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In the company of music specialist Phillip Sametz, experience Opera Australia’s world premiere of a new production of Richard Wagner’s Tannhäuser at Arts Centre Melbourne.
At a Glance
- Enjoy Premium category seats for Opera Australia’s Tannhäuser at Arts Centre Melbourne
- Experience the world premiere of Sir David McVicar’s new production, conducted by Andrea Battistoni
- Hear an outstanding international cast featuring acclaimed tenor Sergei Skorokhodov, accompanied by Orchestra Victoria and the Opera Australia Chorus
- Enhance your appreciation of the performance with an engaging private pre-performance talk with your tour leader, music specialist Phillip Sametz
- Stay in superlative comfort in a deluxe five-star hotel within easy walking distance of Arts Centre Melbourne
Explore Wagner’s powerful tale of desire, devotion and redemption, directed by celebrated opera and theatre director Sir David McVicar and conducted by Opera Australia’s music director Andrea Battistoni. Presented exclusively in Melbourne, the production brings together Orchestra Victoria, the Opera Australia Chorus and an outstanding cast of international singers.
Acclaimed Russian tenor Sergei Skorokhodov leads in the title role, bringing Wagner’s sweeping and emotionally charged masterpiece to life.
Itinerary
Arrive in Melbourne on suggested flights and make your way to the hotel. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including a private transfer to the hotel, pre-tour accommodation and a room category upgrade.
At 18:00, join your tour leader Phillip Sametz and fellow travellers for a welcome briefing and a pre-performance talk at the hotel, followed by dinner.
(D)
The morning is at leisure before walking to Arts Centre Melbourne for the world premiere matinee performance of Sir David McVicar’s production of Wagner’s Tannhäuser, exclusive to Melbourne.
The opera tells the story of minstrel knight Tannhäuser torn between his earthly desires and his quest for spiritual salvation.
McVicar’s staging marks Opera Australia’s first new production of the opera in nearly 30 years, under the baton of Opera Australia music director Andrea Battistoni. The role of Tannhäuser is sung by Russian tenor Sergei Skorokhodov, making his Opera Australia mainstage debut. Other cast members include Australian bass Joshua Bloom as Landgraf Hermann and Georgian mezzo-soprano Nino Surguladze as Venus.
After the performance, return to the hotel for some time at leisure.
This evening, celebrate the conclusion of the tour with a special farewell dinner with Phillip and fellow travellers at one of Melbourne’s fine restaurants.
(BD)
Tour arrangements conclude after breakfast.
Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including any additional nights’ accommodation, either before or after the tour, and travel insurance (strongly recommended).
(B)
Prices
Per person, twin share
AUD 3,650
Single supplement
AUD 500
Deposit per person (at time of booking)
AUD 1,500
Final payment due
14 September 2027
Room category upgrade available on request; please enquire with us.
Tour price includes
- Premium category tickets to the performance of Opera Australia’s Tannhäuser at Arts Centre Melbourne
- Two nights’ accommodation in a centrally located five-star hotel with breakfast daily (B)
- Meals as per itinerary (L = Lunch, D = Dinner), including wine with meals
- Expertise and insights of your tour leader, opera specialist Phillip Sametz
- Gratuities for local guides, drivers and wait staff
Tour price does not include
- Airfares (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
- Airport/hotel transfers on arrival and departure (contact Renaissance Tours for assistance)
- Airport porterage
- Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, taxis, minibar, room service etc.)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
Hotel
Your hotel
Melbourne – The Langham, Melbourne*****
N.B. A hotel of a similar standard may be substituted.
More Details
Tour code: OA2713
Fitness level: Moderate
Tour members must be able to:
• negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
• use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
• undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
• stand for long periods in museums and other sites
• embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
• handle their own luggage
Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions here.
Suggested airline: Qantas
Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations.
Visa
New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa to visit Australia.
Download booking form here.
At time of booking, please advise us of any special dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of.
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Level 4, 47 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 5068, Sydney NSW 2001
1300 727 095 (Australia)
0800 403 621 (New Zealand)
phone +61 2 9299 5801
email info@renaissancetours.com.au
ABN 14 069 591 448.
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