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Please note: The Edinburgh Festival tour will be held again in August 2008. The following information describes the 2006 program. Join our mailing list to receive the 2008 brochure when it is available.
Edinburgh Festival TourOne of the most thrilling celebrations of the performing arts in the world.
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Join UW-Madison as we return to the Edinburgh International Festival for the 39th year! With our premier access to the best seats in the house, you can not find a better way to experience this extraordinary event.
Spend eight days in the medieval city of Edinburgh attending innovative and inspired performances by some of the greatest artists and companies working today. Your experience is enhanced by our morning seminars with experts in the fields of music, theatre and dance, who provide insights into the creative process, and our fascinating tours of the city and countryside by licensed local guides who are intimate with the history and lore of this wonderful culture.
With ample time to attend performances of the exciting Fringe festival, seminars at the International Book Festival, exhibits at the top-notch museums and dozens of art galleries in the city, this is truly an opportunity like no other.
All performances, seminars and tours in bold are included in the package price. Optional performances are not included in the package price, but are available for purchase. You have the choice of attending the evening package performance or choosing the alternative performance on August 21. August 23rd is a free day. You may purchase one of our optional tickets, or you may make other arrangements for that day/evening. Additional information about all of these performances is available upon request.
Friday August 18 |
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Overnight flight from US to Edinburgh. |
Saturday August 19 |
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Arrive in Edinburgh. |
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Meet your fellow travelers at a 'Welcome' coffee reception. |
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A performance by the Scottish Ballet with music provided by the Orchestra of Scottish Opera. The ballet will dance a mixed program of'Agon' by Balanchine, to the music of Stravinsky; 'Afternoon of a Faun' by Jerome Robbins, to the music of Debussy; 'Two Pieces for Het' by van Manen, to the music of Tuur and Part; and 'In Light and Shadow' by Pastor, to the music of J.S. Bach. |
Sunday August 20 |
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Learn about your upcoming performances, and what to do with your free time in Edinburgh at a series of 3 morning seminars on theatre, music and art. Relax and enjoy coffee and rolls throughout the morning. |
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'Troilus and Cressida' by William Shakespeare, performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company, directed by Peter Stein. |
Monday August 21 |
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No scheduled events - Optional performance by David Fung playing Schumann, Ravel, Liszt and Rachmaninoff. |
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Enjoy a rare, complete performance of Schumann's 'Manfred,' complete with spoken text, presented by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus. - Or, attend the alternate evening performance of 'Samanvaya with 11 Musicians' by the Indian choreographers Valli and Mugdal. |
Tuesday August 22 |
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Another of our popular morning seminars. - Optional morning performance by Jane Irwin and Andrew Kennedy, after the seminar. |
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Enjoy a fascinating Walking Tour of Edinburgh. |
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The breathtaking dance piece 'H2' by the Brazilian dance troupe Grupo de Rua de Niteroi, led by the Bruno Beltrao. |
Wednesday August 23 |
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10:00 - Tour and lecture at Royal Museum of Scotland. 11:00 - Optional performance by Steven Osborne playing Debussy and Rachmaninoff. |
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8:00 - Optional performance of Bartok and Stravinsky by the Budapest Festival Orchestra. 8:00 - Optional performance of 'Long Life' by The New Riga Theatre. |
Thursday August 24 |
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Day Trip to Rosslyn Chapel. Enjoy a visit to this fascinating church, with its famous edifice and mysterious history, along with Rosslyn Castle and the historic town. - Optional morning concert by Jonas Kaufmann and Helmut Deutsch performing Liszt, Strauss and Bartok. |
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Attend Tchaikovsky's epic opera 'Mazeppa,' performed by the Opera National de Lyon. |
Friday August 25 |
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Attend a performance by Christian Zacharias in Queen's Hall, as he plays piano works by Mozart, Ravel and Schubert. |
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Tonight you attend the play 'Long Life' by the Latvian company, The New Riga Theatre. - Optional performance of the new opera 'The Assassin Tree' by Stuart MacRae and Simon Armitage. |
Saturday August 26 |
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- Optional performance by Robert Holl and Roger Vignoles playing Schumann. |
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The incomparable Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. |
Sunday August 27 |
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Depart Edinburgh. |
Our group will reside at the following locations on the University of Edinburgh campus:
Chancellor's Court conference center, which offers single and twin (two-bedded) accommodations. Chancellor's Court is a new facility with attractive, convenient and secure accommodations, including a snack bar, laundry facilities, elevators and private baths.
Masson House, which offers single and twin (one queen-size bed) accommodations. Masson House is a newer adult conference center with smaller rooms and private baths and convenient to our group activities.
Package price covers single rooms at Masson House and twin-bedded rooms at Chancellor's Court. See registration form for additional lodging options. All lodging available on a first-come, first-served basis.
$2,299 per person based on double occupancy; plus air. Price includes premier seating at all performances, lodging, transfers, lecturers, guides and two meals per day. Airfare is not included in this price. Upon receipt of your deposit our travel agent will contact you to arrange your flight, if you desire. If you plan to make your own air arrangements, you must contact us first to confirm space/ground arrangements. As with all of our trips, you are welcome to arrive ahead of us or depart later, and we will assist you in any way that we can. However, we are not able to acquire tickets for any performances other than the ones listed here.
To request program details, flight itinerary and registration information contact Kim Seymour at kseymour@dcs.wisc.edu.
For information about travel programs contact Doug Whittle, 608-263-7787 or Kim Seymour, 608-262-3731.
For information on the Edinburgh International Festival and other Edinburgh festivals, visit: www.eif.co.uk
Download the registration form and mail to the address indicated.
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