PRAGUE, BERLIN and BEYOND – DEADLINE FEBRUARY 12!
Benefiting both the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Festival of Orchestras
WATERCOLOR: Municipal House, Prague, Primary Venue of the Prague Spring Music Festival
Watercolor by Charlotte Caffrey, 2007 and 2008 Tour Member
Dear Music Lover,
As a cultural traveler you know that one-of-a-kind, unforgettable travel experiences call not only for an exciting destination, but also for an ideal timing of a visit and a pleasing travel companionship. This is precisely what the upcoming exclusive journey to the heart of Europe planned for this spring has to offer.
PRAGUE, BERLIN AND BEYOND
A Stylish European Journey Combining Great Music with Rich
History and Celebrated Art Treasures of Bohemia and Berlin
May 15—25, 2010
11 Days/9 Nights
Designed specially for the Orlando Philharmonic and the Festival of Orchestras patrons, this carefully crafted itinerary visits the beautiful city of Prague during the 65th season of the renowned Prague Spring International Music Festival and the reconstructed and restored city of Berlin at the time of the excitement linked with the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Join Maestro Andrew Lane, Jirina Dragon, and like-minded fellow Floridians in exploring these two exciting European capitals and get pleasure from the following included tour highlights:
Enriching presentations and discussions designed to enhance the enjoyment of the featured music selections conducted by Maestro Andrew Lane.
Premium seating at five prestigious European music halls and theatres:
Old Town Square with Tyn Church, Prague
Old Town Hall, Prague
St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague
National Theatre, Prague
Luxurious accommodation at the conveniently located Five-Star Marriott Hotels
Roundtrip Airfare by Delta Air Line with one change at JFK New York
Fine dining offering superb local cuisine in elegant, memorable settings
Land transportation by private deluxe motor coach
Sightseeing and by special appointment Beyond and Behind visits and tours
- Visit to Vysehrad
- Exploration of the Old Town of Prague with a stop at the Old Town Hall
- Backstage tour of the National Theatre
- Visit to the town of Litomysl, the birthplace of Bedrich Smetana
- Visit to Policka, the birthplace of Bohuslav Martinu
- Tour of the Litomysl Chateau
- Visit to Strahov Monastery founded in 1140
- Tour of Prague Castle at Hradcany dating back to the 10th century
- Viewing of the Lobkowicz Princely Collections at the Lobkowicz Palace
- Trip to the 14th century Karlstejn Castle
- Visit to Villa Bertramka, the Museum of W. A. Mozart
- Backstage tour of the Estates Theatre
- Walking tour of Dresden, the capital of Saxony
- Excursion to the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam
- Tour of Sanssouci and New Palaces
- Visit to Gemaldegalerie Berlin
- Stop at the Schinkel Theatre
- Tour of Berlin Cathedral
- Exploration of the Museum Island, a unique assemble of five museums
- Tour of Reichstag Building
- Meet and greet opportunities with locals
Entrance Fees & Taxes & Hotel Porterage
Fully escorted by Jirina Dragon, a native of Prague, with specialized local guide services
Please Note
As many historical and cultural sites and monuments are within pedestrian zones, expect to walk for several blocks.
Air Inclusive Package Price Per Person
Double Occupancy $6,790
Single Supplement $1,350
Land Only Package Price Per Person
Double Occupancy $5,784
Single Supplement $1,350
Space is limited
Treat yourself or surprise someone special this holiday season
Request your Tour Info Packet
Call Jirina at (407) 351-3773 or email jirina@jdeuropeantours.com
J D European Tours, LLC
Specializing in Small Group Customized Cultural Travel
Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST36367
CLICK HERE for Program at a Glance
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CLICK HERE for Featured Music Venues in Prague and Berlin
Karlstejn Castle
Dresden Zwinger
Berlin Cathedral
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
Saturday, May 15
Meeting at MCO Delta Counter at 10 A.M.
Departure by DL 174 at 12:17 P.M.
Sunday, May 16
Arrival to Prague-Ruzyne Airport at 7:45 A.M.
Transfer to Prague Marriott Hotel with a
Panoramic Tour of the City and a Stop at
Vysehrad, a Former Royal Seat Built in the
10th Century Overlooking the Vltava River
Welcome Drink followed by Lunch
Stroll Introduction to the Old Town
Prague Spring: Prague Philharmonia
Presented at the National Theatre Preceded
By a Backstage Tour and Refreshment
Monday, May 17
Journey to East Bohemia to the Town of
Litomysl, the Birthplace of Bedrich Smetana
Tour of the Renaissance Litomysl Chateau
Lunch Reception with Local Wine Tasting
Visit to Policka, the Birthplace of B. Martinu
Dinner at Karlov Restaurant
Tuesday, May 18
Visit to Strahov Monastery (Founded in 1140)
Tour of Prague Castle with its St. Vitus Cathedral,
Old Royal Palace, St. George Basilica
Lunch at Vikarka Castle Restaurant
Viewing of the Lobkowicz Princely Collections
Dinner Reception
Prague Spring: Radio Symphony Orchestra
Presented at Smetana Hall, Municipal House
Wednesday, May 19
Trip to Karlstejn Castle Founded by Czech King and the
Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in 1348
Tour of the Imperial Palace including the Holy
Chapel of Cross Notable of its Unique Collection of
14th Century 129 Paint and Gold Panels
Lunch at Pod Draci Skalou Country Inn
Prague Spring: Prague Philharmonia
Presented at Dvorak Hall, Rudolfinum
Thursday, May 20
P.M. Visit to the Museum of Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart at Villa Bertramka
Opera Don Giovanni at the Estates Theatre
Preceded by a Backstage Tour and Refreshment
Friday, May 21
Departure for Berlin by Private Coach
Stop at Dresden, the Capital of Saxony
Walking tour of the Historical Dresden
Lunch at Intermezzo Restaurant
Arrival to Berlin Marriott Hotel
Welcome Drink and Refreshment
Evening Panoramic Tour of the City
Saturday, May 22
Excursion to the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam
Tour of Sanssouci and New Palaces
Lunch at Bornstedt Crown Estate Restaurant
Visit to the Gemaldegalerie Berlin to View the
Historical Collection of European Art
Berliner Philharmoniker Concert
Presented at Filharmonie Hall, Kulturforum
Preceded by Refreshment Reception
Sunday, May 23
Exploration of the Historic Centre of Berlin
Stop at the Schinkel Theatre, Rebuilt in 1967
Tour of the Monumental Berlin Cathedral,
Completed in 1905, Damaged during the Second World War,
Reopened after Restoration in 1993
Exploration of the Historical Museum Island, a
Unique Ensemble of Five Museums
Monday, May 24
Runkfunk-Sinfonierorchester A.M.
Concert Presented at Philharmonie Hall
Lunch at the Legendary Adlon Hotel
Tour of the Reichstag Building, the New Modern
Seat of the Bundestag in a Historic Setting
Farewell Dinner Reception
Tuesday, May 25
Transfer to the Berlin-Tegel Airport
Departure by DL 79 at 11:25 A.M.
Arrival to Orlando at 7:36 P.M.
Program is Subject to Change
FEATURED MUSIC
Prague Philharmonia
Prague Philharmonic Choir
Kuhn Children’s Choir
Roman Valek, Conductor
Katerina Knezikova, Voice
Marketa Cukrova, Voice
Tomas Korinek, Voice
Adam Plachetka, Voice
Bohuslav Martinu:
Nocturne in F sharp minor, H 91
Bouquet of Flowers, H 260
Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
Cristian Mandeal, Conductor
Radu Lupu, Piano
George Enescu:
Suite No. 1 in C major, Op. 9
Robert Schumann:
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54
Richard Strauss:
Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30
Olga Borodina, Mezzosoprano
Prague Philharmonia
Keri-Lynn Wilson, Conductor
Selection of Arias
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Opera Don Giovanni
Berliner Philharmoniker
Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor
Jean Sibelius:
Symphony No. 5 in E flat major
Symphony No. 6 in D minor
Symphony No. 7 in C major
Rundfunk-Sinfonierorchester Berlin
Marek Janowski, Conductor
Artemis-Quartett
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Symphony No. 1 in C major
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major “Eroica”
String Quartet N. 11 in F minor
“Quartetto serioso”
Subject to Change
FEATURED MUSIC VENUES IN PRAGUE & BERLIN
National Theatre: Opened in 1881 with the premiere of opera Libuse by Bedrich Smetana, the National Theatre is a symbol of the scope and the culmination of the Czech National Renaissance Movement. Designed in the historical Neo-Renaissance academic style under the motto A Nation for Itself—created thanks to national collections of money—the grand structure with its richly decorated interior and exterior is the work of the Czech artists and represents the peak of the Czech architecture of the 19th century.
Municipal House, Smetana Hall: Built in 19ll, Municipal House is one of the most admired Art Nouveau style building in Prague. Both the interior and exterior are adorned with works of art by the best Czech sculptors and painters of the early 20th century. Throughout the year, hundreds of prestigious social and cultural events, including the popular Prague Spring International Music Festival Concerts, are held at the elegant, beautifully decorated Smetana Hall—the centre of the Municipal House—and the adjacent salons.
Rudolfinun, Dvorak Hall: The home stage of Czech Philharmonic, Dvorak Hall at Rudolfinum is one of Europe’s major concert halls. Planned as a multi-purpose cultural center to house a concert hall with related facilities, incl. classrooms, an art gallery, and a museum, Rudolfinum is the second most important Neo-Renaissance building (following the Prague National Theatre) designed by the Czech architects ( Zitek & Schulz). Honoring Rudolf, the Crown Prince of Austria, Rudolfinum opened under His Excellency patronage in 1885.
Estates Theatre: Preserved in its original appearance, the Estates Theatre was built in the Classicist style in 1783 and is one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe. It was here, where Mozart paid the people of Prague his famous compliment “My Pragers understand me” in response to their warm acceptance of The Marriage of Figaro and where Mozart prepared and conducted the first night of the world premiere of Don Giovanni on October 29, 1787. And it was here, where numerous scenes in the movie Amadeus were filmed.
Filharmonie at Kulturforum: Built in the southern sector of the Tiergarten in the 1970s along with other three cultural buildings (Musical Instrument Museum, National Library, and Chamber Music Room), Filharmonie (the Philharmonic Room) with its golden tones is the seat of the Berlin Philharmonic and is famed for its extraordinary acoustics. Designed by Hans Scharoun (1893-1972), the series of four buildings—referred to as the Cultural Forum—were intended to replicate the renowned East Berlin’s Museum Island.
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