Opera in Baden-Baden

THE MET OPERA IN BADEN-BADEN

A SIX NIGHT HOLIDAY | 28 JUNE 2023

Baden-Baden is one of Europe’s most beautiful and stylish spas and this summer we will visit along with very special guest stars from the Metropolitan Opera in New York, including music director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and the world-famous sopranos Renee Fleming and Joyce DiDonato. The town is surrounded by the Black Forest and has magnificent parks, gardens and open spaces. The Lichtenaler Allee cuts through the town, a verdant and arcadian oasis of trees and shrubs along the River Oos, atributary of the Rhine. With its very smart and comfortable Festspielhaus, opened in 2000 in the town’s former ducal railway station, Baden-Baden is now firmly at the centre of musical Europe with performances of the highest international standard given throughout the year.

the itinerary

We stay at the 4* Hotel Roomers, perfectly located opposite the Festpielhaus. We will include a tour of Baden-Baden with visits to the Festspielhaus, transformed into one of Europe’s largest and most glamorous music venues, the house where Johannes Brahms spent many summer holidays and the Frieder Burda Museum with its collection of Classical Modernism and contemporary art. We make a visit to Schloss Rastatt, the oldest and grandest Baroque palace. Situated on the Upper Rhine, it was designed in 1698 by Domenico Rossi for the ruler of Baden-Baden. A visit to historic Strasbourg, with its charming canals, fine architecture and museums is also included.

MUSIC PROGRAMME

New York comes to Baden-Baden Baden-Baden’s magnificent concert hall, the Festspielhaus, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023. Since its opening, Baden-Baden has a become a year-round centre of musical excellence, welcoming visitors from around the world to its superb auditorium. The silver jubilee is being celebrated with a remarkable year of concerts at the highest international level of music making. For our annual visit, we have chosen a splendid series of three concerts celebrating the Metropolitan Opera’s visit. Created by the Met’s music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, we will celebrate the orchestra in grand style. Yannick will be joined by divas Renée Fleming and Joyce DiDonato! He will also accompany Renée for her recital.

TOUR INFORMATION

DEPARTURE DATE & PRICES

DATE PRICE SINGLE SUPP

28 June £3,396 £595

Our prices are per person, based on the shared occupancy of a twin/double room. Supplement for single occupancy as shown.

FLIGHT DETAILS

Flights with Euro Wings: Depart Heathrow 14.35, arrive Stuttgart 17.10 Depart Stuttgart 13.00, arrive Heathrow 13.50 Flight times subject to change – regional departures available on request.

WHAT WE INCLUDE

• Return flights • Six nights’ accommodation with breakfast • Tickets for performances as described • Three dinners - two at Aida Restaurant at the Festspielhaus and one at the hotel • All sightseeing, entrance fees and gratuities • The services of the Kirker Tour Leader and local guide 30 June, 8pm: Renée Fleming, soprano Yannick Nézet-Séguin, piano Voice of Nature Songs by Liszt, Grieg, Fauré and others 1 July, 6pm The Metropolitan Orchestra Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano An all-Berlioz programme including selected highlights from his opera Les Troyens (Dido’s arias, Chers Tyriens, Adieu, fière cité, The Royal Hunt and Storm) and Symphonie fantastique Op.14 2 July, 5pm: The Metropolitan Opera Shakespeare in Music Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor Renée Fleming, soprano Russell Thomas, tenor Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Matthew Aucoin: Lear Sketches Tchaikovsky: Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet Verdi: Fourth act from Otello