Italian Tour Operator Specializing in Opera Tours Suggestions 2015/2016

About us: 20 years of experience Real passion for Opera & Classical Music Direct relationship with the most important Theater Tailor made tours focussed on Classical Music

Beautiful performances…. Gala Des Etoiles La Traviata Aida

In the most important theater…. La Fenice - Venice Teatro alla Scala - Milan Teatro Massimo - Palermo

With the best performer…. Juan Diego Florez Jonas Kaufmann Anna Netrebko Angela Gheorghiu

Summary: Teatro alla Scala Milan & Expo 2015 Teatro la Fenice Teatro Regio in Turin Bari, ApuliaEurope

Italy:

Teatro alla Scala Season 2015: Giovanna d’Arco by G. Verdi Conductor: Riccardo Chailly Interpreters: A. Netrebko, F. Meli, C. Alvarez Rigoletto by G. Verdi Interpreters: Leo Nucci I Due Foscari by G. Verdi Director: Emma Dante Interpreters: F. Meli, P. Domingo Der Rosenkavalier by J. Strauss Conductor: Zubin Mehta Simon Boccanegra by G. Verdi Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung Interpreters: P. Domingo, Leo Nucci, C. Giannattasio Nozze di Figaro by W.A. Mozart Conductor: F. Wesler-Möst Interpreters: D. Damrau, C. Alvarez …. And many others

Teatro alla Scala Focus Expo 2015 Teatro alla Scala Saturday 20 th June 2015 Cavalleria Rusticana by P. Mascagni Pagliacci by R. Leoncavallo Conductor: Carlo Rizzi Director: Mario Martone Performers: Elīna Garanča, Jonas Kaufmann, Fiorenza Cedolins Teatro alla Scala Friday 31 st July. Saturday 8 th August 2015 Il barbiere di Siviglia by G. Rossini Conductor: Massimo Zanetti Director: Jean Pierre Ponnelle Performers: Leo Nucci, Ruggero Raimondi Teatro alla Scala Saturday 29th August 2015 La Bohème by G. Puccini Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel Director: Franco Zeffirelli Performers: Maria Agresta, Vittorio Grigolo, Ramón Vargas

Giuseppe Verdi was strictly connected with Milan and its theatre. In fact, seven premières of his operas were held at Teatro Alla Scala. During his stays in Milan the great composer lodged at the Grand Hotel et de Milan, where it is still possible to visit his suite, the one in which he died on January the 27th said Giuseppe Verdi in reference to the Nursing Home for Musicians that he founded in Milan. This house hosts not only his grave but also a museum, usually closed to the visitors, that collects the most important relics of the composer’s life. Experience Tours: Giuseppe Verdi’s sites

Grand Hotel et de Milan Opened in 1863, the Grand Hotel et de Milan preserve the charme of an ancient “house” of Milan. For over 27 years the Grand Hotel was actually Giuseppe Verdi ’s home in Milan, and many were the famous people who stayed at the hotel. Located a few steps from Teatro alla Scala and Duomo, the Grand Hotel et de Milan with its timeless elegance is ideal for both leisure and business staying.

Near Milan ….. Villa Medici Giulini A priceless collection of ancient instruments Located just 30km away from Milan, near Como Lake, Villa Medici Giulini is a perfect example of seventeenth-century stately home in the country. In addition to the beauty of the structure and its vast garden, the villa enjoys an international reputation for its valuable collection of keyboard instruments. Follow the story of the modern piano from room to room, from the amazing the first harpsichords and the organs, to the pianos of the French and Viennese school. Inside the villa it is possible to organize a private concert in which all these different types of piano will be played. After the concert, why not enjoy a gala dinner in the villa’s historical rooms or, in summer time, in its magnificent garden.

Near Milan…. Cremona City of Violins Stradivari and Violins Museum Cremona is the world capital of the art of violin and string making, a title of which the town is really proud especially because, out of all the musical instruments, violin is the one that can best arouse deep emotions. Over two hundred violin makers workshops keep the tradition alive by following the footprints of very well-known Cremonese violin makers such as Antonio Stradivari, the Amati's end the Guarneri's. Furthermore, a prestigious international school of violin making prepares every year many students coming from all over the world.

Near Milan….. Bergamo Franciacorta Lakes

Gran Teatro la Fenice Season 2015/2016: Idomeneo by W. A. Mozart Conductor: J. Tate La Traviata by G. Verdi Conductor: D. Rustioni – Director: R. Carsen Madama Butterfly by G. Puccini Conductor: Myung-Whung Chung Il Barbiere di Siviglia by G. Rossini L’Elisir d’Amore by G. Donizetti Norma by V. Bellini

Venice – an unforgettable experience Make your trip exclusive getting access to the San Marco Cathedral in closed-door visit, attending a concert or a gala dinner in a wonderful palace or a villa or simply enjoying a buffet cocktail in the Apollo rooms of the theatre.

Caracalla Bath Summer 2015: July and August Madama Butterfly by G. Puccini July and August Turandot by G. Puccini July and August La Boheme by G. Puccini June Pink Floyd Ballet by R. Petit 27 July Roberto Bolle and Friends Gala

Teatro Regio Turin Season 2015/2016: Aida by G. Verdi Carmina Burana by C. Orff Tosca by G. Puccini Lucia di Lammermoor by G. Donizetti Carmen by G. Bizet Roberto Bolle and Friend Galà For New Year’s Eve

Near Turin….. Stupinigi Wine and Truffle Venaria

Teatro Petruzzelli Season 2015: November La Boheme by G. Puccini December L’elisir d’Amore by G. Donizetti

Near Bari Apulia ….. Polignano Castel del Monte Ostuni

Europe:

BAYREUTH WAGNER FESTIVAL The Most important Wagner-lover’s Festival

Wagner Festival in Bayreuth 2015 Saturday Tristan und Isolde Wednesday Siegfried – Ring II Sunday Lohengrin Thursday Tristan und Isolde Monday Rheingold - Ring I Friday Götterdämmerung – Ring II Tuesday Walküre – Ring I Saturday Holländer Thursday Siegfried – Ring I Sunday Lohengrin Friday Holländer Tuesday Tristan und Isolde Saturday Götterdämmerung –Ring I Wednesday Holländer Sunday Tristan und Isolde Thursday Lohengrin Monday Holländer Friday Rheingold – Ring III Tuesday Lohengrin Saturday Walküre – Ring III Wednesday Siegfried Sunday Tristan und Isolde Friday Tristan und Isolde Monday Siegfried – Ring III Saturday Holländer Wednesday Götterdämmerung – Ring III Sunday Rheingold – Ring II Thursday Lohengrin Monday Walküre – Ring II Friday Holländer

NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT in Wien The Most important new year’s Concert In the world!

31st of December st of January 2016 Musikverein New Year’s Eve Concert Conductor: Mariss Janson … The Concert Charm and tradition: the key elements of a stay in the Austrian capital and a splendid accompaniment to a unique experience: that of attending the New Year’s concert in the Musikverein. New Year’s Eve Concert in Wien