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The Los Angeles Opera House at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and nearby Walt Disney Concert Hall are two of our favorite music destinations
and many wonderful tours have been taken place there over the years, led principally by Sherwin Sloan, a Los Angeles resident and incomparable
opera aficionado. Sherwin retired from touring in 2006 but remains an active member of the Los Angeles opera scene. He has graciously
agreed to share part of the time with some of the friends that made those touring years so special. The outstanding programming at both
venues has presented the perfect opportunity to turn the idea of a reunion weekend into reality and we hope that you will join us for this
exciting event.
International lecturer and writer Desirée Mays will lead the tour and provide expert interpretation of the musical program.
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Friday December 11
Independent arrivals and check in to The Omni Hotel, California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. In the early evening meet Desirée,
Sherwin and friends old and new for cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Walk or take a hotel car to the Walt Disney Concert Hall and
a performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Maestro Zubin Mehta and pianist Yefim Bronfman. The concert program is Orpheus
by Liszt, Bartók piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”.
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Saturday December 12
Depart for Pacific Palisades and a private tour of The Getty Villa, re-opened in 2006 as the museum dedicated to the arts and culture of ancient
Greece, Rome and Etruria. After, we will lunch at a local favorite in the coastal community of nearby Malibu and return to the hotel by mid afternoon.
This evening’s performance at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion features one of the world’s greatest sopranos, Renée Fleming in Recital.
Ms. Fleming’s “artistry has taken her to the world’s capitals and great opera houses, captivating audiences everywhere she goes” and
it will be an evening to treasure! Join Desirée for post performance no host refreshments in Noé Bar.
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Sunday December 13
In the morning meet for a guided visit to MOCA’s The First 30 Years – a permanent installation of its renowned collection comprising nearly 6,000 works
dating from 1939 to the present day and, at 1.00pm attend a pre-performance lecture at the opera house. The matinee of Il Barbiere di Siviglia starts at
2.00pm and is led by Michele Mariotto with a stellar cast including Nathan Gunn, Juan Diego Flórez and Joyce DiDonato. Special guests Sherwin Sloan
and Robert Torres will again join the party for a post performance celebration dinner at Kendall’s Brasserie along with other invited guests.
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Monday December 14
Departures or extension.
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Space is strictly limited as tickets for the three performances are almost sold out. We will buy the tickets and
confirm your place as we receive reservations – we are not holding large tickets blocks for this tour so do not
delay if you are interested in registering.
Breakfasts: We recommend the full buffet breakfast package as most restaurants and carry out casual dining spots
near the hotel are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Mark the top of your reservation form if you wish to order breakfast vouchers.
Alternatively, you have the choice of a la carte in the Grand Café, a coffee and pastry from Morsel’s or the hotel’s 24 hour room
service.
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Double or twin
Single occupancy supplement
Extra night
Optional breakfast package
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$1,950
$350
$200
$86
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Please note that airfare is not included.
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A non-refundable deposit of $950 is due with the completed reservation form and the balance is payable by October 29, 2009.
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