SANTA FE OPERA
Offered by North Carolina Opera
August 2nd to 7th
ACCOMMODATIONS :: LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA
$2850 per person double occupancy
$775 Single Supplement
Includes 4 operas, 5 nights accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 reception as well as all activities listed below.
Does not include airfare, airport transfers or alcoholic beverages.
Tuesday, August 2nd
Tour begins 4:00 p.m. with a Welcome Reception at the Home of a SFO Board Member and Arts Patron
Wednesday, August 3rd
A leisurely two hour architectural walking tour of central Santa Fe led by Peter Weiss, a deeply knowledgeable,
experienced and engaging guide who brings fresh insights and interests to this much loved town
Guided Tour Georgia O’Keeffe House, Abiquiu
Perched upon a hill, this charming house retains the spirit and living presence of a giant of
20th century art amidst the landscape that was the wellspring of her work
Opera :: Samuel Barber's
Starring Erin Wall and James Morris, Conducted by Leonard Slatkin
Thursday, August 4th
Midday :: Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
Piano Recital With Inon Barnatan
A program of Bach, Ligeti and Brahms in the beautiful, historic St Francis Auditorium
Museum Hill
Guided Tours of The Museum of International Folk Art and The Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts
Opera :: Gounod's
Starring Ailyn Perez, Stephen Costello, Conducted by Harry Bicket
Friday, August 5th
Guided Tour New Mexico History Museum
This 'best in class' history museum tells the story of a unique American landscape and her peoples.
Guided Tour Site Santa Fe
As a counterpoint to history, we tour this renowned contemporary art museum and its featured exhibition on Central and South American artists
Cantina at SFO :: Pre-Opera Buffet and Remarks by Guest Lecturer Desiree Mays
Opera :: Strauss'
Starring Amanda Majeski, Susan Graham, Conducted by Leo Hussain
Saturday, August 6th
Open Day
Dinner :: The Compound
If you have been, then you know--simply one of the best restaurants around. Stunning setting. Delicious food!
Opera :: Mozart's
Starring Leah Crocetto, Daniel Okulitch, Conducted by John Nelson
Sunday, August 7th
Tour Ends