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Musical Treasures of New York March 28th – April 3rd, 2003 A six night, seven day escorted tour with 6 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.
Our first performance together will be Strauss’ comic masterpiece Ariadne
auf Naxos at the Metropolitan Opera. The world’s greatest interpreters
of this delightful work will be brought together this evening. James Levine
conducts: Deborah Voigt, Natalie Dessay, Susanne Mentzer, Richard Margison
and Wolfgang Brendel.
Saturday March 29th
We explore two of Manhattan’s fascinating neighborhoods this morning.
With our expert guide, we will trace the historic evolution of SoHo and NoLiTa,
from Italian neighborhood to artist colony, from remote farmland to the Cast
Iron District of fashionable galleries and boutiques. Stops include the little
Singer Building, the San Gandolfo Society, and sites associated with Bill
"the Butcher" Poole, James Monroe, and Keith Haring.
This afternoon is at leisure. We present the option of attending a performance
at either New York City Opera or the Metropolitan Opera.
Option I: Gounod’s Faust returns to the Met in Rolf Langenfass’s
beautiful production. Bertrand de Billy conducts: Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto
Alagna, Dwayne Croft and James Morris. (Supplemental ticket price $195 Prime
Orchestra)
Option II: Sondheim’s masterpiece A Little Night Music brightens the
stage of the New York State Theatre in NYCO’s enchanting production.
(Supplemental ticket price $100 Prime Orchestra)
This evening, we return to the Met for Elijah Moshinsky’s riveting production
of Verdi’s Otello. An extraordinary cast of singing actors has been brought
together for tonight’s performance. Valery Gergiev conducts: Barbara
Frittoli in her signature role of Desdemona, with Vladimir Galouzine as Otello,
and Nikolai Putilin as Iago.
Sunday March 30th
We begin the day with a guided tour of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, one of
the country’s premiere collections. The recently renovated beaux arts
building features one of the most outstanding collections of Egyptian Art
in the world. The special exhibition “Magic –The Supernatural and
The Fantastic” will be featured during our visit.
This afternoon, we are very excited to bring you to BAM – The Brooklyn
Academy of Music. One of the most innovative presenters of the performing
arts in the world, BAM’s spring season features guest opera companies
from around the globe. We anticipate an exciting operatic performance this
afternoon – the details of which will be available in the fall. (TBA)
Evening at leisure.
Monday March 31st
This morning, we travel to the northern most tip of Manhattan to visit the
Cloisters, The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s extraordinary collection
of medieval art. Among the treasures to be explored are the Unicorn Tapestries,
as well as sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, ivory and precious
metalwork, all housed in the unique setting that incorporates actual 12th
to 15th century cloisters from five medieval monasteries, a Romanesque chapel,
and a 12th century Spanish apse.
Afternoon at leisure.
We have planned an event that you are sure to remember for years to come.
This evening, our group will enjoy a combined private wine tasting and song
recital featuring singers from the Metropolitan Opera, Glimmerglass Opera,
and New York City Opera. This exclusive event will feature fine wines partnered
with delicious food and classical song from the regions from which our wines
have been selected. From the wine and song of France, and Germany to Italy
and Spain, this evening will surely be a highlight of your week in New York.
Tuesday April 1st
Our expert guided tour this morning features the historic and gastronomic
delights of the Jewish East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy. On this multi-ethnic
eating tour, you will learn about this fascinating "land of the immigrants"
while munching on everything from plantains to bialys to dim sum to fresh
mozzarella.
This afternoon, take a fascinating look behind the scenes as we go backstage
at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Tonight we return to the opera for Franco Zeffirelli’s staging of La
Bohème. Puccini’s passionate story of young love receives a lavish
and compelling treatment in one of the Met’s most popular productions.
Julius Rudel conducts: Hei-Kyung Hong, Angela Maria Blasi, Frank Lopardo,
and Mariusz Kwiecien.
Wednesday April 2nd
This morning, we will enjoy a private guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum
of Art’s special exhibition, Manet and Velazquez – The French Taste
for Spanish Painting. Following our tour, you will have the opportunity to
explore the museum’s stunning collection and additional special exhibitions.
Afternoon at leisure. It is possible to attend a matinee performance of a
Broadway Musical or Play. Your Pro Musica concierge is pleased to assist you
in securing tickets to your choice of performance.
This evening, we will enjoy a farewell dinner together at Tavern on the Green,
a New York landmark that
features both delicious cuisine and an enchanting setting in Central Park.
Following dinner, we present two options for this evening’s opera.
Option I: Verdi’s Nabucco takes the stage of the Met in a monumental
production by Elijah Moshinsky with Sets by John Napier. James Levine conducts:
Andrea Gruber, Wendy White, Francisco Casanova, Lado Ataneli and Samuel Ramey.
Option II: Mark Adamo’s operatic adaptation of the classic novel Little
Women has quickly become one of the most successful contemporary operas in
years. The richly melodic score and moving story of the March sisters is brought
to life under the expert hand of director Rhoda Levine in New York City Opera’s
new co-production with Glimmerglass Opera.
Thursday April 3rd
Independent departures, and coach departure to Ottawa, Canada. Check out time
from the Empire Hotel is 12:00 Noon.
PARSIFAL EXTENSION:
Custom extensions are available to include the Metropolitan Opera’s production
of Parsifal starring Plácido Domingo on Friday April 4th. Please call
for details and pricing.
TOUR PRICE
Land Arrangements
US $ 2995 (Based On Double Occupancy)
Single Supplement US $540
$1000 Deposit due by January 4th, 2003 to secure your space on tour.
Balance due February 28th, 2003.
Included Meals
Welcome Reception, Wine Tasting Evening, 1 Dinner.
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.
Private Coach Transportation for tour members from Ottawa, Canada is included.
Please call for details.