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MUSIC LOVERS’ TOURS 2015
Summer Festivals of Italy
ROME – SPOLETO – PERUGIA
with CEO Mary Jo Capps
27 June –11 July 2015 (15 days)
Summer Festivals of Italy
ROME – SPOLETO – PERUGIA
Over two glorious weeks, experience la dolce vita of Rome and Umbria,
and immerse yourself in two summer festivals – the legendary Spoleto
Festival, and Angela Hewitt’s Trasimeno Music Festival.
Staying in the charming cities of Spoleto and Perugia, enjoy regional food,
fine wine and leisurely sightseeing in the heart of Italy, with chamber music
performed in intimately exclusive settings, and larger works performed
in the grander venues of cathedrals, museums and under the stars.
TOUR LEADER
Mary Jo Capps has worked in
the Australian cultural industry
for more than 30 years after
graduating with an MA in
Musicology from the University
of Toronto, Canada.
She has been a consultant
to major Australian arts
companies and orchestras
such as the Sydney Symphony
Orchestra, Company B Belvoir
Theatre, Bangarra Dance
Theatre and the Museum
of Contemporary Art.
At a glance…
• Begin in Rome with two nights in the Eternal City
• Puccini’s Tosca at Rome Opera House
• Four days of music, dance, theatre and art at the Spoleto Festival
• A week of music by Angela Hewitt and friends in and around Perugia
at the Trasimeno Festival
Since joining Musica Viva
as Chief Executive Officer
in 1999, she has worked
towards broadening the
access to and understanding
of fine music throughout
Australia, supported by strong
community partnerships.
Gubbio
Isola Maggiore
Perugia
ITALY
Lake Trasimeno
Panicale
Magione
Assisi
Bevagna
Foligno
Trevi
Todi
Coach
Map is a guide only
Spoleto
Rome
Itinerary
Fri 26 Jun 2015
Spoleto Festival
Depart Australia
Suggested evening departure on Qantas / Emirates overnight flights
via Dubai.
Sat 27 Jun
Arrive Rome
Early afternoon arrival in Rome and check-in to your hotel, located
in a quiet street convenient to the Trastevere district, the Ghetto,
and only ten minutes’ walk from the fascinating Piazza Navona.
This evening, join Mary Jo Capps and fellow travellers for a welcome
briefing and talk on Tosca, followed by dinner at the hotel. D
Sun 28 Jun
Rome
Today at leisure.
This afternoon, enjoy a performance of Puccini’s Tosca at the
Costanzi Theatre, the main home of the Rome Opera, followed by
dinner at a local restaurant.
Set in Rome itself, this new production of Tosca by Alessandro Talevi
(director) and Adolf Hohenstein (sets) is based on the original
drawings for the opera’s premiere at the Rome Opera in 1900.
Conducted by Donato Renzetti, the role of Floria Tosca will be
performed by the Russian dramatic coloratura soprano Tatiana Serjan,
with Alfred Kim as Cavaradossi and Claudio Sgura as Scarpia. B D
Founded in 1958 by composer Gian Carlo Menotti
(1911–2007) the Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival
of the Two Worlds) features a vast array of concerts,
opera, dance, drama and visual arts for three weeks in
June-July each year. The small Umbrian town of Spoleto
was chosen by Menotti as the venue for an arts festival
because of its two indoor theatres, a Roman theatre,
additional performance spaces and its proximity to Rome.
The ‘Two Worlds’ in the name of the festival comes
from Menotti’s intention to have the worlds of American
and European culture facing each other in his event;
from 1977 until the early 1990’s, the Spoleto Festival was
‘twinned’ with the Spoleto Festival USA held annually in
May/June in Charleston, South Carolina. Under Menotti’s
direction in 1986, a third instalment in the Spoleto Festival
series was held in Melbourne, Australia (since 1990 the
Melbourne International Arts Festival). Now, post-Menotti
and in its 6th decade, the Spoleto Festival remains one
of Italy’s most important cultural events.
Venues and concert details for the 58th Spoleto Festival
announced early April.
Rocca Albornoziana, Spoleto
Original poster, depicting the death of Scarpia,
and Tosca’s dismissive “E avanti a lui tremava
tutta Roma!” (act 2)
Spoleto Festival
Mon 29 Jun
Rome – Spoleto
Depart Rome for a morning transfer by coach to Spoleto, (135 km,
approx. 2.5 hours). Built atop a hill, this ancient Roman town boasts
many significant structures including the 13th century Bridge of
Towers, a Roman amphitheatre and a 12th century cathedral.
This evening enjoy your first performance from the 58th Spoleto
Festival. B D
Tue 30 Jun
Spoleto
Following a talk (09.00–10.00), join a local guide for a morning
walking tour and introduction to Spoleto.
places. See the Fontana Maggiore, a medieval fountain made of pink
and white stone, decorated with intricately carved panels. Finish
with a visit to the Palazzo dei Priori, with its beautiful 13th century
frescoes and wooden furniture.
Afternoon at leisure.
This evening attend the opening concert of Angela Hewitt’s 11th
Trasimeno Festival in the Castle of the Knights of Malta, at Magione
on Lake Trasimeno. The castle dates back to 1150–1170 and was meant
as a shelter for pilgrims going to Rome or to Jerusalem. The present
structure is the result of several changes during the centuries. The
courtyard where the concerts are held dates from 1471. B D
This afternoon and evening, continue your experience of the
Spoleto Festival. B
OPENING CONCERT
Wed 1 Jul
Jan Söderblom, violin
Nicolas Altstaedt, cello
Angela Hewitt, piano
Brahms: Piano Trio in C major, Op. 87
Lili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps
Lili Boulanger: D’un soir triste
Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor
Spoleto
Day at leisure to attend festival performances and further explore
Spoleto, its splendid residences, hidden corners, alleys and shaded
piazzas. B D
Thu 2 Jul
Spoleto
Day at leisure to attend festival performances.
B
Fri 3 Jul
Spoleto – Perugia
Depart Spoleto for Perugia via the charming medieval hill town
of Todi, surrounded by three concentric walls: the outermost is
medieval, the middle wall Roman, and the innermost is recognisable
as partly Etruscan. Enjoy time exploring the town centre.
In the afternoon continue to Perugia, (46 km, approx. 1 hour).
Overlooking the Tiber Valley in the heart of Umbria, the hilltop city
of Perugia has a long and fascinating history dating back to Etruscan
times. A lively university city, known for its rich cultural and artistic
heritage, Perugia boasts a compact historic centre that is a rambling
maze of medieval streets, squares and palaces. B D
Sat 4 Jul
Perugia
After a talk (09.00–10.00), discover the historic centre of Perugia
on a walking tour. Begin with a stroll along the Corso Vannucci, the
main pedestrian street lined with elegant shops, bars, and eating
Angela Hewitt
Venue: Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione – 9.15pm
Trasimeno Festival
Angela Hewitt is a phenomenal artist. In 2005 she completed
her eleven-year project to record all the major keyboard works
of Bach, which has been described as “one of the record glories
of our age” (The Sunday Times). Angela has been hailed as
“the pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time” (The Guardian).
In July 2005, Angela Hewitt launched her own Trasimeno
Music Festival in the heart of Umbria near Perugia. Now an
annual event in its 11th year, the Festival draws an international
audience to the Castle of the Knights of Malta in Magione, on
the shores of Lake Trasimeno, and other gracious venues. Seven
concerts in seven days feature Angela as a recitalist, chamber
musician, song accompanist, and conductor, working with both
established and young artists of her choosing.
Saint Francis Basilica, Assisi
Sun 5 Jul
Perugia
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon visit to Assisi, a picturesque hill town dominated by two
medieval castles and the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the
Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208. Begin with a walk of
the historic town and visit Saint Francis’ Basilica with its 12th to 14th
century frescoes by Giotto.
This evening’s concert is in the Auditorium San Domenico, located
within the former Church of San Domenico, one of the most
significant architectural monuments in Foligno, and features restored
frescoes that decorate the walls of the nave. It is also one of the
most important concert halls in Umbria. B
Perugia
Morning boat trip to Isola Maggiore, one of three islands, and
the only inhabited one, on Lake Trasimeno. St Francis of Assisi
lived on the island as a hermit from 1211. The 12th century
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel was built on the top
of the hill. The island’s only town reached its height in the
14th century, after the establishment of a Franciscan Monastery
in 1328. Most of the town’s buildings date from this period.
Afternoon at leisure before this evening’s concert of the Trasimeno
Festival. B L
POULENC AND STRAVINSKY IN TREVI
Venue: Teatro Clitunno, Trevi – 9.00pm
Special guest narrator TBA
Angela Hewitt, piano
Hannu Lintu, conductor
Ensemble (to be announced)
Poulenc: The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant
(for narrator and piano)
Stravinsky: The Soldier’s Tale (for narrator and chamber ensemble)
Both works to be done in English.
CAMERATA SALZBURG
Venue: Auditorium San Domenico, Foligno –9.00pm
Angela Hewitt, piano
Hannu Lintu, conductor
Sibelius: Incidental Music from Kuolema
Scene with Cranes Op. 44 No.2
Valse Romantique Op. 62b
Canzonetta Op. 62a
Valse Triste Op. 44 No.1
Mozart: Piano Concerto No.25 in C major, K503
Beethoven: Symphony No.4 in B flat major Op. 60
Mon 6 Jul
Tue 7 Jul
Wed 8 Jul
Perugia
Following a talk (09.30–10.00) the remainder of the day is at
leisure before this afternoon’s concert of the Trasimeno Festival
in Bevagna. B D
Perugia
Morning tour to Gubbio, the oldest town in Umbria. A masterpiece
of a medieval town, Gubbio is rich in history and artistic heritage
dating back to Roman times.
Afternoon at leisure before this evening’s concert of the Trasimeno
Festival. B
SCARLATTI AND SPANISH MUSIC IN MAGIONE
BACH AND BEETHOVEN IN BEVAGNA
Venue: Castle of the Knights of Malta, Magione – 9.15pm
Venue: Teatro Francesco Torti, Bevagna – 4.00pm
Angela Hewitt, piano
Scarlatti: Sonatas (excerpts)
Granados: Spanish Dances, Volume 2
Granados: The Maiden and the Nightingale and El Pelele
(from Goyescas)
Albeniz: Suita Española (Sevilla, Asturias, Castilla)
De Falla: Fantasia Baetica
Angela Hewitt, piano
Bach: Partita No. 2 in C minor
Beethoven: Sonata in G major, Op. 31 No.1
Bach: Partita No. 5 in G major
Bach: Capriccio on the Departure of a Beloved Brother
Beethoven: Sonata in E flat major, Op. 81a (Les Adieux)
Camerata Salzburg
Teatro Clitunno, Trevi
Thu 9 Jul
Perugia
Following a talk (09.30–10.00) the remainder of the day is at leisure.
We suggest a visit to the National Gallery of Umbria, which houses
one of the richest collections of Medieval and Early Renaissance art
in Italy with works of international renown. B
Tour Prices
Per person, twin share
FRENCH CHAMBER MUSIC IN PANICALE
Single supplement*
Venue: Teatro Caporali, Panicale – 4.00pm
Deposit (per person)
Andrea Oliva, flute
Nabila Chajai, harp
Calogero Palermo, clarinet
Quartetto Matamoe
Programme to include:
Ravel: String Quartet in F major
Ravel: Introduction and Allegro for harp, flute, clarinet,
and string quartet
Debussy: Syrinx (for solo flute)
Debussy: Sonata for flute, viola and harp
Fri 10 Jul
AUD 11,500
AUD 1,300
AUD 500
Final payment due
24 April 2015
*Single travellers may request to share. Please advise at time of booking
Tour code
ML1502
Fitness level
Moderate
Please see booking conditions for fitness level definitions.
Perugia
Today is at leisure before this evening’s Gala Dinner and closing
concert at the Basilica di San Pietro, Perugia. A Benedictine abbey,
the Church of San Pietro was founded in the 10th century. The
main court is dominated by the polygonal clock-tower and frescoes
dating from the 14th century, as well as paintings by Perugino. B D
Visas
Australian and New Zealand passport holders do not require
a tourist visa for Italy.
Suggested airline
Qantas/Emirates
Please contact Renaissance Tours for current airfares
and flight reservations.
CLOSING CONCERT IN PERUGIA
Venue: Basilica di San Pietro, Perugia – 9.00pm
Tour price includes
Artists to include:
Angela Hewitt, piano
Hannu Lintu, conductor
Orchestra (to be announced)
Programme (to be announced)
• Accommodation in superior 4-star hotels with daily
breakfast ( B )
• Meals as per itinerary ( L =Lunch,
Wines with meals
D
=Dinner).
• Four day pass to the Spoleto Festival concerts
Sat 11 Jul
Perugia – Rome – Depart
Tour arrangements conclude with a morning transfer to Rome
Fiumicino Airport, to arrive by 12.30 pm (200 km, approx. 2.5 hr).
If returning to Australia today, depart Rome in the afternoon on
Qantas/Emirates flights, via Dubai. B
Sun 12 Jul
Arrival Australia
Evening arrival in Australia (or early morning arrival on Thursday
16 July, depending on destination).
• A-reserve tickets to seven Trasimeno Festival concerts
• Comfortable air-conditioned coach transportation
• Comprehensive sightseeing including local guides
and entrance fees as per itinerary
• Transfer from Perugia to Rome Airport
• Gratuities for local guides and drivers
• Hotel porterage (one piece per person)
Tour price does not include
• International airfares
• Transfer on arrival in Rome
• Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry,
minibar etc.)
• Travel insurance
Your hotels««««+
Rome – Hotel Ponte Sisto
Spoleto – Hotel dei Duchi
Perugia – Hotel Brufani
NB. Hotels of a similar standard may be substituted
Perugia
Terms & Conditions
HOW TO BOOK
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from Renaissance Tours with your deposit and page
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Your deposit is due at the time of booking and is
used to pay hotel, airline, performance tickets and/
or other deposits. It is non-refundable in the event
of your cancellation.
Final payment is due 60 days before departure.
Failure to make the final payment by the due date
may result in cancellation of your booking and loss
of deposit.
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be applied as shown below, calculated from the
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operated by Renaissance Tours as shown below,
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up to 100% cancellation charges.
60 days or more
Forfeit of deposit
59 – 45 days
25% of tour cost
44 – 31 days
50% of tour cost
30 – 15 days
75% of tour cost
Less than 15 days
100% of tour cost
The above cancellation charges include applicable GST.
force majeure, we will not cancel a tour less than 60
days before departure. No further compensation
will be paid in the event of cancellation by
Renaissance Tours. A full refund of monies paid for
tour costs will be the full extent of our liability.
Cancellation and/or amendment fees may apply
for additional travel arrangements booked by
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passport – most countries require a 6-month
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countries (e.g. China, Vietnam, India, Russia), visas
are included in the tour cost and will be arranged
by Renaissance Tours prior to travel. For other
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the appropriate visa(s).
You are also responsible for obtaining all necessary
inoculations and preventative medicines as may be
required for the duration of the tour.
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on exchange rates, cost of services and applicable
taxes at the time of publication. Prices may be
subject to change in the event of significant currency
fluctuations or the introduction of new taxes, up
until final payment is received.
In the event of a price increase, whether because
of a currency fluctuation, increase in taxes or a
correction in advertised prices, we will advise
you and you have the option of accepting the
amended prices, inclusions and booking conditions
or withdrawing from the tour and receiving a full
refund of all monies paid.
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guaranteed and no surcharges will apply.
In addition to the above, cancellation charges
may apply for additional arrangements booked
by Renaissance Tours, such as air tickets, hotels
and travel insurance premium. If the reason for
cancellation is covered by the insurance policy, you
may be able to reclaim these charges.
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It is a condition of travel that you are covered by
comprehensive travel insurance for international
tours. Your travel insurance can be arranged by
Renaissance Tours.
b) Cancellation by Us – We reserve the right to
cancel a tour for any reason (such as failure to reach
minimum tour participant numbers). Except for
FITNESS AND PARTICIPATION
Most of our tours require a MODERATE level
of fitness.
However, in certain destinations (e.g. Silk Road,
Central Asia, Outback Australia, tropical
destinations) or in certain seasons (e.g. mid-winter,
mid-summer) or because of the nature of travel (e.g.
remote rail), certain tours will require an ABOVE
AVERAGE or CHALLENGING level of fitness.
If you (or we) have any doubts about your level
of fitness, you may be required to have a doctor’s
appraisal. This would require your doctor to read
the itinerary of your chosen tour, including the
fitness level, and provide you (and us) with a written
confirmation of your ability to participate.
MODERATE
For the overall benefit of the group, all tour
members must possess a moderate level of mobility,
including the ability to:
• negotiate airports and railway stations without
wheelchair assistance
• use combined shower/bath facilities (it is
impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
• undertake walking tour of 1–2 hours duration,
including using stairs, walking over cobblestones
and other uneven surfaces
• stand for long periods in museums and
other sites
• embark / disembark coaches, trains and other
methods of transportation without assistance
• handle your own luggage
ABOVE AVERAGE
In addition to the above, tour members must also
be able to:
• undertake walking tours of 2–3 hours
• climb staircases of 100 or more steps
CHALLENGING
In addition to the above, tour members must also
be able to:
• handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0
or above 35 degrees)
• handle extremes of altitudes (e.g. 4000 metres
and above).
You can find the full terms & conditions at
www.renaissancetours.com.au/booking-conditions
or we would be happy to post you a copy on request.
Teatro Nuovo ‘Gian Carlo Menotti’, Spoleto
MUSIC LOVERS’ TOURS 2015
Lake Trasimeno
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