Orchestra & Soloists
» Manhattan Philharmonia of New York or Plenev Symphony of Bulgaria
» Soloists from major international opera houses in US, Germany, Canada, Italy, Austria
Primary Musical Works (Subject to change but will be officially announced on December 1, 2008)
» July 8 and 11: Puccini: Tosca (concert version)
» July 10 and 12: Choral Gala
· Orff: Carmina Burana
· Haydn: Mass in Time of War ("Paukenmesse") (for SATB Chorus and Orchestra)
(Choirs choose to participate in one or the other, but not both)
· · Symphony #43 ("Mercury")
· · Cantata "Ariadne auf Naxos" - (for mezzo-soprano and strings)
· · Scena di Berenice - (for mezzo-soprano and orchestra)
» July 9: reserved for special choral performances or concerti night with orchestra.
· Repertoire for this night has not been determined.
ITINERARY
Wednesday, July 1
» Arrival Athens and private air conditioned coach transfer to the following (or the like):
ELECTRA PALACE HOTEL (www.electrapalace.athenshotels.it)
ESPERIA PALACE (www.esperiahotel.com.gr)
or HOTEL PLAKA (www.plakahotel.gr)
» Double accommodation
» Guided walk through PLAKA (major restaurant and shopping area similar to
Greenwich Village in NY) below the Akropolis
» Dinner in Plaka with live Greek Entertainment
Thursday, July 2
» Breakfast. Professional guided tour of the Akropolis, Parthenon and Akropolis Museum
» Bus from hotel - Half day sightseeing finishing at 1pm
» Bus to Piraeus Port for HIGH SPEED FERRY to Syros (3 hours)
» Arrive Syros early evening and transfer to the following (or the like):
FRANCOISE HOTEL: (www.francoise-hotel.com)
or BENOIS HOTEL (at Galissas Beach): (www.benois.gr)
» Double accommodation.
Friday, July 3
» Breakfast
» Transfer to Apollo Theater for chorus rehearsals at 9:30 am.
Saturday, July 4
» Breakfast
» Transfer to Apollo Theater for chorus rehearsals at 9:30 am
Sunday, July 5
» Breakfast
» Transfer to Apollo Theater for chorus rehearsals at 9:30 am.
Monday, July 6
» Breakfast
» All day free
» Transfer to Apollo Theater for chorus rehearsals at 7:00 pm, final dress rehearsal for Tosca
Tuesday, July 7
» Breakfast
» Morning transfer to Theater for final rehearsal for Carmina Burana and Paukenmesse
» Remainder of day free
Wednesday, July 8
» Breakfast
» All day free
» 9pm FESTIVAL GALA OPENING: TOSCA
» Roundtrip transfer
Thursday, July 9
» Breakfast
» All day free
» 9pm Concert at Theater (concerto night or choral night of special repertoire)
» Roundtrip transfer
Friday, July 10
» Breakfast
» All day free
» 9pm Concert at Theater (Carmina Burana and Paukenmesse)
» Roundtrip transfer to Theater
Saturday, July 11
» Breakfast
» All day free
» 9pm Concert at Theater or Miaouli Square: TOSCA
» Roundtrip transfer to Theater
Sunday, July 12
» Breakfast
» All day free
» 9pm Gala Finale Concert (Carmina Burana and Paukenmesse)
» Roundtrip transfer to Theater
» Post-concert farewell pizza dinner.
Monday, July 13
» Breakfast
» Transfer to Hermoupolis port for High Speed to Piraeus in Athens
» Bus transfer from Piraeus Port to Hotel (same hotel as arrival)
» Evening free in Plaka to shop & browse
Tuesday, July 14
» Breakfast
» Transfer from hotel to airport
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Total costs for all above services and descriptions in this itinerary is 1049 euro. Based on the
September 2, 2008 exchange rate of 1.48 - the amount in US dollars is $ 1,553.00 per person based on double occupancy (no air fare included).
The exchange rate for your ensemble of performers and non-performers will become fixed and firm at the time of the FIRST DEPOSIT and the amount of dollars for this program will not change regardless if the dollar weakens or strengthens.
Any departure taxes levied by the US Government after initial deposit and before departure are the responsibility of the performer / non-performers.
Deposit Deadlines
$250 per person on or before December 1, 2008 -
(final cost set and fixed based on 1,049 euro converted to dollars.)
$500 per person on or before February 1, 2009
$500 per person on or before April 1 2009
Balance due on or before June 1 2009
Note:
1 FREE LAND Package on 25 each paying packages
All deposits are non-refundable, if participant cancellation occurs, therefore, cancellation insurance is recommended. If MidAmerica Productions cancels - All monies will be immediately and completely refunded.
Airfares are the responsibility of the choruses.
If you are a US citizen, a valid passport is required but no visa is required.
If you are NOT a US citizen, please check with your embassy regarding entry requirements to Greece.
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