Bus returns to the hotel at 4:30 PM.Dinner: Dinner in the hotel dining room from 5:30 to 6:30 PMEvening: Bus departs hotel at 6:45 PM for the Santa Fe Opera's performance of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." Based on a daring play by Beaumarchais, a French supporter of the American Revolution whose modern ideas challenged traditional thinking on class and privilege, its bold assertion of human dignity is present throughout Lorenzo da Ponte's libretto and Mozart's score. It takes the form of a dizzying sex farce that culminates in a profound expression of redemptive love. The cast includes the return of rising star Susanna Phillips as the Countess Almaviva and Daniel Okulitch as her wayward husband. John Nelson conducts.
Return to the hotel late!Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Santa FeMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This visit involves some walking uphill and several flights of stairs. Optional modified tour available with advance request to Road Scholar Santa Fe (505) 983-0613. Bus will return to hotel around 3:30 PM for a rest period.Dinner: Dinner in the hotel dining room from 5:30 - 6:30 PMEvening: Bus departs from the hotel at 6:45 PM for Santa Fe Opera's presentation of Rossini's "La Donna del Lago." This dramatic tale remains Sir Walter Scott's best-plotted love story and Rossini's most romantic opera. The incomparable Joyce DiDonato sings the title rols, Elena. Acclaimed at the Paris Opera and La Scala, DiDonato has become today's foremost interpreter of this spectacular rold. The cast also features two stellar coloratura tenors, Lawrence Brownlee and Rene Barbera, in the high-flying roles of Uberto and Rodrigo. Daniela Barcellona sings the role of Malcolm. Stephen Lord returns to lead this Santa Fe debut.
You'll visit the museums on Museum Hill: the Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture.
Bus departs at 4:00 PM for return to the hotel.Dinner: Dinner at the hotel from 5:30 - 6:30 PMEvening: Bus departs hotel at 6:45 PM for the Santa Fe Opera production of Jacques Offenbach's "The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein," featuring mezzo-soprano Susan Graham in the title role. Spoiled and domineering, the Grand Duchess gets what she wants-- until she sets her sights on the young soldier Fritz (Paul Appleby). Her amorous pursuit mobilizes everything we need for a howling good time: wealth, wine, and wicked satire.
Return to hotel LATE!Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Santa FeMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bus returns to the hotel late!Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Santa FeMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Bus departs for field trip to Los Alamos at 12:00 PM.Lunch: Boxed lunches to be eaten on the field tripAfternoon: Upon arrival, you'll have an exploration of Los Alamos with a step-on guide and selected stops, including the Bradbury Science Museum. Return to the hotel in Santa Fe by 4:30 PM.Dinner: Dinner in the hotel dining room from 5:30 to 6:30 PM and closing commentsEvening: Bus departs hotel at 6:45 pm for performance of Theodore Morrison's "Oscar." "Oscar" is Theo Morrison's vividly observed opera about Oscar Wilde-- whose legendary wit concealed a life of high principle and agonizing persecution. Pursuing the beautiful in life and art, Wilde became a social pariah in London society even as his plays won unprecedented success in London theatre. His portrayal by contertenor David Daniels promises to be one of the most moving characterizations of recent years on any stage. Dwayne Croft and Heidi Stober as Walt Whitman and Ada Leverson, with William Burden as his friend and eventual biographer, Frank Harris. Evan Rogister returns to conduct this world premiere.
Bus returns to the hotel late!Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Santa FeMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Historic buildings and churches include Sena Plaza, El Santuario de Guadalupe, the Oldest House, San Miguel Mission, St. Francis Cathedral, the Chapel of Loretto (with its miraculous staircase!) and Cristo Rey Church.
During late June, July and August, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale and Santa Fe Opera are in full swing and there are many theatre productions and concerts going on in the city year round.
The Santa Fe Visitors' Guide provides seasonal listings of events, as does New Mexico Magazine. A link to Santa Fe's calendar of events, web sites and telephone numbers is listed below.For additional information, visit: www.santafe.org