There are few more delightful theatrical experiences than enjoying a fresh operatic performance in Buxton’s gilded Edwardian theatre and coming out at the interval or the end to savour the memory in the fading light of the elegant Pavilion gardens. The theatre designed by Frank Matcham is used for opera, talks and recitals. This year there are performances of operas by Donizetti and Offenbach, the Marriage of Figaro performed by the Classical Opera Company, a recital by Felicity Lott and talks by Michael Frayn, Claire Tomalin, and Rabbi Lionel Blue among others. And, of course, there is the Derbyshire countryside to explore for walking or visits to the delightful towns and the great houses of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall.
Hotel: We stay at the 3-star Old Hall Hotel, Buxton - reputed to be the oldest hotel in England, one time host to Mary Queen of Scots. Daniel Defoe writing in 1727 and staying at the hotel, said, "This is indeed a very special place." The Old Hall's mellowed walls and many ancient rooms reflect the pedigree of its rich past, yet providing every comfort, cuisine and high technology expected from the best hotels of today. The hotel is surrounded by hills in the heart of England's beautiful Peak District, in the elegant Spa town of Buxton, just across a leafy Georgian square from one of the most exquisite Opera Houses in this country..
Itinerary
Day 1 – Independent arrival at the Hotel. There will then be a performance of The Marriage of Figaro at the Buxton Opera House and there will be a bar dinner after performance.
Day 2 – Today there is an opportunity to explore the many attractions of Buxton. In the afternoon there is a performance of King Arthur (optional) by Armonico Consort. We then return to the hotel for independent dinner, followed by an evening performance of Roberto Devereux.
Day 3 – This morning there is aa talk by Rabbi Lionel Blue (optional). This evening we attend a performance of Blue Beard.
Day 4 – Today we attend a talk by Claire Tomalin. We have dinner in hotel before attending a recital by Dame Felicity Lott.
Day 5 – Independent departure from the hotel.
Buxton Opera Festival 2007
Departure: 08 Jul – 12 Jul 2007
Tour Code: WMG606
Performance Details
08 Jul The Marriage of Figaro
09 Jul King Arthur (matinee) - Optional
09 Jul Roberto Devereux (evening)
10 Jul Blue Beard
11 Jul Dame Felicity Lott Recital
Buxton Opera Festival
Price: £675 per person
Twin for Sole use Supplement: £200
Deposit: £200 per person
Price Includes: 4 nights bed and English breakfast accommodation at the 3-star Old Hall Hotel in Buxton, 2 meals, 4 performance tickets.
Travel: Travel to and from Buxton is not included.
