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Met Premeires Weekend February 13th – 16th, 2003 A three night, four day escorted tour with 3 performances (plus 1 optional additional performance) |
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West 52nd Street #1D
New York, NY 10019 (800) 916-0312 |
Thursday October 24th
Independent Arrivals at the Empire Hotel, one of New York’s landmark
hotels located conveniently on Broadway at 63rd Street, directly across the
street from Lincoln Center. Coach Arrival from Ottawa Canada. Wine and Cheese
Reception prior to this evening’s performance.
Independent Arrivals at the Empire Hotel, one of New York’s landmark
hotels located conveniently on Broadway at 63rd Street, directly across the
street from Lincoln Center. Coach Arrival from Ottawa Canada. Wine and Cheese
Reception prior to this evening’s performance.
This evening, prepare to be mesmerized by the Metropolitan Opera’s new
production of Janacek’s haunting Jenufa, one of the most powerful and
moving lyric dramas of the 20th century. Vladimir Jurowski conducts: Karita
Mattila as Jenufa, with Rosalind Plowright (in her Met debut), Richard Berkley-Steele,
and Adam Klein. Directed by Oliver Tambosi with sets and costumes by Frank
Phillip Schlössmann.
Friday February 14th
This morning, we will enjoy a private guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum
of Art’s special exhibition, Treasures of Lost Art: Italian Manuscript
Painting in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Following our tour, you will
have the opportunity to explore the museum’s stunning collection and
additional special exhibitions including Leonardo da Vinci, Master Draftsman.
Afternoon at leisure.
This evening, Berlioz’s monumental Les Troyens takes to the Metropolitan
Opera stage in a new production by Francesca Zambello with designs by Maria
Bjornson. An extraordinary cast has been assembled to herald the return of
Les Troyens to the Met stage. James Levine conducts: Deborah Voigt, Olga Borodina,
Elena Zaremba, Ben Heppner, Dwayne Croft, and Robert Lloyd.
Saturday February 15th
This morning, take a fascinating look behind the scenes as we go backstage
at the Metropolitan Opera House. From the dressing rooms of the stars and
the stage, to the costume and wig shops, rehearsal studios and scene shop,
you will get an intimate look at one of the world’s greatest opera houses.
This evening, we return to the Met for one of Verdi’s most beautiful
and imaginative works, Il Trovatore. Frédéric Chaslin conducts:
Marina Mescheriakova, Irina Mishura, Franco Farina, Roberto Frontali, and
Dmitri Kavrakos. Directed by Peter McClintock.
Sunday February 16th
Independent departures, and coach departure to Ottawa, Canada. Check out time
from the Empire Hotel is 12:00 Noon.
US $ 1250 (Based On Double Occupancy)
Single Supplement US $270
$500 Deposit due by November 15th, 2002 to secure your space on tour.
Balance due January 15th, 2002.
Included Meals
Welcome Reception.
Transportation
Lowest Airfare at time of booking is available directly through Pro Musica,
at cost, for your convenience.
A Saturday night stay is included to assure you the lowest airfare possible.
No Coach from Ottawa is provided for this tour; however, discount airfares
are available for our Canadian tour members. Please Call for details.