Arrive in Hobart on suggested flights and make your own way to the hotel. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including a private transfer to the hotel, accommodation before or after the tour or a room category upgrade.

At 4pm, join tour leader Christopher Lawrence for a welcome briefing and talk about this evening’s performance. Attend the opening concert of the Tasmanian Chamber Festival in the ballroom of Government House. Mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble and pianist Konstantin Shamray collaborate in a compelling vocal program, followed by violinist Kristan Winther, cellist Li Wei Qin and Konstantin Shamray joining forces for Brahms’ first piano trio.

ARTISTS:
Kristian Winther (violin), Li Wei Qin (cello), Konstantin Shamray (piano), Deborah Humble (mezzo-soprano), Meagan Turner (viola)

PROGRAM:
Brahms – Piano Trio in B Major, Op. 8
Brahms – Zigeunerlieder
Brahms – Two Songs Op. 91

After the concert, enjoy a late supper back at the hotel.

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Begin the morning with a pre-performance talk by Christopher, followed by a morning concert in the Ian Potter Recital Hall.

ARTISTS:
Konstantin Shamray (piano), Kristian Winther (violin), Anna Da Silva Chen (violin), Meagan Turner (viola), Thomas Marlin (cello)

PROGRAM:
Mozart  – String Quartet in D Minor K. 421
Prokofiev – Violin Sonata in D Major

After lunch, return to the Ian Potter Recital Hall for an afternoon concert.

ARTISTS:
Konstantin Shamray (piano), Kristian Winther (violin), Anna Da Silva Chen (violin), Meagan Turner (viola), Thomas Marlin (cello), Li Wei Qin (cello)

PROGRAM:
Debussy – String Quartet
Rachmaninov – Cello Sonata in G Minor

Return to the hotel and enjoy some time at leisure before tonight’s performance.

The soaring central gallery of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery will host a program of Schubert, followed by a gourmet supper in the company of the artists in the complex’s atmospheric Watergate courtyard.

ARTISTS:
Kristian Winther (violin), Anna Da Silva Chen (violin), Meagan Turner (viola), Thomas Marlin (cello)

PROGRAM:
Schubert –  The Art of the Fugue No. 1, 2 and 9
Schubert –  String Quartet in G Major D. 887

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In the morning, travel through the picturesque Coal River Valley to historic Richmond and St Luke’s Anglican Church for the festival’s finale, a performance of Schubert’s glorious String Quintet.

ARTISTS:
Kristian Winther (violin), Anna Da Silva Chen (violin), Meagan Turner (viola), Thomas Marlin (cello), Li Wei Qin (cello)

PROGRAM:
Schubert – String Quintet in C Major

Then, meet the artists over a gourmet lunch at the renowned Frogmore Creek winery, with its panoramic views over the bucolic landscape of the Coal River Valley before returning to Hobart. Join Christopher and fellow tour members for farewell drinks at the hotel.

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Tour arrangements conclude after breakfast. 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, a room category upgrade, a private airport transfer and travel insurance (strongly recommended).

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