2016 Melbourne Ring Cycle

Das Rheingold - Andrew Moran, Hyeseoung Kwon, Jacqueline Dark, Andrew Brunsdon
& Rainbow Girls in Opera Australia’s The Melbourne Ring Cycle 2013 © Jeff Busby
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OPERA AROUND THE WORLD 2016
2016 Melbourne
Ring Cycle
for the Wagner Society of New Zealand
Ticket and Accommodation Packages
Cycle II 30 Nov – 08 Dec 2016
Exclusively for the
Wagner Society
of New Zealand
Dear Members
I am delighted to invite you to join the Wagner Society of New Zealand at Cycle II of the 2016
Melbourne Ring Cycle.
With travel partner Renaissance Tours, we have made hotel reservations and a programme
especially for members and friends of the Wagner Society of New Zealand.
Our tour arrangements include 8 nights accommodation at a choice of three hotels, all within
easy walking distance of the Arts Center, a welcome reception on November 30 (directly prior to
Das Rheingold), pre-performance talks by Prof Heath Lees, ‘A Day with the Ring’ symposium
hosted by Peter Bassett and a full day tour to the Yarra Valley, including a visit to Tarrawarra Museum
of Art, lunch and garden tour at Coombe – The Melba Estate, once home to Dame Nellie Melba.
To book, complete and return the attached Booking Form to Renaissance Tours. You may also call
Renaissance Tours on 0800 403 621 (toll-free from New Zealand).
I do hope that you can join us!
Best wishes
Michael Sinclair
Wagner Society of New Zealand
2016 Melbourne Ring Cycle
Opera Australia’s largest and most ambitious production returns to Melbourne in 2016. Wagner’s
Ring Cycle, directed by Neil Armfield and conducted by Pietari Inkinen, will be performed three
times at the Arts Centre Melbourne between 21 November and 16 December 2016.
“The verdict was pretty much unanimous: this was one of the best Rings anywhere in a long time.”
Classical Voice America
Lise Lindstrom will sing her first full Ring Cycle as Brünnhilde, with wonderful Australian singers
making their role debuts, including Bradley Daley as Siegmund.
Stefan Vinke returns with his phenomenal performance as Siegfried and Daniel Sumegi,
Jacqueline Dark, and Warwick Fyfe reprise their outstanding interpretations.
To book, please complete and return the attached Booking Form and return to Renaissance Tours.
Naturally, for any further information or assistance, please contact the team at Renaissance Tours
on 0800 403 621 (toll-free from New Zealand).
The Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016 tickets
Premium
A-Reserve
B-Reserve
C-Reserve
AUD 2,150
AUD 1,900
AUD 1,400
AUD 1,100
Note: Ticket + seat category will be allocated in order of bookings and confirmed in December 2015.
Ring Cycle tickets may only be purchased with Tour Arrangements. For tickets only, please contact
Opera Australia Ticket Services on (03) 9685 3700.
Pre-performance talks
On the morning of each performance, join Professor Heath Lees for informative and illustrated talks.
Venue: Elisabeth Murdoch Hall at the Melbourne Recital Centre (included in accommodation packages).
A Day with the Ring
Hosted by Peter Bassett, ‘A Day with the Ring’ will feature talks, panel discussions, interviews, films, musical
entertainment, – and much more! Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette at the State Library of Victoria
Conference Centre (included in accommodation packages).
Day Tour
Tarrawarra and Dame Nellie Melba in the Yarra Valley (included in accommodation package).
Interval Dining
For Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung, there will be a longer ‘dinner intervals’. A choice of
dining options will be available to pre-book from mid-2016 (not included in accommodation packages).
Out-of-town tours
A selection of optional full-day, out-of-town tours are available to pre-book (not included in
accommodation packages, see page 6).
Cycle II
30 November–08 December 2016
Wednesday 30 November 2016
Arrival in Melbourne and check-in to your accommodation
10.30 am Pre-performance talk
5.30 pm Welcome reception
7.00 pm Das Rheingold
Thursday 01 December 2016
Optional day tour History, Blooms and Wine on the Bellarine Peninsula
Friday 02 December 2016
10.30 am Pre-performance talk
5.00 pm Die Walküre
Saturday 03 December 2016
A Day with the Ring symposium
Das Rheingold - Warwick Fyfe as Alberich in Opera Australia’s
The Melbourne Ring Cycle 2013 © Jeff Busby
Sunday 04 December 2016
Optional day tour Gardens, Art and Wine on the Mornington Peninsula
Monday 05 December 2016
10.30 am Pre-performance talk
5.00 pm Siegfried
Tuesday 06 December 2016
Day tour Tarrawarra and Dame Nellie Melba in the Yarra Valley
Wednesday 07 December 2016
10.30 am Pre-performance talk
4.00 pm Götterdämmerung
Thursday 08 December 2016
Depart Melbourne
Opera Australia Das Rheingold 2013 © Jeff Busby
Siegfried – Terje Stensvold as Wanderer & Stefan Vinke as Siegfried
in Opera Australia’s The Melbourne Ring Cycle 2013 © Jeff Busby
Accommodation
Grand River Room
The Langham Lobby
The Langham
2-Bedroom Executive Lounge
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Located on Southbank Promenade, this grand hotel features an
extensive array of services and facilities including Melba restaurant,
Aria bar and lounge, Chuan spa, a gymnasium and swimming pool.
The rooms combine classic elegance with contemporary facilities.
Grand Classic rooms offer views of Southbank or the Bay whilst
Grand River Rooms offer premium views of the city skyline and Yarra
River. The hotel is a 5 minute walk from the Arts Centre Melbourne.
www.melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au
TWN/DBLSGL
AUD 2,349
AUD 3,699
AUD 2,579
AUD 3,999
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Ideal for the independent traveller, families or friends, Quest
Southbank is located moments from Southbank Promenade, the
Arts Centre and city. All apartments provide a fully equipped
kitchen, laundry and spacious living room. Executive apartments
offer more space. Two-bedroom executive apartments also offer
superior fit-out and views of the City, Bay or Kings Domain gardens.
www.questapartments.com.au
DBLSGL
1-Bedroom
AUD 1,725
AUD 2,730
1-Bedroom Executive
AUD 1,880
AUD 3,045
(twin bedding not avail in 1 bedroom apartments)
TWN/DBLTRP
QUAD
Melbourne
CARLTON
University
2-Bedroom
AUD 2,170
AUD 1,675
AUD 1,449
Queen Victoria
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2-Bedroom
Executive AUD 2,375 AUD 1,825 AUD Theatre
1,545
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with a kitchenette. A full buffet breakfast is served
in the hotel’s dining
Skybus
room each morning. Laundry and dry cleaning services
are available
Terminal
DOCKLANDS
and reception
is open 24/7. The hotel is situated close to restaurants,
cafés and bars (chargeback facilities available with some restaurants)
and is a 7 minute walk from the Arts Centre Melbourne.
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AUD
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Deck
Accommodation packages
include
Melbourne
Batman Park
• Eight (8) nights accommodation ofConvention
your
choice, including
daily
Centre
breakfast breakfast (except Quest Southbank - self-catering)
• Welcome reception
• Pre-performance talks with
Heath Lees
Melbourne Convention &
Exhibition Centre
• ‘A day with the Ring’ symposium
hosted by Peter Bassett
• Tarrawarra and Dame Nellie Melba
the Yarra Valley
Tramcar
Colonialin
Restaurant Pickup
Accommodation packages do not include
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Melbourne
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*Prices are per person
*Please contact Renaissance Tours for additional nights, flight reservations or
travel insurances.
*Accommodation packages may be purchased with or without Ring Cycle tickets.
Federation
Square
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• Ring Cycle tickets (see page 2)
• Flights to / from
Melbourne
SOUTH
MELBOURNE
• Optional Out-of-town tours (book early and save 5%)
• Interval dining (may be pre-booked from mid-2016).
Flinders St
Station
1 The Langham
2 Quest Southbank
3 Travelodge Southbank
4 State Library of Victoria
(Venue for A Day with The
Ring)
of Remembrance
Shrine
Rod Laver
Arena
Melbourne
Park
Hisense
Arena
Out-of-town tours
Tour arrangements may be requested with or without Ring Cycle tickets.
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History, Blooms and Wine
on the Bellarine Peninsula
Gardens, Art and Wine
on the Mornington Peninsula
Tarrawarra and Dame Nellie
Melba in the Yarra Valley
Thu 01 December
Sun 04 December
Tue 06 December
Discover the delights of the Bellarine
Peninsula. Visit Werribee Mansion, a
living, breathing postcard of 19th century
Australia. Delight in the mass of spring
colour and perfume at the Victoria State
Rose Garden, home to over 5000 roses.
Continue to Bellarine and the Jack Rabbit
vineyard for lunch and tastings.
Devote a day to the Mornington Peninsula.
Visit and tour Cruden Farm, Dame Elizabeth
Murdoch’s famed garden legacy. Enjoy lunch
at Crittenden Estate, a modern vineyard
restaurant nestled at the foot of Red
Hill. Continue to McClelland Gallery and
Sculpture Park, set on sixteen hectares of
bush and landscaped gardens, displaying
over 100 permanent sculptures.
Enjoy a day in the Yarra Valley. Visit
Tarrawarra Museum of Art, displaying
Australian art from the second half of the
20th century to the present day. Lunch at
Coombe – The Melba Estate, once the
home of Dame Nellie Melba. Delight in a
tour of seven acres of stunning gardens and
visit the gallery which provides a glimpse of
the lifestyle of the world’s first diva.
• Price: AUD 250 per person
• Deposit AUD 50 per person
• Price: AUD 250 per person
• Deposit AUD 50 per person
All Out-of-town tours:
• Join: 8.30am at Langham Hotel, finish at 5.30pm
• Includes: Coach transportation, entrances and lunch (with wines)
Götterdämmerung – Stefan Vinke as Siegfried & Susan Bullock as Brunnhilde in Opera Australia’s The Melbourne Ring Cycle 2013 © Jeff Busby
A Day with The Ring
Saturday 3 December
Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen is a rich subject for enquiry and discovery. With this in mind, Renaissance Tours will present an all-day
symposium - A Day with the Ring - during each of the three cycles of the 2016 Melbourne Ring. Conceived and chaired by Peter Bassett and
involving experts in various fields, these symposia will be open to the public and will examine the Ring and its staging from many perspectives.
Program
Presenters
Peter Bassett
Dr Peter Bassett was Dramaturge and Artistic Administrator
for the 2004 Adelaide Ring and is a regular contributor to
Opera Australia’s programs. He has published widely on
Wagner’s works, recorded talks on the Ring for Decca, and
has lectured in Europe, North America and throughout
Australia and New Zealand. For two decades Peter served
in the Australian diplomatic service and, since 2001 he has
led more than 30 overseas tours for Renaissance Tours.
9:30 am The Evolving Stage
Peter Bassett The changing focus of Ring productions from
Wagner’s original staging (recreated on film) to productions of the
1950s and ‘60s, the pursuit of realism through cinematic techniques,
and the use of contemporary references and parody.
10:30 am Morning tea
11:00 am Wagner’s Theatres
Peter Bassett Wagner’s revolutionary ideas extended beyond the
creation of his works to the practicalities of performing and staging
them. Peter Bassett will show that the Bayreuth Festival Theatre
was the result of an evolutionary process involving not only Wagner
but also King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the architect Gottfried Semper.
11:45 am The Melbourne Ring observed
Distinguished panellists share their views.
Chaired by Christopher Lawrence.
Anthony Hunt
Chorus Master,
Opera Australia
Christopher Lawrence
Author, presenter
“Classic Drive” ABC Classic FM
Artists
12:30 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Fanfare for a modern Ring
Musicians of the Melbourne Ring Orchestra and Singers from
the Melbourne Ring, with Christopher Lawrence
2:15 pm What happened to Siegfried?
Warwick Fyfe
Baritone
Jacqueline Dark
Mezzo Soprano
Daniel Sumegi
Bass Baritone
Liane Keegan
Dramatic Contralto
Shane Lowrencev
Bass Baritone
Dominica Matthews
Mezzo Soprano
Peter Bassett During the many years of the Ring’s gestation,
Wagner changed his mind about Siegfried’s place at the heroic
centre of the drama, and Brünnhilde came to occupy this position.
Do attempts by stage directors to restore Siegfried to the centre
of things contradict one of Wagner’s most important ideas?
3:00 pm Afternoon tea
3:30 pm The Götterdämmerung choruses
Christopher
Taryn Fiebig
Lincoln Bogg Tenor Soprano
Anthony Hunt, Chorus Master, Opera Australia
4:00 pm Marjorie Lawrence and the Immolation Scene
from Götterdämmerung
Recalling a great Victorian-born Brünnhilde.
4:30 pm Close
•Venue:
Village Roadshow Theatrette,
State Library of Victoria Conference Centre,
179 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000.
•Includes: Morning and afternoon tea and lunch
Orchestra Victoria
The Melbourne Ring Orchestra will comprise musicians of Orchestra Victoria,
the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and members of other Australian
and overseas orchestras.
Singers participating in each symposium will be drawn from the above artists.
Musicians of Orchestra Victoria will participate in each symposium.
Terms & Conditions
HOW TO BOOK
Complete, sign and return the Booking Form, along with your deposit(s). Upon receipt of your Booking Form, you will receive confirmation of your ticket request(s)
and accommodation package.
TICKET ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT FOR
THE MELBOURNE RING CYCLE
The Melbourne Ring Cycle is a special event and not part of Opera Australia’s
usual subscription season. Each Ring Cycle is sold as a 4-opera series, and
tickets are available for complete 4-performance cycles only. Concessions
are not available. Due to the unique nature of this event, seating reserves
will differ from those of standard Opera Australia Seasons.
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
Deposit - AUD $250 per person at time of booking.
You may pay for your tickets in full at time of booking or by instalments,
as follows:
Final payment - balance due 60 days prior.
Final payment - balance due 60 days prior.
OUT-OF-TOWN TOURS
Deposit - AUD $50 per person at time of booking.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Your deposits and / or payments are used to pay hotels and other
suppliers and are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation
of the performances or tour arrangements by Renaissance Tours.
Cancellation charges will be applied as shown below, calculated from
the day written notification is received by Renaissance Tours.
• 50% upon receipt of application for tickets
• 50% in January 2016
Customers paying by instalments will be charged a $20 instalment per booking.
Opera Australia and Renaissance Tours will use our best endeavours to
satisfy your application, however, allocation of tickets is subject to availability.
Tickets for The Melbourne Ring Cycle cannot be exchanged or refunded.
60 days or more - Forfeit of deposits
59 - 30 days - 75% of tour cost
A full version of the general terms and conditions applying to the purchase
of tickets to Opera Australia performances and about Opera Australia’s
privacy policy can be viewed at www.opera.org.au or by contacting
(03) 9685 3700.
Within 30 days - 100% of tour cost
There is no refund after travel has commenced or for any other unused
portion of the tour.
PAYMENTS
Payment by cash, cheque, direct deposit, American Express, MasterCard and Visa is accepted. A 1.5% service charge applies to payment made by MasterCard
and Visa. 3% service charge applies for payment by American Express. Electronic transfer to Commonweath Bank of Australia, account name: Renaissance Tours,
BSB: 062-032, account: 2800 4163. Swift code: CTBAAU2S (use for transfers from overseas)
TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is highly recommended that you are covered by travel insurance. Please contact a local provider in New Zealand.
MELBOURNE RING CYCLE PRINCIPAL SUPPORTERS
Maureen Wheeler AO and Tony Wheeler AO
MELBOURNE RING CYCLE MAJOR SUPPORTERS
Hans and Petra Henkell | Anonymous (1)
OPERA AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
OPERA AUSTRALIA PRINCIPAL PARTNER
VENUE PARTNER
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1300 727 095 (AU)
0800 403 621 (NZ)
call (+61 2) 9299 5801
fax (+61 2) 9299 5805
email info@renaissancetours.com.au
visit www.renaissancetours.com.au
Level 4, 47 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 5068, Sydney NSW 2001
ABN 14 069 591 448
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The Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016
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The Melbourne Ring Cycle 2016
for the Wagner Society of New Zealand
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Tour arrangements
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TICKETS
Cycle II (30 Nov – 08 Dec 2016)
Please choose your preferred tickets
First choice
Premium (AUD 2,150)
A-Reserve (AUD 1,900)
B-Reserve (AUD 1,400)
C-Reserve (AUD 1,100)
Second choice
Premium (AUD 2,150)
A-Reserve (AUD 1,900)
B-Reserve (AUD 1,400)
C-Reserve (AUD 1,100)
Note: Ticket + seat category will be allocated in order of bookings and confirmed in DECEmber 2015.
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE
Please choose your preferred Hotel / Room Type
The Langham
Grand Classic
Grand River View
Quest Southbank 1-Bedroom
1-Bedroom Executive
Travelodge Southbank
Standard Room
Please choose your preferred Bedding Type
Double
If single, would you like us to arrange twin-share?
Yes
Twin
2-Bedroom
Single
2-Bedroom Executive
Triple
Quad
No
OUT-OF-TOWN TOURS
Thursday 01 December 2016 | History, Blooms and Wine on the Bellarine Peninsula
Sunday 04 December 2016 | Gardens, Art and Wine on the Mornington Peninsula
Travel details – Passenger 1
Travel details – Passenger 2 (only fill if different from Pax 1)
AIRFARE
AIRFARE
Economy Premium Economy
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City of departure
City of departure
Frequent flyer number
Airline seat preference
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travel insurance
It is highly recommended that you are covered by travel insurance.
travel insurance
It is highly recommended that you are covered by travel insurance.
Please contact a local provider in New Zealand.
Please contact a local provider in New Zealand.
PRE/POST TOUR Arrangements
Please advise if you would like Renaissance Tours to organise any
pre/post tour arrangements (e.g. earlier departure, later return,
additional accommodation/flights, etc)
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pre/post tour arrangements (e.g. earlier departure, later return,
additional accommodation/flights, etc)
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Payment
Payment by cash, cheque, direct deposit, American Express, MasterCard and Visa is accepted. 1.5% service charge applies to payment made by
MasterCard and Visa. 3% service charge applies to payment made by American Express. Payments for some international airfares can be made
by credit card without a service fee. Please check for details.
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HOW TO BOOK
Complete, sign and return the Booking Form, along with your deposit(s). Upon receipt of your Booking Form, you will receive confirmation of your ticket request(s)
and accommodation package.
TICKET ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT FOR
THE MELBOURNE RING CYCLE
The Melbourne Ring Cycle is a special event and not part of Opera
Australia’s usual subscription season. Each Ring Cycle is sold as a
4-opera series, and tickets are available for complete 4-performance
cycles only. Concessions are not available. Due to the unique nature
of this event, seating reserves will differ from those of standard
Opera Australia Seasons.
You may pay for your tickets in full at time of booking or by instalments,
as follows:
• 50% upon receipt of application for tickets
• 50% in January 2016
Customers paying by instalments will be charged a $20 instalment fee
per booking.
Opera Australia and Renaissance Tours will use our best endeavours
to satisfy your application, however, allocation of tickets is subject to
availability. Tickets for The Melbourne Ring Cycle cannot be exchanged
or refunded.
A full version of the general terms and conditions applying to the
purchase of tickets to Opera Australia performances and about
Opera Australia’s privacy policy can be viewed at www.opera.org.au
or by contacting (03) 9685 3700.
PAYMENTS
Payment by cash, cheque, direct deposit, American Express, MasterCard
and Visa is accepted. A 1.5% service charge applies to payment made by
MasterCard and Visa. 3% service charge applies for payment by American
Express. Electronic transfer to Commonweath Bank of Australia, account
name: Renaissance Tours, BSB: 062-032, account: 2800 4163. Swift code:
CTBAAU2S (use for transfers from overseas)
TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is highly recommended that you are covered by travel insurance.
Please contact a local provider in New Zealand.
ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
Deposit - AUD $250 per person at time of booking.
Final payment - balance due 60 days prior.
OUT-OF-TOWN TOURS
Deposit - AUD $50 per person at time of booking.
Final payment - balance due 60 days prior.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Your deposits and / or payments are used to pay hotels and
other suppliers and are non-refundable except in the event
of cancellation of the performances or tour arrangements by
Renaissance Tours. Cancellation charges will be applied as
shown below, calculated from the day written notification is
received by Renaissance Tours.
60 days or more - Forfeit of deposits
59 - 30 days - 75% of tour cost
Within 30 days - 100% of tour cost
There is no refund after travel has commenced or for any other
unused portion of the tour.
1300 727 095 (AU), 0800 403 621 (NZ)
call (+61 2) 9299 5801 fax (+61 2) 9299 5805
email info@renaissancetours.com.au
visit www.renaissancetours.com.au
Level 4, 47 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 5068, Sydney NSW 2001
ABN 14 069 591 448