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It is a unique Georgian townhouse full of English charm, excelling in traditional service, and located in literary Bloomsbury just steps from the British Museum. From here, we travel together for a unique London dining experience at OXO. The OXO rooftop Tower Restaurant has proved a dazzling success since opening in 1996. The iconic restaurant and lively bar boast stunning views across the Thames and the city of London with a 250 foot terrace and floor to ceiling windows. Using only the finest ingredients OXO treats guests to dishes made from some of the best seasonal British produce available, and a wine list of over 800 wines. With an imaginative menu created by Head Chef Jeremy Bloor, this restaurant is elegant and iconic, offering intimate contemporary dining with an unparalleled, panoramic view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548764354720-CUTGQKD19ERGYA4CAEJL/LA327295_942long.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 2 / THURSDAY 16 MAY 2019. 2ND OF 2 NIGHTS IN LONDON London This morning we visit the beautiful Hertford House, where we take a guided tour of the Wallace Collection. The Wallace Collection is a national museum which displays the wonderful works of art collected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the first four marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace. It was bequeathed to the British nation by Sir Richard’s widow, Lady Wallace in 1897. Displayed in Hertford House, one of the family’s London mansions, the Wallace Collection presents it’s outstanding collections of art treasures in a sumptuous but approachable manner which is part of it’s charm. The afternoon is free. In the evening, we travel together from our hotel to the concert venue, where we will enjoy priority seating at the Gondwana Voices 30th birthday celebration concert. The choir will in this concert be performing a host of contemporary Australian repertoire, much of it commissioned especially for Gondwana Choirs. The choir will also be joined by an ensemble of alumni choristers, who will make their way to London from all over the world to sing and join us in celebrating the 30 years of choral excellence that is Gondwana Choirs. We will attend a post-concert birthday party with the choristers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548764504448-0PLMHVP6KKZ4NAUY3TOY/113a912b_z.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 3 / FRIDAY 17 MAY 2019 1ST OF 2 NIGHTS IN DRESDEN (near Radeberg) London - Dresden We meet in the morning and travel to London Airport for our flight to Dresden. On arrival we are met by our private coach for transfer from Dresden airport to our hotel. The hotel is a stunning 5 star luxury hotel well located in central Dresden, with access to many of the city’s best attractions, and across the road from the famous Frauenkirche Church. The Baroque facade sets the tone for the elegant interiors that stay true to it’s historical design. Spoiling rooms feature delicate antique furniture and soft hues. The hotel offers a luxurious day spa and a chic atmosphere. The afternoon is free to relax or take an exploratory stroll through this fascinating city, known for it’s beauty and charm. Dresden has long been a favourite destination for those looking to experience Germany’s best cuisine. In the early evening, we head to The Caroussel in the Relais & Chateaux Hotel Bulow Palais, considered to be THE culinary address in Saxony. Here, we don our aprons and take a cooking class with Michelin star-chef Benjamin Beidlingmaier, who will teach us to prepare a 4 course meal extraordinaire, before joining us for dinner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548765004298-NEKPZ940NWDE08UIUE7P/Dresden-Germany-Katholische-Hofkirche-with-Castle-Dresden-Semperoper-lev-and-the-right-HD-Wallpaper-1920x1200-1680x1050.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 4 / SATURDAY 18 MAY 2019 2ND OF 2 NIGHTS IN DRESDEN (near Radeberg) Dresden This morning we take a two-hour private guided walking tour through Dresden. We explore the fascinating history of Dresden. We then visit to the Zwinger Palace and it’s museums, where we will have a guided tour of the Old Masters Picture Gallery. The afternoon is free to explore Dresden. In the evening we travel by private coach to Radeberg where we will join Gondwana Voices to hear a glorious evening concert in the Radebergkirche. The tour group will have priority seating reserved, and will travel back to the hotel via private coach after the concert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548766603390-E7J4CABWVC9IUKYZNKQC/bady-qb-434881-unsplash.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 5 / SUNDAY 19 MAY 2019 1ST OF 2 NIGHTS IN LEIPZIG Dresden – Leipzig This morning we depart Dresden, and travel to Leipzig via Meissen Saxony in our private coach. As we approach Meissen, we will see the beautiful gothic Albrechtsburg, Germany’s oldest schloss, sitting up high on Castle hill where it looms gracefully over the river Elbe. Immediately next to it stands the stunning Meissen Cathdral where we will enjoy a morning performance by Gondwana Voices. After the performance, we will have some free time to catch up with the choristers and explore Meissen at leisure before we travel onwards to Leipzig. On arrival in Leipzig, we check into the beautiful and grand Hotel. This impressive hotel lies in the centre of Leipzig’s cultural hub, with all the city has to offer right on it’s doorstep. In addition to the exquisite and opulent rooms, this extraordinary hotel includes a gourmet restaurant, an elegant piano bar, a modern wine bar, a romantic court garden and a Mediterranean spa. We will enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Leipzig. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548766455040-FQFSIYHCZR6KO9Q57UJ3/ice-118873-photo.aspx_did%253D2692_brochureid%253D118873_publicid%253D49281378_instanceid%253D2_resizing%253D4K-185585.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 6 / MONDAY 20 MAY 2019 2ND OF 2 NIGHTS IN LEIPZIG Leipzig We meet in the morning at 9.00am to take a guided walking tour of Leipzig and the musically significant St Thomas Church, home of the Thomas Boys Choir and where J.S Bach worked as Kapellmeister until his death in 1750. We also take a guided tour of the Mendelssohn House where we will have the opportunity to follow a score and conduct a virtual choir! The afternoon is free. In the evening we attend a concert featuring Gondwana Voices in performance with the Leipzig Opera Childrens Chorus. After the concert we will have a ‘last night in Leipzig’ dinner at the five star restaurant C’est Le Vie, where renowned head chef Hannes Schlengel offers an innovative menu of contemporary French cuisine using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients to create a top-class taste experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548766948252-SLF91TJJ3S195M8Q5B1I/66353604.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 7 / TUESDAY 21 MAY 2019 1st OF 6 NIGHTS IN BERLIN Leipzig – Berlin This morning we travel by coach from Leipzig to Berlin. On arrival in Berlin, our coach will be waiting to deliver us to our Hotel. This world class hotel is located in the heart of Berlin, where the historic boulevard “Unter den Linden” intersects the “Friedrichstrasse”. It is close to many of Berlin’s most noteable sights including the Brandenburg Gate, The Reichstag, the Potsdamer Platz and the Pergamon Museum. Combining luxurious ambience with extraordinary service, the hotel also offers 2 extraordinary restaurants. One offers modern and classic fine dining at it’s best, while the other offers regional specialities in a typical Berlin pub atmosphere! The afternoon and evening are free to relax or to explore the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548767088047-9Q4448I1750XRWJHNHBK/kafer-dachgarten-restaurant.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 8 / WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2019 2ND OF 6 NIGHTS IN BERLIN Berlin After breakfast, we gather in the hotel foyer where we will be met by our English speaking tour guide. We take a 3 hour sight-seeing tour of Berlin where we will learn the fascinating history of this incredible city. Our tour will include a visit to the Reichstag (Parliament) building, where we will have a unique 3 course lunch on the rooftop while enjoying stunning views of Berlin. Kafer is a fine dining, 4.5 star restaurant which serves a modern German menu. In the afternoon we head to museum island where we take a guided tour of the Pergamon Museum, rated one of the top museums in the world. The evening is free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548767215665-6R2E9UM8YTXMLII2MFMP/csm_Philh_innen_HSchindler_141-web_a02b70e365.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 9 / THURSDAY 23 MAY 2019 3RD OF 6 NIGHTS IN BERLIN Berlin Today is essentially a free day. However for those feeling energetic, we will have the option of taking a guided cycling tour around the Berlin Wall. The bike tour follows the route of the Berlin Wall on 15 kilometres between the former checkpoint Bornholme Strasse and the Government quarter. We explore remaining segments and sites of the former Wall, which separated Berlin into East and west from 1961 to 1989. Major sites along the wall include Checkpoint Charlie and death strip sites such as Mauerpark. During the bike tour our guide reveals the political and human dimensions of life in a divided city and tells stories and anecdotes around the Wall, the GDR and the East German secret police Stasi. The afternoon is free. In the evening, we visit Berlin’s most famous concert hall the Philharmonie. Here we will see a performance by the world famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra perform a program of Bach, Berg, and Bruckner under the baton of Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi, and with the world class soprano Hanna-Elisabeth Müller. NB The Gondwana Tour group will have the opportunity to attend a pre-concert talk on the concert program by Tour Leader Rachel Whealy, in the comfort of our hotel before we set off to the Philharmonie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548768030239-JC5YMBUPU4TXA43VGDFP/365_Visit-Sachsenhausen-Concentration-Camp-in-Germany_Foto_1.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 10 / FRIDAY 24 MAY 2019 4TH OF 6 NIGHTS IN BERLIN Day trip to Sachsenhausen This morning we meet our tour guide and coach driver in the hotel foyer and travel north of Berlin to the prominent Nazi concentration camp at Sachsenhausen. Sachsenhausen was one of the Nazi regime’s harshest prison camps. Today, it is a memorial to those who lost their lives here, as well as a museum with open air exhibits. The exhibits allow us to explore sites such as the barracks, prison, kitchen, and commandant’s offices. Our personal tour guide will provide additional insight into the history of Nazi Germany and the lives of prisoners who were once held at the camp. On our return, we will also visit the ‘topography of terrors’, one of the best exhibits anywhere of the horrors of Nazi Germany. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548767627986-F8A4B4I3MBN8M0DCTV0L/Berlin%2BKonzerthaus.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 11 / SATURDAY 25 MAY 2019 5TH OF 6 NIGHTS IN BERLIN Berlin Saturday will be a free day, however the Gondwana family and Friends Tour Group will have the opportunity to attend the General rehearsal in the Philharmonie, and to join the Gondwana Voices choristers for lunch and some free time. This evening the Gondwana Tour group will be treated to a pre-concert talk/Q&A session with composer Brett Dean, and Gondwana Choirs Artistic Director and Founder Lyn Williams in the comfort of our hotel. We then head out for a final group dinner at Hugos Restaurant where Head chef Eberhard Lange and Sommelier Manfred Welter serve guests in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548767678251-71TLPGN5CP1AI2SOL59A/GV%2BBaltics%2B-%2Bblue.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 13 / SUNDAY 26 MAY 2019 6TH OF 6 NIGHTS IN BERLIN Berlin Sunday will be a free day as we prepare to enjoy the highpoint of our trip this evening. Gondwana Voices will perform Brett Dean’s Vexations and Devotions in an 8pm Concert with the Berlin Rundfunk Orchestra & Choir. The Gondwana Tour group will be given priority seating at the concert, and the opportunity to attend a post-concert celebration with the Gondwana choristers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548767747210-T903I7ANHVMVNY06B303/skip-the-line-dinner.jpg Berlin Tour 2019 - DAY 14 / MONDAY 27 MAY 2019 BERLIN – CHECK OUT TOUR CONCLUDES – Tour Group departs Berlin via own arrangements. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/the-ring-cycle-brisbane daily 0.75 2019-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564221465182-NZAMS74487U910GLRP7T/ring-cycle-2020-770x465.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564385860828-1P1KNLQYXQOBQHDGQTYC/OA2009-CSZ-Headshot-01-WEB.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564385907820-4ME9F5NVTDAJN1EC8GW3/images+%281%29.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564385924558-9GAQ5Y1DXK7UB8TDM6R1/allison-oakes-408x204.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564385938957-377L6ILMR9LI6NX0QU6U/stefan-vinke-408x204.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564404819564-HBFDG3DQISHY0CBYMNED/bnewh-w-brisbane-3483-hor-wide+%281%29.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564404889610-YNNK2U99ULTHH994OH0C/27458607909_fa69b74db4_c.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - Finely crafted cultural and sighseeing activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564400462808-IX17XQ2L39I35EFK6VZS/images+%286%29.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - World Class Dining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564405021263-PKCI99ESZNPSOY76QMXH/bnewh-wet-deck-3489-hor-wide.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - Luxury Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564409715353-WLLUWIIK4U5TH9434G64/176118-15049-14.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 01 / THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2020 1ST OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Bravura ‘Welcome’ Drinks in the rooftop bar Opera: Das Rheingold - 7pm (2.5 hrs duration) Our Brisbane journey begins as we arrive and check in to our contemporary 5 star hotel, the W Brisbane. Located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, on the banks of the iconic Brisbane River and within minutes of the famed arts precinct, the W is one of Brisbane’s newest hotels. It boasts exceptional design and contemporary luxury with spacious guestrooms featuring supreme river views through oversized windows. With a day spa, gym, pool, several chic bars and a signature gourmet dining venue onsite, all our needs are covered. In the early evening the group will meet each other for a ‘welcome’ drink at the chic rooftop bar of our hotel. Over a drink, a few share plates and some photo worthy vistas over Southbank and Mount Coot-tha, we enjoy a short retelling of the story and music of Das Rheingold by Annie Whealy. We then travel together to the nearby QPAC where our 2020 Ring Cycle journey begins with a 7pm performance of the opera. Post concert, we travel back to our hotel where drinks and nibbles await the Bravura group in the Loung Bar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564387234339-0A6MNXT7H8I2KSKXK1FI/home-med.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 2 / FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2020 2ND OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Brisbane River Cruise - Morning Fine Dining at Stokehouse Q - Evening We start the day with a relaxing cruise along the Brisbane River. We learn about the history of the city and its legends while taking in landmark sights such as Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane City Center, and the iconic Story Bridge. The afternoon is free to explore Brisbane at your leisure. In the evening, we come together to enjoy a fine dining experience at Stokehouse Q. Seated one step from the water with stunning city views, impeccable service, award-winning wine and a beautifully crafted menu, Stokehouse makes for a memorable dining experience. Referred to as Brisbane’s most photogenic venue, the menu is inspired by flavours from the Mediterranean and greater Europe, cued by the freshest local produce, and curated by some of Australia’s most talented young chefs. The atmosphere is one of casual elegance and relaxed sophistication. The Bravura Group will have 3 side by side tables of 6-10 people on each. NB The bill for food and wine will be settled by each table on the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564437653884-XDVXMPHLMWGHAD9OH27I/ring-cycle-2020-03-325x250.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 3 / SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2020 3RD OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Opera : Die Walküre - 1pm (5:45 hrs duration) We meet in the late morning in our hotel lounge bar for an informative talk by Annie Whealy on the 2nd opera in our cycle Die Walküre. At 12:15, we travel together to QPAC where there will be time to enjoy a light bar snack before the commencement of our opera at 1pm. In the evening we have a post-opera dinner at the famed Pony Lounge and Dining. Ranked as one of the city’s best restaurants and boasting one of the best spots along the Brisbane River, at Eagle Street Pier, Pony serves up impressive Australian seasonal produce in a elegant setting. At the heart of Pony’s menu are the finest cuts of meat, freshest seafood and an array of shared and larger plates. It's a cracker spot for a big dinner with friends, but also holds a romantic quality that’s hard to beat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564387887299-4N5BUH9JO1YE0ENOUTTE/nicholas-harding-portrait-of-margaret-olley.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 4 / SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2020 4TH OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre - Morning Tweed River Cruise - Afternoon This morning we meet in our hotel foyer for a day trip to the Tweed. We travel by comfortable coach to meet our private tour guide at the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre. One of the most beautiful spots on the Tweed, the gallery is surrounded by beautiful gardens and lawns offering panoramic views of the Tweed River. The Gallery’s collection includes a world class collection of portraits representing Australians from all walks of life. At the Art Centre, we learn about the fascinating career and life of Margaret Olley – Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life and interiors. She drew inspiration from her home and studio and the beauty of the everyday objects she gathered around her. Many of her paintings feature arrangements of fruits and flowers, set amid the pottery, art and exotica of her travels. We then enjoy a relaxing light lunch in the peaceful surrounds of the outdoor Gallery cafe with it’s enchanting views over the river. In the afternoon we experience the Gold Coast’s Tweed Valley on a beautiful river cruise. Marvel at the valley’s natural beauty and lush scenery while sipping local wines as we learn about the fascinating history and significance of this mighty river. We travel to back to our hotel via our private coach where all are free to do as they please with the evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564388127495-R1XDV3IHRXZTK5RYM90G/GOMA%29.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 5 / MONDAY 23 November 2020 5th OF 8 NIGHTS at W Hotel Brisbane QAGOMA (Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art) - Private Guided Tour and lunch This morning we travel together to Queensland's premier visual arts institution, the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Enriching the cultural life of Brisbane, these two vibrant and accessible galleries offer distinct, yet complementary experiences. Our private tour guide will lead us on an inspirational journey through the galleries which connect people and art through a dynamic program of Australian and international exhibitions that showcase works from a diverse range of historical and contemporary artists. After our tour we head to the elegant and award winning GOMA Restaurant for lunch. The restaurant is making serious waves with a dining experience as fresh and forward-thinking as the artwork that surrounds it. The menu menu created by Executive chef Doug Innes-Will showcases the best Queensland produce, using sustainable and organic ingredients wherever possible. Wines are carefully selected to enhance the dining experience perfectly. This afternoon and evening are free for you to enjoy Brisbane at your leisure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564388259297-UA33Q55J82RIE6XKL3M4/ring-cycle-2020-single-1280x320.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 6 / TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2020 6th OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Opera: Siegfried - 5pm (6 hrs duration) We meet in the morning at our chic hotel lounge bar for an informative talk by Annie Whealy on the 3rd opera in our cycle, Siegfried. The day is free to relax in preparation for an epic evening of opera. At 4pm, we meet in our hotel foyer to travel together to QPAC where we will enjoy a 5pm performance of Siegried which will run for approximately 6 hrs with 2 intervals. Interval drinks and a light meal will be pre-arranged for the Bravura group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564388485852-NM953N63DHMOEYQ3F3TM/image.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 7 / WEDNESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2020 7th OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Deluxe Food & Wine Tour of Mount Tamborine Today we escape the city and absorb the spectacular scenery of the breathtaking hinterlands whilst making our way through Tamborine Mountain's unique food and wine trail - home to some of Queensland's best boutique wineries, distilleries, and a cheese factory. Relax and sit back in our air conditioned mini-bus as our local food and wine expert guides us through Tamborine Mountain's delicious wine trail, discovering a variety of award winning wine & liqueur from boutique venues. Our deluxe wine tour will include a generous tasting of quality wine from two 5 star wineries, a liqueur / spirit tasting at our quirky world renown distillery, a delicious gourmet two course lunch with panoramic views, and an artisan cheese tasting (plus cheese platter) at the cheese factory. What better way to view greater Brisbane & her breathtaking hinterlands? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564388950831-MQJT68CPJMNUET2VLJFO/ring-cycle-2020-770x465.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 8 / THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2020 8TH of 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Opera: Götterdämmerung - 4pm (Duration 6:40 hrs) After breakfast, we gather in our hotel lounge bar where we enjoy an informative talk by Annie Whealy on the final opera in our cycle, Götterdämmerung. The day is free to relax and and prepare ourselves for yet another epic evening. At 3pm, we meet in our hotel foyer and travel together to QPAC for a 4pm performance where we witness the The Ring Cycle reach its devastating finale in Götterdämmerung’s tale of treachery and destruction. There will be 2 intervals during the finale, and the Bravura group will enjoy a sit down dinner at Lyre Bird Restaurant, QPAC during the longer one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564389397070-SM4BBU2MWQT24E5ZTJQU/Audience.jpg The Ring Cycle Brisbane - DAY 9 / FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2020 W HOTEL BRISBANE - CHECK OUT Our tour concludes and all depart under own steam. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/banner daily 0.75 2017-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5898b93886e6c0c6ce82f191/1494616014407-DDDF0FFC4KFQ9HSECNUW/01_20161004S1_BOUTIQUE_HOTEL_HASBROUCK_HOUSE_READING_ROOM_014.jpg Banner https://www.bravuramusictours.com/usa-canada-2020 daily 0.75 2019-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571277647110-8PX12FLOQ7TP48MPSA5I/FWNMEY+%281%29.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571310406281-UWO1PZMMAOQQS0C27SMT/71796760_451128832166580_7331881745505058816_n.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - Sublime Singing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571294542641-8YSTTCWFCMMWM365BS8J/Farallon.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - World Class Dining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1548845129417-EVJ03056ZTFX5IOLZX44/140127103345-peninsula-shanghai-deluxe-mock-up-horizontal-large-gallery.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - Luxury Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571114319714-HY600R4KROEZZNFM7R77/6e6adba488abaeb65abbc6fdf2d0c1c7.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 1 | TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 2020 1ST OF 4 NIGHTS IN SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO In the early evening the group will meet each other for a ‘welcome’ drink in the grand lobby bar of our legendary San Francisco five-star luxury hotel. This iconic city hotel has enjoyed a prime location atop Nob Hill since 1907 and has played host to Hollywood stars, celebrities, politicians and presidents throughout it’s colourful and storied history. With all the major sights at your fingertips, this San Francisco institution boasts a prime location close to Chinatown and Union Square with a rooftop garden and enviable views across the city and the Bay. Our hotel package includes elegant, well-appointed rooms and daily buffet breakfast in the gorgeous Laurel Court restaurant. Following our drink, we travel together to San Francisco’s iconic waterfront bay area for a unique dining experience at Waterbar. Regarded as San Francisco’s foremost seafood restaurant, Waterbar continues to set new standards of excellence in the sourcing, preparation and presentation of foods fresh from the sea. Waterbar is situated in a prime location on the waterfront of San Francisco’s Embarcadero, featuring panoramic views of the bay, Bay Bridge, Treasure Island and the San Francisco skyline. Under the guidance of chef Parke Ulrich, Waterbar presents a daily menu of fresh caught fish and shellfish as well as the most expansive selection of freshly farmed oysters on the West coast. Combining his passion for the best and freshest produce with an imaginative take on ingredients, Ulrichs delivers a showcase of San Francisco Bay flavours in a simply sublime waterfront setting with unparalleled, panoramic views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571114433139-19CGHSCBJMPY41PUSEV0/Legion+of+Honor+Art.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2020 2ND OF 4 NIGHTS IN SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO This morning we meet our knowledgeable private guide in the hotel foyer from where we will embark on a Grand City Tour. From the comfort and warmth of our luxury coach we will learn about the history of San Francisco as we experience and admire it’s iconic landmarks and monuments. Our journey of discovery will encompass Union Square, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, The Palace of fine Arts, Coit Tower, Nob Hill, Presidio National Park, and the Pacific Ocean. We will also experience legendary places such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, the Civic Centre, Ghirardelli Square and Twin Peaks. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy the wonderfully central location of our hotel by exploring the city, or shopping or simply resting before this evening’s performance. In the early evening, we travel together by private coach to Stanford University in Palo Alto where we will enjoy a brief tour of the area and university campus as well as a private pre-concert talk by pre-eminent American choral composer Frank Ferco. We then attend the first of our choral concerts in the stunning Stanford Memorial Chapel where we will hear the Choir of Trinity College Melbourne give the premier performance of Ferco’s Collection of American Folksongs composed especially for them. The tour group will have priority seating at the concert and will attend an exclusive post-concert event with the choristers, their Director Chris Watson and their Stanford University hosts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571114445209-UCC6P5E5LJT354EL7C79/3e17c1dc57d83a6a6fee87dc65d51017.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 3 | THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2020 3RD OF 4 NIGHTS IN SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO This morning we take the cable car down to the waterfront from where we will explore San Francisco Bay and visit the notorious island prison of Alcatraz. One of the world’s most feared penitentiary’s, Alcatraz has played a significant role in jailhouse folklore. We will learn as we hear history brought to life through chilling tales of the prison’s horrid past and the infamous prisoners it housed such as Al Capone and Robert Stroud, the Birdman. We will experience first-hand the darkness of solitary confinement and the prison walls that drove men mad and broke even the most hardened and cruel prisoners. No prisoner ever successfully escaped Alcatraz alive. The afternoon is free to explore, shop or rest at leisure. However for those interested there will be the option to take a guided tour of the Legion of Honor Museum of Fine Arts. This beautiful neo-classical building contains one of San Francisco’s most impressive European art collections. Pre-eminent are the Rodin sculptures, and the impressionist paintings. In the early evening, we walk 3 mins from our hotel to one of America’s most iconic cathedrals, The Grace Cathedral. Here we will enjoy an Evensong performance by the Choir of Trinity College, followed by a post-concert event with the choristers and their Director, Chris Watson. The evening is free for families and friends to spend time with the choristers, or sample one of the many fabulous San Francisco restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571310786809-FDRLMGPCKRC42AQXQGIW/Hero-Auberge-du-Soleil.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 4 | FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 2020 4TH OF 4 NIGHTS IN SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO Today we take a scenic journey across the Golden Gate Bridge, through coastal mountains and rolling green hills as we embark on a Californian wine tasting tour of the famed Sonoma and Napa valleys. We will have the opportunity to learn about the different production techniques and experience the best of California wine country as we taste a series of award-winning wines at select wineries including Domaine Carneros, Mondavi and Caymus. We will enjoy a leisurely lunch with paired wines in The Restaurant, Auberge du Soleil, the Napa Valley’s “must experience” culinary destination. With 13 consecutive Michelin Star awards, Executive Chef Robert Curry offers delectable Mediterranean-inspired cuisine showcasing the freshest seasonal ingredients, sourced from local purveyors, to provide a memorable feast for the eyes and the senses! In the evening we travel 20 mins by private coach to the university town of Berkeley where we will enjoy a performance by the Choir of Trinity College, in the beautiful St Mark’s Episcopal Church. We then enjoy some post-concert time in Berkeley with the Trinity choristers and staff before our return trip home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571312214561-5A63EYRC2PBU4Z3A1S5D/the-sky-suite-at-the-bisha-hotel-toronto-001-homepage.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 5 | SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2020 1ST OF 3 NIGHTS IN TORONTO TRAVEL DAY - SAN FRANCISCO/TORONTO This morning we travel by coach to the airport and fly together from San Francisco to Toronto. On arrival in Toronto, our coach will be waiting to deliver us to Toronto’s newest five star hotel hotel where chic laid back luxury meets edgy sophistication. Situated in the heart of the Entertainment District this hotel is the vision of influential nightclub owner and restaurateur Charles Khabouth. From the metallic fuschia pink Jeff Koons Sculpture in the lobby and etched gold reception desk, to the arabesque black and white marble floors and crushed velvet panelled walls that entice us through to the dark velvet-clad lobby bar, this hotel is high stakes glam! It boasts 3 restaurants including the Michelin starred Akira Back, a Parisian inspired café, and Kost an indoor-outdoor all-day rooftop dining experience with 360-degree views of Lake Ontario, the CN Tower and Toronto. The super sophisticated Mr C. Bar Room is a low lit, sultry lounge bar, it’s marble-encased fireplace offering welcome respite from the cold. By contrast, the sprawling rooftop terrace with infinity lap pool and views to die for has more of a ‘South Beach in the sky feel’! After almost a full day of travel you may like to unwind in the lobby bar, dine at any one of the hotel’s sensational restaurants, take in the stunning views with a drink or bite on the rooftop terrace, or simply robe up and relax in the warmth and comfort of your hotel room! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571115092753-BR324JJAJPGHIZ3SIG19/rom.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 6 | SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2020 2ND OF 3 NIGHTS IN TORONTO TORONTO This morning we will take a guided coach tour introducing us to the history and highlights of downtown Toronto. Our tour will include the iconic CN Tower and nearby Rogers Centre, Royal Ontario Museum, The Entertainment District, Chinatown and the Markets, Toronto City Hall, Harbourfront, Distillery Historic District and the Eaton Centre . The afternoon is free to explore the city from our wonderfully central location. You may like to visit the Ontario Art Gallery or Ripley’s Aquarium, shop at the Eaton Centre, browse the markets or simply rest in preparation for this evening’s choral concert. This evening, we travel to the University of Trinity College Toronto where we will enjoy a concert by The Choir of Trinity College Melbourne and the Chapel Choir of Trinity College Toronto. Afterwards we will join the choristers and staff at a post-concert reception. Dinner is at own discretion providing those who wish the opportunity to have an evening with the choristers. However, there will be an organised group dining option available for anyone who wants to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571115107286-LXIZFGL688MOCTW050JB/66353604.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 7 | MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2020 3RD OF 3 NIGHTS IN TORONTO TORONTO Today we travel together by private coach to Niagra Falls where we will meet up with the Choir of Trinity College choristers for a spectacular day long sight-seeing experience. Lunch will be available for purchase at The Falls. In the evening we will enjoy a remarkable ‘last night in Toronto’ deluxe dining experience. Voted the country’s No.1 restaurant for 2 years in a row, Alo is a contemporary French restaurant located atop a heritage building in downtown Toronto. Chef Patrick Kriss offers a blind, unfolding, multicourse tasting menu that pairs the finest in seasonal ingredients with classic French techniques. The result is a memorable creation of French haute cuisine where perfectly balanced, refined and layered flavours play out like poetry in the mouth. Matched wines are offered with each course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571354810575-IP897RKW7HXD3WMD1H7T/Boston+25367473021_125f30d93a_k.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 8 | TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2020 1ST OF 2 NIGHTS IN BOSTON TRAVEL DAY – TORONTO/BOSTON We meet in the morning and travel to Toronto Airport for our flight to Boston. On arrival we are met by our private coach for transfer from Boston airport to our 5 star hotel at Copley Plaza. This luxury grande dame is a Boston landmark hotel and has been a symbol of the city’s rich history and elegance since its gala opening in 1912. Upon entry, the gilded lobby’s marble busts, elegant ceiling mural and all-round gorgeous décor ooze the charm, grandeur and opulence of a bygone era. Centrally located in Boston’s historic Back Bay and overlooking the famous Copley Square, it sits in the heart of the city steps away from key historical attractions such as Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library and the Freedom Trail. This stellar location offers a vast array of shops, cafes and eateries, as well as the Copley Place Mall and the boutique fashion stores of Newbury Street. Shoppers will be in heaven! In the afternoon we explore this very walkable city on foot with a guided walking tour. We will get our bearings as we learn about the city’s history and key attractions. Afterwards we will have the opportunity to sample local flavours, fares and wares at the much loved Faneuil Hall Market Place. Established in the mid eighteenth century, this hugely popular shopping and tourist destination comprises three historical buildings (North Market, South Market and Quincy Market) and boasts a spectacular view of the waterfront. One can easily while away the hours here but you may prefer to visit the nearby New England Aquarium, Boston’s beautiful Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), or the stunning Isabella Stewart Gardner Collection where magnificent art works and furnishings are housed in a sumptuous renaissance-style mansion. In the evening we will enjoy a fine dining experience at one of Boston’s best fine dining restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571305449427-MT38R9JX6K5ERKK01STW/Harvard61.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 9 | WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2020 2ND OF 2 NIGHTS IN BOSTON BOSTON This morning we travel together across the Charles river to the nearby university town of Cambridge, home of Harvard University. Here we will have the opportunity to visit the University Art Museums, including the long-established Fogg Museum with it’s outstanding early Italian paintings and Impressionists, and the Busch-Reisinger Museum of German and Nordic painting. Around midday we arrive at the Cambridge Memorial Church where we will have priority seating at a gorgeous concert given by the Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne. We will enjoy a post-concert reception with the choristers at Harvard before returning to our hotel at Fairmont Copley Plaza. The late afternoon is free. In the evening we walk to the nearby Trinity Church, where the choir will perform at evensong. Erected between 1872 and 1877 this grand Episcopal church is described as an architectural masterpiece. It’s location in the bustling yet charming city centre of Copley Square is just minutes from our hotel and offers great shopping, beautiful architecture and a vast array of bars and restaurants where you might like to enjoy a post-performance drink or meal with the choristers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571305685566-5PPEKTBUNURTX4I3FLXZ/20080k000000c6nlc547F_R_1136_750_R5_D.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 10 | THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2020 1ST OF 6 NIGHTS IN New York TRAVEL DAY – BOSTON/NEW YORK In the morning we will have a couple of hours for last minute sight-seeing/shopping in Boston. Around 11am we meet our luxury coach driver for travel to New York. We arrive in the afternoon at our beautiful five star hotel. On the border of Upper East Side and Midtown, this world class Art Deco hotel sits in a prime location overlooking Central Park. It is close to the Museum Mile and high-end shopping including Barney’s New York, and the boutiques of Madison and Fifth Avenues. It offers a variety of quietly luxurious, well-lit rooms with lofty ceilings and stunning city and Central Park views. With hatted porters, white gloved lift attendants and a Les Chefs d’Or concierge team, the hotel offers guests world class luxury service. The newly-opened restaurant Perrine offers seasonal French-American cuisine and daily specials inspired by Pierre culinary classics. The hotel also offers a bar/lounge, Two E, with traditional high tea by day and live jazz by night. In the early evening we take a short walk to the Saint Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue where we will hear The Choir of Trinity College Melbourne perform at Evensong. This impressive church located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, was built in 1913 and contains more than 40 statues of saints and bishops. The evening is free but there will be an optional organised dinner for anyone who wishes to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571305748873-C2PM1THNX0P2HTH77L3M/69549562.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 11 | FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2020 2ND OF 6 NIGHTS IN New York NEW YORK In the morning we will take a guided tour of New York. We will drive through the city on a route that will take us by some of NYC’s most iconic sights and attractions including Central Park, the Empire State Building, times Square & the Theatre District, Grand Central Terminal with it’s Beaux-Arts architecture. Rockefeller Centre, Wall Street and the World Trade Centre site and 911 Memorial just to name a few. Our guide will share with us the city’s rich history and tell us about the significant role it played in the American War of Independence. The afternoon is free to take advantage of the wonderfully central location of our hotel and explore at your leisure. In the evening we attend a concert to hear The Choir of Trinity College perform in the Church of the Transfiguration. To locals this small, historic and very beautiful oasis in the city is more affectionately referred to as ‘the little church around the corner’. It is celebrated for it’s advocacy of social inclusion, and is a sanctuary where all are made to feel welcome regardless of religion, race or sexuality. Post-concert, the tour group will be invited to join a reception with the choristers in the church. NB There will be an optional post-concert dinner organised for anyone who wants to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571625834796-3Q2TWYBJNAMTMS3XSJO7/B3-CO290_travia_P_20181205133006.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 12 | SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2020 3RD OF 6 NIGHTS IN New York NEW YORK Today is a totally free day for all (including the Choir of Trinity College choristers and staff). With so much to do in the Big Apple you are provided with the opportunity to explore at your own pace and do as you please. In the evening we will have a delicious dinner at The Grand Tier before attending a 8pm performance of Mozart’s scintillating class comedy Le Nozze di Figaro at the Metropolitan Opera House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571305789222-X5RA1KJ6BRHVIP64TUG5/original_open-uri20130724-2370-14mie7e.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 13 | SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2020 4th OF 6 NIGHTS IN New York NEW YORK This morning is free as we gear up for a busy afternoon and evening. However, for anyone interested I highly recommend a walk up to the famous St Patrick’s Cathedral where Sunday morning mass will be on. This international landmark is the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of New York and the seat of the Archbishop. It is the largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the US and welcomes more than five million visitors each year. With it’s 330-foot spires, it is truly one of the city’s most spectacular architectural sights and well worth a visit. In the afternoon we go together to Broadway to see a show. In the evening we walk to New York’s most impressive house of worship St John the Divine, where we will see The Choir of Trinity College perform at Sunday Evensong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571305811336-HARX8E9R6Y9PZPMPVOM3/guggenheim-museum-new-york-architecture-feat-big.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 14 | MONDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2020 5th OF 6 NIGHTS IN New York NEW YORK This morning we will have a guided tour of 2 of New York’s top art galleries. At the Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s impressive spiral architectural masterpiece showcases a collection of mostly modern paintings. From here we go to America’s foremost gallery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Home to thousands of historical artworks and artifacts from around the world this collection can be overwhelming. Our private guide will help us zone in on a selection of ‘must see’ works. The afternoon is free for you to linger longer at the gallery should you wish. The evening activity is TBC but for those who wish, there will be the option to travel by return coach to Princeton, New Jersey where The Choir of Trinity College will give a 7pm performance in the Trinity Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571305823631-42INT9S8AC6WIWTZM9J6/elective-affinities-edmund-de-waal-at-the-frick-collection-at-the-frick-collection.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 15 | TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2020 6th OF 6 NIGHTS IN New York NEW YORK Today we visit the nearby Frick collection. Located in the salubrious 5th Avenue Henry Clay Frick mansion, this is an ever expanding, world class private collection. Our private guide will talk us through the collection as well as the scandalous and controversial life of Henry Frick. The afternoon is free, although I highly recommend a visit to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). In the evening we will attend the Broadway play ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ before having a final Farewell New York dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571306043757-PJJ3497TCK71ZPHUPQZG/leo-serrat-533364-unsplash.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 16 | WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2020 1ST OF 1 NIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA TRAVEL DAY – NEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA This morning we depart New York for Philadelphia in our private luxury coach. On arrival we will check into our boutique hotel perfectly located in the city’s epicntre. It is a unique luxury boutique hotel that features a striking lobby, the critically acclaimed Square 1682 restaurant and an on-site fitness centre. Throughout the hotel, original artwork interacts dynamically with soft hues, luxurious custom furnishings and original architectural detailing. In the afternoon before we will meet our private guide for a sight-seeing tour and introduction to this fascinating city with it’s storied history, thriving arts scene, lauded culinary scene and world-class shopping. In the evening we will hear The Choir of Trinity College perform at 6pm Evensong at the beautiful Saint Mark’s Church, just a short walk from our hotel. Later in the evening we will experience one of Philadelphia’s top fine dining restaurants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571306145556-C5Q4XT4LVHC6Y00MCUTR/philadelphia-art-museum-8636c7d2.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 17 | THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2020 1ST OF 3 NIGHTS IN WASHINGTON DC WASHINTON DC This morning we visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the third largest museum in the country, and the Barnes Foundation, one of the world’s largest private collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. We will have lunch in Philadelphia before traveling by private coach to Washington DC. On arrival, we check in to our luxurious Washington DC hotel. Located in Washington’s fashionable West End and adjacent to historic Georgetown this chic hotel welcomes guests in capital style. Blending timeless elegance and modern touches, the hotel boasts a long list of five-star facilities that will make your stay incredibly comfortable. Whether you want to have your hair done in the hotel’s glamorous salon, take a free fitness class and swim in the indoor salt-water pool, or build your own G&T with handpicked herbs from the lounge bar garden, this hotel has it all. In the evening we will attend Evensong with The Choir of Trinity College. We then have a very ‘DC’ fine dining experience at The Oval Room. Located just steps away from the White House, The Oval Room is where you can rub shoulders with congressmen and lobbyists while you dine. An institution in D.C. this restaurant was featured on the 2019 Michelin Guide and oozes sophistication. Frequented by the ‘Who’s Who’ of Washington politicians, it serves well prepared classics and a refined selection of fine wines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571306164390-EA2J7YKJR345Z9C978H7/tzoo.hd.68522.1052.660783.TwoRoadsHospitality.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 18 | FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2020 2ND OF 3 NIGHTS IN WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON DC In the morning we will take a guided sight-seeing tour of the capital’s most prominent attractions. This city is dripping in history and with so many lovely monuments and buildings, as well as a range of fantastic museums, Washington will astound with all that it has to offer. Our expert guide will help us learn the history of Washington DC and American politics in general, as well as some of the most famous people who have impacted the country including Lincoln, Jefferson and Martin Luther King. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your leisure. In the evening we will attend a stunning concert by The Choir of Trinity College. Afterwards we will find the most romantic restaurant in DC for Valentine’s Day dinner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571306185610-IESX1BJHLCDR8HVOBB9N/1024px-Degas_3x.jpg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 19 | SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2020 3RD OF 3 NIGHTS IN WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON DC This morning we are guided by an art historian through the National Gallery of Art. Defining itself as ‘The nation’s museum’, it is a spectacular collection of some of the finest artworks in the world. From Van Gogh’s self-portrait to Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces this is a gallery not to be missed. The afternoon is free. In the evening we attend an early event with The Choir of Trinity College and celebrate our final night together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1571306196550-DJX6LPZ4GCEGWNPTDFDE/image-asset.jpeg USA & CANADA TOUR, 2020 - DAY 20 | SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2020 TOUR CONCLUDES WASHINGTON DC Following a final breakfast at the hotel, our tour concludes. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/new-tour daily 0.75 2019-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564221465182-NZAMS74487U910GLRP7T/ring-cycle-2020-770x465.jpg New Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564385860828-1P1KNLQYXQOBQHDGQTYC/OA2009-CSZ-Headshot-01-WEB.jpg New Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564385907820-4ME9F5NVTDAJN1EC8GW3/images+%281%29.jpg New Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564385924558-9GAQ5Y1DXK7UB8TDM6R1/allison-oakes-408x204.jpg New Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564385938957-377L6ILMR9LI6NX0QU6U/stefan-vinke-408x204.jpg New Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564404819564-HBFDG3DQISHY0CBYMNED/bnewh-w-brisbane-3483-hor-wide+%281%29.jpg New Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564404889610-YNNK2U99ULTHH994OH0C/27458607909_fa69b74db4_c.jpg New Tour - Finely crafted cultural and sighseeing activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564400462808-IX17XQ2L39I35EFK6VZS/images+%286%29.jpg New Tour - World Class Dining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564405021263-PKCI99ESZNPSOY76QMXH/bnewh-wet-deck-3489-hor-wide.jpg New Tour - Luxury Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564409715353-WLLUWIIK4U5TH9434G64/176118-15049-14.jpg New Tour - DAY 01 / THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2020 1ST OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Bravura ‘Welcome’ Drinks in the rooftop bar Opera: Das Rheingold - 7pm (2.5 hrs duration) Our Brisbane journey begins as we arrive and check in to our contemporary 5 star hotel, the W Brisbane. Located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, on the banks of the iconic Brisbane River and within minutes of the famed arts precinct, the W is one of Brisbane’s newest hotels. It boasts exceptional design and contemporary luxury with spacious guestrooms featuring supreme river views through oversized windows. With a day spa, gym, pool, several chic bars and a signature gourmet dining venue onsite, all our needs are covered. In the early evening the group will meet each other for a ‘welcome’ drink at the chic rooftop bar of our hotel. Over a drink, a few share plates and some photo worthy vistas over Southbank and Mount Coot-tha, we enjoy a short retelling of the story and music of Das Rheingold by Annie Whealy. We then travel together to the nearby QPAC where our 2020 Ring Cycle journey begins with a 7pm performance of the opera. Post concert, we travel back to our hotel where drinks and nibbles await the Bravura group in the Loung Bar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564387234339-0A6MNXT7H8I2KSKXK1FI/home-med.jpg New Tour - DAY 2 / FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2020 2ND OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Brisbane River Cruise - Morning Fine Dining at Stokehouse Q - Evening We start the day with a relaxing cruise along the Brisbane River. We learn about the history of the city and its legends while taking in landmark sights such as Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane City Center, and the iconic Story Bridge. The afternoon is free to explore Brisbane at your leisure. In the evening, we come together to enjoy a fine dining experience at Stokehouse Q. Seated one step from the water with stunning city views, impeccable service, award-winning wine and a beautifully crafted menu, Stokehouse makes for a memorable dining experience. Referred to as Brisbane’s most photogenic venue, the menu is inspired by flavours from the Mediterranean and greater Europe, cued by the freshest local produce, and curated by some of Australia’s most talented young chefs. The atmosphere is one of casual elegance and relaxed sophistication. The Bravura Group will have 3 side by side tables of 6-10 people on each. NB The bill for food and wine will be settled by each table on the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564437653884-XDVXMPHLMWGHAD9OH27I/ring-cycle-2020-03-325x250.jpg New Tour - DAY 3 / SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2020 3RD OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Opera : Die Walküre - 1pm (5:45 hrs duration) We meet in the late morning in our hotel lounge bar for an informative talk by Annie Whealy on the 2nd opera in our cycle Die Walküre. At 12:15, we travel together to QPAC where there will be time to enjoy a light bar snack before the commencement of our opera at 1pm. In the evening we have a post-opera dinner at the famed Pony Lounge and Dining. Ranked as one of the city’s best restaurants and boasting one of the best spots along the Brisbane River, at Eagle Street Pier, Pony serves up impressive Australian seasonal produce in a elegant setting. At the heart of Pony’s menu are the finest cuts of meat, freshest seafood and an array of shared and larger plates. It's a cracker spot for a big dinner with friends, but also holds a romantic quality that’s hard to beat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564387887299-4N5BUH9JO1YE0ENOUTTE/nicholas-harding-portrait-of-margaret-olley.jpg New Tour - DAY 4 / SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2020 4TH OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre - Morning Tweed River Cruise - Afternoon This morning we meet in our hotel foyer for a day trip to the Tweed. We travel by comfortable coach to meet our private tour guide at the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre. One of the most beautiful spots on the Tweed, the gallery is surrounded by beautiful gardens and lawns offering panoramic views of the Tweed River. The Gallery’s collection includes a world class collection of portraits representing Australians from all walks of life. At the Art Centre, we learn about the fascinating career and life of Margaret Olley – Australia’s most celebrated painter of still life and interiors. She drew inspiration from her home and studio and the beauty of the everyday objects she gathered around her. Many of her paintings feature arrangements of fruits and flowers, set amid the pottery, art and exotica of her travels. We then enjoy a relaxing light lunch in the peaceful surrounds of the outdoor Gallery cafe with it’s enchanting views over the river. In the afternoon we experience the Gold Coast’s Tweed Valley on a beautiful river cruise. Marvel at the valley’s natural beauty and lush scenery while sipping local wines as we learn about the fascinating history and significance of this mighty river. We travel to back to our hotel via our private coach where all are free to do as they please with the evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564388127495-R1XDV3IHRXZTK5RYM90G/GOMA%29.jpg New Tour - DAY 5 / MONDAY 23 November 2020 5th OF 8 NIGHTS at W Hotel Brisbane QAGOMA (Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art) - Private Guided Tour and lunch This morning we travel together to Queensland's premier visual arts institution, the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Enriching the cultural life of Brisbane, these two vibrant and accessible galleries offer distinct, yet complementary experiences. Our private tour guide will lead us on an inspirational journey through the galleries which connect people and art through a dynamic program of Australian and international exhibitions that showcase works from a diverse range of historical and contemporary artists. After our tour we head to the elegant and award winning GOMA Restaurant for lunch. The restaurant is making serious waves with a dining experience as fresh and forward-thinking as the artwork that surrounds it. The menu menu created by Executive chef Doug Innes-Will showcases the best Queensland produce, using sustainable and organic ingredients wherever possible. Wines are carefully selected to enhance the dining experience perfectly. This afternoon and evening are free for you to enjoy Brisbane at your leisure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564388259297-UA33Q55J82RIE6XKL3M4/ring-cycle-2020-single-1280x320.jpg New Tour - DAY 6 / TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2020 6th OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Opera: Siegfried - 5pm (6 hrs duration) We meet in the morning at our chic hotel lounge bar for an informative talk by Annie Whealy on the 3rd opera in our cycle, Siegfried. The day is free to relax in preparation for an epic evening of opera. At 4pm, we meet in our hotel foyer to travel together to QPAC where we will enjoy a 5pm performance of Siegried which will run for approximately 6 hrs with 2 intervals. Interval drinks and a light meal will be pre-arranged for the Bravura group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564388485852-NM953N63DHMOEYQ3F3TM/image.jpg New Tour - DAY 7 / WEDNESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2020 7th OF 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Deluxe Food & Wine Tour of Mount Tamborine Today we escape the city and absorb the spectacular scenery of the breathtaking hinterlands whilst making our way through Tamborine Mountain's unique food and wine trail - home to some of Queensland's best boutique wineries, distilleries, and a cheese factory. Relax and sit back in our air conditioned mini-bus as our local food and wine expert guides us through Tamborine Mountain's delicious wine trail, discovering a variety of award winning wine & liqueur from boutique venues. Our deluxe wine tour will include a generous tasting of quality wine from two 5 star wineries, a liqueur / spirit tasting at our quirky world renown distillery, a delicious gourmet two course lunch with panoramic views, and an artisan cheese tasting (plus cheese platter) at the cheese factory. What better way to view greater Brisbane & her breathtaking hinterlands? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564388950831-MQJT68CPJMNUET2VLJFO/ring-cycle-2020-770x465.jpg New Tour - DAY 8 / THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2020 8TH of 8 NIGHTS AT W HOTEL BRISBANE Opera: Götterdämmerung - 4pm (Duration 6:40 hrs) After breakfast, we gather in our hotel lounge bar where we enjoy an informative talk by Annie Whealy on the final opera in our cycle, Götterdämmerung. The day is free to relax and and prepare ourselves for yet another epic evening. At 3pm, we meet in our hotel foyer and travel together to QPAC for a 4pm performance where we witness the The Ring Cycle reach its devastating finale in Götterdämmerung’s tale of treachery and destruction. There will be 2 intervals during the finale, and the Bravura group will enjoy a sit down dinner at Lyre Bird Restaurant, QPAC during the longer one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564389397070-SM4BBU2MWQT24E5ZTJQU/Audience.jpg New Tour - DAY 9 / FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2020 W HOTEL BRISBANE - CHECK OUT Our tour concludes and all depart under own steam. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/hobbart-2020 daily 0.75 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573949559977-B655HAEDH3K9ISRZ3GW9/Constitution-Dock-Hobart-Tasmania-1.jpg Tour - Hobbart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573734268452-77GN6HB52XUEPVEKEWDC/Andrewpicsml.jpg Tour - Hobbart - Andrew Haveron (Concertmaster – Sydney Symphony Orchestra) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573734605990-5HGADK6ETPNU35VN2SHE/images+%285%29.jpg Tour - Hobbart - Anna Goldsworthy (Piano) – Seraphim Trio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573735359879-RCJ2O3I1VDM4LLCW1IKG/1134_400_509_80.jpg Tour - Hobbart - Helen Ayres (Violin) – Seraphim Trio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573735507733-TH08IRUXT7JR7YFEO7WR/SeraphimTrioTim+-+Copy.jpg Tour - Hobbart - Timothy Nankervis (Cello) – Seraphim Trio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573740761351-HHVKZKOIQFQGU5BVABH1/epsomhouse.jpg Tour - Hobbart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573736730940-715OY3O8FBE6HKKFUWMW/introduction-void-bar-mona-02.jpeg Tour - Hobbart - Finely crafted cultural and sighseeing activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573736549315-JHO1ZKMJAGLUEOYYS22I/images+%285%29.jpg Tour - Hobbart - World Class Dining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573736638940-WXPWUTF1I9C929G9Y1U1/8a03a8798acbdb847b1b64402a5505a5.jpg Tour - Hobbart - Luxury Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573737421210-0T7VM0DLURE33EM4D90I/1531444065462_macq01-dining-room.jpg Tour - Hobbart - DAY 1 / FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2020 1st OF 4 NIGHTS AT MACQ 01, HOBART WATERFRONT Bravura ‘Welcome’ Drinks in the lounge bar and dinner at ‘Old Wharf’ Our Tasmanian journey begins as we arrive and check in to Hobart’s newest, award winning 5- star luxury hotel, MACQ 01. Nestled in the heart of the historic Hobart waterfront, MACq 01 is a luxurious hotel that combines premium accommodation with unforgettable history and storytelling. Throughout the halls and walls, guests will find engaging stories of heroes, explorers, villains, convicts; an array of characters central to the story of Tasmania. All this whilst enjoying the most beautiful views over the Derwent Estuary and across to mount wellington. Other facilities include a glorious lounge bar elegantly wrapped around a centred fire pit, a fitness centre, cocktail making classes, guided historic walking tours delivered with panache, and an on-site restaurant that is simply described as an ‘ode to Tasmania’s best food and wine producers’! In the early evening the group will meet each other for a ‘welcome’ drink at the chic hotel lounge bar before we head to the hotel’s charismatic Old Wharf restaurant. Led by Saffire Freycinet’s former Head Chef Simon Pockran, Old Wharf Restaurant’s seafood focus perfectly complements the backdrop of passing cray boats and fishermen. Locally sourced ingredients are delivered in a menu that hinges on Tasmania’s pure produce and latest catch. We enjoy a Chef’s Table experience with several courses from the open-style kitchen served with stories of produce origin along with some ripping Tassie yarns! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573738210487-6GCQ1U1J270OL92V9RBS/Andrew10825686-1x1-large.jpg Tour - Hobbart - DAY 2 / SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2020 2ND OF 4 NIGHTS AT MACQ 01, HOBART WATERFRONT Beethoven Festival at Historic Epsom House (Day 1) This morning, guests enjoy breakfast in the hotel at their leisure. For those who wish there will be a little time to sample the famed Salamanca Markets just a short walk away. Mid-morning we gather in our hotel lobby for travel to one of Tasmania’s most beautiful historic manor homes, where we will enjoy an indulgent and intimate 2 days celebrating Beethoven with some of Australia’s finest musicians, while being treated to a series of fine Tasmanian food and wine experiences on the sprawling grounds of the estate. On arrival we enjoy a welcome champagne with our hosts and estate owners Jacqui and Geoffrey Robertson, and ABC Classic presenter Christopher Lawrence. Our series of bespoke Beethoven concerts begin in the boutique ambience of the properties Grand Ballroom. Concert 1 Romance No.1 in G Major, Op.40 (Violin & Piano) Eyeglasses Duo for Viola & Cello Piano Sonata No.21 in C Major, Op.53 “Waldstein” Following the first of our concerts, we will enjoy a picnic style lunch with gourmet hampers in the sprawling English gardens. There will be an open bar available. At 2.30pm, we will hear a fascinating talk led by ABC Classic FM presenter Christopher Lawrence - ‘Beethoven Perspective’. Following a short break we move back in to the Ballroom for Concert No. 2 Concert 2 Romance No.2 in F Major, Op.50 for Violin and Orchestra (arr. Viola & Piano) Violin Sonata No. 9, Op.47 “Kreutzer” At 6pm we savour a gourmet dinner menu especially crafted by the Estates wonderful chef, Ceinwen Macbeth. Good company along with fine food and wine enjoyed in the unique ambience of the properties stone-walled courtyard and conservatory combine to set the scene for a memorable evening. After dinner we will hear an introductory talk by Christopher Lawrence before once again immersing ourselves in the music of Beethoven with Concert No. 3. Concert 3 String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9, No.3 Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Major. Piano Trio in Bb Major, Op.97 “Archduke” Following the performance, there will be time to enjoy a post-concert drink with the performers before we are collected by coach and transported back to our waterfront hotel for the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573740862898-K9VAJMAWHNMPRF3A3FIK/_DSC0266.jpg Tour - Hobbart - DAY 3 / SUNDAY 8 MARCH 2020 3RD OF 4 NIGHTS AT MACQ 01, HOBART WATERFRONT Beethoven Festival at Historic Epsom House (Day 1) After a delicious hotel breakfast and leisurely morning, we meet in the hotel lobby at 10am for travel to Epsom House. On arrival we are treated to a short morning tea before enjoying the final performance of our series, Concert 4. Concert 4 String Quartet in C Major, Op.59, No.3 “Razumovsky” Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat Major, Op.19 (arr. Piano and String Quintet) Following the final performance head chef Ceinwen Macbeth will treat us all to a delectable long and leisurely gourmet lunch. With an emphasis on fresh, locally grown produce and the opportunity to sample several of Tasmania’s top wines, we will while away the afternoon with the performers and our hosts. Explore the property’s charming English gardens and many rooms, pick a book and curl up in the cozy library, or simply relax and soak up the history, romance, charm and ambience of the rare treasure that is Epsom House. In the late afternoon, we will be transported back to our Hobart hotel where we have a free afternoon/evening with time to explore Hobart and the waterfront. NB There will be the option to attend an organised dinner at nearby and newest trendy restaurant Aløft for anyone interested. Located on top of the floating Brooke Street Pier, Aløft has spectacular, sparkling views of the Derwent River that add excitement to the understated glamour of Nordic-style blond-wood interiors under a peaked roof. The focus is on meticulously sourced local ingredients in clever Asian-accented dishes. There is pedigree in the kitchen too with chefs Christian Ryan and Glenn Byrnes of Vue de Monde and Taxi Dining Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1573740103742-F4NEZD9JP9DEK66GV7IJ/gilbert-and-george-mona-01.jpeg Tour - Hobbart - DAY 4 / MONDAY 9 MARCH 2020 (PUBLIC HOLIDAy in TAS, VIC, QLD) 4th OF 4 NIGHTS AT MACQ 01, HOBART WATERFRONT A luxurious day of wine and art at MONA Mona, the Museum of Old and New Art, is Australia’s largest privately-owned gallery and museum. Showcasing the diverse collection of its owner, Tasmanian gambler and maths nerd David Walsh, Mona exhibits everything from ancient Egyptian funerary objects and modernist masterpieces to a word waterfall and a machine that mimics the human digestive system. The Mona site—perched on the banks of the River Derwent, not far from Hobart—is also home to the Moorilla winery and vineyard, as well as luxury accommodation, bars, a restaurant and more. After breakfast, we kick off our Moorilla Experience by sailing from Hobart to Mona on the super-flash, high-speed ferry, complete with onboard bars and sheep to sit on. We travel in style in the ferry’s Posh Pit, which includes complimentary Moorilla wine, Moo Brew beer, canapés and a private deck (ferry departs Hobart at 9.30am). Arriving at Mona, we begin an exploration of the underground galleries. At 11.30am, Moorilla’s Wine Ambassador—a bone fide expert in all things wine—will take us on a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the Moorilla winery and vineyard. We will taste the wine as it’s being made and delve into the fascinating backstory of Moorilla, David Walsh and Claudio Alcorso, who planted Moorilla’s first vines. The tour includes an exclusive tasting of the best wines from Moorilla’s Cloth Label and Muse Series—decanted into fancy glassware, ooh la la—in the moody and glamorous surrounds of the subterranean tasting room. At 1pm, we indulge in a delicious two-course lunch of seasonal local produce at Mona’s stellar restaurant, with matched wines from Moorilla’s Cloth Label and Muse Series. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore the rest of the museum before heading back to Hobart on the ferry at 5pm. We will organise an optional low-key final Tassie Tour Group dinner at a nearby restaurant for anyone who has the energy to kick on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564389397070-SM4BBU2MWQT24E5ZTJQU/Audience.jpg Tour - Hobbart - DAY 5 / TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2020 TOUR CONCLUDES Following a final breakfast at MACQ our wonderful long weekend concludes. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/canberra-international-music-festival-2024 daily 0.75 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1707176930560-PQYM4G895MVRYUYJQZ94/Rectangle.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/8da46e31-a010-42bb-9b95-cbdb865c2eba/Sixty-and-Me_Creativity-Is-an-Essential-Ingredient-in-Healthy-Communities.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 - World-class Concerts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/8c8c6ed5-a85e-4a9d-81ee-105187e944bd/Epicurean+Excellence.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 - Epicurean Excellence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/4e6c9bac-6f04-410c-a35b-3e67d48929fc/Luxury+Accommodation.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 - Luxury Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/987c5b9d-9181-4275-9587-a94f2f7e6ed1/day+1.png Canberra Music Festival 2024 - Day 1, Wednesday 1 May 2024 1st of 5 nights at East Hotel, Canberra Festival Opening Gala ‘COMPASSION – Lior’, and ‘Welcome’ Drinks for our tour group Our Canberra sojourn begins as we arrive and check in to Canberra’s highly acclaimed 4.5 star boutique design and lifestyle hotel, EAST. With its premium location between the fashionable retail and restaurant hubs of Manuka and Kingston, EAST Hotel provides a contemporary, cool and vibrant accommodation experience for visitors to the nation’s capital. East Hotel is a family affair with Italian roots. Roman chef Francesco Balestrieri, along with the hotel owners Dan and Dion Bisa, have together created an array of dining experiences that honour and celebrate their shared Italian heritage. The hotel has stand-alone dining and bar facilities, including Joe’s Bar – an intimate nocturnal meeting place to enjoy a curated wine list, classic cocktails, and contemporary Italian fare; Agostini’s – an Italian Restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine made with love; and Muse Café/Bookstore where good food, great wine and the magic of the written word come together! In the early evening, the group will gather in the chic hotel foyer for bus travel to the SNOW CONCERT HALL, Canberra’s newest world-class music performance venue. Here, we will enjoy priority seating and pre-organised interval drinks while we attend the Festival’s Opening Gala – COMPASSION. Lior’s award-winning work COMPASSION has won over critics and audiences alike. Based on ancient Hebrew and Arabic texts, Compassion brings together Lior’s ravishing voice with refined orchestrations by acclaimed composer Nigel Westlake to offer a life-affirming statement of shared humanity for a divided world. Setting the scene are three musical giants from different corners of the world in a Festival exclusive: Persian tar player Hamed Sadeghi, acclaimed Belgian pianist Bram De Looze, and our very own William Barton. CONCERT 1 7.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill William Barton with Hamed Sadeghi and Bram De Looze –– INTERVAL –– Compassion – Lior Attar and Nigel Westlake Artists Lior (voice), William Barton (didgeridoo), Hamed Sadeghi (tar), Bram De Looze (piano), Veronique Serret (violin), Florian Peelman (viola), Freya Shack-Arnott (cello), Ben Ward (double bass), Claire Edwardes (percussion), Tamara-Anna Cislowska (piano), Roland Peelman (Director) Post-concert, we travel by bus back to our hotel for celebratory ‘welcome’ drinks and supper in the chic lobby lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/321ec91c-43b6-40a9-8343-a8e3ea4432f6/day+2.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 - Day 2, Thursday 2 May 2024 2nd of 5 nights at East Hotel, CanberrA Three magnificent concerts; two spectacular venues; one inspiring day! Mid-morning we gather in our hotel lobby for travel to one of Canberra’s most iconic and historic venues – Albert Hall. Restored to its original glory post refurbishment, the Albert Hall’s magnificent Classical Revival architecture, gloriously ornate ceilings and grand oversized windows which overlook the park, lake, and elegant surroundings, combine to create a beautiful atmosphere at this magnificent, historic building. It provides a grand and perfect backdrop for our Festival concert experience. Our morning concert features the French piano trio - Trio Karénine, acclaimed by critics and audiences for its musical integrity and passionate interpretation. At home in classic Parisian elegance the program begins with Saint-Saens Piano Trio No.1 and finishes with Ravel’s Trio in A. CONCERT 2: TRIO KARENINE (FRANCE) 11am – Albert Hall, Yarralumla Camille Saint-Saens, Piano Trio No.1 Op 18 Joaquin Turina, Theme and Variations from Trio No 1 Op 35 Maurice Ravel, Trio in A Artists Trio Karénine: Julien Dieudegard (violin), Louis Rodde (cello), Paloma Kouider (piano) In the afternoon, we see the charismatic and captivating Dudok Quartet from Amsterdam. The program features Mozart’s last String Quartet - conceived for the cello playing King of Prussia! We will also hear a commissioned work by young composer Holly Harrison and the Polish master Bacewicz. CONCERT 3: DUDOK QUARTET (AMSTERDAM) 3 pm – Albert Hall, Yarralumla W.A. Mozart, String Quartet K590 Holly Harrison, Balderdash Grazyna Bacewicz, String Quartet No. 4 Artists Dudok Quartet: Judith Van Driel (violin), Marleen Website (violin), Marie-Louise De Jong (viola), David Faber (cello) In the evening, we gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the National Museum of Australia, where we will see Luminescence Chamber Singers bring to life the entire song cycle – RED DIRT HYMNS. Written by Andrew Ford during the pandemic, these simple songs were created to connect people in simple ways using new texts by Australian poets. The work is a living songbook grounded in the red dirt of Australia. CONCERT 4: RED DIRT HYMNS 8.00 pm – National Museum of Australia, Acton Andrew Ford, Red Dirt Hymns NB The Museum is open from 6.30pm for a private pre-concert viewing of the Great Southern Land exhibition Artists Luminescence Chamber Singers, with Freya Shack-Arnott (cello) and Hilary Geddes (guitar) Post-concert, we travel by bus back to our hotel for drinks and supper in the chic lobby lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/3cf15c21-9764-4941-91f6-c165145977f8/day+3.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 - Day 3, Friday 3 May 2024 3rd of 5 nights at East Hotel, Canberra A special day: Breakfast in the Turkish Embassy, a Concert in the High Court of Australia, and an evening of Beethoven In the morning, we meet in the hotel lobby for travel to the Turkish Embassy where we will enjoy an exclusive event including a traditional Turkish breakfast, as well as a performance by 3 eminent artists: acclaimed Bulgarian guitarist Pavel Ralev, the Persian virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi on tar, alongside Freedman Award winner Hilary Geddes – in a beautiful meeting of cultures. CONCERT 5: TURKISH TEA 9.30 am – Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye, Yarralumla Carlo Domeniconi – ‘Koyunbaba’ Improvisations Artists Pavel Ravi (classical guitar), Hamed Sadeghi (tar), Hilary Geddes (electric guitar) Post Concert In the afternoon, we travel together to the High Court of Australia for another exclusive event. Here, we will experience extraordinary musicians performing in an extraordinary space. Witness these superlative Australian artists engage with each other inside this lofty space. On arrival, we are treated to a short morning tea before enjoying the final performance of our series, Concert 4. CONCERT 6: HIGH STAKES 3 pm – High Court of Australia, Parkes New material under development by the four collaborators Artists William Barton (didgeridoo), Auntie Delmae Barton (voice), Veronique Serret (violin), Tamara Anna-Cislowska (piano) In the evening we gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall where we will see a Trio from France and a Quartet from the Netherlands climb the loftiest heights of Beethoven’s Legacy. This concert program will include two milestones of the European musical canon – Beethoven’s much loved Archduke Trio and Brahms String Quintet No. 2 CONCERT 7: BEETHOVEN’S LEGACY 7.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Trio No. 7 in Bb major, Op.97 ‘Archduke’ Johannes Brahms, String Quintet No.2 in G major, Op111 ‘Prater’ Artists Trio Karénine (FRANCE): Julien Dieudegard (violin), Louis Rodde (cello), Paloma Kouider (piano); Dudok Quartet (NETHERLANDS): Judith Van Driel (violin), Marleen Website (violin), Marie-Louise De Jong (viola), David Faber (cello) with violist Florian Peelman (Berlin) Post-concert, we travel by bus back to our hotel for drinks and supper in the chic lobby lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/f396eb6a-98a6-4f50-9ac3-b0052b8fc300/day+4.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 - Day 4, Saturday 4 May 2024 4th of 5 nights at East Hotel, Canberra A free day to relax and explore Canberra; a special evening of Bach Brandenburg Concerti Today we have a free day with time to explore Canberra’s sights and galleries at leisure. NB There will be the option to attend an organised guided tour of the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery for anyone interested. In the evening, we gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall, where we will see Bach Akademie Australia perform 3 of Bach’s glorious Brandenburg Concertos. Directed by Madeleine Easton, this concert forms Part 1 of the ‘Six Brandenburg Concertos’ - a Festival Highlight. Post concert we join the musicians of Bach Akademie at an exclusive ‘Friends’ event. CONCERT 8: BACH’S BRANDENBURG, PART 1 7.30pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F BWV 1046 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G BWV 1048 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D BWV 1050 Artists Bach Akademie Australia, Directed by Madeleine Easton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/902b730d-a1c7-4aba-ae3f-399d5111250b/day+5.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 - Day 5, Sunday 5 May 2024 5th of 5 nights at East Hotel, Canberra Bach Brandenburg Concerti Part II and a Festival Finale in celebration of Roland Peelman In the morning, we meet in our hotel lobby for travel to the Snow Concert Hall where we will enjoy performances of the remaining 3 glorious Bach Brandenburg Concertos. Directed by Madeleine Easton this concert forms Part II of the ‘Six Brandenburg Concertos’. Post concert we join the musicians of Bach Akademie at an exclusive ‘Friends’ event. CONCERT 9: BACH’S BRANDENBURG, PART 2 11am – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No.2 In F BWV 1047 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G BWV 1049 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In Bb BWV 1051 Artists Bach Akademie Australia, Directed by Madeleine Easton In the evening, we will gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall, where we will join Festival Artistic Director Roland Peelman and friends for the Festival Finale, “Mulanggari,” a celebration of the oldest living culture on earth. As the curtain falls on Roland’s decade-long tenure at the helm of the Festival, some of his closest musical collaborators join forces to mark the end of an era and to set the tone for the future. Post-concert we will join Roland and the performers to celebrate his outstanding contribution. CONCERT 10: FINALE - MULANGGARI 6.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Simpson/Briggs, Selection of Songs in new arrangements by Jonathan Zwartz featuring Dudok Quartet Amsterdam — INTERVAL — Barton/Serret, duet. Holly Harrison, new CIMF commissioned percussion trio. Nardi Simpson, Burruguu (time of creation) Brenda Gifford, Wardhu (skin). Artists Stiff Gins: Kaleena Briggs and Nardi Simpson, William Barton (didgeridoo) and Veronique Serret (violin), Dudok Quartet Amsterdam, Claire Edwardes (percussion), Niki Johnson (percussion), Veronica Bailey (percussion), Jason Noble (clarinet), Lamorna Nightingale (flute), Freya Shack-Arnott (cello), Ben Ward (double bass), Luminescence Chamber Singers, Ellery String Quartet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564389397070-SM4BBU2MWQT24E5ZTJQU/Audience.jpg Canberra Music Festival 2024 - Day 6, Monday 6 May 2024 TOUR CONCLUDES Following a leisurely breakfast, we check out of EAST HOTEL and our wonderful 5-day Festival Tour concludes. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/bach-akademie-supporters-tour-imf-canberra daily 0.75 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1707176930560-PQYM4G895MVRYUYJQZ94/Rectangle.jpg Bach Akademie Supporters Tour IMF Canberra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/8da46e31-a010-42bb-9b95-cbdb865c2eba/Sixty-and-Me_Creativity-Is-an-Essential-Ingredient-in-Healthy-Communities.jpg Bach Akademie Supporters Tour IMF Canberra - World-class Concerts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/8c8c6ed5-a85e-4a9d-81ee-105187e944bd/Epicurean+Excellence.jpg Bach Akademie Supporters Tour IMF Canberra - Epicurean Excellence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/4e6c9bac-6f04-410c-a35b-3e67d48929fc/Luxury+Accommodation.jpg Bach Akademie Supporters Tour IMF Canberra - Luxury Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/3cf15c21-9764-4941-91f6-c165145977f8/day+3.jpg Bach Akademie Supporters Tour IMF Canberra - Day 1, Friday 3 May 2024 1ST of 2 nights at East Hotel, Canberra Our Canberra sojourn begins as we arrive and check in to Canberra’s highly acclaimed 4.5-star boutique design and lifestyle hotel, EAST. With its premium location between the fashionable retail and restaurant hubs of Manuka and Kingston, EAST Hotel provides a contemporary, cool and vibrant accommodation experience for visitors to the nation’s capital. East Hotel is a family affair with Italian roots. Roman chef Francesco Balestrieri, along with the hotel owners Dan and Dion Bisa, have together created an array of dining experiences that honour and celebrate their shared Italian heritage. The hotel has stand-alone dining and bar facilities, including Joe’s Bar – an intimate nocturnal meeting place to enjoy a curated wine list, classic cocktails, and contemporary Italian fare; Agostini’s – an Italian Restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine made with love; and Muse Café/Bookstore where good food, great wine and the magic of the written word come together! In the early evening, the group will gather in the chic hotel foyer for bus travel to the SNOW CONCERT HALL, Canberra’s newest world-class music performance venue. Here, we will enjoy priority seating and pre-organised interval drinks while we attend the Festival’s Opening Gala – COMPASSION. In the evening we gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall where we will see a Trio from France and a Quartet from the Netherlands climb the loftiest heights of Beethoven’s Legacy. This concert program will include two milestones of the European musical canon – Beethoven’s much loved Archduke Trio and Brahms String Quintet No. 2 CONCERT 1: BEETHOVEN’S LEGACY 7.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Trio No. 7 in Bb major, Op.97 ‘Archduke’ Johannes Brahms, String Quintet No.2 in G major, Op111 ‘Prater’ Artists Trio Karénine (FRANCE): Julien Dieudegard (violin), Louis Rodde (cello), Paloma Kouider (piano); Dudok Quartet (NETHERLANDS): Judith Van Driel (violin), Marleen Website (violin), Marie-Louise De Jong (viola), David Faber (cello) with violist Florian Peelman (Berlin) Post-concert, we travel by bus back to our hotel for drinks and supper in the chic lobby lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/f396eb6a-98a6-4f50-9ac3-b0052b8fc300/day+4.jpg Bach Akademie Supporters Tour IMF Canberra - Day 2, Saturday 4 May 2024 2ND of 2 nights at East Hotel, Canberra A free day to relax and explore Canberra; a special evening of Bach Brandenburg Concerti Today we have a free day with time to explore Canberra’s sights and galleries at leisure. NB There will be the option to attend an organised guided tour of the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery for anyone interested. In the evening, we gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall, where we will see Bach Akademie Australia perform 3 of Bach’s glorious Brandenburg Concertos. Directed by Madeleine Easton, this concert forms Part 1 of the ‘Six Brandenburg Concertos’ - a Festival Highlight. Post concert we join the musicians of Bach Akademie at an exclusive ‘Friends’ event. CONCERT 2: BACH’S BRANDENBURG, PART 1 7.30pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F BWV 1046 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G BWV 1048 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D BWV 1050 Artists Bach Akademie Australia, Directed by Madeleine Easton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/902b730d-a1c7-4aba-ae3f-399d5111250b/day+5.jpg Bach Akademie Supporters Tour IMF Canberra - Day 3, Sunday 5 May 2024 3rd of 3 nights at East Hotel, Canberra Bach Brandenburg Concerti Part II and an evening Festival Finale in celebration of Roland Peelman In the morning, we meet in our hotel lobby for travel to the Snow Concert Hall where we will enjoy performances of the remaining 3 glorious Bach Brandenburg Concertos. Directed by Madeleine Easton this concert forms Part II of the ‘Six Brandenburg Concertos’. Post concert we join the musicians of Bach Akademie at an exclusive ‘Friends’ event. CONCERT 3: BACH’S BRANDENBURG, PART II 11am – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No.2 In F BWV 1047 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G BWV 1049 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In Bb BWV 1051 Artists Bach Akademie Australia, Directed by Madeleine Easton In the evening, we will gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall, where we will join Festival Artistic Director Roland Peelman and friends for the Festival Finale, “Mulanggari,” a celebration of the oldest living culture on earth. As the curtain falls on Roland’s decade-long tenure at the helm of the Festival, some of his closest musical collaborators join forces to mark the end of an era and to set the tone for the future. Post-concert we will join Roland and the performers to celebrate his outstanding contribution. CONCERT 4: FINALE - MULANGGARI 6.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Simpson/Briggs, Selection of Songs in new arrangements by Jonathan Zwartz featuring Dudok Quartet Amsterdam — INTERVAL — Barton/Serret, duet. Holly Harrison, new CIMF commissioned percussion trio. Nardi Simpson, Burruguu (time of creation) Brenda Gifford, Wardhu (skin). Artists Stiff Gins: Kaleena Briggs and Nardi Simpson, William Barton (didgeridoo) and Veronique Serret (violin), Dudok Quartet Amsterdam, Claire Edwardes (percussion), Niki Johnson (percussion), Veronica Bailey (percussion), Jason Noble (clarinet), Lamorna Nightingale (flute), Freya Shack-Arnott (cello), Ben Ward (double bass), Luminescence Chamber Singers, Ellery String Quartet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564389397070-SM4BBU2MWQT24E5ZTJQU/Audience.jpg Bach Akademie Supporters Tour IMF Canberra - Day 4, Monday 6 May 2024 TOUR CONCLUDES Following a leisurely breakfast, we check out of EAST HOTEL and our wonderful weekend Supporters Tour concludes. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/canberra-international-music-festival-2024-1 daily 0.75 2025-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1707176930560-PQYM4G895MVRYUYJQZ94/Rectangle.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/8da46e31-a010-42bb-9b95-cbdb865c2eba/Sixty-and-Me_Creativity-Is-an-Essential-Ingredient-in-Healthy-Communities.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - World-class Concerts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/8c8c6ed5-a85e-4a9d-81ee-105187e944bd/Epicurean+Excellence.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - Epicurean Excellence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/4e6c9bac-6f04-410c-a35b-3e67d48929fc/Luxury+Accommodation.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - Luxury Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/987c5b9d-9181-4275-9587-a94f2f7e6ed1/day+1.png Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - Day 1, Wednesday 1 May 2024 1st of 5 nights at East Hotel, Canberra Festival Opening Gala ‘COMPASSION – Lior’, and ‘Welcome’ Drinks for our tour group Our Canberra sojourn begins as we arrive and check in to Canberra’s highly acclaimed 4.5 star boutique design and lifestyle hotel, EAST. With its premium location between the fashionable retail and restaurant hubs of Manuka and Kingston, EAST Hotel provides a contemporary, cool and vibrant accommodation experience for visitors to the nation’s capital. East Hotel is a family affair with Italian roots. Roman chef Francesco Balestrieri, along with the hotel owners Dan and Dion Bisa, have together created an array of dining experiences that honour and celebrate their shared Italian heritage. The hotel has stand-alone dining and bar facilities, including Joe’s Bar – an intimate nocturnal meeting place to enjoy a curated wine list, classic cocktails, and contemporary Italian fare; Agostini’s – an Italian Restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine made with love; and Muse Café/Bookstore where good food, great wine and the magic of the written word come together! In the early evening, the group will gather in the chic hotel foyer for bus travel to the SNOW CONCERT HALL, Canberra’s newest world-class music performance venue. Here, we will enjoy priority seating and pre-organised interval drinks while we attend the Festival’s Opening Gala – COMPASSION. Lior’s award-winning work COMPASSION has won over critics and audiences alike. Based on ancient Hebrew and Arabic texts, Compassion brings together Lior’s ravishing voice with refined orchestrations by acclaimed composer Nigel Westlake to offer a life-affirming statement of shared humanity for a divided world. Setting the scene are three musical giants from different corners of the world in a Festival exclusive: Persian tar player Hamed Sadeghi, acclaimed Belgian pianist Bram De Looze, and our very own William Barton. CONCERT 1 7.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill William Barton with Hamed Sadeghi and Bram De Looze –– INTERVAL –– Compassion – Lior Attar and Nigel Westlake Artists Lior (voice), William Barton (didgeridoo), Hamed Sadeghi (tar), Bram De Looze (piano), Veronique Serret (violin), Florian Peelman (viola), Freya Shack-Arnott (cello), Ben Ward (double bass), Claire Edwardes (percussion), Tamara-Anna Cislowska (piano), Roland Peelman (Director) Post-concert, we travel by bus back to our hotel for celebratory ‘welcome’ drinks and supper in the chic lobby lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/321ec91c-43b6-40a9-8343-a8e3ea4432f6/day+2.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - Day 2, Thursday 2 May 2024 2nd of 5 nights at East Hotel, CanberrA Three magnificent concerts; two spectacular venues; one inspiring day! Mid-morning we gather in our hotel lobby for travel to one of Canberra’s most iconic and historic venues – Albert Hall. Restored to its original glory post refurbishment, the Albert Hall’s magnificent Classical Revival architecture, gloriously ornate ceilings and grand oversized windows which overlook the park, lake, and elegant surroundings, combine to create a beautiful atmosphere at this magnificent, historic building. It provides a grand and perfect backdrop for our Festival concert experience. Our morning concert features the French piano trio - Trio Karénine, acclaimed by critics and audiences for its musical integrity and passionate interpretation. At home in classic Parisian elegance the program begins with Saint-Saens Piano Trio No.1 and finishes with Ravel’s Trio in A. CONCERT 2: TRIO KARENINE (FRANCE) 11am – Albert Hall, Yarralumla Camille Saint-Saens, Piano Trio No.1 Op 18 Joaquin Turina, Theme and Variations from Trio No 1 Op 35 Maurice Ravel, Trio in A Artists Trio Karénine: Julien Dieudegard (violin), Louis Rodde (cello), Paloma Kouider (piano) In the afternoon, we see the charismatic and captivating Dudok Quartet from Amsterdam. The program features Mozart’s last String Quartet - conceived for the cello playing King of Prussia! We will also hear a commissioned work by young composer Holly Harrison and the Polish master Bacewicz. CONCERT 3: DUDOK QUARTET (AMSTERDAM) 3 pm – Albert Hall, Yarralumla W.A. Mozart, String Quartet K590 Holly Harrison, Balderdash Grazyna Bacewicz, String Quartet No. 4 Artists Dudok Quartet: Judith Van Driel (violin), Marleen Website (violin), Marie-Louise De Jong (viola), David Faber (cello) In the evening, we gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the National Museum of Australia, where we will see Luminescence Chamber Singers bring to life the entire song cycle – RED DIRT HYMNS. Written by Andrew Ford during the pandemic, these simple songs were created to connect people in simple ways using new texts by Australian poets. The work is a living songbook grounded in the red dirt of Australia. CONCERT 4: RED DIRT HYMNS 8.00 pm – National Museum of Australia, Acton Andrew Ford, Red Dirt Hymns NB The Museum is open from 6.30pm for a private pre-concert viewing of the Great Southern Land exhibition Artists Luminescence Chamber Singers, with Freya Shack-Arnott (cello) and Hilary Geddes (guitar) Post-concert, we travel by bus back to our hotel for drinks and supper in the chic lobby lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/3cf15c21-9764-4941-91f6-c165145977f8/day+3.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - Day 3, Friday 3 May 2024 3rd of 5 nights at East Hotel, Canberra A special day: Breakfast in the Turkish Embassy, a Concert in the High Court of Australia, and an evening of Beethoven In the morning, we meet in the hotel lobby for travel to the Turkish Embassy where we will enjoy an exclusive event including a traditional Turkish breakfast, as well as a performance by 3 eminent artists: acclaimed Bulgarian guitarist Pavel Ralev, the Persian virtuoso Hamed Sadeghi on tar, alongside Freedman Award winner Hilary Geddes – in a beautiful meeting of cultures. CONCERT 5: TURKISH TEA 9.30 am – Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye, Yarralumla Carlo Domeniconi – ‘Koyunbaba’ Improvisations Artists Pavel Ravi (classical guitar), Hamed Sadeghi (tar), Hilary Geddes (electric guitar) Post Concert In the afternoon, we travel together to the High Court of Australia for another exclusive event. Here, we will experience extraordinary musicians performing in an extraordinary space. Witness these superlative Australian artists engage with each other inside this lofty space. On arrival, we are treated to a short morning tea before enjoying the final performance of our series, Concert 4. CONCERT 6: HIGH STAKES 3 pm – High Court of Australia, Parkes New material under development by the four collaborators Artists William Barton (didgeridoo), Auntie Delmae Barton (voice), Veronique Serret (violin), Tamara Anna-Cislowska (piano) In the evening we gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall where we will see a Trio from France and a Quartet from the Netherlands climb the loftiest heights of Beethoven’s Legacy. This concert program will include two milestones of the European musical canon – Beethoven’s much loved Archduke Trio and Brahms String Quintet No. 2 CONCERT 7: BEETHOVEN’S LEGACY 7.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Trio No. 7 in Bb major, Op.97 ‘Archduke’ Johannes Brahms, String Quintet No.2 in G major, Op111 ‘Prater’ Artists Trio Karénine (FRANCE): Julien Dieudegard (violin), Louis Rodde (cello), Paloma Kouider (piano); Dudok Quartet (NETHERLANDS): Judith Van Driel (violin), Marleen Website (violin), Marie-Louise De Jong (viola), David Faber (cello) with violist Florian Peelman (Berlin) Post-concert, we travel by bus back to our hotel for drinks and supper in the chic lobby lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/f396eb6a-98a6-4f50-9ac3-b0052b8fc300/day+4.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - Day 4, Saturday 4 May 2024 4th of 5 nights at East Hotel, Canberra A free day to relax and explore Canberra; a special evening of Bach Brandenburg Concerti Today we have a free day with time to explore Canberra’s sights and galleries at leisure. NB There will be the option to attend an organised guided tour of the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery for anyone interested. In the evening, we gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall, where we will see Bach Akademie Australia perform 3 of Bach’s glorious Brandenburg Concertos. Directed by Madeleine Easton, this concert forms Part 1 of the ‘Six Brandenburg Concertos’ - a Festival Highlight. Post concert we join the musicians of Bach Akademie at an exclusive ‘Friends’ event. CONCERT 8: BACH’S BRANDENBURG, PART 1 7.30pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F BWV 1046 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G BWV 1048 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D BWV 1050 Artists Bach Akademie Australia, Directed by Madeleine Easton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/902b730d-a1c7-4aba-ae3f-399d5111250b/day+5.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - Day 5, Sunday 5 May 2024 5th of 5 nights at East Hotel, Canberra Bach Brandenburg Concerti Part II and a Festival Finale in celebration of Roland Peelman In the morning, we meet in our hotel lobby for travel to the Snow Concert Hall where we will enjoy performances of the remaining 3 glorious Bach Brandenburg Concertos. Directed by Madeleine Easton this concert forms Part II of the ‘Six Brandenburg Concertos’. Post concert we join the musicians of Bach Akademie at an exclusive ‘Friends’ event. CONCERT 9: BACH’S BRANDENBURG, PART 2 11am – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No.2 In F BWV 1047 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G BWV 1049 Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In Bb BWV 1051 Artists Bach Akademie Australia, Directed by Madeleine Easton In the evening, we will gather in the hotel foyer for travel to the Snow Concert Hall, where we will join Festival Artistic Director Roland Peelman and friends for the Festival Finale, “Mulanggari,” a celebration of the oldest living culture on earth. As the curtain falls on Roland’s decade-long tenure at the helm of the Festival, some of his closest musical collaborators join forces to mark the end of an era and to set the tone for the future. Post-concert we will join Roland and the performers to celebrate his outstanding contribution. CONCERT 10: FINALE - MULANGGARI 6.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Simpson/Briggs, Selection of Songs in new arrangements by Jonathan Zwartz featuring Dudok Quartet Amsterdam — INTERVAL — Barton/Serret, duet. Holly Harrison, new CIMF commissioned percussion trio. Nardi Simpson, Burruguu (time of creation) Brenda Gifford, Wardhu (skin). Artists Stiff Gins: Kaleena Briggs and Nardi Simpson, William Barton (didgeridoo) and Veronique Serret (violin), Dudok Quartet Amsterdam, Claire Edwardes (percussion), Niki Johnson (percussion), Veronica Bailey (percussion), Jason Noble (clarinet), Lamorna Nightingale (flute), Freya Shack-Arnott (cello), Ben Ward (double bass), Luminescence Chamber Singers, Ellery String Quartet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1564389397070-SM4BBU2MWQT24E5ZTJQU/Audience.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2024 (Copy) - Day 6, Monday 6 May 2024 TOUR CONCLUDES Following a leisurely breakfast, we check out of EAST HOTEL and our wonderful 5-day Festival Tour concludes. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/canberra-international-music-festival-2025 daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/1737423363439-6KKHI8UPCW6BPYFIOU20/Screenshot+2025-01-21+at+12.35.49%E2%80%AFpm.png Canberra International Music Festival 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/8da46e31-a010-42bb-9b95-cbdb865c2eba/Sixty-and-Me_Creativity-Is-an-Essential-Ingredient-in-Healthy-Communities.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - World-class Concerts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/8c8c6ed5-a85e-4a9d-81ee-105187e944bd/Epicurean+Excellence.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Epicurean Excellence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/4e6c9bac-6f04-410c-a35b-3e67d48929fc/Luxury+Accommodation.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Luxury Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/5c7619b8-f158-4082-a407-3fa0d319f562/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.56.10%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - CONCERT 1: FANTASIA Setting the scene, we hear the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra in a program of exquisite contemporary Australian works alongside masterpieces of the string orchestra, including Vaughan Williams and Beethoven. Venue: 7.30pm – Snow Concert Hall Program: Ludwig van Beethoven – Egmont Overture arr. String Orchestra Olivia Davies – Crystalline Richard Mills – Violin Concerto, Sinfonia Sacra. Four Portraits of the Blessed Virgin - INTERVAL- Molly Jalakbiya and Paul Stanhope – Dirrari Lament (from 3rd string quartet) Ralph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Jessie Montgomery – Strum Artists: Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Sophie Rowell (soloist - violin), Mark Atkins (yidaki and narration), Flinders Quartet, Ellery String Quartet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/e0137c18-a83f-4bfe-8081-87c19240bf81/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.56.38%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - CONCERT 2: SERIOSO AND SERENE Beethoven’s self-titled Serioso quartet, composed during the politically charged Napoleonic era, reflects his personal and political struggles, and a longing for freedom. In contrast, Dvořák’s 14th and final String Quartet radiates a broad, hopeful vision, capturing his deep love for Czech folk traditions. Deborah Cheetham Fraillon’s Bungaree highlights the often-overlooked relationship between explorer Matthew Flinders and Bungaree, a Kurringai man whose diplomacy and knowledge were instrumental in mapping Australia Venue: 11am – Albert Hall, Yarralumla Program: Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet No. 11, Op. 95, ‘Serioso’ Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Bungaree Antonín Dvořák, String Quartet No. 14, Op. 105 in A flat Duration 70min no interval. Artists: Flinders Quartet - Elizabeth Sellars (violin), Wilma Smith (violin), Helen Ireland (viola), Zoe Knighton (cello) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/41cd6df5-8d76-4312-9553-575ce78599fb/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.56.52%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - CONCERT 3: SCHUBERT LIEDER Much more than a lieder recital, this rare and beautiful concert features some of Schubert’s most darkly-hued songs, superbly delivered by David Greco’s mahogany bass-baritone, and intensified by rich and expressive string quartet accompaniments. Venue: 5.30pm – Albert Hall, Yarralumla Duration: 60min no interval Program: Selected Schubert Lieder arr. for string quartet and baritone by Vi King Lim: – Strophe aus ‘Die Götter Griechenlands’(Schiller) D 677 – Der Jungling und der Tod (von Spaun) D 545 – Gute Nacht, Frühlingstraum, Der Leiermann from Winterreise (Müller) D 91 – Der Tod und das Mädchen (Claudius) D 531 – Erlkönig (Goethe) D 328 Felix Mendelssohn - Four movements for String Quartet Op. 81:
 – Andante in E Major, – Scherzo in A minor, – Capriccio in E minor, – Fugue in E flat Major Artists: David Greco – baritone, The Australian Haydn Ensemble: Skye McIntosh, violin, Matthew Greco, violin, Karina Schmitz, viola, Daniel Yeadon, cello. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/25cf20b0-57b1-4154-88ca-832bfb186a24/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.57.00%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Concert 4 : MAGIC REALISM Magic Realism takes the listener through a theatrical and mystical sonic journey traversing medieval Europe and contemporary Australian Indigenous culture. Three master musicians steer us through two profound works: Hildegard von Bingen’s O Spectabiles Viri is magically reinterpreted by Erkki Veltheim with soprano Jane Sheldon. Mungangga Garlagula, an immersive auditory journey that blurs the lines between dream and reality, day and night in a musical collaboration blending breath, voice and sound to create a deeply visceral experience. Venue: 8pm – Street Theatre Duration: 105 min including interval Program: Hildegard von Bingen – O Spectabiles Viri arr. Veltheim for soprano, violin and electronics. –– INTERVAL ––Mark Atkins and Erkki Veltheim – Mungangga Garlagula Artists: Jane Sheldon – soprano, Mark Atkins – yidaki (didgeridoo), Erkki Veltheim – composer and performer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/af83ff5d-e161-43b5-945c-71b6db0cf522/Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+12.16.52%E2%80%AFpm.png Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - CONCERT 5: VIULUT: VÄNSKÄ AND VELTHEIM Venue: 12 pm - Embassy of Finland Program: Two Finnish artists in their element! Satu and Erkki together present works that reflect on their personal creative and cultural identities. Artists: Satu Vänskä (violin) and Erkki Veltheim (violin) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/0527c8ad-1629-461f-b318-6b47d6050ca4/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.57.21%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - CONCERT 6: ECHOES OF THE IRON CURTAIN Principal Violin of the Australian Chamber Orchestra Satu Vänskä and modern piano maestro Konstantin Shamray unite for an exploration of the enchanting musical landscapes of Soviet Russia. The cultural freedom of the Soviet era, especially during the time of the Iron Curtain, was deeply influenced by the political climate that governed all aspects of life. The state’s control over artistic expression often operated through strict laws and policies of censorship that shaped the works of composers. Who better than Satu and Kostya to lead us through such a program of works touched by suppression of artistic freedom and weight of state-enforced boundaries, performed inside Australia’s High Court? Venue: 3 pm – High Court of Australia, Parkes Duration: 90 minutes, including interval. Program: Galina Ustvolskaya Sonata for Violin and Piano Dmitri Shostakovich – Four Preludes for Violin and Piano, Op. 34 (1923) – arr. Dmitri Tsyganov –– INTERVAL –– Arvo Pärt Fratres for violin and piano (1977/1980) Sergei Prokofiev – Violin Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80 (1946) Artists: Satu Vänskä (violin), Konstantin Shamray (piano) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/ed10d1a2-865d-4dbe-b788-a9c27b1a8d2d/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.57.29%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Concert 7: QUINTESSENCE In their first collaboration, Flinders Quartet and Paavali Jumppanen explore two powerful piano quintets that blend introspective depth with the intensity of their composers’ complex political landscapes. Shostakovich’s quintet emerged just after he faced severe censure from Soviet authorities. With Stalin’s regime policing artistic expression Shostakovich often navigated a delicate balance, creating music that subtly veiled his personal and political sentiments. Polish born Bacewicz’s quintet reveals her response to similar pressures. Despite limited freedoms under a Soviet-influenced regime, she infused her music with Polish folk elements and vigorous rhythms, gestures of national identity subtly pushing against enforced Soviet ideals. Venue: 6pm – High Court of Australia, Parkes Program: Grażyna Bacewicz, Piano Quintet No. 1 (1952) Dmitri Shostakovich, Piano Quintet in G minor, Op.57 (1940) Artists: Paavali Jumppanen (piano) with Flinders Quartet: Elizabeth Sellars (violin), Wilma Smith (violin), Helen Ireland (viola), Zoe Knighton (cello) Post-concert: We travel by coach back to our hotel for dinner at Agostini’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/770e1d94-ecb1-4de5-9c8a-2ad1cd2ca589/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.57.38%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Concert 8: DOUBLE KLAVIER In this exquisite program, we present a rare side-by-side concert with two international piano powerhouses: Paavali Jumppanen (FIN) and Konstantin Shamray (RUS). These pianists are formidable, fearless and flawless interpreters of epic solo piano works. Double Klavier centres around two landmark works showcasing their extraordinary talent and virtuosity. Experience the monumental Beethoven Hammerklavier Sonata, Op. 106, renowned for its technical and expressive demands. In contrast, Schumann’s Humoreske, Op. 20 offers an intimate, introspective journey through ever-shifting emotions, exploring the Romantic character and psychology in music. Venue: 11 am – Snow Concert Hall Program: George Enescu – Chorale and Carillon-Nocturne from Pièces Impromptues (Suite No. 3) opus 18 Robert Schumann – Humoreske in B-flat major, Op. 20 –– INTERVAL –– Valentyn Silvestrov – Kitsch Music Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata No. 29 in Bb Major Op. 1-6 “Hammerklavier” Olivia Davies – New work for four hands Artists: Konstantin Shamray (piano), Paavali Jumppanen (piano) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/9f119c28-05af-4f18-a5f1-57407efcd53f/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.57.47%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Concert 9: EIGHT PIPERS FOR PHILIP GLASS In 8 Pipers for Philip Glass, the music of visionary composer Philip Glass is re-imagined in a captivating arrangement by another creative trailblazer. Erwan Keravec, the master of French highland bagpipes from Brittany—a region where bagpipes are woven into the cultural fabric—believed that Glass’s compositions were destined for the raw, expressive power of bagpipes, including Scottish bagpipes, bombards, and binious. This performance proves he was absolutely right, creating a mesmerising experience that connects Glass’s modern compositions to ancient musical roots.  Venue: 7:30 pm – Snow Concert Hall Program: Philip Glass – Metamorphosis for solo piano –– INTERVAL –– Philip Glass – Music in similar motion Philip Glass – Music in contrary motion Philip Glass – Music in fifths Philip Glass – Two pages Artists: Erwan Keravec – Artistic Director (bagpipe), Gaël Chauvin (bombard), Mickaël Cozien (biniou), Gweltaz Hervé (bagpipe), Erwan Hamon (bombard), Guénolé Keravec (bombard), Vincent Marin (bombard), Enora Morice (biniou), Sonya Lifschitz (piano) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/d291c19a-b827-4c9f-b549-5a824e089e46/batch_Screenshot+2025-01-19+at+11.57.56%E2%80%AFam.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Concert 10: TIPI VALVE IN RECITAL ‘CYCLES AND VARIATIONS’ Venue: 11 am – ACC&C, Barton Duration: Duration 50 min no interval. Program: JS Bach Prelude BWV1007 G Major Kate MOORE Lidy’s Piece (2015) Helen SVOBODA solo improvisation for voice and bass JS Bach Prelude BWV1010 E flat Major Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti koʻu inoa (2017) Helen SVOBODA solo improvisation for voice and bass Jean Sibelius Variations (1887) Artists: Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve (cello), Helen Svoboda (double bass and vocals) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/9fd4b66e-0a14-42ef-94cf-57a71743dd59/b7286fc0cfb0d888fb5ced93c0caca07.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - ‘OPTIONAL’: Lunch & Wine Tasting Attend an ‘OPTIONAL Lunch & Wine Tasting’ at Canberra’s thriving, new precinct Dairy Road. As we sample the menu and wines at urban winery ‘Contentious Character’, a quartet of French pipers will be audible in the distance as they perform ‘SONNEURS’ led by master French piper Erwan Keravec. SONNEURS offers a fresh, powerful perspective on traditional sounds, inviting audiences to experience folk-inspired compositions in a groundbreaking new way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/a8022272-4682-4447-ac24-8342b63499e4/FESTIVAL+FINALE%3A+FINLANDIA.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Concert 11: FINALE – FINLANDIA In a celebration of Finnish-Australian relations and featuring Sibelius’ much-loved Finlandia, the Finale brings together a massed choir and team of virtuosic Australian-based Finnish musicians who join forces to mark the end of the 2025 Festival. Venue: 6.30 pm – Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Program: Works by Sibelius, Saariaho, Olivia Davies, Nicole Smede and Helvi Leiviskä Artists: Satu Vänskä (violin), Timo-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve (cello), Erkki Veltheim (violin / viola / electric violin/ composition), Paavali Jumpannen (piano), Flinders Quartet Mark Atkins (yidaki/digeridoo), Gaël Chauvin, Mickaël Cozien, Erwan Keravec, Enora Morice (pipers), Eugene Ughetti (percussion), Community Choirs: comprising 200-300 voices (SATB) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c502f1445776ef143393f44/a88c2f18-09fe-40e5-8457-fa8e35e460ef/KBYG-1.jpg Canberra International Music Festival 2025 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bravuramusictours.com/terms-conditions-maple daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://www.bravuramusictours.com/policies-maple daily 0.75 2025-05-12