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RICHARD EYRE DIRECTS FIGARO
AT AIX FESTIVAL
13-16 JULY
After the resounding success of Adrian Noble's production of Monteverdi's Il ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria at the 2000 Festival, another distinguished British director, Sir Richard Eyre, will stage a new production of Le nozze di Figaro at this year's Festival Lyrique in the provencale town of Aix-en-Provence.
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Tickets are also included for Falstaff with Willard White in the title role and are also available for Britten's Turn of the Screw at the intimate Jeu de Paume Theatre.
FRIDAY 13 JULY
Depart London Gatwick on British Airways at 0945. Arrive Marseille at 1245 and transfer by private air-conditioned coach to Aix-en-Provence. Check in at the 3 star Hotel Aquabella. Welcome drink. Optional evening performance of THE TURN OF THE SCREW (Britten). C: Daniel Harding. D: Luc Bondy. Cast: Mireille Delunsch, Mary McLaughlin. Mahler Chamber Orchestra.
SATURDAY 14 JULY
This morning discover the heart of the ancient town of Aix en Provence, its history and its major historical buildings including the Cathedral, City hall, the Cours Mirabeau, Saint-Jean du Malte and la Place des Quatre Dauphin. The afternoon is free for independent exploration.
Evening performance of LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (Mozart) at the Theatre de l'Archeveche. C: Marc Minkowski. D: Sir Richard Eyre.
Cast: Laurent Naouri, Veronique Gens, Camilla Tiling, Marco Vingo, Magdalena Kozena,
Jennifer Smith, Brian Bannatyne-Scott, Jean-Paul Fouchecourt, Aled Hall.
SUNDAY 15 JULY
This morning we visit the Hotel de Vendome, a privately owned mansion with a fine garden. This most attractive and refined building was built in 1665 commissioned by Louis de Mercoeur, Duc de Vendome. Following this we see further 17th and 18th century hotels before the tour ends. Free afternoon.
Evening performance of FALSTAFF (Verdi) at the Theatre de l'Archeveche. C: Esa-Pekka Salonen, D: Herbert Wernicke. Cast: Willard White, Marcus Jupiter, Yann Beuron, Paolo Battaglia, Geraldine McGreevy, Miah Persson, Nora Gubisch, Charlotte Hellekant.
MONDAY 16 JULY
Day at leisure to explore Aix and perhaps visit the birthplace of Paul Cezanne. Transfer from Aix to Marseille Airport by private air-conditioned coach and depart on British Airways at 1910. Arrive London Gatwick at 2010.
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Price per person
4 Day Tour Price |
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£840.00 |
Single room supplement |
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£135.00 |
Deposit required |
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£275.00 |
Booking Deadline |
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31 March |
Tour Code |
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AIX |
Tour price includes
flights and airport taxes - transfers - accommodation - sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees - Buffet breakfast daily - top category ticket for Le nozze di Figaro and Falstaff - tour manager or local representative.
Dress: Lounge suit
Supplements
Additional tickets. Please request at time of booking
13 Jul |
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Turn of the Screw |
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£70.00 |
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C = Conductor D = Director
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AIX OPERA FESTIVAL
Opera
à la carte
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If our tour dates do not suit you or you prefer to travel independently please contact us for your tailormade itinerary including ticket and travel reservations. The programme of operas being performed and dates this season is as follows:
Le nozze di Figaro Jul 6, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21
Falstaff Jul 7, 10, 13, 15
Die Zauberflöte Jul 25, 26, 28, 29
The Turn of the Screw Jul 5, 10, 13, 17, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27
The Makropulos Case Jul 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 28
PRICE GUIDELINE
As an indication a three night package including flights from London, taxes, hotel accommodation (sharing a twin room) on a bed and breakfast basis, and a second category ticket to one opera performance will
cost from £595.00 per person.
For your a la carte quote
Telephone: 020 7483 4466
Email: enquiries@travelforthearts.com
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