Meet tour leader Andy Bromberger and fellow travellers at a Sydney CBD hotel at 9:15am (location to be advised). Then, travel by coach from Sydney to Orange with a stop en route for lunch.

This evening, attend the opening performance of the Orange Chamber Music Festival at Kinross Wolaroi School, performed by violinist Zoe Freisberg, pianist Vatche Jambazian and clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff.

Program:
Igor Stravinsky – L’Histoire du Soldat
Béla Bartók – Romanian Folk Dances Sz. 56
Komitas Vartapet – Selections from Armenian folk songs
Aram Arutiunian – Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
Paul Schoenfield – Freylakh (from Trio for Violin, Clarinet and Piano)

At the conclusion of the performance, enjoy a special welcome dinner at one of Orange’s fine dining establishments.

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This morning head to the picturesque Haszlehome Apple Shed. Enjoy morning tea and attend a special Women’s Day concert, performed by Brisbane’s leading musicians, the Ensemble Trivium, comprising flautist Monika Koerner, violist Yoko Okayasu, cellist Katherine Phillip, and violinists Daniel Kowalik and Anne Horton.

Program:
Amy Beach – Theme and Variations Op. 80 for Flute and String Quartet
Caroline Shaw – Entr’acte for String Quartet
Joan Tower – Rising for Flute and String Quartet

Return to the hotel and join a pre-performance talk by Andy about this evening’s concerts. Enjoy some time at leisure before attending a late-afternoon performance at the Orange Uniting Church by the acclaimed Australian Baroque Brass.

Program:
Daniel Purcell – Trumpet Song from ‘Massaniello’
Biagio Marini – Sonata
George Friedric Handel – Ode’ Eternal Source of Light Divine
Christian Erbach – Canzona
John Foster – Taking the Hill
Giulio Caccini – Amarilli Mia Bella
Attr. Johann Heinrich Schmelzer – Sonata á3
Claudio Monteverdi – Lamento Della Ninfa
J.H. Schmelzer (arr. J.Foster) – Chaconne in C Major

This evening, attend a concert at the nearby Orange Regional Conservatorium. Tonight’s program features the acclaimed visiting ensemble Orava Quartet, alongside pianist Vatche Jambazian.

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After a pre-performance talk with Andy, walk to the nearby Holy Trinity Church for a morning concert performed by The Song Company, which has captivated audiences with exquisite performances of vocal works ranging from the 10th century to contemporary compositions.

Then, join ‘The Wine Man’ Peter Bourne at a local winery for a tasting of the regional wines, followed by lunch, before returning to Orange.

This evening, attend the festival gala at the Orange Civic Theatre. Tonight’s program features contemporary Australian and new world works.

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This morning, travel to Robertson Park and take pleasure in informal conservations and melodies with some of the festival artists.

Later, continue to Tonic Restaurant in Milthorpe and enjoy a gourmet lunch which will be accompanied by a concert performed by the saxophonist ensemble, the Nexas Quartet. Pairings will take audiences through an entertaining gourmet odyssey via Europe, Australia and America, with featured works by Claude Debussy, Jean Rivier, Guillermo Lago, Phillip Glass and more.

This evening, join Andy and fellow travellers for dinner at a nearby restaurant.

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This morning, check out of the hotel and return to Sydney.

Tour arrangements conclude upon arrival in the late afternoon at a Sydney CBD hotel (location to be advised). Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including airport transfers, travel insurance and additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour.

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