Meet tour leader Andy Bromberger and fellow travellers at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney at 9:00am. Then, travel by coach from Sydney to Orange with a stop enroute for lunch.

This evening, attend the opening performance of the Orange Chamber Music Festival at Kinross Wolaroi School, performed by world-class musicians of the Orava Quartet, including first violinist Daniel Kowalik, second violinist David Dalseno, violist Thomas Chawner and cellist Karol Kowalik.

PROGRAM
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet Op.18 No. 1
Krzysztof Penderecki – String Quartet No. 3 Leaves of an Unwritten Diary
Elena Kats-Chernin – Grotesk
Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 6 in F minor Op. 18

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This morning, attend a pre-performance talk with Andy. Then head to the scenic Red Hill Barn to enjoy brunch and be immersed in a rich collection of music, ranging from J. S. Bach to contemporary Australian, Swedish and Estonian composers. The concert is performed by the Ensemble Old & New, with Rachael Beesley (violin), Josephine Vains (cello) and Robert Cossom (percussion).

PROGRAM
J.S. Bach – Selection from Suite No.3 in C major BWV 1009 Prelude
Ross Edwards – Selection from Ten Little Duets Rain
J.S. Bach – Selection from Suite No.3 in C major BWV 1009 Sarabande
Ross Edwards – Selection from Ten Little Duets Echoes
J.S. Bach – Selection from Sonata No.1 in G minor BWV 1001 Siciliana
Pedro Lopes Nogueira – Gaita de Folle
J.S. Bach – Selection from Partita No.2 in D minor BWV 1004 Allemande
Katy Abbott – Re-echo
Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel
Robert Cossom – Selection from Nocturnes No. 6 Amour
Ross Edwards – Water Spirit Song
Thomas Ravenscroft – The Three Ravens
Robert Cossom – Le livre de la pluie nocturne
Stephen Leek – Anembo – place of peace
J.S. Bach – Selection from Sonata No.1 in G minor BWV 1001 Adagio
Svante Henryson – Green Song

This afternoon, enjoy some time at leisure before attending a performance at the Orange Uniting Church by the acclaimed Lyrebird Brass ensemble.

PROGRAM
Leonora Duarte (arr. Abby Black) – Sinfonia No. 2
Cathy Likhuta – Apex Predators
Grace Evangaline Mason – As Bronze
Victor Ewald – Quintet No. 1
Alice Humphries – Uncertain Meditations
Andrew Batterham – Melbourne Mosaic

This evening, attend a concert at the Orange Regional Conservatorium titled Café Parisienne. Tonight’s program features a recital by Alexandra Osborne (violin), Elina Faskhi (cello) and Andrea Lam (piano).

PROGRAM
Gabriel Fauré – Piano Trio in D minor Op. 120
Claude Debussy – Piano Trio in G minor
Paul Schoenfield – Café Music

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After a pre-performance talk with Andy, indulge the taste buds at a local winery for a wine tasting followed by lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy the renowned Vermillion Trio’s interpretation of music, water-colours, and the musicians’ connections to Orange.

PROGRAM
Sally Greenaway – The Strawberry Thief
Philippe Gaubert – Trois Aquarelles
Elena Kats-Chernin – Colours of the Sea
Nikolai Kapustin – Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano, Op. 86

After an early supper, attend the festival gala at the Orange Civic Theatre. Tonight’s International Women’s Day special program highlights a diverse range of female composers and celebrates their achievements throughout the history of music. (Program to be announced)

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This morning, transfer to the Orange Regional Gallery for an informal session involving a conversation and Q&A with some of the festival artists.

Then, continue to the nearby village of Millthorpe for some time at leisure to wander through the town. Later, enjoy a gourmet lunch at the renowned Tonic Restaurant, accompanied by a concert by the Elvina String Quartet. The musicians include Josef Hanna (violin), Beatrice Colombis (violin), Aidan Filshie (viola) and Noah Oshiro (cello). 

This evening, join Andy and fellow travellers for drinks at a nearby locale.

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

Tour arrangements conclude upon arrival in the late afternoon at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements.

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