 | MON 8 JUNE 2020                  Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway.
at our London hotel, The Montague            renowned choir.                           1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT THE ARDEN             We are given an introduction to the
on the Gardens, and travel by private                                                  HOTEL, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON               cottage and have the opportunity to
coach from London to Cambridge.              DAY 2 | SUN 7 JUNE 2020                   CAMBRIDGE TO STRATFORD-                  wander in its beautiful gardens.
                                             2ND OF 2 NIGHTS AT DOUBLETREE             UPON-AVON:
On arrival we check into our                 BY HILTON, CAMBRIDGE                                                               In the early evening we hear a talk
charmingly situated hotel on the                                                       This morning we depart from              exploring the literary and historical
banks of the Cam River. The early            CAMBRIDGE:                                Cambridge and travel towards             context and the performance history
afternoon is free. You could enjoy           This morning we experience a              Stratford-upon-Avon, stopping on the     of the play we will be attending
the hotel’s lovely situation by just         punting trip on the River Cam, with       way at the National Trust property of    the following evening. We then
sitting by the river with a drink or a       views of the Backs and waterways          Upton House.                             have dinner at Hall’s Croft, home of
coffee, or stroll to the nearby town         of Cambridge. This is followed by a                                                Shakespeare’s daughter, Suzanna,
centre, or you may like to visit                                                       We enjoy a private guided tour of
                                             walking tour of Cambridge with its                                                 and her husband Dr John Hall.
the university’s famous                                                                Upton House. Time is then allowed
                                             ancient colleges, chapels                 to further explore its internationally
Fitzwilliam Museum.                          and pathways.                                                                      DAY 5 | WED 10 JUNE 2020
                                                                                       important art and porcelain
In the late afternoon we have a                                                                                                 3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT THE ARDEN
                                             We then have the rare opportunity of      collections, and its beautiful,
guided tour of King’s College,                                                                                                  HOTEL, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
                                             sitting in on a closed rehearsal of the   extensive gardens. From Upton
                                                                                       House we proceed to Stratford-           STRATFORD-UPON-AVON:
                                                                                       upon-Avon, where we settle into The      This morning we travel to a National
                                                                                       Arden Hotel.                             Trust property, the delightful moated
                                                                                       The evening is free to rest, or to       Tudor manor house of Baddesley
                                                                                       stroll through the town. You might       Clinton and its charming gardens.
                                                                                       like to take a short walk to the         In the afternoon, we return to
                                                                                       nearby Church of the Holy Trinity,       Stratford-upon-Avon where there is
                                                                                       the town’s oldest building and           time to explore the town or to relax
                                                                                       England's most visited parish church     before the evening’s performance.
                                                                                       because of its beauty and situation,
                                                                                       and because it is the church where       In the evening we attend a
                                                                                       William Shakespeare was baptised         performance by the celebrated
                                                                                       and buried.                              Royal Shakespeare Company.

                                                                                       DAY 4 | TUES 9 JUNE 2020                 DAY 6 | THURS 11 JUNE 2020
                                                                                       2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT THE ARDEN             1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT MALMAISON
                                                                                       HOTEL, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON               OXFORD
                                                                                       STRATFORD-UPON-AVON:                     STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TO
                                                                                                                                OXFORD:
                                                                                       This morning we are introduced to
                                                                                       our Shakespearean experience with        This morning we travel from
Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon.                              a visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace.     Stratford-upon-Avon to Oxford. On

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arrival we check into Malmaison            furniture and porcelain and its           in the early afternoon, we travel to          travel to Glyndebourne Estate,
Oxford. You might like to rest, or you     superb Old Master paintings.              Grange Park Opera’s beautiful home            delightfully situated in the pastoral
could enjoy a short stroll through                                                   in a former country retreat, nestled          surroundings of the Sussex
                                           The evening is free.
charming, elegant Oxford.                                                            in woodland on a 400-acre estate at           South Downs.
                                                                                     West Horsley Place, in Surrey.                We are given time to stroll through
In the early evening we enjoy a            DAY 10 | MON 15 JUNE 2020
private opera recital, which takes         2ND OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE                    There is time to explore the beautiful        the impressive grounds before
place in the beautiful acoustic of the     MONTAGUE ON THE GARDENS,                  woodlands before attending a                  attending a performance by
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building           LONDON                                    performance by Grange Park Opera.             the internationally celebrated
in St Hilda's College, Oxford.                                                       We have a delicious 3-course                  Glyndebourne Festival. During
                                           LONDON:
Afterwards we have drinks and                                                        dinner during the long interval, and          the extended interval we enjoy a
canapés and the opportunity to talk        This morning is free to relax or to       afterwards return to our                      3-course fine dining menu. Following
with the performers.                       explore London. There are many            London hotel.                                 the performance we return to our
                                           delightful attractions in London,                                                       London hotel.
DAY 7 | FRI 12 JUNE 2020                   and a visitor might use this time to      DAY 13 | THURS 18 JUNE 2020
2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT MALMAISON               pursue particular individual interests;   5TH OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE                        DAY 14 | FRI 19 JUNE 2020
OXFORD                                     however, a music lover might enjoy        MONTAGUE ON THE GARDENS,
                                           visiting Handel’s House, located at       LONDON                                        Following our final buffet breakfast at
OXFORD:                                    25 Brook Street, Mayfair, a 4-minute                                                    the hotel, the tour concludes.
                                                                                     EXCURSION TO GLYNDEBOURNE:
This morning we visit Blenheim             walk from Bond Street Underground
                                                                                                                                   Please note: there may be some
Palace, home of Winston Churchill’s        Station. The details of Handel’s          In the morning there is a talk by
                                                                                                                                   variations in the ordering of events
forebears. We have a private guided        everyday life and the conditions in       Elizabeth Hayllar on the evening’s
                                                                                                                                   depending on the final confirmation
tour of the Palace which reveals not       which he composed become very             opera. In the early afternoon we
                                                                                                                                   of performances.
only the sumptuous reception halls         vivid when one makes this visit.
and the splendid private quarters,         Guests can sit in the room where
but also the history of this               Handel composed his Messiah in
eminent family.                            the autumn of 1741. From here it is
                                           a 7-minute walk to elegant Regent
Following our guided tour we
                                           Street, one of London's most popular
have a Champagne lunch at
                                           shopping streets.
Blenheim Palace. After lunch there
is time allowed to wander over the         In the late afternoon we travel to
sweeping lawns and through the             Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre where
award-winning formal gardens. This         we have dinner at The Swan, the
evening is free to relax or to             theatre’s Thames-side restaurant.
explore Oxford.                            We then attend a production at
                                           Shakespeare’s Globe.
DAY 8 | SAT 13 JUNE 2020
3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT MALMAISON               DAY 11 | TUES 16 JUNE 2020
OXFORD                                     3RD OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE
                                           MONTAGUE ON THE GARDENS,
OXFORD:
                                           LONDON
This morning we go on a walking
                                           LONDON:
tour of Oxford, visiting some of the
historic halls and courtyards, and         This morning there is a talk by           The Radcliffe Camera (meaning ‘room’ in Latin) in Oxford, part of Oxford University.
enjoying views of the clustered            Elizabeth Hayllar about this evening’s
spires of this ancient seat of learning.   opera. We then travel to the Royal
                                           Opera House Covent Garden where
In the early afternoon there is a
talk by Elizabeth Hayllar about this
                                           we have a private guided tour of the       INCLUSIONS
                                           backstage and front of house areas        • Premium tickets for performances at Glyndebourne Festival Opera,
evening’s opera. We then travel to
                                           of one of the world's leading theatres
spectacular Wormsley Estate where                                                      Garsington Opera, Grange Park Opera, Royal Opera House Covent
                                           as it prepares to open its doors for
the 18th-century country house                                                         Garden, the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon and
                                           the evening performance.
nestles in the rolling, green Chiltern                                                 Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. Attendance at an exclusive
Hills. We have time to enjoy the           The afternoon is free. At the end of        private recital and reserved seating for Evensong in King’s College
landscaped grounds and to visit the        our backstage tour you might like to        Chapel, Cambridge.
18th-century Walled Garden before          return to the hotel to rest before this
attending an opera performance             evening’s performance, but Covent         • Tour leadership and background talks on the operas we will attend
at Garsington Opera. We have a             Garden with its colourful markets,          by Elizabeth Hayllar & a talk by a Shakespearean expert in Stratford-
gourmet 3-course dinner during the         restaurants and pubs is immediately         upon-Avon.
extended interval. After the opera         outside the opera house, and a short
we return by private coach                 walk in any direction takes you to        • Dinner and the opportunity to talk with Daniel Hyde, Director of Music
to Oxford.                                 some of London’s icons, such as The         for the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge.
                                           Strand, or Trafalgar Square, and the      • 13 nights' accommodation in 4-star hotels including:
DAY 9 | SUN 14 JUNE 2020                   fabulous National Gallery.                  - Two nights at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cambridge;
1ST OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE                     In the evening we attend a                  - Three nights at The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon;
MONTAGUE ON THE GARDENS,                   performance at the renowned Royal           - Three nights at Malmaison Oxford;
LONDON                                     Opera House.                                - Five nights at The Montague on the Gardens, London;
OXFORD TO LONDON:                                                                      - Porterage of one piece of luggage at each hotel.
                                           DAY 12 | WED 17 JUNE 2020
This morning we travel to London                                                     • Land travel by private air-conditioned coach.
                                           4TH OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE
and check into The Montague on the
                                           MONTAGUE ON THE GARDENS,                  • Full buffet breakfast each morning. One lunch and six dinners with
Gardens, a peaceful hideaway in the
                                           LONDON
heart of the city.                                                                     wine, water and tea/coffee. Drinks and canapés following the recital.
                                           EXCURSION TO GRANGE PARK
In the afternoon we visit the beautiful                                              • Entrance fees for museums, art galleries etc. as stated in your
                                           OPERA:
mansion of Hertford House, where                                                       itinerary. Expert local guides will be used at some sites.
we take a guided tour of the art           In the morning there is a talk
treasures in the Wallace Collection        by Elizabeth Hayllar about the            • Tips for drivers, local guides and meals included in your itinerary.
with its unsurpassed displays              performance we will hear at Grange
                                                                                     • Comprehensive pre-tour information pack.
of French 18th-century painting,           Park Opera in the evening. Then,

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