Original Mozart Musical Austria Hidden in a residential Salzburg square is the entrance to a special musical treasure not normally open to the public. Descend to a heavily guarded vault where you’ll find more than half of the known documents from the Mozart family including original autographed musical manuscripts. The head archivist provides context and revealing insight into the mind of Mozart through his letters, and answers your questions about the great composer.
Patron of the Arts Musical Italy Join the list of Florentine musical patrons today as you receive the score and copyright to an original composition at its world premiere. Meet with the Dean and students at the Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini in Florence who have specially composed a piece inspired by input from guests of The Encore Collection. The performance will take place in the auditorium of the Conservatory.
Pianoforte Perfection Musical Austria Placido Domingo once said ‘Sometimes pianists try to sound like singers. Me personally I try to sound like a Bösendorfer’. Make your own impression at a private visit to the production facility outside Vienna for a behind the scenes visit. Enjoy the unique Bösendorfer sound quality as a master tuner introduces you to exceptional instruments like the Millennium Concert Grand. Afterwards, we are treated to a private piano recital in the exclusive Bösendorfer Salon.
Pipes & Panorama Musical Hungary Matthias Church, in Buda’s castle district, is a magnificent venue for an organ recital featuring works by Liszt. A few steps from the church is perhaps the most famous panorama in Eastern Europe over the might Danube below and across from the beautiful Hungarian Parliament building. It is with this view that we dine tonight at the Fisherman’s Bastion enjoying the early evening light giving way to the dramatic illumination of the Pest riverfront.
Pub and Poet Cultural United Kingdom Travel back in time and meet England’s master poet and orator of the Middle Ages. Chaucer himself invites you to London’s oldest coaching inn for lunch and a hilarious re-telling of the most colorful episodes from his Canterbury Tales.
Resonance of Royalty Musical Germany Step into the opulent world of King Ludwig II with a private concert at the Palace of Herrenchiemsee. Let the majestic surroundings enhance the resonance of your music, creating a performance fit for royalty, followed by a leisurely group lunch along the serene lake.
Restoration & Recital Musical Germany During your private visit you will have the chance to see all the details of this marvelous church building and you will learn more about the vast cathedral organ (and its historic predecessors) from none other than the Frauenkirche organist himself.
Rhapsody in Ruins Cultural Musical Hungary Experience Budapest’s unique nightlife with a guided tour of its famous ruin bars, located in the city’s historic Jewish Quarter. Learn about the transformation of these abandoned buildings into vibrant cultural hubs. Enjoy live music performances in each venue, ranging from jazz to electronic. Cap off the night with a visit to a hidden speakeasy for a private mixology session, crafting cocktails inspired by Hungarian flavors.
Rhythms of Rioja Cultural Spain Travel to the heart of Spain’s famous wine region, La Rioja, for an unforgettable day of wine and music. Begin with a private tour of a historic vineyard, learning about the wine-making process from grape to glass. Participate in a wine tasting, sampling some of the region’s finest vintages. The experience is elevated with a live classical guitar performance in the vineyard’s picturesque courtyard. Enjoy a gourmet lunch featuring local specialties, paired with the vineyard’s wines.