Meet tour leader Mairi Nicolson and fellow travellers at the rear entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney at 9:00am. Then, travel by coach from Sydney to Orange with a stop en-route for lunch.

This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel.

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This morning, attend a pre-performance talk with Mairi. Then, indulge the taste buds at a local winery with a wine tasting followed by lunch.

In the late afternoon, depart for the village of Millthorpe and experience an intimate recital by acclaimed Italian bass-baritone Ferruccio Furlanetto, known for his rich voice and profound dramatic interpretations. Throughout his long career, he has performed with the world’s leading opera houses and conductors, including Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein (program to be announced).

After the performance, return to the hotel for a late supper.

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This morning, transfer to Millthorpe for an exclusive in-conversation session with Ferruccio Furlanetto hosted by Lyndon Terracini. Then, enjoy a performance by renowned pianist André Desponds before returning to the hotel (program to be announced).

In the late afternoon, return to Millthorpe and attend the opening Gala Concert, featuring iconic opera arias and duets, all accompanied by the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Paul Terracini (program to be announced).

ARTISTS
Stacey Alleaume (soprano), Natalie Aroyan (soprano), Elena Gabouri (mezzo-soprano), Diego Torre (tenor), Andrew Williams (baritone), Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Terracini (conductor)

After the performance, return to the hotel for a late supper.

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After a pre-performance talk with Mairi at the hotel, return to Millthorpe for a second in-conversation session hosted by Lyndon Terracini with Natalie Aroyan, Andrew Williams and Stacey Alleaume.

Then, enjoy a gourmet lunch at the renowned Tonic Restaurant before attending a concert of emerging opera stars (program to be announced).

Then, attend the final performance of the day, titled Berlin to Broadway, featuring acclaimed Swiss soprano Noëmi Nadelmann and pianist André Desponds (program to be announced).

After the concert, return to the hotel for a late supper.

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This morning, attend a matinee concert featuring acclaimed singer and pianist Glenn Amer. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by some time at leisure.

This evening, return to Millthorpe for a concert performance of Verdi’s opera Un ballo in maschera, featuring the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Paul Terracini. Hear Mexican-Australian tenor Diego Torre as Riccardo, Australian baritone Andrew Williams as Renato and Armenian-Australian soprano Natalie Aroyan as Amelia.

ARTISTS
Stacey Alleaume (soprano), Natalie Aroyan (soprano), Gennadi Dubinsky (bass), Elena Gabouri (mezzo-soprano), Richard Anderson (bass), Diego Torre (tenor), Andrew Williams (baritone), Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Terracini (conductor)

After the performance, return to the hotel for a late supper.

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This morning, check out of the hotel and return by coach to Sydney, with a stop en-route for lunch.

Tour arrangements conclude upon arrival in the late afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney for flights departing from 19:00. 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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