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Springtime at the Metropolitan Opera 2010
March 12 - March 17, 2010 |
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Another springtime opera experience with the incomparable Fred Plotkin! What makes this particular opera itinerary unique is that you will attend three new productions, two of which are Met premieres (Shostakovich's The Nose and Verdi's Attila) and the third an opening night (Thomas's Hamlet). To complete the week are Puccini's La Bohéme and the National Council Grand Finals Concert. The 2010 opera tour has many great singers and four superb conductors. Such a stellar constellation (Anna Netrebko, Natalie Dessay, James Morris, Riccardo Muti, Valery Gergiev, to name but a few), can only be found at the Met! Whether you are joining us again for our opera series with Fred or are a new-comer to our opera itineraries, be prepared to enjoy a fabulous week full of great opera, delicious food, and lively conversation.
Fred Plotkin, author of Opera 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Opera, sets the gold standard as a study leader for opera, food, wind and all the pleasures of life. You will join him on your Met opera tour for all performances and for four outstanding meals at peerless New York restaurants.
Please do not miss the chance to join Fred for another season of superb opera and camaraderie. Tickets will go fast, so act now!
New York City
Opera Vacation Itinerary
 Day One - Friday, March 12
Arrival on your own and check into the hotel.
Get to know your fellow opera lovers this evening during an hour-long lecture from Fred about tomorrow's operas.
Welcome dinner at 8 pm at an outstanding restaurant.
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Day Two - Saturday, March 13
- Morning at leisure.
- At 1 pm, Shostakovich's The Nose (starring Tony-Award winner Paulo Szot in his Met debut, in an imaginative new production designed by William Kentridge and conducted by Valery Gergiev, who is peerless in Russian repertory).
- Enjoy an excellent meal near Lincoln Center before heading back for today's second opera.
- At 8 pm, Puccini's La Bohéme, starring Anna Netrebko, Ruthann Swenson, Piotr Beczala in the classic Franco Zeffirelli production conducted by Marco Armiliato.
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Day Three - Sunday, March 14
- Morning at leisure.
- at 12:30 pm, brunch at an excellent local restaurant.
- From 3:00-5:30 pm, the National Council Grand Finals Concert, the exciting conclusion to what is the opera version of "Star Search." You may have seen the HD broadcast of "The Audition," the documentary about the competition starting with more than 10,000 singers ending with 12 finalists on the Met stage with orchestra. You will attend this concert and compare your favorites with the winners selected by the judges. These are the singers who will be the stars of the future!
- Evening free to attend a concert, the theater or to dine out.
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Day Four - Monday, March 15
- Meet with Fred at 10:30 am to discuss Attila, an early Verdi masterpiece receiving its first staging at the Met.
- Lunch at a superb local restaurant.
- Free time before your 8 pm opera, Verdi's Attila (a new production conducted by the legendary Riccardo Muti in his Met debut, and featuring a very strong cast: Violeta Urmana, Ramon Vargas, Carlos Alvarez and Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role).
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Day Five - Tuesday, March 16
- From 10:30 am-12:15 pm Fred will review Attila and discuss Ambroise Thomas's Hamlet, which has not been staged at the Met for many decades.
- At 1 pm, lunch at a wonderful local restaurant.
- At 8 pm, Thomas's Hamlet — opening night of a new production, conducted by Louis Langrée with an all-star cast: Natalie Dessay (Ophelia), Simon Keenleyside (Hamlet), Jennifer Larmore (Gertrude), Toby Spence (Laertes) and James Morris (Claudius).
- At 11 pm a farewell toast with Fred.
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Day Six - Wednesday, March 17
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 Included in the program:
- Orchestra Prime seating to the five performances
- Lectures by Fred as per the itinerary
- Five meals at superb local restaurants, as per itinerary
- Five nights accommodation at the Empire Hotel
Photos courtesy of The International Kitchen.
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Contact us at 1.800.710.1008 or 415.864.4581 to book
your vacation or request more information.
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| Call (800) 710-1008 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8411509 | | Offer valid through 3/12/2010 | | | | | | Prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability.
This program requires a deposit of $1000 per person, and a minimum of 8 participants. |
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