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OPERATIC GETAWAY JULY 13-15, 2017 held in conjunction with the aix-en-provence festival’s 69 th season
OPERATIC GETAWAYJULY 13-15, 2017
held in conjunction with the aix-en-provence
festival’s 69th season
International Friends of the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence
is one of the most important pillars supporting the Festival’s commitment
to foster opera creation and emerging young talents,
make opera more accessible to a broader audience,
and showcase its productions worldwide.
International Friends also contributes towards reinforcing the Festival’s reputation
as one of the leading centers for contemporary opera creation.
BOARDS OF TRUSTEES
IFILAF USA
Mr Jean-Claude Gruffat president
Mr Richard J. Miller treasurer
Mr Jérôme Brunetière secretary
Ms Diane Britz Lotti
Mr Nabil Chartouni
Ms Edmée de M. Firth
Ms Flavia Gale
Ms Marie Nugent-Head Marlas
Dr Michael S. Siegal
The Honorable Anne Cox Chambershonorary member of the founding board
Mr Jacques Bouhet honorary member
IFILAF UK
Ms Jane Carter president
Mr Peter Espenhahn treasurer
Mr Laurence Blackall
Mr Jérôme Brunetière
Ms Béatrice Schlumberger
Mr David Syed
Included activities and events
THURSDAY, JULY 13
6:00 pmWelcome Cocktail with artistic introduction to the evening’s performance,
in the presence of Bernard Foccroulle, outdoor terrace of Grand Théâtre de Provence
7:30 pm
Carmen by Georges Bizet, Grand Théâtre de ProvenceNew production conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado and directed by Dmitri Tcherniakov
estimated end time – 10:30 pm
10:30 pmPost-performance dinner in the presence of the artists,
outdoor terrace of Grand Théâtre de Provencetransportation back to the hotel provided – 12:30 am
FRIDAY, JULY 14
11:00 amExclusive visit of The Rencontres Photographiques d’Arles,
with a member of the leadership team
1:00 pmLunch at l’Hôtel Particulier, gastronomic restaurant in Arles
—7:30 pm
Cocktail Dinatoire, in Galerie de la Prévôté at Théâtre de l’Archevêché
10.00 pm
The Rake’s Progress by Igor Stravinsky, Théâtre de l’ArchevêchéNew production conducted by Daniel Harding and directed by Simon McBurney
estimated end time – 1:00 am, transportation back to the hotel provided
SATURDAY, JULY 15
11:30 amBuggy tour and lunch at Château La Coste
—7:00 pm
Gala dinner celebrating the 69th season of Festival d’Aix-en-Provence in the presence of The Rake’s Progress’ artists, in Jardin Campra at Théâtre de l’Archevêché
9:30 pmDon Giovanni by W.A. Mozart, Théâtre de l’Archevêché
New production conducted by Jérémie Rhorer and directed by Jean-François Sivadierestimated end time – 0:30 am, transportation back to the hotel provided
Stay with us for two additional days?
SUNDAY, JULY 16
11:00 amVisit of lavender fields near Ménerbes
1:00 pmLunch at the home of Christiane and Jean-Claude Gruffat, President of IFILAF USA
—
5:00 pm
Pinocchio by Philippe Boesmans, Grand Théâtre de ProvenceWorld Premiere conducted by Emilio Pomarico and directed by Joël Pommerat
7:30 pmPost-performance dinner, venue to be determined
estimated end time – 10:00 pm, transportation back to the hotel provided
MONDAY, JULY 17
1:30 pmLunch in Marseille, venue to be announced
3:30 pmPrivate visit of MUCEM Museum
6:00 pmLes Calanques, private boat tour
8.00 pmDinner at Fonfon, in the harbor of the Vallon des Auffes
to taste its specialties of “Bouillabaisse”estimated end time – 10 :30 pm, transportation back to the hotel provided
Pricing
FIVE-DAYS TRIP FROM JULY 13TH TO JULY 17TH 2017
$ 6,000 / 5,500 € per person
($ 2,400 / 2,200 € is a tax-deductible gift)
THREE-DAYS TRIP FROM JULY 13TH TO JULY 15TH 2017
$ 4,000 / 3,600 € per person
($ 1,700 / 1,500 € is a tax-deductible gift)
GALA EVENING, SATURDAY, JULY 15TH 2017Gala dinner and performance
$ 1,000 / 900 € per person
($ 340 / 300 € is a tax-deductible gift)
Including opera tickets (Best Category seating), cocktails, dinners, lunches, museum entries and transportation.
Prices do not include airfare and accommodation.
A personalized “concierge service” will be available for attendees who would like help with coordination of their schedules, including lunches, dinners, activities and transportation.
concierge service provided by euridice opéra
ACCOMODATION SUGGESTION
Hôtel Renaissance *****320, Avenue Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 13100 Aix en Provence
www.marriott.fr
Mediterranean garden, spa, fitness, swimming pool, restaurantwalking distance: 2 min. from grand théâtre de provence, 10 min. from théâtre de l’archevêché
Your contact for bookingAna Maria Mateo / [email protected] / tel. +33 (0)4 86 91 53 10
The Festival has a limited number of hotel rooms reserved for IFILAF until January 2nd, 2017.Please indicate that you are part of the IFILAF group when booking
CONTACT IN USA
Pascal Nadon+1-646-234-7088
Candace McDermott+1-212-249-3998 / +1-917-969-6810
CONTACT IN FRANCE
Aïda Kheirbeck+33 (0)1 44 88 57 63
VENUES
Grand Théâtre de Provence380 Avenue Max Juvénal / 13 100 Aix-en-Provence
Théâtre de l’Archevêché Place des Martyrs de la Résistance / 13 100 Aix-en-Provence
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I / We would like to attend the Five Day IFILAF Operatic Getaway on July 13 – 17, 2017
Please reserve : ticket(s) at $ 6,000 / 5,500 € per person ( $ 2,400 / 2,200 € is a tax-deductible gift )
I / We would like to attend the Three Day IFILAF Operatic Getaway on July 13 – 15, 2017
Please reserve : ticket(s) at $ 4,000 / 3,600 € per person ( $ 1,700 / 1,500 € is a tax-deductible gift )
I / We would like to attend the Gala evening on July 15th 2017
Please reserve : ticket(s) at $ 1,000 / 900 € per person ( $ 340 / 300 € is a tax-deductible gift )
I am / We are unable to attend any of these events, but would like to make a fully
tax-deductible contribution of $ or €
• To take advantage of the U.S. tax deduction please make your check payable in U.S. dollars to IFILAF. Please note that those who pay the Festival directly will not receive a U.S. tax deduction.
Please return your reply form, with payment, by Friday, April 14th 2017 to:Candace McDermott IFILAF - c/o Morris & McVeigh LLP767 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA+1-212-249-3998 / +1-917-969-6810 / [email protected]
• If you wish to pay in Euros, you may pay by check or credit card.
Please send your check payable to Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, to:Aïda Kheirbeck Festival d’Aix-en-ProvencePalais de l’Ancien Archevêché, 13 100 Aix-en-Provence, France+33 (0)1 44 88 57 63 / [email protected]
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