WFMT & Carl Grapentine Classical Music Tour to New York City October 16 - 19, 2008 Including The Metropolitan Opera & The New York Philharmonic Orchestra

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Highlights • Two Performances at the Metropolitan Opera • One New York Philharmonic Performance • Exclusive Tour of the Steinway Piano Factory • Roundtrip Airfare on American Airlines • Pre-Performance talks by WFMT host Carl Grapentine • Welcome Dinner & Sunday Brunch • Transportation to/from LaGuardia airport, plus to/from our hotel and all performances • Three night’s lodging at the deluxe 5-star Jumeirah Essex House • Porterage of one suitcase per person and all gratuities • Fully escorted by a Travel guide to assure a smooth, enjoyable and worry-free tour Please join me for this special weekend in New York.  As always, I will provide lectures, background information and anecdotes on the performances and musicians.  - Carl

Itinerary Details

The Metropolitan Opera - Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 8:00 PM

RICHARD STRAUSS: SALOME
Libretto: By Richard Strauss based on Oscar Wilde's tragedy play, Salomé (1893)

CAST
Conductor: Mikko Franck
Salome: Karita Mattila
Herodias: Ildikó Komlósi
Herod: Kim Begley
Narraboth: Joseph Kaiser
Jokanaan: Juha Uusitalo

PRODUCTION TEAM
Production: Jürgen Flimm
Set & Costume Designer: Santo Loquasto
Lighting Designer: James F. Ingalls
Choreographer: Doug Varone

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra - Friday, October 17, 2008 - 8:00 PM

SPECIAL “SPANISH NIGHT PROGRAM”
ISAAC ALBÉNIZ: SUITE ESPAÑOLA
MANUEL DE FALLA: LA VIDA BREVE (A SHORT LIFE)

Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Conductor
María Rodriguez, Soprano (Salud)
Vicente Ombuena, Tenor (Paco)
Marina Pardo, Mezzo-soprano (Abuela)
Gustavo Peña, Tenor (Voz de la fragua)
Josep Miquel Ramón, Bass (Tío Salvaor)
Pedro Sanz, (Cantaor)
Alfredo García, Baritone (Manuel)
Pablo Sáinz Villegas, Guitar
Nuria Pomares, Bailaora
Coro Nacional de España, Chorus

The Metropolitan Opera - Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 8:30 PM

GAETANO DONIZETTI: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR

CAST
Conductor: Marco Armiliato
Lucia: Diana Damrau
Edgardo: Piotr Beczala
Enrico: Vladimir Stoyanov
Raimondo: Ildar Abdrazakov

PRODUCTION TEAM
Production: Mary Zimmerman
Set Designer: Daniel Ostling
Costume Designer: Mara Blumenfeld
Lighting Designer: T. J. Gerckens
Choreographer: Daniel Pelzig

JUMEIRAH ESSEX HOUSE
One of New York’s most luxurious hotels. Celebrating over 75 years of luxury on Central Park South, the historic Jumeirah Essex House first opened its gilded doors in 1931. This Manhattan landmark has recently completed a $90 million refurbishment program that pays homage to its classic Art Deco heritage.

Jumeirah Essex House is nestled between the beauty of Central Park and the buzz of Broadway. Enjoy our stylish setting, and surround yourself in the elegance that has lured dignitaries, celebrities and world leaders to this exclusive hotel for years.

Travel arrangements provided by Travelex International. Due to the popularity of this event, registrations will be on a first come first serve basis. For more information or to reserve your place, please contact Bill at Travelex International (email: billm@travelexonline.com).