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Orange Chamber Music Festival

Embrace the gentle autumnal change by spending five glorious days in Orange, New South Wales’ food and wine mecca, with intimate chamber music as your backdrop.

Enjoy seven performances of the 2023 Orange Chamber Music Festival, featuring amongst others acclaimed harpist Emily Granger, the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, chamber orchestra ensemble Camerata, the resident Orava Quartet and other guest artists including saxophonist Jay Byrnes.

Between performances, indulge in gastronomic events at distinguished restaurants with local chefs and cellar doors, showcasing the very best of Orange’s hospitality and produce.

At a Glance

  • Enjoy seven performances of classical and contemporary pieces as part of the 2023 Orange Chamber Music Festival
  • Attend the festival’s opening dinner at the much-loved Zona restaurant
  • Indulge in an exclusive wine tasting and gourmet lunch at Philip Shaw’s Koomooloo vineyard with wine expert Peter Bourne
  • Benefit from private pre-performance talks with your tour leader, music specialist Andy Bromberger

Tour Leader

Andy Bromberger

Destination

Music, food and wine in Country NSW

Dates

09 – 13 March 2023 (5 days)

Fitness Level

Moderate

?

Tour Status

Available

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At a Glance

  • Enjoy seven performances of classical and contemporary pieces as part of the 2023 Orange Chamber Music Festival
  • Attend the festival’s opening dinner at the much-loved Zona restaurant
  • Indulge in an exclusive wine tasting and gourmet lunch at Philip Shaw’s Koomooloo vineyard with wine expert Peter Bourne
  • Benefit from private pre-performance talks with your tour leader, music specialist Andy Bromberger
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  • Itinerary
  • Pricing
  • Hotels

Thursday 09 March 2023 / Depart Sydney – Orange

Arrive in Sydney on suggested Qantas flights. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements including pre-tour accommodation and a private transfer from the airport.

Meet Andy Bromberger and fellow travellers at a Sydney CBD hotel at 9:30am (location to be advised). Then, travel by coach from Sydney to Orange with a stop en route for lunch.

This evening, attend the opening gala of the Orange Chamber Music Festival at Zona Restaurant, performed by guitarists Andrew Blanch and Vladimir Gorbach, forming an extraordinary musical pairing of the highest calibre.

Program:
Ida Presti – Etude Fantasque
Pierre Petit – Toccata and Tarantelle
Joaquín Rodrigo – Tonadilla
Astor Piazzolla – Tango Suite for 2 Guitars
Domenico Scarlatti – Sonata in D Minor

(LD)

Fri 10 Mar / Orange

Begin the morning with a pre-performance talk by Andy and attend a concert in the Canobolas Hall performed by Duo de Fesch and Orange-born violinist Rachael Kwa, featuring works by De Fesch, Vivaldi and Handel.

Program:
Willem De Fesch – Cello Sonata Op. 8 No. 3 in D Minor
Antonio Vivaldi – Sonata in C Minor for Oboe and Basso continuo, RV 53
George Frideric Handel – Sonata for Violin and Basso continuo in D Major Op. 1 No. 13, HWV 371
George Frideric Handel – Trio Sonata in B-flat, HWV 388

Then, join ‘The Wine Man’ Peter Bourne at the Koomooloo vineyard, recently launched by iconic Australian winemaker Philip Shaw. Enjoy a tasting of Philip’s wines, followed by lunch, overlooking the property’s sweeping views of Mount Canobolas before returning to Orange.

This evening, attend the festival gala at Kinross Wolaroi School. Tonight’s program features the acclaimed visiting ensembles Camerata and Orava Quartet, alongside baritone saxophonist Jay Byrnes.

Program:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings in C Major Op. 48
Nicholas Russoniello – Saxophone Concerto (World Premiere)
Robert Davidson – Elegy
Edward Elgar – Introduction and Allegro for Strings Op. 47

(BL)

Sat 11 Mar / Orange

After a pre-performance talk with Andy, walk to the nearby Orange Regional Conservatorium for a morning concert of Schubert’s Winterreise, performed by baritone David Greco and pianist Vatche Jambazian.

Program:
Franz Schubert – Winterreise, D. 911, Poetry by Wilhelm Müller

Enjoy some time at leisure before attending an afternoon performance at the Orange Regional Gallery by acclaimed American harpist Emily Granger, violist James Wannan and flautist Jonathan Henderson, including Debussy’s late sonata for flute.

Program:
Claude Debussy – Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp
Sally Whitwell – new work (World Premiere)
Tristan Coelho – Hokusai Mixtape

After dinner, return to the Orange Regional Conservatorium for an evening concert performed by the classical string ensemble Orava Quartet.

Program:
Arrangements from the Danish String Quartet – Nordic folk music from ‘Wood Works’
Erin Schulhoff – Five pieces for String Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 13

(BLD)

Sun 12 Mar / Orange

This morning, attend a matinée performance by the world-class Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, featuring works by Hummel, Schubert and Mozart.

Program:
Johann Nepomuk Hummel – Clarinet Quartet in E-flat Major
Franz Schubert – String Trio in B-flat Major, D.471
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581

Return to the hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. This evening, join Andy and fellow travellers for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

(BD)

Mon 13 Mar / Depart Orange – Sydney

This morning, check out of the hotel and return to Sydney. En route, enjoy lunch in the Blue Mountains before arriving in 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 and additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour.

(BL)

Per person, twin-share

AUD 4,350

Single supplement

AUD 795

Deposit per person (at time of booking)

AUD 1,750

Final payment due

06 January 2023

Tour code

SB2301

Fitness level

Moderate
Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions.

Suggested airline

Qantas
Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations.

Tour price includes

  • Four nights’ accommodation at a four-star superior boutique hotel with breakfast daily (B)
  • Premium tickets for seven performances of the 2023 Orange Chamber Music Festival as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary (L = Lunch, D = Dinner), including wine with meals
  • Private pre-performance talks by your tour leader, Andy Bromberger
  • Transportation throughout on comfortable, air-conditioned coaches
  • Gratuities for local guides, drivers and wait staff
  • Hotel porterage (one piece per person)

Tour price does not include

  • Airfares (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
  • Airport/hotel transfers on arrival and departure in Sydney
  • Airport porterage
  • Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, room service, minibar, taxis etc.)
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)

 

Your hotel
Orange – Byng Street Boutique Hotel ****+

Set in an historic homestead with revamped contemporary interiors, this luxury boutique hotel is located in the heart of Orange. A cooked breakfast is provided daily in the hotel’s colourful Yallungah Dining Room. Each guest room is individually decorated with contemporary furnishings and overlooks the heritage property’s peaceful gardens. The spacious ensuite bathrooms feature standalone showers and complimentary amenities.

N.B. Hotel of a similar standard may be substituted.

The Byng Street Boutique Hotel, Orange

Byng Street Boutique Hotel Yallungah Dining Room

Fitness Level

Moderate

?

Orange Chamber Music Festival 2023 Festival Artists: Rachael Kwa (violin), Jay Byrnes (saxophone) and Emily Granger (harp) Photo: Aisleen Moxey

Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra © Robert Catto

Philip Shaw Wines, Orange © Destination NSW

Orange in autumn by Eyetrix Productions

Orange Chamber Music Festival

Embrace the gentle autumnal change by spending five glorious days in Orange, New South Wales’ food and wine mecca, with intimate chamber music as your backdrop.

Enjoy seven performances of the 2023 Orange Chamber Music Festival, featuring amongst others acclaimed harpist Emily Granger, the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, chamber orchestra ensemble Camerata, the resident Orava Quartet and other guest artists including saxophonist Jay Byrnes.

Between performances, indulge in gastronomic events at distinguished restaurants with local chefs and cellar doors, showcasing the very best of Orange’s hospitality and produce.

  • Itinerary
  • Pricing
  • Hotels

Thursday 09 March 2023 / Depart Sydney – Orange

Arrive in Sydney on suggested Qantas flights. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements including pre-tour accommodation and a private transfer from the airport.

Meet Andy Bromberger and fellow travellers at a Sydney CBD hotel at 9:30am (location to be advised). Then, travel by coach from Sydney to Orange with a stop en route for lunch.

This evening, attend the opening gala of the Orange Chamber Music Festival at Zona Restaurant, performed by guitarists Andrew Blanch and Vladimir Gorbach, forming an extraordinary musical pairing of the highest calibre.

Program:
Ida Presti – Etude Fantasque
Pierre Petit – Toccata and Tarantelle
Joaquín Rodrigo – Tonadilla
Astor Piazzolla – Tango Suite for 2 Guitars
Domenico Scarlatti – Sonata in D Minor

(LD)

Fri 10 Mar / Orange

Begin the morning with a pre-performance talk by Andy and attend a concert in the Canobolas Hall performed by Duo de Fesch and Orange-born violinist Rachael Kwa, featuring works by De Fesch, Vivaldi and Handel.

Program:
Willem De Fesch – Cello Sonata Op. 8 No. 3 in D Minor
Antonio Vivaldi – Sonata in C Minor for Oboe and Basso continuo, RV 53
George Frideric Handel – Sonata for Violin and Basso continuo in D Major Op. 1 No. 13, HWV 371
George Frideric Handel – Trio Sonata in B-flat, HWV 388

Then, join ‘The Wine Man’ Peter Bourne at the Koomooloo vineyard, recently launched by iconic Australian winemaker Philip Shaw. Enjoy a tasting of Philip’s wines, followed by lunch, overlooking the property’s sweeping views of Mount Canobolas before returning to Orange.

This evening, attend the festival gala at Kinross Wolaroi School. Tonight’s program features the acclaimed visiting ensembles Camerata and Orava Quartet, alongside baritone saxophonist Jay Byrnes.

Program:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings in C Major Op. 48
Nicholas Russoniello – Saxophone Concerto (World Premiere)
Robert Davidson – Elegy
Edward Elgar – Introduction and Allegro for Strings Op. 47

(BL)

Sat 11 Mar / Orange

After a pre-performance talk with Andy, walk to the nearby Orange Regional Conservatorium for a morning concert of Schubert’s Winterreise, performed by baritone David Greco and pianist Vatche Jambazian.

Program:
Franz Schubert – Winterreise, D. 911, Poetry by Wilhelm Müller

Enjoy some time at leisure before attending an afternoon performance at the Orange Regional Gallery by acclaimed American harpist Emily Granger, violist James Wannan and flautist Jonathan Henderson, including Debussy’s late sonata for flute.

Program:
Claude Debussy – Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp
Sally Whitwell – new work (World Premiere)
Tristan Coelho – Hokusai Mixtape

After dinner, return to the Orange Regional Conservatorium for an evening concert performed by the classical string ensemble Orava Quartet.

Program:
Arrangements from the Danish String Quartet – Nordic folk music from ‘Wood Works’
Erin Schulhoff – Five pieces for String Quartet
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 13

(BLD)

Sun 12 Mar / Orange

This morning, attend a matinée performance by the world-class Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, featuring works by Hummel, Schubert and Mozart.

Program:
Johann Nepomuk Hummel – Clarinet Quartet in E-flat Major
Franz Schubert – String Trio in B-flat Major, D.471
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K.581

Return to the hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. This evening, join Andy and fellow travellers for a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

(BD)

Mon 13 Mar / Depart Orange – Sydney

This morning, check out of the hotel and return to Sydney. En route, enjoy lunch in the Blue Mountains before arriving in 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 and additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour.

(BL)

Per person, twin-share

AUD 4,350

Single supplement

AUD 795

Deposit per person (at time of booking)

AUD 1,750

Final payment due

06 January 2023

Tour code

SB2301

Fitness level

Moderate
Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions.

Suggested airline

Qantas
Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations.

Tour price includes

  • Four nights’ accommodation at a four-star superior boutique hotel with breakfast daily (B)
  • Premium tickets for seven performances of the 2023 Orange Chamber Music Festival as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary (L = Lunch, D = Dinner), including wine with meals
  • Private pre-performance talks by your tour leader, Andy Bromberger
  • Transportation throughout on comfortable, air-conditioned coaches
  • Gratuities for local guides, drivers and wait staff
  • Hotel porterage (one piece per person)

Tour price does not include

  • Airfares (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
  • Airport/hotel transfers on arrival and departure in Sydney
  • Airport porterage
  • Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, room service, minibar, taxis etc.)
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)

 

Your hotel
Orange – Byng Street Boutique Hotel ****+

Set in an historic homestead with revamped contemporary interiors, this luxury boutique hotel is located in the heart of Orange. A cooked breakfast is provided daily in the hotel’s colourful Yallungah Dining Room. Each guest room is individually decorated with contemporary furnishings and overlooks the heritage property’s peaceful gardens. The spacious ensuite bathrooms feature standalone showers and complimentary amenities.

N.B. Hotel of a similar standard may be substituted.

The Byng Street Boutique Hotel, Orange

Byng Street Boutique Hotel Yallungah Dining Room

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        Most of our tours require a MODERATE level of fitness. However, in certain destinations, or in certain seasons, or because of the nature of travel, certain tours will require an ABOVE MODERATE or CHALLENGING level of fitness. For the overall benefit of the group, at the time of booking we will require you to declare in writing that you are fit to participate in your chosen tour according to the level of fitness required for that tour. If you (or we) have any doubts about your level of fitness, you may be required to undergo a doctor’s appraisal. This would require your doctor to read the itinerary of your chosen tour, including the fitness level, and provide you (and us) with a written confirmation of your ability to participate.
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        It is also a requirement that you do not cause any significant disruption to the tour or the tour group, and we may refuse admission on the tour, or require you to withdraw from the tour at any time if your participation causes significant disruption for other guests or the tour group or there is any safety issue as a result of your ongoing participation in the tour.

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        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
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        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
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