ROSSINI FESTIVAL IN PESARO 12 - 16 AUGUST with Guest Lecturer Adrian Mourby   "The Rossini Festival at Pesaro is in a class of its own, as it incorporates news and events regarding the progress of the Rossini Foundation's reissue, in scholarly editions, of all Rossini's work." - Opera Now International Festival Reviews

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Novelist Adrian Mourby is an international correspondent for Opera Now magazine and has presented a number of interval talks on Radio 3. He has travelled widely, writing about the arts in countries as diverse as Italy, America, Israel and South Africa. He is also a regular contributor of programme material to Welsh National Opera, ENO, Opera North and the Barbican.

The annual Rossini Festival often delves into some of the more distant corners of the Rossini repertoire providing the opportunity to see internationally renowned singers and musicians' interpretations of rarely performed works.

This year's programme is no exception offering three new productions:
Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo, La Gazzetta and La Donna del Lago. Your Guest Lecturer will introduce these works to you in informal lectures before each performance. Your seafront hotel provides a relaxing base in the resort town of Pesaro for this summer opera break which includes a day's visit to the hill town of Urbino.

SUNDAY 12 AUGUST

Depart London Heathrow on British Airways at 0840. Arrive Bologna Airport at 1155. Continue your journey to Pesaro by air-conditioned coach and check in at the 4 star Hotel Cruiser Congress. Welcome drink at the hotel and meet your guest lecturer. Remainder of the evening at leisure.

MONDAY 13 AUGUST

This morning enjoy a walking tour of Pesaro. Pesaro was ruled by the Sforzas of Milan until the 16th century when they sold it to the della Rovere in 1510. The large Palazzo Ducale in the town centre dates from this time. PesaroÕs most famous son is the composer Gioacchino Rossini whose birthplace at No. 34 Via Rossini you will see as well as the conservatory he founded on the Piazza Olivieri. Afternoon at leisure.

Rendez-vous at the hotel for the short walk to the delightful Palazzetto Gambini, where we enoy a pre-performance dinner and lecture.
Evening performance of LE NOZZE DI TETI E DI PELEO (Rossini) New production at the Villa Caprile. C: Giuliano Carelia. D: Pier Luigi Pizzi. Cast: Patrizia Ciofi, Cinzia Forte, Ewa Podles, Juan Jose Lopera.

TUESDAY 14 AUGUST

Full day tour to the town of Urbino perched in the mountains above the Adriatic coast. The most famous ruler of the Montefeltro dynasty was Duke Federico, whose enlightened court became a model of its kind. Visit the Palazzo Ducale, widely regarded as the culmination of Renaissance architecture of the cinquecento. Duke Federico was a noted patron of the arts and the palace houses important works of Renaissance artists including Piero della Francesca, Paolo Ucello, Verrocchio and many more. Time to wander in the steep streets of this fascinating university town. Lunch in a restaurant and afternoon return to Pesaro.

Pre-performance lecture at the hotel.
Evening performance of LA GAZZETTA (Rossini) (New production.) at the Auditorium Pedrotti. Two act opera buffa. C: Maurizio Barbacini. D: Dario Fo. Cast: Stefania Bonfadelli, Bruno Pratico, Pietro Spagnoli, Antonio Siragusa.

WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST

Full day at leisure in Pesaro. Relax in the town or enjoy a day on the beach. Rendez-vous at the hotel for a pre-performance lecture
Evening performance of LA DONNA DEL LAGO (Rossini) New production at the Palafestival. Two act Melodrama.
C: Daniele Gatti. D: Luca Ronconi. Cast: Daniela Barcellona, Mariella Devia, Simone Alberghini, Juan Diego Florez.

THURSDAY 16 AUGUST

Day at leisure.
Depart from Pesaro by air-conditioned coach to Bologna Airport. Depart on British Airways at 1705. Arrive London Heathrow at 1810.

	Price per person 5 Day Tour Price £995.00 Single room supplement £35.00 Deposit required £325.00 Booking Deadline 1 April Tour Code PES Tour price includes flights and airport taxes - transfers - accommodation - sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees - buffet breakfast daily - one lunch - one dinner - top category ticket for Le nozze di Teti e di Peleo, La Gazzetta and La Donna del Lago - guest lecturer - local representative. Dress: Lounge suit

C = Conductor   D = Director

	ROSSINI FESTIVAL Opera à la carte
	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 teti e di Peleo Aug 10, 13, 16, 19, 22 La Gazzetta Aug 11, 14, 17, 20, 23 La donna del lago Aug 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 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 £485.00 per person. For your a la carte quote Telephone: 020 7483 4466 Email: enquiries@travelforthearts.com