Arrive in Sydney on suggested Qantas 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 9:00am, meet your tour leader Andy Bromberger and fellow travellers at the rear entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. 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 Banksia Pavilion, performed by Lior, one of Australia’s most successful singer-songwriters, accompanied by the energetic Nomad String Quartet and acclaimed acoustic bass player Brett Hirst.

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This morning, head to the historic Boree Cabonne Homestead to hear a selection of chamber music works by Joseph Haydn for baryton, an 18th-century bowed string instrument, performed as he intended. The concert is performed by the Gryphon Baryton Trio, with Laura Vaughan (baryton), Katie Yap (viola) and Josephine Vains (cello).

PROGRAM:
A selection of divertimenti by Joseph Haydn

Afterwards, transfer to a local winery to indulge in a special wine tasting followed by lunch, before returning to the hotel for the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

In the evening, attend a concert at the Orange Civic Theatre in a special tribute to the American composer George Gershwin, featuring the Nexas Quartet with piano virtuoso Simon Tedeschi.

PROGRAM:
A selection of works by George Gershwin

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Begin the day with an exclusive, private breakfast event at the hotel with pianist Simon Tedeschi, followed by some time at leisure to relax or to explore Orange at your own pace.

After lunch at a local restaurant, walk to St. Joseph’s Church for a performance by the Acacia Quartet.

PROGRAM:
Erik Satie – A New Satisfaction (adapted by Koncz)
Giacomo Puccini – Crisantemi
Nick Wales – Harbour Light
Claude Debussy – Claire De Lune (adapted by Koncz)
Maurice Ravel – String Quartet

This evening, attend a concert titled Silver Screen Serenades featuring tenor Andrew Goodwin and pianist Simon Tedeschi, for a musical journey ranging from the romance of Russian song to the lush melodies of Hollywood’s golden age.

PROGRAM:
Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky – Why Did I Dream of You?; Not a Word, O My Friend; None but the Lonely Heart; Do Not Believe, My Friend

Sergei Rachmaninov – A Dream; Do You Remember the Evening?; In the Silence of the Night

Paolo Tosti – A vucchella; In van preghi; Vorrei morire; Ideale; La serenata; L’ultima canzone; Core ‘ngrato

Hollywood Songs
Be My Love (The Toast of New Orleans), So in Love (Kiss Me, Kate), We’ll Gather Lilacs in the Spring

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After breakfast, attend a pre-performance talk by Andy, followed by some time at leisure before driving to Millthorpe for the final performance of the festival at Tonic Restaurant, performed by Ensemble Offspring, featuring Lamorna Nightingale (flutes), Jason Noble (clarinets) and Claire Edwardes (percussion).

PROGRAM:
Fiona Loader – Lorikeet Corroboree
Nardi Simpson – Of Stars and Birds
Ella Macens – Falling Embers
Alice Humphries – The Visitor (sorry I can’t stay)
Camille Saint-Saens – Le Cygne
Caitlin Yeo – A Tawny Tale
Brenda Gifford – Mungala
Gerard Brophy – Beautiful Birds
Robert Davidson – Raven Riff & Magpie Riff

Tonight, join Andy and fellow travellers for farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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