THE RING CYCLE IN SEATTLE

AUGUST 20 - 26, 2013

Join us for the 2013 Ring Cycle in Seattle, Washington…a trip designed to be a great value! Enjoy Richard Wagner’s glorious masterpiece creatively staged by Stephen Wadsworth. Our hotel, Maxwell, is adjacent to the Seattle Center region and is only 2 blocks from the McCaw Hall opera house. The tour provides the opportunity to savor this outstanding opera experience, and also there is time to enjoy the grandest cities in the Pacific Northwest!

Tuesday August 20.

In the morning, air transportation from San Francisco to Seattle. Transfer by private coach to our first class hotel, Maxwell. Walk to our welcome dinner at the opera house. Performance of the Ring, DAS RHEINGOLD begins at 7PM.

Wednesday August 21

Inside the Symposium lecture included on the tour is at 10AM -1PM at the opera house. Afternoon at leisure. There is also included on the tour pre-opera lecture at the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall at the opera house beginning at 5PM. The performance of DIE WALKURE follows at 6PM.

Thursday August 22

Backstage tour this morning and then we will go on a private motor coach tour of Seattle. Lunch will be included and visits will be made to Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, and various attractions through the city. Evening free to do as you please.

Friday August 23

Inside the Symposium lecture at 10AM-1PM and afternoon is free. Walk to the opera house for a performance at 6PM of SIEGRIED.

Saturday August 24

Free day to do as you please. Time to relax, swim at the hotel’s indoor pool, or take one of the many optional trips offered around Seattle. Dinner at an excellent restaurant within walking distance of our hotel.

Sunday August 25

Inside the Ring Symposium lecture at 10AM - 1PM. Afternoon at leisure. Pre opera talk at 5PM at the opera house. 6PM performance of GOTTERDAMMERUNG.

Monday August 26

Late morning departure Seattle to San Francisco.

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Tour rate: $4,050.00 Single supplement $675.00

Included on the tour: Round trip air San Francisco/Seattle, transfers, six nights at the first class Maxwell hotel, four operas in orchestra seating, Inside the Ring Symposiums, pre opera lectures, backstage tour, two dinners, one luncheon, private sightseeing tour of Seattle, and a $100 voucher payment for breakfasts not included on the tour. The trip is escorted by Carol Price Rabin. CST2040042

Tour subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

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The Ring in Seattle

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