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Venice & Opera at La Fenice
VENICE & OPERA AT LA FENICE
a Four night holiday | 29 may, 1 july, 7 september & 11 october 2020
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La Fenice in Venice is one of the world’s most historic opera houses. Inaugurated in 1792 the opera house has, like its namesake the phoenix, been destroyed by fire and rebuilt, both in 1836 and 1996. The latest exquisitely restored La Fenice opened its doors in 2003. Along with the Teatro San Carlo in Naples and La Scala, Milan, La Fenice has always been one of the top three opera houses in Italy. During the 19th century many operas were first performed at La Fenice, including two of Verdi’s greatest and most popular works, ‘La traviata’ and ‘Rigoletto.’ A feast of wonderful operas has been planned for 2020, all strongly cast. Tickets for a performance are included, as are several walking tours and accommodation in one of the city’s most famous hotels.
the Itinerary
There will be a selection of carefully planned walking tours to some of the city’s churches and galleries. At the Accademia, the ‘National Gallery of Venice’, we see works by the most important Venetian artists from the 14th to the 17th centuries and the more modern Peggy Guggenheim collection at the palazzo overlooking the Grand Canal where she lived. Visits to the jewel-like Santa Maria Miracoli, to Santa Maria della Salute, Santi Paolo e Giovanni, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, and to Carpaccio’s fabulous cycle of the story of St.George in the Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni will all be included. There will be free time each afternoon for independent exploration during which you can use your included Venice pass to visit the Palazzo Ducale, the Museo Correr and the Archaelogical Museum.
tour information
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
DATE PRICE SINGLE SUPP
29 May £2,118 £498 1 July £2,118 £498 7 September £2,118 £498 11 October £2,118 £498
Price based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Supplement for single occupancy as shown.
flight details Flights with British Airways:
Depart London Gatwick 11.50 arrive Venice 15.00 Depart Venice 15.50 arrive London Gatwick 17.00 Times vary according to departure date. Flights from London Heathrow and City Airport and regional airports are available – please speak to one of our team to discuss the option most convenient to you
what we include
• Return flights to Venice • Water taxi transfers • Four nights’ accommodation with breakfast • Two dinners – one at the hotel and one at a local restaurant • One opera ticket in the stalls at La Fenice • Gratuities and entrance fees as described • The services of the Kirker Tour Leader
the hotel
The 4 star Deluxe Monaco & Grand Canal is one of Venice’s most famous hotels. The grand staircase takes you up to the 18th century former Venetian theatre, complete with original frescoed ceilings. The decor combines traditional Venetian elegance with modern design. The Monaco is located just 50 yards from St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal flows directly in front of the adjoining original wing. Breakfast and dinner are served in the hotel’s canal-side restaurant.
opera programme
You have a choice of two operas for each date (except 11 October). If you would like to aatend the second performance, tickets cost £225. 29 May departure:
Faust by Gounod (30 May) Antonio Poli sings the title role, Alex Esposito is Mephistofeles and Carmela Remigio is Marguerite. Rigoletto by Verdi (31 May) Luca Salsi sings the title role and Claudia Pavone is his daughter, Gilda. The golden voiced Peruvian tenor Ivan Ayon Rivas is the Duke of Mantua.
1 July departure:
Roberto Devereux by Donizetti (2 July). The final opera in Donizetti’s Tudor Trilogy has Roberta Mantegna as Elizabeth I and Enea Scala in the title role. Rinaldo by Handel (3 July) Carmela Remigio is Armida and Teresa Iervolino is Rinaldo.
7 September departure:
La traviata by Verdi (8 September) Claudia Pavone is Violetta, Rene Barbera is Alfredo and the elder Germont is Alessandro Luongo. Aida by Verdi (9 September) Aida is sung by Roberta Mantegna, and her powerful rival, Amneris, is Silvia Beltrami. Piero Pretti is Radames, the man they both love.
11 October departure:
Il trovatore by Verdi (13 October) Verdi’s opera is full of glorious arias from start to finish. Roberta Mantegna is Leonora, Luca Micheletti is the Count of Luna and the troubadour, Manrico, is Piero Pretti.
