LUISA MILLER AT LA SCALA 8-10 NOVEMBER   A short visit to Milan during La Scala's commemorative Verdi season includes a performance of the comparatively rarely performed Luisa Miller in a production by Gotz Friedrich presented by Munich's Prinzregenten-Theater. Lorin Maazel conducts the Bavarian Radio Symphony Chorus and Orchestra.

THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER

Depart from London Heathrow on British Airways at 0835. Arrive Milan Malpensa Airport at 1140 and transfer by private coach to the 4 star Hotel de la Ville. This comfortable hotel is conveniently situated a few minutes walk for the Teatro alla Scala. Afternoon at leisure. Join your travelling companions for a welcome drink before this evening's performance.

Evening performance of LUISA MILLER (Verdi) at the Teatro alla Scala.
C: Lorin Maazel. D: Gotz Friedrich. Prinzregenten-Theater di Monaco di Baviera.
Bavarian Radio Symphony Chorus and Orchestra.

FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER

This morning join your guide for a sightseeing tour of Milan, the hub of the Italian business and fashion world. You will visit the Piazza del Duomo dominated by the fine Gothic cathedral with its soaring spires and continue to the Casa di Risposo, the rest home for retired and needy musicians which Verdi established towards the end of his life. It is here that Verdi is laid to rest along with his wife, Giuseppina Strepponi.

Lastly, visit the La Scala Museum, a treasure house of the history of Italy's most important opera house, filled with fascinating memorabilia, letters, scores, portraits and photographs of opera legends and set designs.

The theatre, destroyed by bombs in 1943 was rebuilt in just three years and re-opened under the inspired directorship of its great conductor, Arturo Toscanini who had presided over a golden age at the theatre since the turn of the century.

Afternoon at leisure. Evening concert performance. Details to be announced.

SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER

Morning at leisure in Milan. Afternoon transfer to Milan Malpensa Airport and depart on British Airways at 1755.
Arrive London Heathrow at 1900.

	PRICE per person 3 Day Tour Price £845.00 Single Room Supplement £95.00 Deposit required £225.00 Booking Deadline 15 June Tour Code MIL 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 Luisa Miller at La Scala and concert ticket - tour manager or local representative. Dress: Lounge suit