MOZART AND VERDI AT THE SALZBURG FESTIVAL 8 - 12 AUGUST   Our annual visit to the Salzburg Festival includes a new production of Don Carlo with Olga Borodina, Neil Schicoff and Thomas Hampson as well as the option of tickets For Le Nozze di Figaro and Cosi fan tutte. A fascinating daytime programme will provide you with many insights into Salzburg's musical history as well as a day in the picturesque Salzkammergut.

WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST

Depart London Heathrow on British Airways at 1050. Arrive Munich Airport and transfer by private air conditioned coach to the 4 star Hotel Kasererbrau in the historic part of old Salzburg and within walking distance of the Festspielhaus. Welcome dinner at the hotel.

THURSDAY 9 AUGUST

This morning enjoy a guided walking tour of the city of Mozart's birth. Set out along the Getreidegasse to No. 9 and visit the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on 27 January 1756. The house contains personal belongings of the Mozart family and musical instruments including the violin that Mozart played as a child. In 1773 the Mozarts moved to a larger house known as the Dancing Master's house where a number of keyboard instruments are displayed.

The tour will also take you to the seat of the Prince Archbishops, where young Mozart conducted many of his early works for the first time when he was court composer. Finish the tour at the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised and later worked as organist. Afternoon at leisure.

Evening performance of DON CARLO at the Grosses Festspielhaus. C: Lorin Maazel. D: Herbert Wernicke. Cast: Olga Borodina, Neil Schicoff, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Thomas Hampson.

FRIDAY 10 AUGUST

Full day excursion to the Salzkammergut, the picturesque region of lakes and mountains to the east of Salzburg. Take a boat trip on Lake St Wolfgang visiting St Gilgen where Mozart's mother was born and his sister, Nannerl settled after marrying the governor of the district. Continue to Bad Ischl for lunch at the Goldener Ochs. Afternoon return to Salzburg.
Optional evening performance of COSI FAN TUTTE (Mozart) at the Kleines Festspielhaus. C: Lothar Zagrosek. D: Hans Neuenfels. Cast: Vessellina Kasarova, Maria Bayo, Rainer Trost, Natale de Carolis.

SATURDAY 11 AUGUST

This morning a fascinating tour has been arranged offering opera-goers the opportunity to glimpse behing the scenes at two of Salzburg's famous theatres: the Grosses and Kleines Festspielhaus. Afternoon at leisure. Optional evening performance of LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (Mozart) at the Grosses Festspielhaus. C: Sylvain Cambreling. D: Christoph Marthaler. Cast: Angela Denoke, Christiane Oelze, Lorenzo Regazzo, Christine Schäfer.

SUNDAY 12 AUGUST

Morning departure from Salzburg and transfer by private air-conditioned coach to Munich Airport. Depart on British Airways at 1505. Arrive London Heathrow at 1600.

	Price per person 5 Day Tour Price £965.00 No Single room supplement Deposit required £315.00 Booking Deadline 1 April Tour Code SAL Tour price includes flights and airport taxes - transfers - accommodation - sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees - buffet breakfast daily - one lunch - second category ticket for Don Carlo - tour manager or local representative. Dress: Black Tie Supplements 10 Aug Cosse Fan Tutte £225.00 11 Aug Le nozze di Figaro £225.00

C = Conductor   D = Director

	SALZBURG 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: Falstaff Jul 27, 30, Aug 5, 8, 13, 17 Lady Macbeth von Mtsensk Jul 31, Aug 4, 22, 25, 30 Don Carlo Aug 9, 15, 19, 23, 26 Ariadne auf Naxos Aug 18, 21, 24, 27, 31 Le nozze di Figaro Jul 25, 28, Aug 2, 6, 11, 13, 16, 18 CosÌ fan tutte Aug 3, 7, 10, 14, 21, 24, 27 Jenufa Jul 23, 26, 29, Aug 1, 4 Die Fledermaus Aug 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31 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 £695 per person. For your a la carte quote Telephone: 020 7483 4466 Email: enquiries@travelforthearts.com