Meet tour leader Mairi Nicolson and fellow travellers in the Sydney CBD (location to be advised) 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.

(LD)

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 Millthorpe and attend the opening Gala Concert featuring iconic opera arias and duets, along with a special instrumental performance, all accompanied by the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Paul Terracini. (Program to be announced)

ARTISTS
Natalie Aroyan (soprano), Luke Gabbedy (baritone), Agnes Sarkis (mezzo-soprano), Thomas Strong (tenor), Paul Terracini (conductor), Jun Yi Ma (violin), Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra

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

(BLD)

After a pre-performance talk with Mairi, spend the rest of the morning at leisure to explore the Orange Regional Art Gallery, or enjoy a stroll through the historic town.

In the late afternoon, return to Millthorpe for a night of Rossini’s most loved arias, performed by Italian baritone Giorgio Caoduro before indulging in a gourmet dinner at the renowned Tonic Restaurant.

ARTISTS
Giorgio Caoduro (baritone), Jonathan Wilson (piano)

(BD)

This morning, transfer to Millthorpe for a session hosted by Lyndon Terracini involving a conversation and Q&A with some of the festival artists.

Then, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before a concert of emerging opera stars.

ARTISTS
Robert Adam (counter-tenor), Bronwyn Douglass (soprano), Imogen Faith-Malfitano (soprano), Nicholas Paul (tenor), André Desponds (piano)

After the performance, enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery. Later, attend the final performance of the festival, a tribute to the great Cole Porter and George Gershwin.

ARTISTS
Noëmi Nadelmann (soprano), André Desponds (piano)

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

(BLD)

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

Tour arrangements conclude upon arrival in the late afternoon in the Sydney CBD (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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