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Music Cruise in the Classical World: The Cradle of Western Civilization
Great music, performed by award-winning artists, in unforgettable locations. That is the theme of our autumn Mediterranean Music Cruise.
We’ve chosen the music and the locations with great care. For example, we’ll hear Wagner at Ravello’s Villa Rufolo, a palace and garden the composer knew and loved. And at the grand Palazzo Beneventano in Sicily we’ll hear classic works by Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven—music that was performed here more than 200 years ago, when it was new.
We’ve scheduled six private concerts for you. Our artists will perform works by the great masters, and as a special feature of this music festival, you will hear Lowell Liebermann play a piano quintet of his own composition.
Each concert is closed to the public, completely exclusive, performed only for you. We will be reviving a grand tradition, recalling the time when kings and nobles would invite the greatest artists of their day to give a recital for their family and friends.
Each day of the voyage introduces you to a new culture or civilization: Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman. But the music is the common thread throughout our journey, because it is a treasure, a legacy all of us share.
Itinerary
Monday, September 20, 2010 • FLY FROM USA
Tuesday, September 21 • ROME, Italy | CIVITAVECCHIA | EMBARK
Wednesday, September 22 • SALERNO | POMPEII & RAVELLO | SALERNO
Thursday, September 23 • SYRACUSE, Sicily
Friday, September 24 • AT SEA
Saturday, September 25 • SANTORINI, Greece
Sunday, September 26 • RHODES | LINDOS | RHODES
Monday, September 27 • KUSADASI, Turkey | EPHESUS | KUSADASI
Tuesday, September 28 • CHIOS, Greece
Wednesday, September 29 • ISTANBUL, Turkey | DISEMBARK | FLY TO USA
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THE PERFORMING ARTISTS
We are privileged to have joining us on our voyage a group of renowned musicians, who will perform private recitals at several exclusive sites we will visit as well as aboard ship.
Tara Helen O’Connor, flutist, is a founding member of the Naumburg Awardwinning New Millennium Ensemble, member of the woodwind group Windscape, flute soloist of the Bach Aria Group, and is an Artist of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Ida Kavafian, violinist, performs with her piano quartet, OPUS ONE, is in her 26th year as artistic director of Music from Angel Fire, and is an Artist of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Daniel Phillips, violinist, is currently violin soloist with the Bach Aria Group, a founding member of the Orion String Quartet, and is an Artist of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Steven Tenenbom, violist, is a member of Tashi and of the OPUS ONE piano quartet, Director of the String Chamber Music Studies and Performances Program at The Curtis Institute, and an Artist of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
William Hobbs, pianist, works at many of the world’s major opera houses as repetiteur and conductor. He made his New York conducting debut last Fall leading a production of Dido and Aeneas at the Time Warner Center.
Peter Wiley, cellist, attended the Curtis Institute at just 13 years of age. Wiley performed over a thousand concerts with the Beaux Arts Trio and was nominated for a Grammy. He is on the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music and a member of the Guarneri String Quartet.
Lowell Lieberman, composer/ pianist/artistic director, is one of America’s most frequently performed and commissioned composers. He has written over 100 works, and orchestras worldwide have performed his works.
On our voyage, we will also be accompanied by guest lecturers. For more information, please click here to view the brochure.
Corinthian II
Our ships are known for their effortless elegance, bespoke service and atmosphere of charm and camaraderie.
SPACIOUS SUITES
The deluxe Corinthian II is an all-suite yacht accommodating up to 114 guests. Built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in 2005, it has 57 suites, each with:
• Sea view
• Queen-sized bed separable into two twin-sized beds
• Sitting area
• Satellite TV, DVD/CD player
• Telephone
• Mini-refrigerator
• Marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries
• 225 square feet or more
• Plush terry robes and slippers
• Fresh flowers and fruit basket
• 24-hour room service
The Penthouse Suites and Veranda Suites (400 and 300 square feet, respectively) feature private balconies accessed via sliding-glass doors, as well as white glove butler service.
FINE DINING
Corinthian II’s superb Continental cuisine is created by master chefs who select fresh local ingredients at many ports of call. Meals are served either in the stately restaurant or al fresco on the umbrella-studded sun deck. Fine regional wines are complimentary with lunch and dinner, and beginning in 2008 open bar service will be available throughout the day.
BESPOKE SMALL-SHIP AMENITIES
Returning from excursions, guests enjoy complimentary refreshments, afternoon tea and all-day coffee in The Club, a gracious space for relaxation, surrounded by panoramic windows. Before or after dinner, cocktails are served to live music performed by the ship’s pianist.
Other Corinthian II features include:
• Library with Internet access
• Lounge with audiovisual facilities
• Dining room
• Wraparound sun deck with Jacuzzi
• Exercise Room
• Beauty salon
• Medical facilities with available doctor
• Elevator serving all passenger decks
• Swimming platform
Corinthian II complies with the latest international safety regulations and is outfitted with the most current navigational and communications technology as well as with retractable fin stabilizers for smooth sailing, an ice-strengthened hull, and a fleet of Zodiacs. Corinthian II’s 75 officers and crew ensure gracious personalized service and a convivial atmosphere akin to a private club.
| Cabin Code |
Cabin Description |
Regular Rate |
Special Savings Rate |
Your Savings |
| E |
Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. |
$8,695
|
$6,995 |
$1,700 |
| D |
Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. |
$9,695
|
$7,995 |
$1,700 |
| C |
Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. |
$10,695
|
$8,995 |
$1,700 |
| B |
Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and
sitting area. 235 sq. ft. |
$11,695
|
$9,995 |
$1,700 |
| A |
Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. |
$12,695
|
$10,995 |
$1,700 |
| AA |
Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. |
$13,195
|
$11,495 |
$1,700 |
| VS |
Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. |
$13,695
|
$11,995 |
$1,700 |
| PHS |
Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. |
$14,695
|
$12,995 |
$1,700 |
There is no single supplement for this voyage (Categories D-A) if you book by March 22, 2010.
AIRFARE: Airfare is not included in the cost of the program. Please call the Air Travel Desk at toll-free 877-711-9896 or 212-592-1340 to make your reservations, or see your travel agent.
Corinthian II Deck Plan
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
- 8-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II
- Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship
- All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
- Complete program of tours and excursions
- Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturers
- Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff
- Complete pre-departure materials
- Transfers and baggage handling abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates
- Port and embarkation taxes
- Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers
Monday, September 20, 2010
FLY FROM USA
Tuesday, September 21
ROME, Italy | CIVITAVECCHIA | EMBARK
Arrive in Rome and transfer to the pier in Civitavecchia to board Corinthian II.
Wednesday, September 22
SALERNO | POMPEII & RAVELLO | SALERNO
From Salerno, take an excursion to Pompeii. Tour highlights include the Forum, the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Stabian Baths. After lunch, visit Ravello and Amalfi. Enjoy a late-afternoon concert at Ravello’s historic Villa Rufolo.
Thursday, September 23
SYRACUSE, Sicily
In Syracuse, discover the spectacular 15,000-seat Greek theatre and other ancient remains. Walk the winding lanes of Syracuse’s old town, and attend a concert at the 18th-century, privately owned Palazzo Beneventano.
Friday, September 24
AT SEA
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea and a concert aboard ship.
Saturday, September 25
SANTORINI, Greece
On Santorini, visit the Prehistoric History Museum of Thira, and explore the famed town. Concert at the Nomikos Foundation, overlooking the caldera.
Sunday, September 26
RHODES | LINDOS | RHODES
In the morning, travel to the ancient picturesque village of Lindos. Set high above the village are the remains of the Acropolis and the Doric columns of Athena’s Temple. In the afternoon, explore Rhodes’ Old Town, walk along the Street of the Knights, and visit the Archaeological Museum. Also enjoy a concert late in the afternoon.
Monday, September 27
KUSADASI, Turkey | EPHESUS | KUSADASI
From Kusadasi, our excursion leads to fabled Ephesus. See the stunning façade of the Library of Celsus, the temple of Hadrian, the Great Amphitheater, and other monuments.
Tuesday, September 28
CHIOS, Greece
In Chios, visit the 11th-century Monastery of Nea Moni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important ecclesiastical centers in Greece. Attend a final recital aboard ship.
Wednesday, September 29
ISTANBUL, Turkey | DISEMBARK | FLY TO USA
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