M O SELECTION - FESTIVALS - Music & Opera · SUMMARY M&O SELECTION p.05 FESTIVALS 19/20 p.35 ......

M&O SELECTION - FESTIVALS - NEW YEAR’S EVE - WAGNER’S RING CYCLE - TAILOR-MADE TRIPS

MUSIC & OPERATRAVELS

19/20

MUSIC-OPERA.COMOPERA - CONCERT - BALLET - FESTIVAL

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We are delighted to present the new musical journeys from Music & Opera.

In addition to booking tickets for the performance of your choice, we are offering you accommodation and guided tours, allowing you to explore the city where you are staying in an original, new way. You will be able to enjoy main musical events of the season anywhere in the world.

Discover our selection, from Baden-Baden to Venice, Hamburg or Modena, as well as trips to festivals in Berlin, Malta or Parma and unique New Year’s Eve trips in Venice, Berlin and Vienna. Some highlights include: Otello in Munich, Anna Netrebko in Barcelona, a «music and gastronomy» tour in small group in Bilbao, and La Traviata at the Palais Garnier in Paris...

In the first part of our brochure, we offer a selection of highlights and, in the second, suggestions of new destinations for trips to come in the future. Many other accommodation options are offered online in the Travel tab on music-opera.com.

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If you do not find what you are looking for, our specialist, Valérie, is available to organise your tailored musical journey to the destination of your choice. Whether it’s individual basis or in small group with friends, we will advise you and help you choose the best hotel, the musical event, or the most attractive guided tour. We’ll take care of everything!

p. 06 BADEN-BADENp. 07-08 BARCELONAp. 09-11 BERLINp. 12-13 BILBAO GROUP TRIP

p. 14 FLORENCEp. 15 HAMBURGp. 16 MILANp. 17 MODENAp. 18-19 MUNICHp. 20-21 NAPLESp. 22-24 PALERMOp. 25-26 PARISp. 27 PARIS/VERSAILLESp. 28 ROMEp. 29 STOCKHOLMp. 30-34 VENICE

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FESTIVALS19/20

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p. 36-37 BERLIN FESTTAGE

p. 38-39 PARME VERDI FESTIVAL

p. 40 VALLETTA BAROQUE FESTIVAL

NEW YEAR’SEVE

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p. 42 BERLINp. 43 PARISp. 44 PRAGUEp. 45 VENICEp. 46 VIENNA

WAGNER’SRING CYCLE

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p. 48 LEIPZIGp. 49 PARIS

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p. 52 AUSTRALIAp. 52 AUSTRIAp. 52 CZECH REPUBLICp. 52 DENMARKp. 53 FRANCEp. 53-54 GERMANYp. 55 HUNGARYp. 55 ISRAELp. 55-57 ITALYp. 57 LATVIAp. 57 NORWAYp. 58 RUSSIAp. 58-59 SPAINp. 59 U.S.A.

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p. 06 BADEN-BADEN (from Jan. 31st to Feb. 03rd 2020)p. 07 BARCELONA (from November 02nd to 05th 2019)p. 08 BARCELONA (from December 12th to 15th 2019)p. 09 BERLIN (from December 6th to 9th 2019)p. 10 BERLIN (from March 30th to April 2nd 2020)p. 11 BERLIN (from May 7th to 10th 2020)p. 12 BILBAO GROUP TRIP (from January 17th to 21st 2020)p. 14 FLORENCE (from December 13th to 16th 2019)p. 15 HAMBURG (from February 8th to 11th 2020)p. 16 MILAN (from October 24th to 27th 2019)p. 17 MODENA (from October 12th to 14th 2019)p. 18 MUNICH (from September 19th to 22nd 2019)p. 19 MUNICH (from May 1st to 4th 2020)p. 20 NAPLES (from September 20th to 23rd 2019)p. 21 NAPLES (from October 18th to 21st 2019)p. 22 PALERMO (from September 18th to 21st 2019)p. 23 PALERMO (from Nov. 29th to Dec. 2nd 2019)p. 24 PALERMO (from December 13th to 16th 2019)p. 25 PARIS (from October 3rd to 7th 2019)p. 26 PARIS (from December 12th to 16th 2019)p. 27 PARIS/VERSAILLES (from June 4th to 8th 2020)p. 28 ROME (from October 17th to 20th 2019)p. 29 STOCKHOLM (from September 12th to 15th 2019)p. 30 VENICE (from September 10th to 13th 2019)p. 31 VENICE (from September 19th to 22nd 2019)p. 32 VENICE (from October 4th to 7th 2019)p. 33 VENICE (from November 1st to 4th 2019)

Throughout the season, major concert halls and opera houses compete with each other by featuring the great names opera, but unmissable events can be found everywhere and sometimes even where they are least expected. These frequently offer exceptional line-ups that generate enthusiasm as

soon as the season’s brochures are published.

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FESTSPIELHAUS Opera Arias Concert

Prague PhilharmoniaConductor: Jochen RiederPerformer: Jonas KaufmannTicket in Cat 1 on Saturday February 1st 2020 at 6pm.

FESTSPIELHAUS Beethoven Concert

Balthasar-Neumann Ensemble, Choir and SoloistsConductor: Thomas HengelbrockWorks by Beethoven (Symphony No. 6 «The Pastoral»)

Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday 2nd 2020 at 5pm.

BADEN-BADEN FROM JAN. 31st TO FEB. 3rd 2020

Exceptional Jonas Kaufmann and great Beethoven concert at the Festspielhaus

As music lovers know, Baden-Baden is a charming thermal city which represents an Eldorado for classical music lovers. Every season, the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden welcomes the greatest international artists!

The exceptional tenor Jonas Kaufmann is a familiar to this impressive concert hall. This experience is your opportunity not only to applaud this undisputed star during a recital but also to celebrate the Beethoven Year with the famous Pastorale, conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock.

PERFORMANCES INCLUDED

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HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 2 concerts at the Festspielhaus.

- 3 nights in a double or single room with breakfast.

- 1 excursion with a local guide (2 hours).

- Private transfers station/hotel (round trip).

€ 1 070 per person

shared hotel room occupancy (2 pers.)

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Baden Baden with its unique charm: let yourself be seduced by the history and curiosities of this Baths town and this ancient summer capital of Europe. With more than 2,000 years of culture, the thermal district with the Friedrichsbad and the Baths of Caracalla, you will discover the ruins of the Roman bath...

3 NIGHTS

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Badischer Hof 4* HotelThehotelisaformerconventthatwasconvertedintoaGrandHotelinthe19thcentury.Itisashortwalkfromthecenterofthetownandthe Festspielhaus.

Dorint Maison Messmer 5* HotelThe hotel is located in the center of Baden-Baden less than 5 minutes fromStaatlicheKunsthalle.Itoffersanindoorpoolwithhottub,fitnesscenter, sauna and beauty treatments.

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FROM NOVEMBER 2nd TO 5th 2019 BARCELONAGreat evening with A. Netrebko at the Liceu and Flamenco at the Palau de la Música

3 NIGHTS

Barcelona, the city of Picasso, Miró and Gaudí, is an unmissable cultural destination as well as a magnificent capital of classical music where the memories left by the great voices of Montserrat Caballé, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras still resonate in everyone’s hearts.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its reopening, the Gran Teatre del Liceu has called on the magnificent soprano Anna Netrebko, who will be accompanied by her husband, tenor Yusif Eyvazov, for a memorable concert. Meanwhile, at the Palau de la Música, the other legendary venue, the Opera y Flamenco show is a must for all enthusiasts.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 performance at the Palau de la Música Catalana.

- 1 concert at the Gran Teatre del Liceu.


- 2 excursions (4h and 3h) with a local guide.

- Private transfers airport/hotel (round trip).

PALAU DE LA MÚSICA CATALANA Ópera y Flamenco

Sensual choreographies alternate with opera’s most famous arias («Casta

Diva», Bellini’s Norma, Bizet’s Carmen, Puccini’s Tosca, La Bohème, Verdi’s Il

trovatore…)

Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday November 3rd 2019 at 9.30pm.

GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU Anniversary Concert

Orquestra Simfònica del Gran Teatre del LiceuConductor: Denis VlasenkoPerformers: Anna Netrebko, Yusif EyvasovTicket in Cat 1 on Monday November 4th 2019 at 8pm.


€ 1 400 € per person shared hotel room occupancy (2 pers.)

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The price does not include: Flights, meals not mentioned, drinks, luggage carrying, tips, personal expenses, insurance assistance, repatriation,

cancellation and interruption of stay, city tax.Allperformancescouldbemodifiedbythevenueorproducer.

H1898 4* HotelLocated in the heart of the Ramblas, enjoy and contemplate the breathtakingpanoramicviewsofallBarcelona.Thehoteloffers169refinedrooms,arestaurantwithviewoftheRamblas.

Grand Hotel Central 5* Abuildingelegantlyrenovated, located intheheartof thecity juststeps from the main attractions. The hotel has 147 modern and comfortableroomsandarooftopoverlookingthecity.

The El Raval district (of culture, arts and crafts) is in the city center butremainsveryunknowntovisitors.

To choose: Gaudí with Casa Vicens and Casa Milà(discoveryofthefirstandlasthousebuiltbyGaudí)orthe Gothic Quarter and the Picasso Museum, (walk through the life of three characters:Picasso,GaudíandMiró).

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GRAN TEATRE DEL LICEU Cavalleria Rusticana - I Pagliacci

Conductor: Henrik Nánási. Director: Damiano Michieletto.With Roberto Alagna, Elena Pankratova, Àngel Òdena, Aleksandra Kurzak, Duncan RockTicket in Cat 2 on Friday December 13th 2019 at 8pm.

L’AUDITORI Messiah - Haendel

Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya

Conductor: Kazushi OnoWith María Hinojosa, Mireia Pintó, Alejandro del Cerro, Josep Ramon OlivéTicket in Cat 1 on Saturday December 14th 2019 at 7pm.

BARCELONA FROM DECEMBER 12th TO 15th 2019

Roberto Alagna at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in two major roles

Barcelona, the city of Picasso, Miró and Gaudí, is an unmissable cultural destination as well as a magnificent capital of classical music where the memories left by the great voices of Montserrat Caballé, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras still resonate in everyone’s hearts.

Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci are absolute masterpieces which offer two major roles for the incomparable tenor Roberto Alagna, perfectly accompanied (Aleksandra Kurzak, Elena Pankratova,...). A beautiful Handel Messiah, in Mozart’s orchestration, is a fitting addition to the musical programme offered by this experience.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Gran Teatre del Liceu.

- 1 concert at L’Auditori.


- 2 excursions (4h and 3h) with a local guide.






The El Raval district (of culture, arts and crafts) that is in the city centerbutremainsveryunknowntovisitors.

To choose: Gaudí with Casa Vicens and Casa Milà(discoveryofthefirstandlasthousebuiltbyGaudí)orthe Gothic Quarter and the Picasso Museum, (walk through the life of three characters:Picasso,GaudíandMiró).

3 NIGHTS


H1898 4* HotelLocated in the heart of the Ramblas, enjoy and contemplate the breathtakingpanoramicviewsofallBarcelona.Thehoteloffers169refinedrooms,arestaurantwithviewoftheRamblas.

Grand Hotel Central 5* Abuildingelegantlyrenovated, located intheheartof thecity juststeps from the main attractions. The hotel has 147 modern and comfortableroomsandarooftopoverlookingthecity.


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FROM DECEMBER 6th TO 9th 2019 BERLINTwo masterpieces with dream distributions, exceptional stay in Berlin

3 NIGHTS

Since Berlin has regained its historic concert hall, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, there are even more opportunities to visit one of the world’s largest cultural capitals. Whatever the season, the excitement is palpable, and tempered by the uniquely relaxed way of life.

A dazzling of stars display makes this experience a must. Elīna Garanča plays a poisonous Dalila who bewitches Samson (the brilliant Brandon Jovanovich) in Saint-Saëns’ masterpiece. Nina Stemme, an incomparable Isolde, has Stephen Gould as her partner in the role of Tristan.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Staatsoper unter den Linden.

- 1 opera at the Deutsche Oper.


- 2 excursions (3 hours) with a local guide.

- 3 days Welcome Card.


STAATSOPER UNTER DEN LINDEN Samson et Dalila (Saint-Saëns)

Conductor: Thomas Guggeis. Director: Damián Szifron.With Brandon Jovanovich, Elīna Garanča, Michael Volle, Kwangchul Youn, Samuel Ramey.Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday December 7th 2019 at 7pm.

DEUTSCHE OPER Tristan und Isolde (Wagner)

Conductor: Donald Runnicles. Director: Graham Vick.With Nina Stemme, Stephen Gould, Daniela Sindram, Martin Gantner, Ante Jerkunica, Jörg Schörner.Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday December 8th 2019 at 3pm.


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Rome 5* HotelLocated on the historic Bebelplatz, HotelDe Rome is one of Berlin’s most prestigious luxury hotels. The hotel offers 145 rooms combining heritage design and elegant contemporary furniture.

Waldorf Astoria 5* HotelThe Waldorf Astoria Berlin welcomes youwith modern luxury and incomparableWaldorfservice.Theelegantroomsfeaturefloor-to-ceiling windows with panoramicviewsofthecity.

Regent 5* HotelThe classic style hotel located on the Gendarmenmarkt square, an ideal location fortravellersinterestedinhistory,architectureand museums.

To choose: art galleries (for contemporary art lovers, in the secret and unknown area of Schöneberg) or the Pergamon Museum.

To choose: the 3rd Reich (in the heart of the old capital of Nazism), architecture (how to rebuild a destroyed city) or Berlin Unusual (alternative and unusual places).


STAATSOPER UNTER DEN LINDEN Idomeneo (Mozart)

Conductor: Simon Rattle. Director: David McVicar.With Andrew Staples, Magdalena Kozená, Olga Peretyatko,Anna Prohaska, Linard Vrielink.Ticket in Cat 1 on Tuesday March 31st 2020 at 7pm.

DEUTSCHE OPER Otello (Verdi)

Conductor: James Conlon. Director: Andreas Kriegenburg.With Jorge de León, Federica Lombardi, George Petean, Andrey Danilov, Byung Gil Kim.Ticket in Cat 1 on Wednesday April 1st 2020 at 7.30pm.

BERLIN FROM MARCH 30th TO APRIL 2nd 2020

Mozart and Verdi, first and last masterpiece in Berlin operas


An eagerly anticipated event at the Staatsoper, a magnificent Mozart Idomeneo is under the direction of the flamboyant David McVicar, brings together a prestigious cast led by the brilliant conductor Simon Rattle, while at the Deutsche Oper, Verdi’s Otello is performed by Jorge de León.


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FROM MAY 7th TO 10th 2020 BERLINBeethoven’s opera in Berlin and the incandescent soprano Sondra Radvanovsky

3 NIGHTS


2020 is a major Beethoven year to be celebrated in the German capital with Fidelio, his only opera and an exhilarating masterpiece conducted here by conductor Simone Young. Another highlight of this trip, Sondra Radvanovsky will be Liza in Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades. A must!

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STAATSOPER UNTER DEN LINDEN Fidelio (Beethoven)

Conductor: Simone Young. Director: Harry Kupfer.With Michaela Kaune, Simon O’Neill, Wolfgang Koch, Falk Struckmann, Narine Yeghiyan, Florian Hoffmann, Roman Trekel.Ticket in Cat 1 on Friday May 8th 2020 at 7pm.

DEUTSCHE OPER The Queen of Spades (Tchaikovsky)

Conductor: Sebastian Weigle. Director: Graham Vick.With Martin Muehle, Sondra Radvanovsky, Hanna Schwarz,Thomas Lehman, Judit Kutasi, Seth Carico.Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday May 9th 2020 at 7pm.



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To choose: art galleries (for lovers of contemporary art, in the secret and unknown area of Schöneberg) or the Pergamon Museum.


Rome 5* HotelLocatedonthehistoricBebelplatz,HotelDeRome isoneofBerlin’smost prestigious luxury hotels. The hotel offers 145 rooms combining heritage design and elegant contemporary furniture.

Regent 5* HotelThe classic style hotel located on the Gendarmenmarkt square, an ideal location for travellers interested in history, architecture andmuseums.


BILBAO IN SMALL GROUP FROM JANUARY 17th TO 21st 2020

Music, Culture and gastronomy from Bilbao to San Sebastian

This experience, which combines opera and gourmet cuisine, is made for music lovers who are also epicures. From Bilbao to San Sebastian, through the coastal villages of Bermeo, Mundaka and the picturesque Getaria, we will take you on a journey to explore Spanish Basque Region with its rich and diverse heritage.

New culinary delights will be interspersed with cultural visits such as those to the famous Guggenheim Museum or the magnificent Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum. World-renowned for its gourmet food and wine, the Basque Region boasts 18 stars in the Michelin Guide.Music is firmly in the spotlight, and you can take a unique dive into the vibrant celebration of the «Tamborrada», Wagner’s Der fliegende Holländer with the exceptional Bryn Terfel and the superb Manuela Uhl is bound to be one of the highlights of this Basque experience.

PROGRAMME

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Palais Euskalduna.

- 2 nights in a double or single room with breakfast

at Melia Hotel in Bilbao.

- 2 nights in a double or single room with breakfast

at Londres y de Inglaterra Hotel in San Sebastian.

- The entries/dinners in sites on the program of the visits.

- A M&O accompanist.

- The carrying of luggage.


- Cities taxes.


4 NIGHTS

Friday January 17th 2020 : Arrival in Bilbao

•Onarrival,transfertothehotel.•Agourmetstroll,andlunchonthebanksoftheNervionRiverintheRibera Market, the largest in Europe, set in an Art Deco building.•Scenic tour.•Dinneratarestaurantservingmodernandvariedcuisine.

Saturday January 18th 2020 : A visit to the city, the Guggenheim Museum and Wagner’s Der

fliegende Holländer

• Inthemorning,takeawalkthroughthecosmopolitanhistoryofthecityandexplorethemosticonicdistrictswiththeirperfectblendofavant-gardeandtraditionalarchitecture,setbetweentheseaandthemountains. • Lunch at the Bistro Guggenheim Bilbao. • Intheafternoon,visittheGuggenheim Museum. Anchored on the shore of theestuary,oneofthemostbeautifulachievementsofarchitectFrankGehry. • Yourevening’spre-performancetalkbyHugues Rameau-Crays.

PALAIS EUSKALDUNA Der Fliegende Höllander (Wagner)Conductor: Pedro Halffter. Director: Guy Montavon.

With Bryn Terfel, Manuela Uhl, Wilhelm Schwinghammer,...Ticket in Cat 1 at 7.30pm.

• Then, dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurantwhereyoucanenjoythedesigneratmosphereoftheexclusivelocationandthetop-classcuisinewhichshowcasesBasqueculture.

Sunday January 19th 2020 : Exploring the coast and San Sebastian

•Breakfast at the hotel.•Inthemorning,discoverthemagnificentcoastalcitiesofBermeo and Mundaka and the incredible small island of Gaztelugatxe.•LunchwillbeinanenchantingsettingwhereyouwilltasteBasquecuisinepreparedwithprecisionandthelightestoftouches.•Then,avisittothepearloftheCantabrianSea.Donostia (San Sebastian) is one of the cities that best combines gastronomy, culture and beauty. •Check-in at the hotel.•Intheafternoon,takeawalkthroughthecitycentresteepedintheunique atmosphere of the Tamborradadrumfestival.•Dinner at your leisure.•Intheevening,enjoytheopeningoftheTamborrada.

Monday January 20th 2020 : Getaria, a day under the stars

•Inthemorning,intheAlderdi-Edergardens,yourguidewillexplainthe tradition of the children’s Tamborrada. •Setoffforthepretty,picturesquevillageofGetaria,withlunchinastarredrestaurant,wherethefruitsoftheoceanwillbeonyourplate. •AnexclusivevisittotheCristóbal Balenciaga Museum, dedicated to the famouscouturierwholivedamostextraordinarylife. •DiscoveraBasquewine,Txakoli,inawinery,knownasaTxakolindegi. • Return to the hotel. • Dinner at your leisure.

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Londres y de Inglaterra 4* HotelDouble room on the 7th floor of the hotel

Overlooking the bay of La Concha, this large 19th-century buildingis located next to the beach, on the promenade by San Sebastian seashore.Air-conditioned,withprivatebalconies,theroomsofl’hôtelLondres y de Inglaterra are decorated in the classic Belle Époque style.

Melia Bilbao 5* HotelIn a standard room with a view

Meliá Bilbao is located 300 metres from the Guggenheim Museum and features a syle of design inspired by the sculptor Eduardo Chillida. A heated outdoor swimming pool and sport/exercise facilities areavailableforgueststoenjoy.

Tuesday January 21st 2019 :Transfer from your hotel to the airport according to flight time

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Small group maximum 18 participants Guaranteed departure from 10 participants

TEATRO DEL MAGGIO MUSICALE La Bohème (Puccini)

Conductor: Francesco Ivan Ciampa. Director: Bruno Ravella.With Valeria Sepe, Vincenzo Costanzo, Alessandro Luongo.Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday December 14th 2019 at 8pm.

TEATRO DEL MAGGIO MUSICALE La Cenerentola (Rossini)

Compagnia Nuovo BallettO di ToscanAChoreographer: Cristina Bozzolini.Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday December 15th 2019 at 8pm.

FLORENCE FROM DECEMBER 13th TO 16th 2019

The opera La Bohème and the ballet Cinderella at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale

Florence and music have a very long history together. Opera was born there and since then the city has never ceased to take the art of classical music to the highest level. Florence is also a city of incredible culture with its museums, magnificent buildings and beautiful squares.

This is a wonderful opportunity to discover the brand new Teatro del Maggio Musicale. The performance is particularly well-chosen, with soprano Valeria Sepe, the new Mimi. The second evening is devoted to ballet as it revisits the story of Cinderella.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale.

- 1 ballet at the Teatro del Maggio Musicale.


- 2 excursions with a local guide.

- The entries in sites during the excursions.


€ 760 per person




Florence, art and music: discovering the Academy Gallery The historic gardens: art, philosophy and music were the favorite subjects of the Medici Unusual Florence: hidden alleys, beautiful workshops and small cafes The Pitti Palace and the birth of the Opera

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Kraft Hotel 4*A charming hotel of 78 rooms. On the upper floor,enjoyabeautifulterracewithswimmingpoolwithabreathtakingviewofthedomeofFlorence, Giotto’s Campanile, and the hills of FlorenceandtheriverArno.

Sina Villa Medici Firenze Hotel 5*Set in an incomparable oasis, this hotel features a garden and swimming pool intheheartofFlorence.Completelyrenovated,this beautiful building respects charm and history.

Executive Hotel 4*4-star hotel located in the historic center of Florence, occupying ancient royal residence built in the 18th century by architect Poggi.


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FROM FEBRUARY 8th TO 11th 2020 HAMBURGB. Hannigan is Lulu in Hamburg where the Elbphilharmonie vibrates for Beethoven

3 NIGHTS

The beautiful northern city of Hamburg can be justifiably proud of its success as an international city of culture. For several years now, continually evolving, it has thrilled its visitors, overflowing with artistic and architectural creations (of which the futuristic construction of the Elbphilharmonie is the epitome).

This stay is perfectly designed to discover the Staatsoper in Hamburg with Alban Berg’s Lulu, ideally embodied by the breathtaking artist Barbara Hannigan. The following day, in the futuristic and iconic Elbphilharmonie, Kent Nagano leads the Missa Solemnis in this Beethoven year.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Staatsoper.

- 1 concert at the Elbphilharmonie (Grosser Saal).


- 1 excursion (3 hours) with a local guide.


STAATSOPER Lulu (Berg)

Conductor: Kent Nagano. Director: Christoph Marthaler.With Barbara Hannigan, Jochen Schmeckenbecher, Charles Workman, Anne Sofie von Otter, Peter Lodahl.Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday February 9th 2020 at 6.30pm.

ELBPHILHARMONIE GROSSER SAAL Missa solemnis (Beethoven)

Philharmonisches Staatsorchester HamburgConductor: Kent Nagano. With Genia Kühmeier, Tanja Ariane Baumgartner, Christian Elsner, Tareq Nazmi.Ticket in Cat 1 on Monday February 10th 2020 at 8pm.


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To choose: the historic Speicherstadt district (19th century), Hafen City (futuristic district on the banks of the Elbe), the famous district of St Pauli or BallinStadt (the immigration museum).

Henri Downtown Hotel 4*HotelHENRIislocatedintheheartofthecity,a 5-minute walk from Hamburg CentralStation. It offers spacious suites and studios withhandmadefurnitureandsolidhardwoodfloors.

Speicherstadt Hotel 4* HotelAmeronisthefirstandonlyhotelinthecity in the middle of the “Speicher” historical district,withitsimpressivearchitecture,closeto many museums.

Westin Elbphilharmonie Hotel 5*TheWestinHamburgHotelislocatedintheupper part of the Elbphilharmonie and offers spectacularviewsoftheElbe,SpeicherstadtandHafenCity.

TEATRO ALLA SCALA Giulio Cesare (Händel)

Conductor: Giovanni Antonini. Director: Robert Carsen.With Bejun Mehta, Philippe Jaroussky, Sara Mingardo,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Friday October 25th 2019 at 7.30pm.

TEATRO ALLA SCALA Onegin

Corpo di Ballo del Teatro alla ScalaChoreographer: John CrankoWith Roberto Bolle, Marianela NuñezTicket in Cat 1 on Saturday October 26th 2019 at 8pm.

MILAN FROM OCTOBER 24th TO 27th 2019

A Baroque masterpiece and the star dancer Roberto Bolle in the mythical Scala

For all opera lovers, attending a performance at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala one day is a dream, an absolute must.

With Handel’s Giulio Cesare, the event is of major significance because the cast includes great stars like Bejun Mehta, Philippe Jaroussky under the enlightened direction of Giovanni Antonini and a production, long-awaited, by Robert Carsen. The other, more traditional performance is just as exceptional as the star dancer, Roberto Bolle who is featured in that great masterpiece of 20th-century classical choreography, John Crancko’s Onegin.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Teatro alla Scala.

- 1 ballet at the Teatro alla Scala.



- The entries in sites on the program of the visits.






History and Music: a cultural dive in the heart of Milan.

To choose: the Navigli canals (a pleasant walk in one of the most lively areas), the Brera district (for art lovers) or the contemporary city (with its new skyline dedicated to lovers of architecture).

3 NIGHTS


Suites Santa Marta Hotel 4*Aboutiquehotelwith10personalizedrooms,havenofpeace,locatedinthehistoriccenterofMilan,ashortwalkfrommanyrestaurants,shops and picturesque squares.

Spadari Al Duomo Hotel 4*Ideal position in the center of Milan. Just steps from the Dome and the fashion and shopping streets. A few minutes from theTeatro alla Scala.

Manin Milano Hotel 4*ManinHotelislocatedintheheartofMilan,near the Teatro alla Scala, Duomo di Milano. It offers a magnificent panoramic view ofthe most beautiful park in the city.

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FROM OCTOBER 12th TO 14th 2019 MODENAPuccini’s La Bohème at the Teatro comunale Luciano Pavarotti

2 NIGHTS

The charming, historic city of Modena is well worth a visit. World-renowned for its famous balsamic vinegar, its name resonates particularly in the ears of music lovers because Luciano Pavarotti, the hugely popular opera singer, was born and died in this city.

The Opera House, which now bears his name, offers a most interesting programme every season, such as with La Bohème, where the tenorissimo was so successful. Another great personality in the operatic world, the famous baritone Leo Nucci is directing Puccini’s masterpiece.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Teatro comunale.


- 1 excursion with a local guide.



TEATRO COMUNALE La Bohème (Puccini)

Conductor: Aldo SisilloDirector: Leo NucciWith Mariateresa Leva, Matteo Desole.Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday October 13th 2019 at 3.30pm.

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The historic center of Modena, walk to Piazza Grande’s Cathedral, Ducal Palace (exterior) as well as the covered market.

Best Western Premier Milano Palace 4* HotelThehotelisashortwalkfromtherailwaystationandtheEnzoFerrariHouse Museum. Inaugurated in 2014, it distinguishes itself by theelegance and the care of the space.

Rua Frati 48 in San Francesco 5* HotelThe hotel is located in the heart of the city of Modena and offers a perfect blend of history and modernity with its 30 rooms carefullyappointed, intimate and elegant.


NATIONALTHEATER Otello (Verdi)

Conductor: Adám Fischer. Director: Amélie Niermeyer.With Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Harteros, Ludovic Tézier, Evan LeRoy Johnson, Tareq Nazmi.Ticket in Cat 1 on Friday September 20th 2019 at 7pm.

NATIONALTHEATER Ballet Jewels

Bayerisches StaatsballettChoreographer: George BalanchineTicket in Cat 1 on Saturday September 21st 2019 at 7.30pm.

MUNICH FROM SEPTEMBER 19th TO 22nd 2019

J. Kaufmann, A. Harteros and L. Tézier perform Otello at the Bayerische Staatsoper

Munich is an exceptional city offering a unique variety of museums, historic monuments and parks. But for music lovers, there is only the Bayerische Staatsoper, which is rightly considered to be the best venue in the world today. The wealth of talent in the cast speaks for itself.

Jonas Kaufmann, Anja Harteros and Ludovic Tézier in Verdi’s Otello, the line-up is incredible and is enough to explain why this performance is beyond words! The artists are unquestionably the greatest... and the dancers of the Bayerisches Staatsballett in George Balanchine’s Joyaux continue in the same spirit of excellence.


VISIT INCLUDED

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THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Nationaltheater.

- 1 ballet at the Nationaltheater.








To choose: Modern Munich (mix of tradition and modernity, Munich combines its attachment to the past with its concern to stay in the flow), the museums of Munich (discovery of three Pinacothèques that offer a linear path in the Western pictorial art of origins to the present day), from Gothic to Rococo (the evolution of religious architectural art).

3 NIGHTS


Louis 4* HotelThe hotel in central Munich is next to the famous Viktualienmarkt producer market, a 2-minute walk from Marienplatz, with 72elegant rooms, well-groomed with qualitymaterials.

Platzl 4* S HotelAtraditional4-starsuperiorhotelanditstwopopular restaurants (the Pfistermühle andthe Wirtshaus Ayinger) located next to the famousHofbräuhausandafewstepsfromMarienplatz, the Nationaltheater.

München Palace 5* HotelTheHotelMünchenPalaceisaunique5-starboutique hotel in the Bogenhausen district. The hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, a garden andawellnessarea.


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FROM MAY 1st TO 4th 2020 MUNICHDon Giovanni and Don Carlo served by the best performers

3 NIGHTS

Munich is an exceptional city offering a wide variety of museums, historic monuments and parks. But music lovers will care only for the Bayerische Staatsoper, which is rightly considered to be the best venue in the world today. The wealth of talent in the cast speaks for itself.

The two «Dons» of the opera world are on the programme for this five-star stay. Don Giovanni is brought to life by the irresistible Erwin Schrott and Don Carlo, by the intense performance of Charles Castronovo. Surrounding these heroes, a plethora of stars such as Anja Harteros, Elīna Garanča, Ludovic Tézier, Ildar Abdrazakov and Luca Pisaroni complete the cast!

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 2 operas at the Nationaltheater.






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To choose: Modern Munich (mix of tradition and modernity, Munich combines its attachment to the past with its concern to stay in the flow), the museums of Munich (discovery of three Pinacothèques that offer a linear path in the Western pictorial art of origins to the present day), from Gothic to Rococo (the evolution of religious architectural art).

NATIONALTHEATER Don Giovanni (Mozart)

Conductor: Antonino Fogliani. Director: Stephan Kimmig.

With Erwin Schrott, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Carmen Giannattasio, Luca Pisaroni, Frédéric Antoun, Elsa Benoit, Milan Siljanov,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday May 2nd 2020 at 6pm.

NATIONALTHEATER Don Carlo (Verdi)

Conductor: Andrea Battistoni. Director: Jürgen Rose.

With Charles Castronovo, Anja Harteros, Elina Garanca, Ildar Abdrazakov, Ludovic Tézier, Günther Groissböck.Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday May 3rd 2020 at 5pm.

Platzl 4* S HotelAtraditional4-starsuperiorhotelanditstwopopular restaurants (the Pfistermühle andthe Wirtshaus Ayinger) located next to the famousHofbräuhausandafewstepsfromMarienplatz, the Nationaltheater.

Bayerischer Hof 5* Hotel KingLudwigIofBavariabuilttheBayerischerHof,oneofMunich’smostlegendaryhotels.A historic setting and contemporary touches minglewithrelaxedeleganceintheheartofMunich.

München Palace 5* HotelTheHotelMünchenPalaceisaunique5-starboutique hotel in the Bogenhausen district. The hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, a garden andawellnessarea.

NAPLES FROM SEPTEMBER 20th TO 23rd 2019

La Traviata at the Teatro di San Carlo

Fascinating and captivating, Naples is the only place for those who know how to truly escape. The Teatro di San Carlo is one of the most famous opera houses in Italy. It has always welcomed internationally renowned artists; Caruso, in particular, built his great career here. The architecture of this Italian-style theatre and its history make it a place with a unique atmosphere.

During this delightful stay in the mild late summer of southern Italy, you have the perfect opportunity to applaud Verdi’s absolute masterpiece, La Traviata, in one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.


THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Teatro di San Carlo.

- 3 nights in a double or single room with breakfast at the

Grand Oriente 4* Hotel.

- 1 excursion in Naples with a local guide.

- 1 day excursion to choose to the Amalfi Coast

and Ravello or to Pompeii.






3 NIGHTS


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HOTEL

Heart of Naples: Visit the rich heritage of the city enjoying breathtaking views.

To choose: from the sumptuous and unique archaeological site of Pompeii or the idyllic setting of the Amalfi Coast and Ravello perched on its rock, a refined city with a bohemian atmosphere.

Grand Oriente 4* HotelA strategic position, close to places of art, culture and shops, this recentlyrenovatedhotelcombinestheneedsofthosewhomakeastop in the splendid city of Naples.

TEATRO DI SAN CARLO La Traviata (Verdi)

Conductor: Stefano RanzaniDirector: Lorenzo AmatoWith Maria Mudriak, Alessandro Scotto Di Luzio, Alessandro Luongo,...Ticket in Cat + on Saturday September 21st 2019 at 7pm.


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FROM OCTOBER 18th TO 21st 2019 NAPLESMendelssohn’s famous Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Teatro di San Carlo

3 NIGHTS

The Teatro di San Carlo is one of the most famous opera houses in Italy. It has always welcomed internationally renowned artists; Caruso, in particular, built his great career here. The architecture of this Italian-style theatre and its history make it a place with a unique atmosphere.

During this delightful stay in the mildness of southern Italy’s autumn, this is the perfect opportunity to applaud A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Patrice Bart’s magnificent ballet, set to the sumptuous music of Mendelssohn, in one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 ballet at the Teatro di San Carlo.

- 3 nights in a double or single room with breakfast at the

Grand Oriente 4* Hotel.

- 1 excursion in Naples with a local guide.

- 1 day excursion to choose to the Amalfi Coast

and Ravello or to Pompeii.


TEATRO DI SAN CARLO A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Corpo di Ballo del Teatro di San CarloChoreographer: Patrice BartTicket in Cat + on Saturday October 19th 2019 at 7pm.



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HOTEL

Heart of Naples: Visit the rich heritage of the city enjoying breathtaking views.

To choose: from the sumptuous and unique archaeological site of Pompeii or the idyllic setting of the Amalfi Coast and Ravello perched on its rock, a refined city with a bohemian atmosphere.

Grand Oriente 4* HotelA strategic position, close to places of art, culture and shops, this recentlyrenovatedhotelcombinestheneedsofthosewhomakeastop in the splendid city of Naples.


TEATRO MASSIMO La Traviata (Verdi)

Conductor: Alberto Maniaci. Director: Mario Pontiggia.With Ruth Iniesta, Ivan Ayon Rivás, Simone Del Savio.Ticket in Cat 1 on Thursday September 19th 2019 at 6.30pm.

TEATRO MASSIMO Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini)

Conductor: Gianluca Capuano. Director: Pier Francesco Maestrini.With Vincenzo Taormina, Chiara Amarù, Levy Sekgapane, Marco Filippo Romano, Carlo Lepore. Ticket in Cat 3 on Friday September 20th 2019 at 8.30pm.

PALERMO FROM SEPTEMBER 18th TO 21st 2019

La Traviata and Il Barbiere di Siviglia: two Italian masterpieces at the Teatro Massimo

Sicily is one of the most beautiful jewels of Italy with the dazzling Palermo. The capital, which has been influenced by Byzantine, Roman, Arab, Norman and Prussian cultures, has its own special charm.

At the Teatro Massimo, one of the greatest theatres in Europe and the emblem of the city, two performances of masterpieces such as Verdi’s La Traviata and Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia will immerse you in the vibrancy of one of the greatest venues in Italy.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 2 operas at the Teatro Massimo.









The historic center of Palermo: discover the Cathedral, the Church of Martorana, the Palace of the Normans, the Casa Professa and the Church of S. Maria dell’Ammiraglio.To choose : the medieval village of Cefalù (a splendid medieval fishing village, open on the Mediterranean) or Monreale (a former hunting reserve under the Normans and its imposing Arab-Norman Cathedral).

3 NIGHTS


Plaza Opera 4* HotelA refined hotel with its terrace, nestled in the heart of Palermo,betweenthecommercialstreetsandthebusinesscenter,astrategicpositionallowsyoutodiscoverallthefacetsoftheisland,neartheTeatro Massimo.

Principe Di Villafranca 4* HotelThehotelPrincipedeVillafrancaafewstepsfromthehistoricalcenterof the city is an elegant structure that offers its guests 32 large and welcoming rooms, with hand-painted cupboards by local artists,brightbathroomscoveredwithSicilianmarbles.

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FROM NOVEMBER 29th TO DECEMBER 2nd 2019 PALERMOThe brilliant musical My Fair Lady at the Teatro Massimo

3 NIGHTS


At Teatro Massimo, one of Europe’s largest theatres and the city’s most iconic venue, a performance of the stunning musical My Fair Lady (directed by the leading expert Wayne Marshall) is like a champagne bubble bringing sparkle to this magnificent concert hall.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 musical at the Teatro Massimo.





TEATRO MASSIMO My Fair Lady

Direction : Wayne MarshallMise en scène : Paul CurranBillet en Cat 1 le samedi 30 novembre 2019 à 18h30.



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Central Palace Federico II 4* HotelHotelFedericoIICentralPalaceislocatedintheheartofPalermojuststeps from the Teatro Massimo. A fusion of classic and innovativestyle,withits60spaciousroomsofextremeelegancewithcustomhandmadefurniture,somewithprivateterrace.

Grand Wagner 5* HotelIntheheartofPalermojustafewstepsfromthetheater,theluxuriousGrandHotelWagnerimmersesyouinthecharmofyesteryear.ThisrestoredbuildingoftheearlytwentiethcenturypresentsexceptionalinteriorsthatappearinthefamousItalianfilm«TheCheetah».

TEATRO MASSIMO The Nutcracker

Corpo di Ballo del Teatro MassimoConductor: Alessandro CadarioChoreographers: Marius Petipa, Lienz Chang.Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday December 15th 2019 at 8.30pm.

PALERMO FROM DECEMBER 13th TO 16th 2019

The Nutcracker, exceptionnal Tchaikovsky’s ballet at the Teatro Massimo


At Teatro Massimo, one of Europe’s largest theatres and the city’s most iconic venue, a performance of the ballet The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky ‘s must-see piece with the opera magnificent Ballet Company is one of December’s major highlights.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 ballet at the Teatro Massimo.





€ 820 per person




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Central Palace Federico II 4* HotelHotelFedericoIICentralPalaceislocatedintheheartofPalermojuststeps from the Teatro Massimo. A fusion of classic and innovativestyle,withits60spaciousroomsofextremeelegancewithcustomhandmadefurniture,somewithprivateterrace.

Grand Wagner 5* HotelIntheheartofPalermojustafewstepsfromthetheater,theluxuriousGrandHotelWagnerimmersesyouinthecharmofyesteryear.ThisrestoredbuildingoftheearlytwentiethcenturypresentsexceptionalinteriorsthatappearinthefamousItalianfilm«TheCheetah».

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FROM OCTOBER 3rd TO 7th 2019 PARISLa Traviata, the Preljocaj ballet and Les Indes Galantes in three iconic venues

4 NIGHTS

Paris attracts many art, culture and music lovers. In many ways, the City of Light is unique and has a musical offer that remains exceptional.

The gold and velvet of the Palais Garnier are home to a new production of La Traviata. The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées opens its stage to dance with the brilliant choreographer Angelin Preljocaj. Finally, the spirit of the baroque invites itself into the modernity and comfort of the Opera Bastille, with Rameau’s Les Indes Galantes, supported by an utterly dazzling cast.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Palais Garnier.

- 1 ballet at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

- 1 opera at the Opéra Bastille.



- 2 exhibitions including «Leonard de Vinci» at the Louvre.




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To choose: the covered passages (in the footsteps of dandies), the Ile de la Cité (newlookonoldParis),themysteriesoftheMarais or Montmartre (front, behind).

Ticket for the Leonard de Vinci exhibition at the Louvre: anunmissablevisit!

PALAIS GARNIER La Traviata (Verdi)

Conductor: Michele Mariotti. Director: Simon Stone.

With Pretty Yende, Benjamin Bernheim, Ludovic Tézier.Ticket in Cat 1 on Friday October 4th 2019 at 7.30pm.

THÉÂTRE DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES Winterreise

Ballet Preljocaj. Choreographer: Angelin Preljocaj.With Thomas Tatzl, James Vaughan.Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday October 5th 2019 at 8pm.

OPÉRA BASTILLE Les Indes Galantes (Rameau)

Conductor: Leonardo García Alarcón. Director: Clément Cogitore.

With Julie Fuchs, Mathias Vidal, Sabine Devieilhe, Alexandre Duhamel,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday October 6th 2019 at 2.30pm.

Les Tournelles 3* HotelThe hotel Les Tournelles enjoys a particularly privilegedlocationintheheartofthehistoricMarais district, just a few metres from theprestigious Place des Vosges.

Boutet M Gallery Bastille 5* HotelLocated in the heart of the authentic Bastille area,closetoLeMarais,thisnew5-starhotelis housed in a building steeped in history: the Maison Boutet.

Nolinski 5* HotelFew minutes away from the Palais Garnierand the Palais Royal gardens, enclosed between layers of history and Haussmannelegance, it’s a temple to art and life à la française.

PARIS FROM DECEMBER 12th TO 16th 2019

An American in Paris, Prince Igor and a Cecilia Bartoli concert!

Paris attracts many art, culture and music lovers. In many ways, the City of Light is unique and has a musical offer that remains exceptional.

The completely renovated auditorium of Le Châtelet welcomes An American in Paris, Gershwin’s sparkling and perfect musical. Prince Igor, a great masterpiece of Russian opera, takes his rightful place in the modern comfort of the Opera Bastille. Finally, the divine Cecilia Bartoli once again dazzles the Parisian audience in the Philharmonie’s exceptional acoustics.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet.


- 1 concert at the Paris Philharmonie.



- 2 exhibitions including «Leonard de Vinci» at the Louvre.






4 NIGHTS



Tickets for the Leonard de Vinci exhibition at the Louvre: an unmissable visit! And Van Gogh exhibition / Dreamed Japan / Verse at the Atelier des Lumières.




THÉÂTRE DU CHÂTELET An American in Paris (Gershwin)

Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon.

Ticket in Cat 1 on Friday December 13th 2019 at 8pm.

OPÉRA BASTILLE Le Prince Igor (Borodin)

Conductor: Philippe Jordan. Director: Barrie Kosky.With Evgeny Nikitin, Elena Stikhina, Pavel Cernoch, Dimitry Ivashchenko,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday December 14th 2019 at 7.30pm.

PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS Opera arias

Les Musiciens du Prince. Conductor: Gianluca Capuano.

With Cecilia Bartoli.Ticket in Cat Premium on Sunday December 15th 2019 at 3pm.

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FROM JUNE 4th TO 8th 2020 PARIS/VERSAILLESJonas Kaufmann and René Pape in Paris, Thierry Malandain in Versailles

4 NIGHTS

Paris attracts many lovers of art, culture and music. The City of Light is an obvious benchmark because of its rich heritage and a musical offer that has become outstanding since the opening of the Philharmonie (renowned for having one of the best acoustics in the world!).

This stay is an opportunity to applaud Jonas Kaufmann, the greatest opera star, for a recital with orchestra at the Philharmonie. At the Opéra Bastille, you will attend a performance of Boris Godunov beautifully embodied by René Pape, and at Versailles, choreographer Thierry Malandain brings Marie Antoinette to life once again.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 ballet at the Opéra royal Versailles (transfers included).

- 1 concert at the Paris Philharmonie.







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OPÉRA ROYAL VERSAILLES Marie Antoinette Ballet

CCN - Malandain Ballet BiarritzChoreographer: Thierry MalandainTicket in Cat + on Friday June 5th 2020 at 8pm.

PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS Opera Arias Concert

Belgian National Orchestra.

With Jonas Kaufmann, Clémentine Margaine.

Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday June 6th 2020 at 8.30pm.

OPÉRA BASTILLE Boris Godunov (Mussorgsky)

Conductor: Michael Schønwandt. Director: Ivo van Hove.

With René Pape, Dmitri Golovnin, Dmitry Belosselskiy, Andreas Conrad,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday June 7th 2020 at 2.30pm.

Boutet M Gallery Bastille 5* HotelLocated in the heart of the authentic Bastille area, close to Le Marais, thisnew5-starhotelishousedinabuildingsteepedinhistory:theMaison Boutet.

Nolinski 5* HotelFew minutes away from the Palais Garnier and the Palais Royalgardens, enclosed between layers of history and Haussmannelegance, it’s a temple to art and life à la française.

ROME FROM OCTOBER 17th TO 20th 2019

The fantastic Evgeny Kissin and the magic of ballet in Rome

Rome, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is well worth a visit, especially for its classical music. The Teatro dell’Opera hosts productions that have become unmissable and the Auditorium Parco della Música, a superb concert hall designed by Renzo Piano, offers major concerts.

Dance is in the spotlight at Teatro dell’Opera with Marius Petipa’s Don Quixote, the masterpiece of the Ballet Blanc. At Parco della Música, the legendary pianist Evgeny Kissin offers an explosive performance in a Liszt and «La Fantastique» by Berlioz with the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia conducted by Antonio Pappano.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 ballet at the Teatro dell’Opera.

- 1 concert at the Auditorium Parco della Musica.


- 1 dinner at the «Target di Roma» restaurant.







3 NIGHTS


Musical walk: from the Church of the Madeleine in the Chapel San Girolamo della Carita.

To choose: Underground Rome (surprising journey in the basement of the city), the life of the Princes (Prince Colonna opens his palace, his gallery was a model for the Hall of mirrors of Versailles) or Sainte Cecile ( patroness of musicians).

Rome Glam 4* HotelNestled in the heart of Rome, Rome Glam Hotel welcomes you in a modern andexclusive location. The hotel offers 59warm, comfortable and bright rooms withcontemporary furnishings.

Barocco 4* HotelThe hotel is located on the majestic Barberini Square(PiazzaBarberini),wherestandsthefountain designed by Bernini. The rooms offer a warm and refined decoration andhaveamarblebathroom.

Russie 5* HotelThe hotel is located between the Piazzadi Spagna and the Piazza del Popolo, a fascinating marriage of history and contemporary, and offers 120 rooms and suites embody the luxury of Roman life.

TEATRO DELL’OPERA Don Quixote (Minkus)

Corpo di Ballo del Teatro dell’OperaChoreographers: Alexander Gorsky, Marius Petipa, Laurent Hilaire.Ticket in Cat Premium on Friday October 18th 2019 at 8pm.

AUDITORIUM PARCO DELLA MUSICA Concert with piano (Berlioz/Liszt)

Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa CeciliaConductor: Antonio PappanoWith Evgeny KissinTicket in Cat 1 on Saturday October 19th 2019 at 6pm.

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FROM SEPTEMBER 12th TO 15th 2019 STOCKHOLMOpera and ballet in Stockholm’s beautiful Kungliga Operan

3 NIGHTS

Stockholm is a capital that is unlike any other. Located on an archipelago of several islands, it enjoys not only an outstanding location but also an extremely rich cultural life thanks to its historical heritage and its many museums (such as the unmissable Vasamuseet).

Musical life is not lacking with many orchestras and the magnificent Kungliga Operan, one of the pearls of the north. This ideal stay to enjoy Stockholm’s lyrical richness allows you to attend two performances with Rossini’s earthy opera La Cenerentola and the immortal ballet Giselle.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Kungliga Operan.

- 1 ballet at the Kungliga Operan.






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To choose: the historic heart and the Vasa museum (discovering the medieval origins of the city) or the SoFo district (original visit off the beaten path, located on the effervescent island of Södermalm).

Drottningholm Castle, one of the most important buildings of 17th century architecture, the «Swedish Versailles».

First Reisen 4* HotelLocated on the waterfront, First Hotel Reisen is located in the OldCity, 150 meters from the Royal Palace. Built in 1700 and remodeled in 2000, this attractive hotel is a unique combination of traditionalarchitecture and modern amenities.

Lydmar 5* HotelIna«boutiquehotel»spiritthiselegantestablishmentoffersaviewoftheoldtownandtheroyalpalace.Itoffersapopularbistro-stylerestaurant and art exhibitions.

KUNGLIGA OPERAN La Cenerentola (Rossini)

Conductor: Ramon Tebar. Director: Lindy Hume.

With Dara Savinova, Michele Angelini, John Erik Eleby, Jens Persson, Markus Schwartz, Francine Vis, Marianne Odencrants.Ticket in Cat 2 on Friday September 13th 2019 at 7pm.

KUNGLIGA OPERAN Giselle (Adam)

Kungliga BalettenChoreographers: Jean Coralli, Natalia Makarova, Jules Perrot.Ticket in Cat 2 on Saturday September 14th 2019 at 3pm.

VENICE FROM SEPTEMBER 10th TO 13th 2019

Il Barbiere di Siviglia at La Fenice and La Traviata at the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto

An essential place of pilgrimage for any art lover, a stay in Venice is always an enchanting experience, combining history and romanticism. Heaven for the music lover, since it is here, at Teatro La Fenice, that masterpieces such as Verdi’s La Traviata were born.

This stay allows you to enjoy music in Venice through visits and opera performances. At Teatro la Fenice, you will attend Il Barbiere di Siviglia by Rossini. Then, as you move through various elegant rooms in the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, lit by candlelight, in an atmosphere worthy of Caravaggio, you will experience La Traviata as a privileged guest.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Teatro La Fenice.

- 1 performance at the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto.




- Private boat transfers airport/hotel (round trip).





3 NIGHTS


Venice, the city of music: In the Venice of the 17th century, music was everywhere.

Venice the unusual: Hidden courses, stolen views, and all the little details that would go unnoticed if our eyes were not accompanied.

TEATRO LA FENICE Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini)

Conductor: Francesco Ivan CiampaDirector: Bepi MorassiWith Omar MontanariTicket in Cat + on Wednesday September 11th 2019 at 7pm.

PALAZZO BARBARIGO MINOTTO La Traviata (Verdi)

ThestoryofLaTraviatatakesplaceonthreeactsinareducedversion,in

the rooms of the palace lit by candles.

Ticket in Cat 1 on Thursday September 12th 2019 at 8.30pm.

Saturnia & International 4* HotelHotelSaturnia&Internationalisafour-starsuperiorhotelthatenjoysa strategic position, nestled in Venice heart nearby St. Mark’s Square andTeatroLaFenice.Itevokesatrulycharmingatmospherebeingpartly a 14th century palace, thanks to its unique Venetian style.

Hôtel Star Splendid 4* HotelA luxury hotel in Venice with a personality that will seduce youimmediately.AfewstepsfromthePiazzaSanMarcetoftheTeatrolaFenice.Locatedalongacanal,thehotelhasaprivatejetty,agourmetrestaurantandarooftopterraceoverlookingVenice.


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FROM SEPTEMBER 19th TO 22nd 2019 VENICELa Scala di Seta and Madama Butterfly at La Fenice

3 NIGHTS

With La Fenice, the city has created a major scene in the Europe of Opera. It is heavenly for music lovers because it is here that masterpieces such as Verdi’s La Traviata and Rossini’s Semiramide were born.

This stay allows you to enjoy Venice through visits and two opera performances at the famous and superb Teatro la Fenice. First of all, with La Scala di seta, we will applaud the epitome of Rossini’s farce and truculence. Madama Butterfly, Puccini’s masterpiece, will move us to tears in this superb production.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 2 operas at the Teatro La Fenice.







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TEATRO LA FENICE La Scala di Seta (Rossini)

Conductor: Alvise CasellatiDirector: Bepi MorassiTicket in Cat + on Friday September 20th 2019 at 7pm.

TEATRO LA FENICE Madama Butterfly (Puccini)

Conductor: Daniele CallegariDirector: Alex RigolaTicket in Cat + on Saturday September 21st 2019 at 7pm.

Art in Venice: The Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Scuola Grande di San Rocco.





VENICE FROM OCTOBER 4th TO 7th 2019

Madama Butterfly at La Fenice and Il Barbiere di Siviglia at the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto

An essential place of pilgrimage for any art lover, a stay in Venice is always an enchanting experience, combining history and romanticism. Heaven for the music lover, since it is here, at Teatro La Fenice, that masterpieces such as Verdi’s La Traviata were born.

This stay allows you to enjoy music in Venice through visits and opera performances. At Teatro la Fenice, you will attend Madama Butterfly by Puccini. Then, as you move through various elegant rooms in the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, lit by candlelight, in an atmosphere worthy of Caravaggio, you will experience Il Barbiere di Siviglia as a privileged guest.


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TEATRO LA FENICE Madama Butterfly (Puccini)

Conductor: Daniele CallegariDirector: Alex RigolaTicket in Cat + on Saturday October 5th 2019 at 3.30pm.

PALAZZO BARBARIGO MINOTTO Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini)

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version,intheroomsofthepalacelitbycandles.

Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday October 6th 2019 at 8.30pm.




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FROM NOVEMBER 1st TO 4th 2019 VENICELa Traviata at La Fenice and Il Barbiere di Siviglia at the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto

3 NIGHTS

With La Fenice, the city has created a major platform in the Europe of Opera. Many composers have created their masterpieces here. It is heavenly for music lovers because it is here that masterpieces such as Verdi’s La Traviata and Rossini’s Semiramide were born.

This stay allows you to enjoy music in Venice through visits and opera performances. At Teatro la Fenice, you will attend La Traviata by Verdi. Then, as you move through various elegant rooms in the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, lit by candlelight, in an atmosphere worthy of Caravaggio, you will experience Il Barbiere di Siviglia as a privileged guest.

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TEATRO LA FENICE La Traviata (Verdi)

Conductor: Stefano RanzaniDirector: Robert CarsenTicket in Cat + on Saturday November 2nd 2019 at 7pm.

PALAZZO BARBARIGO MINOTTO Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini)

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Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday November 3rd 2019 at 8.30pm.






Festivals offer a concentration of productions that are sometimes more prestigious, always as powerful and often more adventurous than classical seasons. France, Germany, Italy and Malta, to name but a few, are countries where major festivals flourish.

Passionate music lovers flock to them...

FESTIVALS 19/20

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p. 36 BERLIN FESTTAGE (from April 3rd to 8th 2020)p. 37 BERLIN FESTTAGE (from April 9th to 13th 2020)p. 38 PARME VERDI FESTIVAL (from October 3rd to 7th 2019)p. 39 PARME VERDI FESTIVAL (from October 11th to 14th 2019)p. 40 VALLETTA BAROQUE FESTIVAL (from Jan. 16th to 20th 2020)

BERLIN FROM APRIL 3rd TO 8th 2020

Festtage Berlin : Beethoven at the Philharmonie and Così fan tutte at the Staatsoper

Since Berlin has regained its historic concert hall, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, there are increased opportunities to visit one of the world’s largest cultural capitals, especially during the Festtage, the Festival Days when major events follow one after another.

Beethoven’s symphonies are the focus of the events with a cycle conducted by Daniel Barenboim at the Philharmonie. In another major event directed by the great conductor at the Staatsoper, the divine Mozart’s Così fan Tutte is performed by (among others) Elsa Dreisig and Marianne Crebassa.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:


- 2 concerts at the Berlin Philharmonie.








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5 NIGHTS





PHILHARMONIE DE BERLIN Symphonies N. 1, 8 and 5 (Beethoven)

Staatskapelle BerlinConductor: Daniel Barenboim.

Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday April 4th 2020 at 8pm.

STAATSOPER UNTER DEN LINDEN Cosi Fan Tutte (Mozart)

Conductor: Daniel Barenboim. Director: Vincent Huguet.With Elsa Dreisig, Marianne Crebassa, Gyula Orendt, Paolo Fanale, Barbara Frittoli,... Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday April 5th 2020 at 6pm.

PHILHARMONIE DE BERLIN Symphonies N. 3 and 4 (Beethoven)


Ticket in Cat 1 on Tuesday April 7th 2020 at 8pm.

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HOTELS TO CHOOSE

FROM APRIL 9th TO 13th 2020 BERLINFesttage Berlin : Beethoven at the Philharmonie and Così fan tutte at the Staatsoper

4 NIGHTS

Since Berlin has regained its historic concert hall, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, there are increased opportunities to visit one of the world’s largest cultural capitals, especially during the Festtage, the Festival Days when major events follow one after another.

Beethoven’s symphonies are the focus of the events with a cycle conducted by Daniel Barenboim at the Philharmonie. In another major event directed by the great conductor at the Staatsoper, the divine Mozart’s Così fan Tutte is performed by (among others) Elsa Dreisig and Marianne Crebassa.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:


- 2 concerts at the Berlin Philharmonie.







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Ticket in Cat 1 on Thursday April 9th 2020 at 8pm.

STAATSOPER UNTER DEN LINDEN Cosi Fan Tutte (Mozart)

Conductor: Daniel Barenboim. Director: Vincent Huguet.With Elsa Dreisig, Marianne Crebassa, Gyula Orendt, Paolo Fanale, Barbara Frittoli,... Ticket in Cat 1 on Satruday April 11th 2020 at 6pm.


Staatskapelle Berlin. Conductor: Daniel Barenboim.

With Elena Stikhina, Andreas Schager, Wolfgang Koch,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday April 12th 2020 at 11am.

PARME FROM OCTOBER 3rd TO 7th 2019

The unique Verdi Festival with Nabucco, Luisa Miller and I due Foscari

Parma’s excellent cultural reputation is undeniable, especially in the field of opera. The greatest Italian opera composer, Giuseppe Verdi grew up in Busseto in the province of Parma. Every season, the great institution that is the Festival that bears his name offers a varied and exciting programme centred around the composer, who was born here.

The three operas performed during the festival, Nabucco, Luisa Miller, and I due Foscari, are directed respectively by the duo Ricci/Forte, Lev Dodin and Leo Muscato and performed, as they should be, by the great names in singing Verdi.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 2 operas at the Teatro Regio.

- 1 opera at the Chiesa di San Francesco del Prato.


- 2 visits with a local guide.

- 1 lunch during excursion.

- Private transfers Bologna airport/hotel (round trip).





The heart of Parma: a visit of the most famous monuments of the city, with a focus on music (visit Farnese Theater and Regio), the Cathedral and the Baptistery.

Gastronomic discovery with lunch: culinary tour of the production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parma ham and balsamic vinegar of Reggio Emilia.

4 NIGHTS


TEATRO REGIO Nabucco (Verdi)Conductor: Francesco Ivan Ciampa. Director: Stefano Ricci.With Ivan Magrì, Pavel Shmulevich, Annalisa Stroppa, Saioa Hernández,...Ticket in Loge on Thursday October 3rd 2019 at 8pm.

CHIESA DI SAN FRANCESCO DEL PRATO Luisa Miller (Verdi)

Conductor: Roberto Abbado. Director: Lev Dodin.With Angela Meade, Franco Vassallo, Riccardo Zanellato, Martina Belli,... Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday October 5th 2019 at 8pm.

TEATRO REGIO I due Foscari (Verdi)Conductor: Paolo Arrivabeni. Director: Leo Muscato.With Vladimir Stoyanov, Stefan Pop, Riccardo Fassi, Maria Katzarava.Ticket in Loge on Sunday October 6th 2019 at 3.30pm.

NH Parma 4* HotelAnewhoteldesignedbythefamousSpanisharchitectOriolBohigas.Ashortwalkfromthecitycenterandtheemblematicmonumentsofthe city. The hotel offers 120 spacious rooms in contemporary style.

Park Pacchiosi 5* HotelNestled in a beautiful park in the oldest part of Parma. The historic building that houses the hotel dates back to the beginning of the last century. A luxury hotel in the heart of the city, it has 59 rooms decoratedinneo-Renaissancestyle,withCarraramarblefloor.

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FROM OCTOBER 11th TO 14th 2019 PARMEThe Verdi Festival with I due Foscari, Luisa Miller in Parma and Aida in Busseto

3 NIGHTS

Parma’s excellent cultural reputation is undeniable, especially in the field of opera. The greatest Italian opera composer, Giuseppe Verdi grew up in Busseto in the province of Parma. Every season, the great institution that is the Festival that bears his name offers a varied and exciting programme centred around the composer, who was born here.

The three operas performed during the festival, I due Foscari, Luisa Miller, and Aida are directed respectively by Lev Dodin, Leo Muscato and Franco Zeffirelli and performed, as they should be, by the great names in singing Verdi.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Teatro Regio.

- 1 opera at the Chiesa di San Francesco del Prato.

- 1 opera at the Teatro Verdi in Busseto.


- 1 visit with a local guide in Parme.

- 1 excursion in Busseto with transfer and lunch.

- Private transfers Bologna airport/hotel (round trip).



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The heart of Parma: a visit of the most famous monuments of the city, with a focus on music (visit Farnese Theater and Regio), the Cathedral and the Baptistery.

Busseto, birthplace of Verdi: In the footsteps of the «swan of Busseto» Roncole Verdi and Villa Verdi.

TEATRO REGIO I due Foscari (Verdi)Conductor: Paolo Arrivabeni. Director: Leo Muscato.With Vladimir Stoyanov, Stefan Pop, Riccardo Fassi, Maria Katzarava.Ticket in Loge on Friday October 11th 2019 at 8pm.

CHIESA DI SAN FRANCESCO DEL PRATO Luisa Miller (Verdi)

Conductor: Roberto Abbado. Director: Lev Dodin.With Angela Meade, Franco Vassallo, Riccardo Zanellato, Martina Belli,... Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday October 12th 2019 at 8pm.

TEATRO VERDI BUSSETO Aida (Verdi)Conductor: Michelangelo MazzaDirector: Franco ZeffirelliTicket in Loge on Sunday October 13th 2019 at 3.30pm.

NH Parma 4* HotelAnewhoteldesignedbythefamousSpanisharchitectOriolBohigas.Ashortwalkfromthecitycenterandtheemblematicmonumentsofthe city. The hotel offers 120 spacious rooms in contemporary style.

Park Pacchiosi 5* HotelNestled in a beautiful park in the oldest part of Parma. The historic building that houses the hotel dates back to the beginning of the last century. A luxury hotel in the heart of the city, it has 59 rooms decoratedinneo-Renaissancestyle,withCarraramarblefloor.

VALLETTA FROM JANUARY 16th TO 20th 2020

Malta, the jewel of the Mediterranean in the colors of the baroque festival

All those visitors who have had the chance to stay in Malta return astonished by so many beauties. The island holds many surprises for art and culture lovers with the chance to explore palaces, churches and exceptional archaeological sites such as Teatru Manoel, one of the oldest in Europe.

Every season, the Festival de Musique Baroque is an amazing opportunity to discover this magnificent opera house as well as a few locations that are opened specially. The rich programme is composed of works by Handel, Pergolesi (Stabat Mater), Vivaldi and Bach, by the very best performers.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 concert at the St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral.

- 1 concert at the Church of St Catherine, Zurrieq.

- 1 concert at the Teatru Manoel.








To choose : a visit to Valletta (walking tour of the historical heart of the capital) or Mdina & Rabat (explore the medieval labyrinth of Mdina, admire the islands from the bastions of Mdina and taste the famous Maltese pastizzi in Rabat) or the 3 cities (discover the first house of the knights, the impressive Fort St. Angelo and the charm of Senglea).

4 NIGHTS


ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN PRO-CATHEDRAL Chandos Anthems (Händel)Orchestra: Instruments of Time and TruthTicket in Cat 1 on Friday January 17th 2020 at 7.30pm.

- Optional: at 12pm, Bach & Scarlatti concert at San Anton Palace, Attard.

CHURCH OF ST CATHERINE, ZURRIEQ Stabat Mater (Pergolesi) / Dies Irae (Manna)Orchestra: Ensemble AbchordisTicket in Cat 1 on Saturday January 18th 2020 at 7.30pm.

- Optional: at 12pm, Bach’s Cantatas Exploring concert at St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral.

TEATRU MANOEL Di Sospiri e di TempesteOrchestre : Ensemble Barocco di Napoli avec Maria Grazia Schiavo, Tommaso Rossi.Billet en Cat 1 le dimanche 19 janvier 2020 à 17h30.

- Optional: at 12pm, Bach’s Cantatas Exploring concert at St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral.

Casa Ellul 4* HotelBuilt in the early nineteenth century, la Casa Ellul, is a luxury boutique hotel in Baroque Malta, dates back to the Victorian era. From the rooftop, enjoy a 360 ° panorama of all Valetta.

Palazzo Consiglia 4* HotelPalazzo Consiglia is a traditional Maltese townhouse convertedinto a modern boutique hotel situated at the heart of Valletta in St Ursula Street, just a fewmeters away from St Rocco’sChurch.

Palais le Brun 4*Located in the heart of the historic district of Valletta, a charming and refined hotel, anauthentic Baroque palace of the sixteenthcenturywhereyouwillliveasaknightofSaintJohn.

The Phoenicia Malta 5*Ahistorichotelwithmagnificentviews of the Grand Harbor andtheUNESCOWorldHeritagetownof Valletta, which still retains its16th-century beauty, with asuperb outdoor area.

Happily, life, for us, is full of festive events. For the music lover, however, opportunities to enjoy music at the turn of the year can be quite rare. Fortunately, punctuated by the 12 strokes of midnight, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day could not be more perfectly celebrated than with an opera or a concert, and with

a glass of champagne... that goes without saying!

NEW YEAR’SEVE

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p. 42 BERLIN (from Dec. 28th 2019 to Jan. 1st 2020)p. 43 PARIS (from Dec. 28th 2019 to Jan. 1st 2020)p. 44 PRAGUE (from Dec. 28th 2019 to Jan. 1st 2020)p. 45 VENICE (from Dec. 29th 2019 to Jan. 1st 2020)p. 40 VIENNA (from Dec. 28th 2019 to Jan. 1st 2020)

BERLIN FROM DECEMBER 28th 2019 TO JANUARY 1st 2020

New Year in Berlin with Turandot, The Nutcracker and Dec. 31st concert!

As all classical music and opera lovers already know, Berlin is one of the largest capitals in the world. There are many opportunities to visit Germany throughout the year, but a New Year’s Eve here is, without a doubt, your guarantee of an exceptional and unforgettable experience.

On the programme for this stay, a performance of Turandot at the Deutsche Oper precedes the festivities with Tchaikovsky’s must-see ballet, the Nutcracker, danced by the Staatsballett Berlin and the grand concert on the 31st at the Staatsoper, Mozart and the Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven conducted by Daniel Barenboim.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 concert at the Staatsoper unter den Linden.

- 1 opera et 1 ballet at the Deutsche Oper.








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4 NIGHTS


Sir Savigny 4* HotelLocated in Berlin’s exclusive Charlottenburgdistrict, a short walk from Kurfürstendammshopping boulevard. Sir Savigny Hoteloffers 44 rooms combining aristocratic atmosphereandArtNouveau.



DEUTSCHE OPER Turandot (Puccini)Conductor: Roberto Rizzi Brignoli. Director: Lorenzo Fioroni.With Catherine Foster, Alfred Kim, Elena Tsallagova, Andrew Harris, Byung Gil Kim.Ticket in Cat 1 on Sunday December 29th 2019 at 6pm.

DEUTSCHE OPER The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)Staatsballett BerlinChoreographers: Yuri Burlaka, Lev Ivanov, Vasilij Medvedev,... Ticket in Cat 1 on Monday December 30th 2019 at 7.30pm.

STAATSOPER UNTER DEN LINDEN New Year’s Concert (Beethoven/Mozart)Staatskapelle Berlin. Conductor: Daniel Barenboim.With Elena Stikhina, Marina Prudenskaya, Andreas Schager, René Pape.Ticket in Cat 1 on Tuesday December 31st 2019 at 7pm.

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FROM DECEMBER 28th 2019 TO JANUARY 1st 2020 PARISParis celebrates and dances at the Palais Garnier, Opéra Bastille and Châtelet

4 NIGHTS

Paris certainly attracts many lovers of art, culture and music. Now, more than ever, this experience is your perfect opportunity for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve as you attend major performances in three iconic venues.

The gold and velvet of the Palais Garnier welcome the long-awaited revival of one of Angelin Preljocaj’s most beautiful creations, Le Parc, based on Mozart’s music. In the comfortable, modern setting of Opera Bastille, we reach the pinnacle of classical dance with Raymonda, Nureyev’s masterpiece. Finally, we will celebrate the new year at Le Châtelet with An American in Paris, Gershwin’s sparkling and delightful musical.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 ballet at the Palais Garnier.

- 1 ballet at the Opéra Bastille.

- 1 musical at the Théâtre du Châtelet.



- 1 exhibition «Leonard de Vinci» at the Louvre.




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OPÉRA BASTILLE Raymonda

Ballet de l’Opéra national de ParisChoreographers: Rudolf Nureyev, Marius PetipaTicket in Cat 1 on Sunday December 29th 2019 at 7.30pm.

PALAIS GARNIER Le Parc

Ballet de l’Opéra national de ParisChoreographer: Angelin PreljocajTicket in Cat 1 on Monday December 30th 2019 a 7.30pm.

THÉÂTRE DU CHÂTELET An American in Paris (Gershwin)

Choreographer: Christopher WheeldonTicket in Cat 1 on Tuesday December 31st 2019 at 8pm.

To choose: the passages covered (in the footsteps of dandies), the Ile de la Cité (newlookonoldParis),themysteriesoftheMarais or Montmartre (front, behind).

Ticket for the Leonard de Vinci exhibition at the Louvre: anunmissablevisit!




PRAGUE FROM DECEMBER 28th 2019 TO JANUARY 1st 2020

Divine New Year in Prague with Mozart in the place of his greatest hits

Music lovers cannot fail to succumb to the romantic charm of Prague. A true museum city, the Bohemian capital feels as it was specially designed for them, with its three large opera houses, including the famous Stavovské Divadlo, where Mozart’s Don Giovanni was first staged.

This trip is an experience tailored for lovers of the divine composer because it allows them to attend a performance of the Nozze di Figaro in the very theatre which saw his greatest success. And to bring 2019 to a joyous conclusion, the notes Mozart wrote will still ring out to cheer our hearts on the twelve strokes of midnight. Štastný Nový rok !


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 opera at the Stavovské Divadlo.

- 1 concert at the Stavovské Divadlo.



- Dinner on December 31st.






To choose: the Jewish city of Prague (Josefov district, former ghetto of the city) or Prague and its legends (meeting legends in one of the oldest buildings in Prague).

To choose: the jewels of Hradcany, Art Nouveau (walk to discover the specificities of the «secession style») or gourmet Prague.

3 NIGHTS


STAVOVSKÉ DIVADLO Le Nozze di Figaro (Mozart)

Conductor: Enrico Dovico / Zbyněk MüllerDirector: Magdalena ŠvecováTicket in Cat 1 on Sunday December 29th 2019 at 5pm.

STAVOVSKÉ DIVADLO New Year’s Concert (Mozart)

Troupe and orchestra of the Prague Opera. Gala evening with dinner

included and a meeting with the artists.

Ticket in Cat 1 on Tuesday December 31st 2019 at 8pm.

Golden Star 4* Hotel HotelGoldenStar isnewly reconstructeddesignhotel located inamagnificentbaroquebuildingrightunderneaththePragueCastle.ItoffersanunforgettableviewofMaláStrana.

K+K Central 4* HotelTheK+KHotelCentralisoneoftheoldestArtDecobuildingsinthecity. Located in the heart of Prague, it is an ideal starting point for discoveringeverythingthecityhastooffer.

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FROM DECEMBER 29th 2019 TO JANUARY 1st 2020 VENICEThe prestigious New Year’s Concert conducted by the great Myung-Whun Chung

3 NIGHTS

The Teatro La Fenice in Venice is not only one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, but it is located in the heart of the lagoon city of Venice. The prestigious New Year’s concert is led by the great Myung-Whun Chung, a guarantee of quality.

With this experience, M&O offers you an exclusive insight into classical music with a performance of La Traviata to be held at Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto in various rooms throughout the palace, lit by candlelight in an atmosphere worthy of Caravaggio, for a dream New Year’s Eve.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 concert at the Teatro La Fenice.








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TEATRO LA FENICE New Year’s Concert (Mendelssohn)

Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La FeniceConductor: Myung-Whun ChungTicket in Cat 2 on Sunday December 29th 2019 at 8pm.

PALAZZO BARBARIGO MINOTTO La Traviata (Verdi)

ThestoryofLaTraviatatakesplaceonthreeactsinareducedversion,in

the rooms of the palace lit by candles.

Ticket in Cat 1 on Tuesday December 31st 2019 at 8.30pm.

The daily life of an old aristocracy through paintings, furniture, precious objects.

Art in Venice: the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Scuola Grande di San Rocco.


Star Splendid 4* HotelA luxury hotel in Venice with a personality that will seduce youimmediately.AfewstepsfromthePiazzaSanMarcetoftheTeatrolaFenice.Locatedalongacanal,thehotelhasaprivatejetty,agourmetrestaurantandarooftopterraceoverlookingVenice.

VIENNA FROM DECEMBER 28th 2019 TO JANUARY 1st 2020

Le Corsaire Ballet, Hansel und Gretel Opera and a New Year’s concert

Spending Christmas or New Year’s holidays in Vienna is guaranteed to feel like a dream come true. One of the most vibrant capitals of classical music is a paradise for lovers of tradition, celebration and music. Something you must experience at least once in your life!

Our first musical events take place at the famous Wiener Staatsoper. The Wiener Staatsballett dances Le Corsaire, choreographed by Marius Petipa. Humperdinck’s opera Hänsel und Gretel is a must-see, as is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 at the Konzerthaus.


VISITS INCLUDED

HOTELS TO CHOOSE

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- 1 ballet at the Wiener Staatsoper.

- 1 opera at the Wiener Staatsoper.

- 1 concert at the Wiener Konzerthaus.


- 2 visits with a private guide.


2 450 € par personne


à partir deThe price does not include: Flights, meals not mentioned, drinks, luggage carrying, tips, personal expenses, insurance assistance, repatriation, cancellation and interruption of stay, city tax.Allperformancescouldbemodifiedbythevenueorproducer.


To choose: Art Nouveau (the most important monuments of Art Nouveau) or Vienna and music.

To choose: Vienna’s cafés (emblematic tradition of the city with a wide variety of coffees to enjoy) or visit courtyards and small places (guided walk to discover some hidden places).

4 NIGHTS


Astoria 4* Hotel TheAstoriaHotel islocatedinthemiddleofVienna’smostpopularpedestrianstreetandcommercialartery,KärntnerStraße,betweenSt. Stephen’s Cathedral and the opera house.

Hotel Sacher 5 *HotelSacherViennaisoneofthelargestluxuryhotelsintheworldwitha prime location opposite the Wiener Staatsoper, and just minutes from the shopping district.

WIENER STAATSOPER Le Corsaire (Adam)Wiener StaatsballettChoreographers: Marius Petipa, Manuel LegrisTicket in Cat 1 on Sunday December 29th 2019 (schedule to come).

WIENER STAATSOPER Hänsel und Gretel (Adam)Conductor: Tomas Hanus. Director: Adrian Noble.With Margaret Plummer, Andrea Carroll, Monika Bohinec, Boaz Daniel,...Ticket in Cat 2 on Monday December 30th 2019 (schedule to come).

WIENER KONZERTHAUS New Year’s Concert (Symphonie N. 9 Beethoven)Wiener Symphoniker. Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda.With Lise Davidsen, Anna Maria Chiuri, Russell Thomas, Michael Volle.Ticket in Cat 1 on Tuesday December 31st 2019 at 7pm.

p. 48 LEIPZIG (from May 19th to 25th 2020)p. 49 PARIS (from November 22nd to 29th 2020)

For some, a rather overblown work, for others, magnificent, no one can be indifferent about Wagner’s Ring. Driven by the exceptional nature of the performances, true enthusiasts are ready to travel the globe to attend the complete cycle, which is, alas, seldom on display. The fire that surrounds Brünehilde’s rock also consumes passionate

Wagnerians.

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LEIPZIG FROM MAY 19th TO 25th 2020

Ring Cycle at Oper Leipzig in Richard Wagner’s hometown

When we speak of Leipzig, the name Bach is not the only obvious one, since the city was the birthplace of another classical music genius: Richard Wagner.

Oper Leipzig seems the perfect place to host Wagner’s fabulous Ring. In the orchestra pit, no less than the Gewandhausorchester, conducted by the great expert Ulf Schirmer brings us this music from the gods, and with a cast of singers whose professionalism guarantees breathtaking performances.


THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- Ring Cycle at the Opernhaus Leipzig (4 operas).

- 3 snack breaks on May 21st, 23rd and 24th.








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6 NIGHTS


OPERNHAUS LEIPZIG Das Rheingold (Wagner)Conductor: Ulf Schirmer. Director: Rosamund Gilmore.With Tuomas Pursio, Karin Lovelius, Thomas Mohr, Marina Prudenskaya,...Ticket in Cat 2 on Wednesday May 20th 2020 at 5pm (end at 7.30pm).

OPERNHAUS LEIPZIG Die Walküre (Wagner)Conductor: Ulf Schirmer. Director: Rosamund Gilmore.With Robert Dean Smith, Meagan Miller, Simon Neal, Iain Paterson, Allison Oakes,...Ticket in Cat 2 on Thursday May 21st 2020 at 5pm (end at 10pm).

OPERNHAUS LEIPZIG Siegfried (Wagner)Conductor: Ulf Schirmer. Director: Rosamund Gilmore.With Stefan Vinke, Elisabet Strid, Simon Neal, Dan Karlström, Marina Prudenskaya,...Ticket in Cat 2 on Saturday May 23rd 2020 at 5pm (end at 10pm).

OPERNHAUS LEIPZIG Götterdämmerung (Wagner)Conductor: Ulf Schirmer. Director: Rosamund Gilmore.With Christiane Libor, Thomas Mohr, Sebastian Pilgrim, Kay Stiefermann,...Ticket in Cat 2 on Sunday May 24th 2020 at 5pm (end at 10pm).

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HOTELS TO CHOOSE

To choose: visit the Baumwollspinnerei or visit the Museum of Fine Arts.

Visit of the Bach Museum.

Fürstenhof Leipzig 4* HotelHotellocatedintheheartofLeipzig,closetoLeipzig’s cultural attractions, shopping.

Radisson Blu 4* HotelRadisson Blu Hotel Leipzig is located inLeipzig city center, opposite the famous Gewandhaus Concert Hall and OperaHouse.

Grand Steigenberger 5* HotelAn elegant building that once served asan exhibition center, located in the heart of Leipzig,afewstepsfromSt.NicholasChurchand near the pedestrian area.

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FROM NOVEMBER 22nd TO 29th 2020 PARIS Event of the international season, the Wagner’s Ring Cycle conducted by Philippe Jordan

7 NIGHTS

Wagner’s Ring, directed by Philippe Jordan, has been eagerly awaited, especially in this new production by Calixto Beito. Enthusiasts will be delighted to see, in Paris, Jonas Kaufmann’s Siegmund and Andreas Schager’s Siegfried together with a truly splendid cast.

In November, Paris will be in the spotlight with this week devoted entirely to the incredible Wagnerian cycle. The highlight of the international season.

THIS STAY INCLUDES:

- Ring Cycle at the Opéra Bastille (+ 4 programmes).

- 4 dinners at the Panoramic Foyer served at intermission

or at the end of each performance.


- 1 visit (3 hours) with a private guide.




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OPÉRA BASTILLE Das Rheingold (Wagner)Conductor: Philippe Jordan. Director: Calixto Bieito.With Iain Paterson, Ekaterina Gubanova, Norbert Ernst, Wiebke Lehmkuhl,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Monday November 23rd 2020 at 7.30pm (end at 10pm).

OPÉRA BASTILLE Die Walküre (Wagner)Conductor: Philippe Jordan. Director: Calixto Bieito.With Jonas Kaufmann, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Iain Paterson, Martina Serafin,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Tuesday November 24th 2020 at 6.30pm (end at 11.30pm).

OPÉRA BASTILLE Siegfried (Wagner)Conductor: Philippe Jordan. Director: Calixto Bieito.With Andreas Schager, Martina Serafin, Iain Paterson, Gerhard Siegel,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Thursday November 26th 2020 at 6pm (end at 11.10pm).

OPÉRA BASTILLE Götterdämmerung (Wagner)Conductor: Philippe Jordan. Director: Calixto Bieito.With Ricarda Merbeth, Andreas Schager, Ain Anger, Jochen Schmeckenbecher,...Ticket in Cat 1 on Saturday November 28th 2020 at 6pm (end at 11.45pm).

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AUSTRALIA

PerformancesTo fully appreciate Sydney’s unique architectural symbol of the city, you should attend a performance by Opera Australia or a concert by the famous Sydney Symphony Orchestra!

SydneyGreat masterpieces

are on the programme every season, including

Puccini’s sublime La Bohème on

New Year’s Eve.

Not to be missed

Unusual tours of your choice •AvoyageofdiscoverybyseaplanefromCottagePointwithlunchattherestaurant•ClimbSydneyHarbourBridgeatdusk•Embarkonawhalewatchingcruiseduringthemigrationseason(MaytoNovember)•A behind-the-scenes lookattheSydneyOperaHouse...

AUSTRIA

PerformancesThe city of 120 museums offers a performance nearly everyeveningattheStaatsoper, the Volksoper, the Musikverein, the Konzerthausorinmagnificentpalacessuch as the Hofburg or Schönbrunn.

Vienna

Unusual tours of your choice • Art nouveau, discoverthemostimportantmonuments • Vienna’s cafés, one of the city’s iconic traditions • Hidden courtyards and little squares, picturesqueout-of-the-wayplaces • Music in Vienna, theworld’smusiccapital!

The Musikverein, Vienna’s «golden» concert hall, is famous for its New

Year’s concert which is broadcast every year on

television.

Not to be missed

CZECH REPUBLIC

PerformancesThecityofathousandtowersandathousandbelfries,Thethree opera houses: Stavovské Divadlo, Státní opera and Národní Divadlo, promise unforgettable eveningsformusiclovers.

PragueAttend an opera at

Stavovské Divadlo, a magnificent opera house,

all decked out in blue, where Mozart created his

Don Giovanni in 1787!

Not to be missed

Unusual tours of your choice • The Jewish city of Prague: Josefovdistrict,thecity’sformerghetto • Prague and its legends: meet many of its legends in one of Prague’s oldest buildings • Art nouveau: awalktodiscoverthecharacteristicsofthe«Secessionist»style

DENMARK

PerformancesYou absolutely must attend a performance in the newconcert hall of the Det Kongelige Teater, designed by Henning Larsen or in the old historic concert hall, whichisstillactive.

Copenhagen

Unusual tours of your choice • Architecture and design: the Mecca of contemporary architecture • Châteaux, Palaces and Royalty: theoldestmonarchyintheworld • Sustainable development: a green capital • A cruise around Copenhagen on its canals

The city is famous for its canals, its colourful wooden houses and

the royal residence, the Amalienborg Palace.

Not to be missed

FRANCE

PerformancesAcknowledged as the best opera house in the world in2017, the Opéra de Lyon offers a selection of unmissable productions, especially since combining opera and finecuisine is an easy thing to do in the capital of the Gauls.

Lyon

Unusual tours of your choice • Old Lyon and its secret passageways, the ‘traboules’: Explore Old Lyon and its merchant houses • The slopes of the Croix Rousse: discoverthe«workinghill» • The Grand Hôtel-Dieu revealed: theresultoffivecenturiesofworkandambition

PerformancesWith some 15,000 tickets for performances sold each year, Parissetsabenchmarkwiththeabundanceofitsmusicalofferings.Thestarsofoperaarethereeveryseasoninthemostbeautifulvenuesintheworld.

Paris

Unusual tours of your choice • The covered passages: in the footsteps of the dandies • Ile de la Cité: anewlookatoldParis • The mysteries of the Marais • Montmartre: both sides of the story

L’Opéra de Lyon is considered one of

the most successful opera houses of the

second half of the 20th century.

Not to be missed

The RING in 2020 and a performance at

the Philharmonie, the Opera Garnier or the reopened Théâtre du

Châtelet!

Not to be missed

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GERMANY

PerformancesBaden-Badenisagreatplacetostay.Newthermalbathshaveopenedandamagnificentvenue,theFestspielhaus, offers a top-quality programme. Everything is in place,combiningrelaxationandculture!

Baden-Baden

Unusual tours of your choiceThe charm of Baden-Baden is unique: fall under the spell of the charm, history and curiosities of the city, and don’t forget the ruins of the Roman baths, a museum highlighting ancient thermal traditions...

PerformancesTheGermancapital isa realculturalgem.Hundredsofmuseums and art galleries, concert halls and opera housesawaityou!Thecity’smusicalofferisunique.

Berlin

Unusual tours of your choice • Art galleries: thesecretandunknowndistrictofSchoëneberg • Architecture: howtorebuildacitywithapainfulpast • Unusual Berlin: anidealexcursionfordiscoveringalternativeandunusualplaces• World War II Berlin: a journey through the former Nazi capital

It is the meeting place of the stars: Helène Grimaud and Valery Gergiev in January,

Jonas Kaufmann and Simon Rattle in February.

Not to be missed

A performance at the Staatsoper Unter den

Linden, reopened just two years ago, or a concert at the Philharmonie, is a

must for enthusiasts.

Not to be missed


PerformancesA major centre of the arts on a European scale, Dresden isamustforanymusiclovertovisit.Indulgeyourselfwithan opera at the Semperoper or a prestigious concert at the Kulturpalast.

Dresden

Unusual tours of your choice • Dresden and its museums: Zwinger,LePalaisRésidencesandAlbertinum • Musical Dresden: thevarioushistorictheatres,theSemperopera • Dresden, home city of the princes of Saxony • Dresden: its churches and temples, its synagogue

The Semperoper in Dresden is one of the most famous opera houses in the world and one of the most

dynamic.

Not to be missed

PerformancesThedestinationoftheseason:youabsolutelymustdiscoverthismoderncityanditsrichmaritimehistory.Musicisverymuch in evidence with the Hamburgische Staatsoper, John Neumeier’s ballet and the Elbphilharmonie.

Hamburg

Unusual tours of your choice • The Speicherstadt district, dating from the 19th century, used as a storehouse. • Hafen City, a futuristic district on the banks of the Elbe • The St Pauli district,whichiswherethesailorsusedtomeet • BallinStadt, the immigration museum

You must discover the magnificent

Elbphilharmonie, a «wave» on the harbour

side, with extremely successful acoustics!

Not to be missed

GERMANY

PerformancesAtrendyanddynamiccitywheremusicisking!FromtheGewandhauswithitsfamousorchestratotheOpernhaus and the churches of St Thomas and St Nicholas, the performances are all of the highest quality.

Leipzig

Unusual tours of your choice• Leipzig, a city of art and artists: visitthe«Baumwollspinnerei»andtheMuséedes Beaux-arts• Leipzig, city of music with the Bach Museum: rich cultural and musical heritage, walkinthefootstepsofworld-renownedcomposers

And you must attend a concert by the

Gewandhausorchester, probably one of the

best orchestras in the world!

Not to be missed

PerformancesAll music lovers rightly agree that the Bayerische Staatsoper isbyfaroneofthebestvenuesintheworldtoday,withaprogrammebeyondcompare.

Munich

Unusual tours of your choice • Modern Munich: a mix of tradition and modernity • Munich’s museums: discoverthethreePinacoteques • From Gothic to Rococo: theevolutionofreligiousarchitecturalartexplainsmany thingsaboutpolitics,historyanddailylifeoverthecenturies

Places to see:the Glyptothek,

Nymphenburg Castle, Viktualienmarkt, the

Brandhorst Museum...

Not to be missed



HUNGARY

PerformancesBudapestisavibrantandcosmopolitancapitalcity.The«PearloftheDanube»offersawiderangeofmusicwithperformances at the Operahaz or the Erkel theater and concerts at the Palace of Arts and the Liszt Academy.

Budapest

Unusual tours of your choice • In the footsteps of Art Nouveau in Budapest: ÖdönLechner,theHungarian,Gaudi,... • Insurgent Budapest: Budapestrumbles,MoscowandtheRedStarflicker • Music-loving Budapest: exploringHungarianclassicalmusicinthefootstepsofthepianist and composer, the genius, Ferenc Liszt

New Year’s Eve in Budapest at the Erkel Theater with Strauss’ « Die Fledermaus ».

Not to be missed

ISRAEL

PerformancesTo experience a different side of Israel, you absolutely must attend a performance by the Israeli Opera in Tel Avivwhereyouwillalwaysfindagreatlyricalprogrammeand superb ballets.

Tel-AvivIn July 2020, Saint-

Jean d’Acre will host Les Musiciens du

Louvre conducted by Marc Minkowski for two

Mozart’s evenings.

Not to be missed

Unusual tours of your choice • Architecture, thewhitecity • The Path of Peace, art in the Gaza Strip • The best districts outside the walls • The American and German colonies

ITALY

PerformancesEnjoy an opera at the magnificent Teatro Petruzzelli, a real jewel! On the programme: Cavalleria Rusticanain October, Eugene Onegin and the ballet Preljocaj in November,LaBohèmeinDecember...

Bari

Unusual tours of your choice • The old town, churches and legends: strollthroughthenarrowstreetsatitsheart • Castello Normanno Svevo: a castle built by Frederick II • The villages of Polignano à mare and Monopoly: crystalclearwaters,rock formations

PerformancesThe capital of Tuscany and, above all, the city of theMedicis, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. It sawthebirthofWesternoperainthe17thcentury.

Florence

Unusual tours of your choice • Florence, art and music: discoveringtheGalleriadell’Accademia • Historic gardens: art,philosophyandmusic,favouritesubjectsoftheMedici • Exceptional Florence: itshiddenalleys,itsbeautifulworkshopsanditslittlecafés• The Pitti Palace and the birth of the L’Opera

This is your opportunity to discover the Puglia region and the most beautiful villages on the Adriatic coast.

Not to be missed

Attend the prestigious Maggio Musicale

Fiorentino festival in May and June, which

always offers wonderful performances.

Not to be missed


PerformancesThe prestigious Teatro alla Scala is the emblem of Milan; thenewseasonopensinDecemberwithAnnaNetrebkoin Tosca. Attending an opera or ballet and living to therhythm of the elegant Milanese is an experience that should not be missed.

Milan

Unusual tours of your choice • The Navigli canals in the city centre: apleasantdiscoveryinoneofthemost livelydistricts • The Brera district andthefamousPinacothecaforartlovers • AcontemporarycitywiththenewskylineofLa Piazza Scala

Commemorate the 500th anniversary

of Leonard da Vinci’s death with the

exhibition at Castello Sforzesco.

Not to be missed

PerformancesDon’t miss a performance at Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti, a very pretty Italian-style theatre with a fineprogramme on offer.

Modena

Unusual tours of your choice • The historic centre of Modena: explore the cathedral, Piazza Grande, the Ducal Palace(outside)andthecoveredmarketonfoot • A gourmet dinner at a starred restaurant in Modena: discovercreativecuisine using top-quality produce

PerformancesThe capital of Campania and the south, one of the oldest cities in Europe, offers a unique view of the Gulf andVesuvius!Thecultureandoperaareunmissableherewiththe famous Teatro di San Carlo and the museums.

Naples

Unusual tours of your choice• The Heart of Naples: explore the city’s rich heritage• Pompeii and Vesuvius: amagnificentanduniquearchaeologicalsite• The Amalfi Coast and Ravello: an idyllic setting, perched on its rock• Subterranean Naples: a journey through 2,400 years of history

This is where you will find the world-famous balsamic vinegar and

Parmigiano Reggiano. It is also the city of Ferrari

and Lamborghini.

Not to be missed

Discover the most beautiful view of Naples from

Castel Sant’Elmo, enjoy a performance at the Teatro

San Carlo and go to Pompei or Herculaneum.

Not to be missed

ITALY

Performances«OtuPalermo,terraadorata…» can be heard in Verdi’s vespers. The Teatro Massimo in Palermo is the largest theater in Italy. Itsrichprogrammeoffersawidechoicethat should not be missed.

Palermo

Unusual tours of your choice • The historic centre of Palermo: discoveritsCathedralanditschurches • The medieval village of Cefalù:afishingvillagewithamedievalappearance • The village of Monreale: withitsformerNormangamereserveanditsimposingArab-Norman Cathedral

The capital of Sicily is a wonderful city that retains its magical

hold on visitors long after their stay ends.

Not to be missed

PerformancesDon’t miss the Festival Verdi di Parma, in the autumn. A cityofartandmusicaswellasgourmetcuisine,Parmais full of treasures. Be sure to try the famous Prosciutto di Parma and the celebrated Parmesan cheese,...

Parma

Unusual tours of your choice • The heart of Parma: the Cathedral and the Baptistry • Gastronomic discoveries: a gourmet stroll to explore Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma HamandReggioEmiliabalsamicvinegar • Visit Busseto: the birthplace of Verdi

In the autumn, head to Parma for the Verdi Festival and to Busseto, the great composer’s

native village (located 20 minutes from Parma).

Not to be missed

PerformancesRomethroughmusic,withaconcertbytheOrchestra de l’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia at Parco della Música or an opera at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma.

Rome

Unusual tours of your choice • A musical promenade • Subterranean Rome: a surprising journey through the city’s underground secrets. • The life of the Princes: Prince Colonna • Saint Cecilia: the patron saint of musicians

Walking through the streets is like visiting

a real open-air museum: 28 centuries

of history with the urban environment of today.

Not to be missed

PerformancesYou absolutely must attend a performance at Teatro la Fenice,a jewel locatedastone’s throwfromPiazzaSanMarco,butyoumustalsorediscoverthecitythroughourguidedtours,whichofferadifferentperspective.

Venice

Unusual tours of your choice • Surprising Venice: discoverhiddencourtyardsandhiddenviews • A musical stroll:plungeintotheVenetianmusicaluniverseofthe17th/18thcenturies • Aristocracy: an introduction to the daily life of the aristocracy in the 18th century • Art: adiveintoVenetianartthatcanonlydelightartlovers!

Avoid the crowd by going to Venice in October to attend

Madama Butterfly or Il Barbiere di Siviglia at

Teatro la Fenice.

Not to be missed

ITALY


LATVIA

PerformancesLatvia celebrated 100 years of independence in 2019! Amajor cultural centre in the capital, the Latvian National Opera House offers more than 200 operas and ballets each season.

Riga

Unusual tours of your choice• Art Nouveau in Riga:thelargestconcentrationofArtNouveauinEurope• Gauja National Park,alsoknownas«LittleSwitzerland»• Jurmala: a popular holiday destination• A gourmet stroll through the largest market in Europe

NORWAY

PerformancesBetweenfjordsandforest,Oslocanbeexploredonfoot.You must not miss a performance at the Oslo Opera, a modernarchitecturalmarvel:itswhitemarblefacadewithitsslopingroofseemstoberisingfromthewater!

Oslo

Unusual tours of your choice • A unique insight into Oslo, its historical heritage • Oslo and its exceptional museums • Culture and Architecture:OsloOperaHouseandtheTjuvholmendistrict,anew worldofcontemporaryarchitecture

The festival of opera which takes place every year during the first 15

days of June. At least four or five different operas are on the programme.

Not to be missed

Operas and performances by the Norwegian National

Ballet are scheduled throughout the season. An exceptionally good dance

company!

Not to be missed



RUSSIA

PerformancesThe Mariinsky Theater isessentialtovisitfortwohundredyears. Don’t miss a ballet by one of the most prestigious dancecompaniesintheworldoraperformancedirectedby Valery Gergiev!

St-PetersburgLose yourself in the

Kouznetchny market or enjoy a coffee on

the top floor in Singer’s former offices.

Not to be missed

Unusual tours of your choice • Architecture of St. Petersburg • Visit to the museum of musical and theatrical art • Visit to the Mariinsky Theatre or the Mikhailovsky Theatre • Visit to the Hermitage

SPAIN

PerformancesDiscoverCatalanculture,theworksofGaudí,andattendan opera at the Gran Teatre del Liceu or a concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana, an architectural gem and symbol of Catalan modernism.

Barcelona

Unusual tours of your choice • El Raval: culture, arts and crafts in the city centre • Gaudí with Casa Vicens and Casa Milà • The Gothic Quarter and the Picasso Museum, awalkthroughthelivesofthree characters:Picasso,GaudíandMiró.

PerformancesThecityhastransformeditselfwhileretainingitsidentityand bringing together sea and mountain, tradition and modern architecture. You must attend an ABAO opera at the Palacio de Congresos y de la Música Euskalduna.

Bilbao

Unusual tours of your choice • The Guggenheim Museum: moored on the banks of the estuary, all in titanium and glass, a masterpiece by Frank Gehry • Bilbao, throughout history: takeawalkthroughthehistoryofthemost cosmopolitan city of all, and explore the most iconic districts

Discover the labyrinth that is Horta, a little-known garden up on

the heights, and attend a concert at the Palau

de la Música.

Not to be missed

Upcoming exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum: «Giorgio

Morandi» and «Masterpieces of the Kunsthalle Bremen».

Not to be missed

PerformancesMadridisaverywelcomingcityandboastsanimportantcultural and artistic heritage. The Teatro Real alwaysoffers a superb programme, as does the more traditional Teatro de la Zarzuela.

Madrid

Unusual tours of your choice • Surprising Madrid, discoverlittle-knowndistricts • Art in Madrid, visitstomuseums • Walk in the footsteps of Don Quixote • The Three Religions: withToledo,theflagshipcity

Expo Manet, Degas, the Impressionists and

Photography at the Thyssen-Bornemisza

National Museum... and the Prado is celebrating its

200th anniversary!

Not to be missed

SPAIN

PerformancesAt the gates of Andalusia, in the footsteps of Carmen and Don Giovanni, the music lover steps through the statelyrooms of the Alcazar, then heads straight for the Teatro de la Maestranzatoattendagreatoperaevening.

Sevilla

Unusual tours of your choice • Along the water, aprivatecruiseontheGuadalquivir • Seville and its superb cuisine • Seville and its unmissable attractions

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

PerformancesThe Boston Symphony Orchestra, under its conductor Andris Nelsons, consistently offers a top-quality programme, and the Tanglewood Festival in the Berkshire Mountains offers outstanding concerts.

Boston

Unusual tours of your choice • The unmissable Freedom Trail: discover16ofthemostimportanthistoricalsitesinthehistoryoftheAmericanRevolution • Cambridge:asrenownedforitsuniversitiesasthefamousHarvardcampus,which is the oldest in the United States

PerformancesThe Metropolitan Opera welcomes the brightest starseach season, as does the iconic Carnegie Hall, withperformances from the most celebrated orchestras and soloists.

New York

Unusual tours of your choice • Unmissable:LittleItaly,Chinatown,Soho,GreenwichVillage • Harlem, and Columbia University: adistrictdefinedbyAfrican-Americanhistory • From the Brooklyn Bridge to Dumbo: crosstheBrooklynBridge,andexploreNew York’smostdiverseandvibrantneighbourhood

Attend an opera at the Teatro de la Maestranza, set on

the banks of the Guadalquivir, in the

heart of Seville.

Not to be missed

Between June and August, be sure to set

aside a whole day for the Tanglewood

festival !

Not to be missed

New York City is a show in itself: be sure to go to Broadway to listen to jazz or gospel

music in Harlem.

Not to be missed

PerformancesDon’t miss a performance of the Lyric Opera or a concert given by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas,whohasbeenatthe helm of the orchestra for 25 years.

San Francisco

Unusual tours of your choice • Discover the historic districts: UnionSquare,Chinatown,Fisherman’sWharfandthefinancialdistrict • Victorian architecture: whatisthedifferencebetweenanEdwardianandaQueenAnnehouse?DiscoverthemostbeautifulonesinAlamoSquare...

A unique city full of charm and

contrasts with its colourful houses and

skyscrapers.

Not to be missed



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In the case of the sale of tickets for transport by air or the sale of tickets for transport by regular services not accompanied by services linked with these transport services, the seller hands over to the purchaser one or more travel tickets for the entire journey issued by the carrier or on his own account. In the case of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT), the name and address of the carrier for whom the tickets are issued must be mentioned.

The separate billing of various elements of the same travel package does not release the vendor from the obligations placed upon him by the regulatory provisions of this section. Article R211-3-1The exchange of pre-contractual information or the provision of contractual terms and conditions shall be made in writing. This may also be done electronically, in accordance with the validity and procedural requirements specified in Articles 1369-1 to 1369-11 of the French Civil Code (Code Civil). [The documents] shall state the name or company name and the address of the vendor, as well as a statement of its registration with the register specified in Article L. 141-3 or, if applicable, the name, address and a statement of the registration of the federation or union specified in Article R. 211-2. Article R211-4Before the contract is entered into, the seller shall provide the consumer with information concerning the price, dates and other components of the services provided in connection with the travel or holiday package, such as:1 ° The destination, means of transport used and the features and categories thereof;2 ° The type of accommodation, its location, comfort standards and principal features, and its accreditation or tourism rating under the laws and regulations or customary practice in the country where such accommodation is located;3 ° Meal services offered;4 ° A description of the itinerary in the case of a tour;5 ° The administrative and health formalities to be carried out by nationals or citizens of another European Union member State or of a State that is a party to the European Economic Area agreement, in particular if borders will be crossed, and the deadlines for completing such formalities;6 ° Visits, excursions and other services included in the price or that may be offered for an additional price;7 ° The minimum or maximum size of the group required for the travel or holiday package and, if the travel or holiday package requires a minimum number of participants, the latest date for informing the consumer in the event the travel or holiday package is cancelled, which may not be less than 21 days before departure;8 ° The amount or the percentage of the price to be paid as a deposit at the time the contract is entered into, and the schedule for paying the balance;9 ° The price revision conditions specified in the contract, in accordance with Article R. 211-8;10 ° The cancellation conditions specified in the contract;11 ° The cancellation conditions specified in Articles R. 211-9, R. 211-10 and R. 211-11;12 ° Information concerning the option to take out an insurance policy covering the consequences of cancellation on certain grounds or a travel insurance policy covering certain specific risks, such as repatriation expenses in the event of accident or illness;13 ° If the contract includes air travel, the information concerning each flight segment required by Articles R. 211-15 to R. 211-18. Article R211-5Prior information provided to the consumer binds the vendor, unless the vendor expressly reserved the right to change certain items. In this case, the vendor shall clearly state how such changes may be made and on what basis. In any event, changes made to the pre-contractual information shall be communicated to the consumer before the contract is concluded.

Article R211-6The contract between the vendor and the buyer shall be made in writing, in two copies, one of which is given to the buyer, and signed by both parties. When the contract is concluded electronically, Articles 1369-1 to 1369-11 of the Civil Code shall be applied. The contract must include the following clauses:1 ° The vendor’s name and address, its guarantor and insurer and the organizer’s name and address;2 ° The travel destination(s), and, if the stay includes several locations, the various periods and dates;3 ° The means of transport used and the features and categories thereof, and the departure and return dates and places;4 ° The type of accommodation, its location, comfort standards and principal features, and its accreditation or tourism rating under the laws and regulations or customary practice in the country where such accommodation is located;5 ° Meal services offered;6 ° The itinerary in the case of a tour;7° Visits, excursions and other services included in the package or possibly available at an extra charge;8° The total price of the services billed, as well as a statement regarding possible revisions to the amount billed, in accordance with the provisions of Article R. 211-8 ;9° If applicable, a statement of taxes or fees applied to certain services, such as landing, disembarkation and embarkation fees charged by ports and airports and tourism taxes, if they are not included in the price of the service(s) provided;10° The schedule and methods for payment of the price. The final payment made by the buyer may not be less than 30% of the price of the travel or holiday package and must be made at the same time that the documents enabling the buyer to travel or go on the holiday are delivered;11° Any specific terms and conditions requested by the buyer and accepted by the seller;12° The procedures the buyer must follow to make a claim against the seller for non-performance or inadequate performance of the contract. Such claims shall be sent as soon as possible to the seller, using any means that permits obtaining acknowledgment of receipt, and, if applicable, shall be reported in writing to the travel organiser and the provider of the relevant services;13° The deadline for informing the buyer in the event the seller cancels a travel or holiday package that requires a minimum number of participants, in accordance with the provisions of Article R. 211-4;14° The cancellation terms specified in the contract;;15° The cancellation terms specified in Articles R. 211-9, R. 211-10 and R. 211-11;16° Information concerning the risks covered and the amount of cover provided by the insurance policy taken out covering the consequences of the seller’s professional civil liability;17° Information concerning the insurance policy taken out by the buyer covering the consequences of cancellation on certain grounds (policy number and name of the insurer), as well as concerning the travel insurance policy covering certain specific risks, such as repatriation expenses in the event of accident or illness. In all cases, the seller shall provide the buyer with a document specifying, at least, the risks covered and excluded;18° The deadline for informing the seller in the event the buyer assigns the contract;19° The undertaking to provide the buyer, at least ten days before the scheduled date of departure, with the following information:a) The name, address and telephone number of the seller’s local representative or, failing this, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of local organisations that may be able to assist the consumer in the event of a difficulty or, failing this, an emergency number for contacting the seller;b) In the case of travel or holiday packages abroad involving minors, a telephone number and address permitting direct contact with the child or the person on-site in charge of the holiday;20° The clause providing for termination and reimbursement without penalty of sums paid by the buyer in the event of non-compliance with the information obligation laid down in Article R. 211-4, paragraph 13;21° The undertaking to provide the buyer with the departure and arrival times in a timely manner before the start of the trip or holiday package. Article R211-7Before the contract takes effect, the buyer may assign his contract to an assignee who fulfills the same conditions as the buyer for the travel or holiday package. Except if a more favorable time limit is stipulated, the assignor shall inform the seller of his decision, using any means that permits obtaining acknowledgment of receipt, no later than seven days before the start of travel. In the case of a cruise, this time limit is extended to 15 days. Such assignment shall in no event require the seller’s prior authorization. Article R211-8If the contract includes an express price revision

clause, within the limits prescribed by Article L. 212-12, the contract shall state the precise methods for calculating any price changes, whether it is an increase or a decrease, in particular, the transport costs and the taxes applicable thereto, the currency or currencies that may have an impact on the price of the travel or holiday package, the portion and the currency rate(s) being used as the reference when the price specified in the contract was established. Article R211-9Where, prior to the departure of the purchaser, the vendor is forced to modify one of the core elements of the contract, such as a significant price increase, and disregards the obligation to inform the purchaser as stipulated in paragraph 13 of Article R. 211-4, the purchaser, without affecting its right to seek damages, and having been informed of the modification by the vendor using any means whereby receipt of this information can be verified, can take the following action:

- either terminate the contract and receive an immediate and complete reimbursement of all monies paid; - or accept the modification or substitute package proposed by the vendor; in this case an additional clause stipulating the changes must be signed by both parties; a price decrease is to be deducted from any amounts still owed by the purchaser or, if the payment already made by the purchaser exceeds the price of the modified service, the excess amount is to be returned to the purchaser prior to departure. Article R211-10In the circumstances provided for in Article L. 211-14, where prior to the purchaser’s departure the vendor cancels the journey or stay, the latter must inform the purchaser using any means whereby receipt of this information can be verified; the purchaser, without affecting its right to seek damages, then secures an immediate and complete reimbursement of all amount paid; and in this case the purchaser also receives compensation that is at least equal to the penalty that would have been due if the cancellation had been made by the purchaser on the same date. The provisions of this article in no way prevent the parties from reaching an amicable agreement whereby the purchaser accepts the substitute journey or stay proposed by the vendor.

Article R211-11If, following the purchaser’s departure, the vendor is unable to provide a significant proportion of the services outlined in the contract, and where this represents a non-negligible percentage of the price paid by the purchaser, the vendor must immediately take the following steps, without affecting the right of either party to claim damages:

- either offer replacement services in lieu of the agreed services, covering any additional costs involved, and, where the services accepted by the purchaser are of an inferior quality, reimburse the price difference upon the purchaser’s return;

- or, where the vendor cannot offer any replacement services or where they are refused by the purchaser for valid reasons, provide the purchaser, at no extra cost, with the means to return to the departure location or any other location accepted by both parties in conditions deemed to be equivalent to those of the originally planned journey. The provisions of this article are applicable where there is a failure to respect the obligation stipulated in paragraph 13 of Article R.211-4.

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Specific terms of sale

These specific terms of sale have been drawn up in compliance with the provisions of the Toursim Code, which sets the regulations for carrying out activities relating to the organisation and sale of travel and holidays, international conventions, the Civil and Commercial Codes.It is stipulated that the present specific terms and conditions govern solely to travel and holidays marketed by Music & Opera and to relations with its Customers on the date of booking and are valid in their version given to the Customer at the time of booking.These specific terms of sale and the description of the services provided to the Customer at the time of booking define the rights and obligations of the parties stipulated in Article R. 211-4 of the Toursim Code, and in some cases to the specific payment and cancellation terms pertaining to certain services. In the latter case, the specific conditions indicated on the description of the product will prevail over the text of the specific terms of sale.

Prior information including price, cancellation, transportation terms and the course of the stay and accommodation may be subject to change after it has been issued and communicated to the Customer; the Client will be informed of the new terms before signing the contract.The customer is deemed to have consented to, understood and agreed with anything contained in those terms and conditions before proceeding the reservation. Failure to accept all or part of the Conditions by the Customer will result in the Customer waiving the benefits provided by Music & Opera. 1 – Registration

All registration to our trips must be confirmed in writing or made on the website www.music-opera.com and accompanied by a deposit of 40% or the payment of the entire trip. The balance must be paid at least 30 days before departure date, without a reminder from us.The delivery of the travel documents can only be done after full payment of the trip.Without payment the client is then liable for the cancellation fees detailled below.When the stay depends on a minimum number of participants, this condition is indicated in the description of the stay.

2 - Prices

Prices included in the travel contracts were calculated on the basis of the parameters during the development.Prices given are indivisible and any waiver of services included in the package or any interruption of travel due to the customer (even in case of hospitalization or early repatriation), can not be refunded by Music & Opera, unless it is covered by a specific insurance.Prices shown are for a fixed rate per person in euros, all taxes included. Prices must be reconfirmed by Music & Opera in the travel contract.Prices include accommodation, show(s), catering, activities, tours and excursions included in the program.Unless otherwise stated in the travel contract, the following are nor included in the price: transportation, visa and passport fees, tips and gratuities, personal expenses, personal and optional equipment, drinks, etc. Music & Opera declines all responsibility for personal purchases on site. Price ChangesThe prices of the products and services offered by Music & Opera were calculated according to economic data known at the time when the prices were set. They are confirmed to the customer when booking. They are subject to possible modifications that apply to all persons already registered or wishing to register.

Music & Opera reserves the right to modify the prices of the commercial offer such as those of the travel contract within the legal limits provided for in Article L.211-13 and Article R.211-8 of the Toursim Code according to the following modalities.• Cost of transportation related to fuel cost and exchange rate (applicable to all air and ground transportation required to carry out the program).• Royalties and fees for transport services such as landing fees, overflight, landing, landing in ports and airports.• Exchange rates applied to the trip or stay concerned.• Changes to the shows.The customer will be notified and may cancel registration if the new price increases by more than 10%. This cancellation will be done at no cost to the customer, but he will not be able to claim any compensation. No dispute regarding these prices can be taken into consideration when the customer returns. It is up to the customer to appreciate before his departure if the price suits him.

3 - Insurance

Each participant must hold an individual civil liability.

Specific insurance is not included in the price of the stay for trips to France or abroad.Music & Opera strongly recommends that all clients subscribe to repatriation assistance, cancellation insurance and/or comprehensive insurance when booking a trip or a stay.For people not residing in Western Europe, we advise to take out insurance in their country of origin.

Please indicate on the travel contract that you are insured individually. We decline any responsibility in case of difficulty with your insurer if its services do not cover the conditions or the activities of the stay. We reserve the right to charge you if additional costs are incurred for your repatriation.

In case of cancellation, insurance premiums and visa fees will not be refunded.

The insurance «Booking Protect» does not apply to travel.

4 - Cancellation

The cancellation policy varies depending on the trip. For trips organized by Music & Opera, any cancellation by the customer must be communicated to the agency as soon as possible by phone and confirmed in writing (email or post). The payments made will be refunded according to the conditions below. 4.1 Cancellation by Music & OperaThe cancellation of the trip by Music & Opera before the beginning of the stay will result in a refund of the stay free of charge, under the provision of Article R. 211-10 of the Toursim Code as stated in the Terms and Conditions above.

Music & Opera may exceptionally be forced to cancel a trip or a stay if:• The minimum number of participants indicated in the program is not reached. In this case the customer will be notified no later than 21 days before departure and refund the sums paid;• In case of unforeseen events and security conditions 4.2 Cancellation by the customerCancellation fees are as follows:• 60 days prior to departure: 20% of the total amount of the trip will be charged. To these expenses, the prices of the performance tickets as well as the flights are added. During high season, some hotel rooms may be charged as well and cannot be canceled or refunded. The Client needs to check with the agency for each trip.

• 59 days to 30 days prior to departure: 35% of the total amount of the trip will be charged. To these expenses, the prices of the performance tickets as well as the flights are added. During high season, some hotel rooms may be charged as well and cannot be canceled or refunded. The Client needs to check with the agency for each trip.

• 29 days to 15 days prior to departure: 50 % of the total amount of the trip will be charged. To these expenses, the prices of the performance tickets as well as the flights are added. During high season, some hotel rooms may be charged as well and cannot be canceled or refunded. The Client needs to check with the agency for each trip.

• 14 days to 8 days prior to departure: 75% of the total amount of the trip will be charged. To these expenses, the prices of the performance tickets as well as the flights are added. During high season, some hotel rooms may be charged as well and cannot be canceled or refunded. The Client needs to check with the agency for each trip.

• Less than 7 days prior to departure : 100% of the total amount of the trip will be charged. 5 - Modified or shorthened stay

5-1 Performance included in the travel Modification - Cancellation

All performances could be modified or cancelled by the venue or producer, Music-opera.com can in no way be held accountable for a modification or cancellation of the performance booked. In case of cancellation decided by the venue/producer, the face value will be refunded. In some cases, booking fees charged by the venue/producer may not be refunded. Tickets already confirmed shall not be exchanged nor refunded. Tickets are not subject to the right of withdrawal, in accordance with the article L121-21-8 of the French Consumer Code (Code de la Consommation).

5.2 Modification by the customer

Any request to postpone a date or change the location of a stay is generally considered a cancellation. A name change is not considered a modification but a transfer of contract.

The client must inform Music & Opera for any modification of travel or stay and transmitted by any means to acknowledge receipt thereof (registered letter).Customer may request the modification of the conditions of his registration, subject to the following availability and cumulative conditions for a non refundable fee of 50 € (this fee is not covered by insurance):• No change of date of departure and return,• No change of destination,• No reduction in the number of participants,

If any of these conditions are not met, a cancellation fee will be charged to the customer under the cancellation schedule (Article 4 above) and a new contract will be established.As part of an optional insurance, if the customer makes a change, the insurance to which he has subscribed will be renewed on a new trip and readjusted according to the amount of the new trip. Contract transferAs per the Tourism code article L211-11, if you cannot leave, you can be replaced by a person of your choice, provided that they fulfill the same conditions to make the trip. You must notify Music & Opera no later than 7 days before departure and confirm this change by any means to acknowledge receipt (registered letter). You must indicate the participant’s last name, first name and address. This transfer is subject to a fee of € 50 per person cancellation fees (up to 100% of the ticket price) and visa fees. In case of flight, if tickets are alreday booked, they cannot be changed nor refunded or transfered. The transfer of the contract is also subject to airline availability in order for the new participant to go on the trip and if necessary the deadline for obtaining a visa.You and the person to whom you have transfered the trip are responsible of the full payment of the trip as well as all fees.

5.3 Modification by Music & Opera

Before departureThe program and descriptions shown may be modified because of circumstances beyond our control like schedules, itineraries or certain services of the program, particularly if those changes come from unforeseen events (weather) or compelling circumstances involving passenger safety, the modification or cancellation of a show by the organizer. We will then take the necessary steps to enable you to make the most of your stay in the best possible conditions.

Music & Opera will inform participants of these changes, and may offer a replacement of equivalent interest. If the customer does not accept the proposed replacements, he may request the cancellation of his contract and the reimbursement of sums already paid. After departureDuring the trip or the stay, the program may be modified or adjusted because of security requirements or current weather conditions. In this case, only those responsible for the supervision of the trip or stay are authorized to make the necessary decisions. Music & Opera will respect the conditions of article R. 211-11 of the Code of Tourism mentioned in the General Conditions above. 6 - Responsability

Music & Opera shall not be held liable for the following:

• Loss or theft of airline tickets when in the possession of the customer (airlines do not issue duplicates).• Failure to present documents or presentation of identity documents and/or outdated or insufficiently valid health documents (identity card, passport, visas, vaccination certificate, etc.) or presentation of documents not complying with formalities (including to the recommendations of Article 7 below), at the customs or registration police station. In the event of failure to register (including for late boarding), 100% of the total amount of the trip will be retained as a fee.• Failure to present documents (show tickets or vouchers etc.).• Incidents or unforeseeable and insurmountable events originating from a third party outside the contract, within the meaning of French case law, such as: wars, political unrest, strikes not originating from Music & Opera or its service providers, airspace congestion, bad weather, delays, (including La Poste delays in transmitting travel documents). The delay(s) suffered as a result of the cases referred to above as well as the itinerary modifications that may result from it may not result in any compensation whatsoever, in particular as a result of the modification of the duration of the program originally planned or delays leading to missed connections or cancellations. Any additional costs related to a disruption (taxes, hotel, parking) will remain the responsibility of the customer.

- In particular, the transport and accommodation conditions may be modified for technical reasons (ie: canceled flights, strikes) and this cannot involve any compensation for any reason whatsoever because of changes in duration and conditions of travel.

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- The Customer is solely responsible for any liabilities resulting from its own making, negligence or will.- The possible transport expenses related to a change of airport remain to the responsibility of the customers.

Any problem or failure in the trip program must be reported in writing and sent by registered mail to Music & Opera within 5 days, after the return of the trip.After contacting Music & Opera and if there is no satisfactory answer within a maximum of 60 days, you can contact the Tourism and Travel Ombudsman, whose contact details are available on the website: www.mtv.travel. 7 - Documents

7.1 Administrative procedures

Before you register for your trip, you must check that each traveler, depending on his personal situation and nationality, is in possession of a valid passport or national identity card (CNI), and that it will be the one intended and used for the journey as well as any other document(s) (visa / authorization ETSA (see below), authorization to leave the territory) required and in conformity with the requirements for transit and / or enter the country(s) of the trip.

Some countries and/or airlines have implemented new formalities, so for any request for quote or registration, you must now give us:• Your last name, first name(s) and date of birth shown on your passport or ID (if the destination allows it) used for your trip and to complete the transit or entry authorizations (visa, ETSA) ,• Specify sex, male (M) or female (F), for each traveler (including children and babies).

Music & Opera will provide information about current mandatory administrative and health formalities and their times of completion for crossing borders but will not be responsible for obtaining them nor their cost, unless otherwise specified by contract. Music & Opera does not provide any other information relating to documents establishing the identity of customers or the conditions necessary to obtain them. Participants must make sure that they are in compliance with the entry formalities specific to the country(s) of destination. If formalities were not filled at the time of departure because of the customer, preventing the completion of the trip, the customer would be considered as a no-show and cannot be refunded the amount of the trip. Foreign customers will have to inquire with the consular authorities themselves, and must complete the necessary procedures to obtain their visas. It is not up to Music & Opera to provide this information or to question customers about their nationality. Changes may occur between the publication of the programs by Music & Opera and the date of departure and Music & Opera will do its utmost to transmit to its customers any accessible information.

If the trip concerns minor children, it is up to the parents to comply with the instructions given to them; each child must have a personal identification document with photograph. Family booklets are not pieces of identification.In any case, Music & Opera will replace the individual responsibility of customers who need to take their responsibility for obtaining all the formalities before departure (passport generally valid 6 months beyond the contemplated period of stay, visa, health certificate, etc.) and for the entire duration of the journey, including the completion of the customs formalities of the countries regulating the export of objects.Failure to comply with the formalities, the impossibility of a client to present administrative documents in good standing, whatever the reason, resulting in a delay, the refusal to board the customer or the prohibition to enter the territory abroad, remain under the responsibility of the customer who bears the costs incurred, without Music & Opera refunding or replacing said trip or stay.The customer must pay particular attention, under his sole responsibility, to the conformity of the names and first names indicated at the time of his booking and confirmed at the conclusion of his travel contract with the mentions of their valid identity papers. 7.2 Security and risk information

Music & Opera advises you to consult the file of the country(s) you are travelling to (country of destination and visited) on the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) website, www.diplomatie.fr, it is advised to consult these files on a regular basis.

Health risks: We invite you to regularly consult the information published by the competent authorities on the health risks of the country/countries of your trip and to follow the recommendations and sanitary measures to fight against these risks.

It is up to the customer to report to Music & Opera any health problem requiring special attention or assistance during the trip.

8 - Claims

The traveller can send a claim to the following address:Music & Opera – 16 rue Bleue– 75009 Paris by registered post or by email to [email protected] with all documents.

If you do not get an answer by 60 days or if you are not satisfied by the given answer, the client can contact the «Médiateur du Tourisme et du Voyage», which contacts can be found : www.mtv.travel.

9 - Photos Credits

Couverture Fond sièges, violon © Shutterstock License - Sydney © Unsplash License - Berlin et Venise © Pixabay License / (p.2) Visuel violon Édito © Shutterstock License / (p.5) Visuel chef Sélection M&O © (Shutterstock License) / (p.6-27) Jonas Kaufmann © Gregor Hohenberg - Sony Classical / (p.6) Opéra © Festspielhaus Baden Baden / (p.7) Palau de la Musica © Matteo Vecchi / (p.7) Anna Netrebko © Dario Acosta / (p.8) Roberto Alagna © Jean-Baptiste Millot / (p.8) Kazushi Ono © Eisuke Miyoshi / (p.9) Elina Garanca © Karina Schwarz / (p.9) Nina Stemme © Neda Navaee / (p.10) Olga Peretyatko © Dario Acosta / (p.10) Otello Berlin © Barbara Aumüller / (p.11) Staatsoper de Berlin © Ebener / (p.11) Sondra Radvanovsky © ROH 2019 - Catherine Ashmore / (p.12) Bryn Terfel © Warren Orchard / (p.14) La bohème et La Cenerentola © Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino / (p.15) Lulu © Monika Rittershaus / Elbphilharmonie © Michael Zapf / (p.16) Bejun Mehta © Marco Borggreve / Onegin © Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano / (p.17) Leo Nucci © Marco Brescia / (p.18) Jonas Kaufmann © Julian Hargreaves / (p.18-19) Opéra de Munich © Bayerische Staatsoper / (p.19) Anja Harteros © Wilfried Hösl / (p.20-21) Opéra de Naples © Teatro di San Carlo / (p.22) La Traviata © Rosellina Garbo / (p.22) Opéra de Palerme © Teatro Massimo / (p.23-24) Opéra de Palerme © Rosellina Garbo / (p.25) Pretty Yende © Kim Fox / (p.25) Théâtre des Champs-Élysées © Hartl Meyer / (p.25) Sabine Devieilhe © Molina Visuels / (p.26-43) An American in Paris © Marie-Noëlle Robert - Théâtre du Châtelet / (p.26-49) Philippe Jordan © Johannes Ifkovits / (p.26) Cecilia Bartoli © Decca - Ulli Weber / (p.27) Versailles Opera Royal © Elisabeth Carrecchio / (p.27) René Pape © Jiyang Chen / (p.28) Teatro dell’Opera di Roma © Silvia Lelli / (p.28) Santa Cecilia © Accademia Nazionale de Santa Cecilia / (p.29) Giselle © Shutterstock License / (p.29) Opéra de Stockholm © Kungliga Operan / (p.30-31) Teatro la Fenice © Michele Crosera / (p.30) La Traviata © Musica a Palazzo / (p.31-32) Madama Butterfly © Michele Crosera / (p.32-33) Il Barbiere di Siviglia © Musica a Palazzo / (p.33) La Traviata © Michele Crosera / (p.35) Visuel Parme Festivals 2019 © Shutterstock License / (p.36-37) Philharmonie © Philharmonie de Berlin / (p.36-37-42) Daniel Barenboim © Picture alliance-dpa / (p.36-37) Elsa Dreisig © Simon Fowler - Erato - Warner Classics / (p.38) Salles La Valette © St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral - © Church of St Catherine, Zurrieq - © Teatru Manoel / (p.39) Teatro © Teatro Regio Parma / (p.39-40) Angela Meade © Faye Fox / (p.40) Aida © Marco Brescia & Rudy Amisano / (p.41) Visuel champagne Nouvel An © Shutterstock License / (p.42) Turandot © Bettina Stöss / (p.42) Casse-Noisette © Yan Revazov / (p.43) Raymonda © Julien Benhamou /(p.43) Palais Garnier © Jean-Pierre Delagarde / (p.44) Le Nozze di Figaro © Patrik Borecký / (p.44) Nouvel an © Narodni divadlo / (p.45) La Traviata © Musica a Palazzo / (p.45) Concert du nouvel an © Michele Crosera / (p.46) Le Corsaire © Wiener Staatsoper - Ashley Taylor / (p.46 Hansel © Michael Pöhn / (p.46) Wiener Symphoniker © Stefan Oláh / (p.47) Visuel cercle Ring de Wagner © Shutterstock License / (p.48) Ring © Opernhaus Leipzig / (p.51) Visuel violoniste Séjours à composer © Shutterstock License / (p.52) Baden-Baden © Pixabay License / (p.52) Berlin © Unsplash License / (p.52) Dresde © Shutterstock License / (p.52) Hambourg © Shutterstock License / (p.53) Leipzig © Unsplash License / (p.53) Munich © Felix Loechner / (p.53) Sydney © Pixabay License / (p.53) Vienne © Musikverein extérieur / (p.54) Copenhague © Pixabay License / (p.54) Barcelone © Shutterstock License / (p.54) Bilbao © Unsplash License / (p.54) Madrid © Unsplash License / (p.55) Séville © Unsplash License / (p.55) Boston © Unsplash License / (p.55) New York © Unsplash License / (p.55) San Francisco © Unsplash License / (p.56) Lyon © Opéra de Lyon extérieur / (p.56) Paris © Pixabay License / (p.56) Budapest © Unsplash License / (p.56) Tel-Aviv © Unsplash License / (p.57) Teatro Petruzzelli © Fondazione Lirico Sinfonica Petruzzelli e Teatri di Bari / (p.57) Florence © Unsplash License / (p.57) Milan © Teatro alla Scala / (p.57) Modène © Shutterstock License / (p.57) Naples © Pixabay License / (p.58) Palerme © Pixabay License / (p.58) Parme © Shutterstock License / (p.58) Rome © Unsplash License / (p.58) Venise © Unsplash License / (p.59) Opéra de Riga © Daiga Viksna / (p.59) Oslo © Unsplash License / (p.59) Prague © Unsplash License / (p.59) Saint-Pétersbourg © Pixabay License.

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CALENDARSEPTEMBER 2019Venice (from Sept. 10th to 13th) p.30Stockholm (from Sept. 12th to 15th) p.29Palermo (from Sept. 18th to 21st) p.22Venice (from Sept. 19th to 22nd) p.31Munich (from Sept. 19th to 22nd) p.18Naples (from Sept. 20th to 23rd) p.20

OCTOBER 2019Paris (from Oct. 3rd to 7th) p.25Parma (from Oct. 3rd to 7th) p.39Venice (from Oct. 4th to 7th) p.32Parme (from Oct. 11th to 14th) p.40Modena (from Oct. 12th to 14th) p.17Rome (from Oct. 17th to 20th) p.28Naples (from Oct. 18th to 21st) p.21Milan (from Oct. 24th to 27th) p.16

NOVEMBER 2019Venice(fromNov.1stto4th) p.33Barcelona(fromNov.2ndto5th) p.07Palerma(fromNov.29thtoDec.2nd) p.23

DECEMBER 2019Berlin (from Dec. 6th to 9th) p.09Paris (from Dec. 12th to 16th) p.26Barcelona (from Dec. 12th to 15th) p.08Palermo (from Dec. 13th to 16th) p.24Florence (from Dec. 13th to 16th) p.14Vienna (from Dec. 28th to Jan. 1st) p.46Prague (from Dec. 28th to Jan. 1st) p.44Paris (from Dec. 28th to Jan. 1st) p.43Berlin (from Dec. 28th to Jan. 1st) p.42Venice (from Dec. 29th to Jan. 1st) p.45

JANUARY 2020Valletta (from Jan. 16th to 20th) p.38Bilbao (from Jan. 17th to 21st) p.12Baden-Baden (from Jan. 31st to Feb. 3rd) p.06

FEBRUARY 2020Hamburg(fromFeb.8thto11th) p.15

MARCH 2020Berlin (from March 30th to Apr. 2nd) p.10

APRIL 2020Berlin (from Apr. 3rd to 8th) p.36Berlin (from Apr. 9th to 13th) p.37

MAY 2020Munich (from May 1st to 4th) p.19Berlin (from May 7th to 10th) p.11Leipzig (from May 19th to 25th) p.48

JUNE 2020Paris /Versailles (from June 4th to 8th) p.27

NOVEMBER 2020Paris(fromNov.22ndto29th) p.49

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