Arrive in Adelaide on suggested flights. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including extra nights’ accommodation and a private transfer from the airport.

At 13:00, meet your tour leader Stewart Kelly and fellow travellers at the entrance of the InterContinental Hotel Adelaide. Then, travel by coach to McLaren Vale and check into the hotel.

In the evening, attend a pre-performance talk with tour leader Stewart Kelly at the hotel, followed by a welcome dinner.

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In the morning, transfer to Coriole Vineyards, a distinguished winery situated in the rolling hills of McLaren Vale, with views of the Willunga Hills and the Fleurieu coast.

After an introductory talk by Artistic Director Kate Suthers, attend the opening concert, titled Young Explorers, featuring two compositions of Korngold and Mahler.

ARTISTS:
Elizabeth Layton (violin), Belinda Gehlert (violin), Richard Waters (viola), Martin Smith (cello), Gemma Phillips (cello), Michael Ierace (piano), Alison Heike (violin), Kate Suthers (violin), Desiree Frahn (soprano),

PROGRAM:
Erich Korngold – String Sextet in D major, op. 10
Gustav Mahler – Piano Quartet in A minor
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, op. 18
Alma Mahler – Selection from Fünf Lieder
Alexander von Zemlinsky – Selection from Liederen, op. 2
Béla Bartók – Suite, op. 14
Caroline Shaw – Blueprint

Following a gourmet lunch, enjoy some time to wander through the estate’s unique, multi-level Australian cottage garden, with breathtaking views of the valley.

In the afternoon, attend a panel discussion with Kate Suthers and musicians, before a concert inspired by Emily Dickinson’s evocative poetry, featuring acclaimed Australian soprano Desiree Frahn.

ARTISTS:
Elizabeth Layton (violin), Alison Heike (violin), Richard Waters (viola), Martin Smith (cello), Damien Eckersly (double bass), Desiree Frahn (soprano), Michael Ierace (piano), Kate Suthers (violin), Belinda Gehlert (violin), Gemma Phillips (cello)

PROGRAM:
Antonín Dvořák – Nocturne in B major, op. 40
Aaron Copland – Selection from Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson
Caroline Shaw – Plan & Elevation

In the last performance of the day, explore the world of folk songs, including arrangements by the Danish String Quartet and compositions by Dobrinka Tabakova, Alice Chance and Jessie Montgomery.

ARTISTS:
Kate Suthers (violin), Belinda Gehlert (violin), Richard Waters (viola) , Gemma Phillips (cello), Martin Smith (cello), Damien Kennedy (double bass), Michael Ierace (piano), Desiree Frahn (soprano)

PROGRAM:
Alice Chance – Nose Scrunch Reel
Dobrinka Tabakova – The Smile of the Flamboyant Wings
Béla Bartók – Selections from Eight Improvisations on Hungarian Peasant Songs, op. 20, Sz. 74, BB 83
Edvard Grieg – Selections from 25 Norwegian Folk Songs and Dances, op. 17

After the concert, enjoy a special dinner at Coriole Vineyards before returning to the hotel.

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Begin the day with a private, pre-performance talk with Stewart, before returning to Coriole Vineyards for an introduction by Kate Suthers on the final day’s performance including Richard Strauss’ monumental Metamorphosen.

ARTISTS:
Desiree Frahn (soprano), Belinda Gehlert (violin), Alison Heike (violin), Richard Waters (viola), Gemma Phillips (cello), Elizabeth Layton (violin), Kate Suthers (violin), Martin Smith (cello), Damien Eckersly (double bass)

PROGRAM:
Anne Cawrse – This too shall pass (Festival Premiere)
Richard Strauss – Metamorphosen (arr. for Septet by Rudolph Leopold)
Giacomo Puccini – Crisantemi
Belinda Gehlert – Stellar (World Premiere)
John Adams – Shaker Loops

After lunch at Coriole, return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings.

This evening, join Stewart and fellow tour members for an informal dinner at a local restaurant.

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In the morning, transfer to Adelaide Airport for suggested flights departing from 13:00. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour, and travel insurance (highly recommended).

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