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New York New Year’s Celebration December 27th, 2002 – January 1st, 2003 A five night, six day escorted tour with 3 performances (plus 3 optional additional performances) |
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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.
Mozart’s Don Giovanni launches our tour this evening. Franco Zeffirelli’s
wonderful production has become one of the Metropolitan Opera’s most
successful in recent years. Our cast this evening is truly stellar. Sylvain
Cambreling conducts: Dmitri Hvorostovsky is the lascivious Don Giovanni, along
side Barbara Frittoli, Carol Vaness, Rebecca Evans, Michael Schade, Denis
Sedov, Natale de Carolis and Eric Halfvarson.
Saturday December 28th
This morning, we will enjoy an expert guided private tour of the Pierpont
Morgan Library. One of New York’s hidden treasures, the Morgan Library
is a museum that boasts one of the world’s most important collections
of Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, rare books and bindings, and master
drawings rivaling any found in Europe. The collection is housed in J.P. Morgan’s
landmark Renaissance-style palazzo building that he commissioned to hold his
masterpieces.
Afternoon at leisure. We present the option this afternoon to attend the Metropolitan
Opera for a performance of A View from the Bridge. Based on the play by Arthur
Miller, this production comes to the Met following the critically acclaimed
world premiere in Chicago. Dennis Russell Davies conducts: Catherine Malfitano,
Isabel Bayrakdarian (Met Debut), Gregory Turay, Kim Josephson, Richard Bernstien
and John del Carlo. (Supplemental ticket price $195 Prime Orchestra)
This evening, we present the option to attend the New York City Ballet’s
beloved production of The Nutcracker. This holiday classic to music by Tchaikovsky
features choreography by NYCB founder George Balanchine, and is perhaps the
most famous production of the Nutcracker in the world. (Supplemental ticket
price TBA)
Sunday December 29th
Morning at Leisure.
This afternoon, we present another optional performance. La Bohème
has long been a treasure of opera houses around the world. Now Broadway has
adopted the bohemians in a new production by the extraordinary film director
Baz Luhrmann. After a world wide search for a young and dramatically compelling
cast, the curtain is ready to go up on this new production, sung in Italian.
If you love La Bohème, this heart breaking interpretation is sure to
enlighten even the most experienced opera goer. (Supplemental ticket price
$100 Prime Orchestra)
This evening, your Pro Musica concierge is glad to make arrangements for you
to see another Broadway play or Musical of your choice. Please consult with
our office upon registration for recommendations and availability.
Monday December 30th
Today we invite you to explore some of New York’s extraordinary houses
of worship as we embark on an expert guided tour that encompasses the diversity
of what makes the Big Apple unique. We will visit a number of the city’s
most important and unique religious sights, including the Cathedral of St.
John the Divine, Central Synagogue, Riverside Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
Temple Emanu-El, Trinity Church as well as unique Buddhist, Islamic, and Russian
Orthodox sights. Our tour will take us throughout the city and will end in
the mid-afternoon. Balance of the afternoon at leisure.
This evening, we return to the Met for a stunning example of 20th century
musical drama - Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmelites. John Dexter’s
haunting production catches the essence and emotional heart of this powerful
work. James Conlon conducts: Patricia Racette, Christine Goerke, Heidi Grant
Murphy, Stephanie Blythe, Felicity Palmer and Matthew Polenzani.
Tuesday December 31st
We begin the last day of the year by visiting the magnificent collection of
the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We will enjoy an expert guided private tour
of the featured exhibition “The Legacy of Ghengis Khan” as well
as a special exhibit of Impressionist works. Following our tour, you will
have time to further explore areas of the museum that are of particular interest
to you.
Afternoon at leisure.
There is no better way to ring in the new year than a performance of Die Fledermaus!
The Metropolitan Opera’s beloved production will feature a bevy of famous
surprise guest artists in Act II. Philippe Jordan conducts: Solveig Kringelborn,
Rosemary Joshua, Jennifer Larmore, David Kuebler, Paul Charles Clarke, Peter
Coleman-Wright, Thomas Hammons and Otto Schenk. Following the performance,
we will enjoy a festive New Year’s eve dinner together with the cast
at the Black Tie Gala Celebration on the Grand Tier of the Met.
Wednesday January 1st
Independent departures, and coach departure to Ottawa, Canada. Check out time
from the Empire Hotel is 12:00 Noon.
TOUR PRICE
Land Arrangements
US $ 2995(Based On Double Occupancy)
Single Supplement US $550
$1000 Deposit due by September 15th, 2002 to secure your space on tour.
Balance due November 15th, 2002.
Included Meals
Welcome Reception, Gala 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.