The Metropolitan Opera Big Event: Wagner’s Complete “Ring” Cycle
Program Number:
11941RJ
Start and End Dates:
4/25/2013 - 5/3/2013
;
Duration:
8 nights
Location:
New York City, New York
Price starting at:
$2,297.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Opera; History & Culture
Activity Level:
t (
see description
)
Meals:
18; 8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Be there with Road Scholar as the Metropolitan Opera unveils its new production of Wagner’s “Der Ring Des Nibelungen.” These epic dramas combine mythology, philosophy and psychology with soul-stirring, dramatic music (the “Ride of the Valkyries” perhaps being the most famous segment) and are considered by many to be the pinnacle of operatic literature. The Metropolitan Opera production by visionary director Robert LePage claims to be the most ambitious production in Met history.
Highlights
• Attend all four operas of Wagner’s “Ring” featuring world renowned Wagnerian singers and conductor.
• Enjoy an expert-led, behind-the-scenes exploration of the famed Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center.
• Learn more during background lectures and special presentations exclusively for Road Scholar participants.
Activity Particulars
Waking up to one mile per day with lots of stairs. Public transportation used exclusively throughout program.
Date Specific Information
4-25-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Explore New York, Corp.
New York City
The City That Never Sleeps, The Capital of the World, The Big Apple: Whatever you call New York, it is undoubtedly one of the world’s great centers for culture, food, finance, style and entertainment, from Broadway to the Bronx.
Accommodations
Historic Midtown hotel, restored to Big Band-era style; walking distance to Times Square and Theater District.
Meals and Lodgings
New Yorker Hotel
New York
8 nights
New Yorker Hotel
Type:
Hotel
Description:
This Art Deco masterpiece opened in 1930. All of New York is at your doorstep, across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, Macy's and the Empire State Building are just down the street with the Theater District a few minutes walk. The hotel features a business center, fitness center and coin operated laundry.
Contact info:
481 Eighth Avenue
at 34th Street
New York, NY 10001 USA
phone: 212-971-0101
web:
www.nyhotel.com
Room amenities:
Cable TV, Telephone
Facility amenities:
Concierge, 24-hour front desk, exercise gym, ice machines, guest laundromat, 24-hour room service, safety deposit boxes, 24-hour security, temperature control, vending machines, wake-up service, 24-hour diner plus fine restaurant, air-conditioned.
Smoking allowed:
Yes
Elevators available:
Yes
Additional nights prior:
market rate Call hotel reservations at 212 971-0101
Check in time:
3:30 PM
Additional nights after:
market rate Call hotel reservations at 212 971-0101
Check out time:
12:00 PM
Travel Details
Start of Program:
Hotel check in is 3:00; Register with Road Scholar at 4:00 PM in hotel meeting room You will be staying at
New Yorker Hotel
that night.
End of Program:
Program ends by 10:30; noon is check-out. You will be staying at
New Yorker Hotel
the night before.
Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Photo I.D.
Parking availability:
Hotel Valet parking STARTS at $35 per 24 hours. Long Term Parking at Newark Airport is as low as $15 per day. Take AirTrain as described above.
Transportation
Train or bus availability:
Many bus and train options exist for New York. The hotel is across the street from Penn Station and five blocks from the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
To Start of Program
Location:
New York
Nearest airport:
Newark, LaGuardia, Kennedy
Transportation to site:
Newark Airport: NJ Transit service to Penn Station from the AirTrain Station, $11.25 for seniors. LaGuardia: New York Airport Service, $12. Taxi fare depends on traffic, $25-$50. JFK: New York Airport Service, $15, taxi $45. Flat fee. Taxi fare depends on traffic, $25-$50.
From End of Program
Location:
New York
Transportation from site:
Newark & LaGuardia: see above. There is no flat fee taxi rate to Kennedy Airport.
(
Additional transportation information same as above
)
Driving Directions
FROM NEW JERSEY
Take the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan. Follow the signs to 34th Street. Turn left on 34th Street. Turn left on Eighth Avenue.
FROM THE EAST
I495 to Midtown Tunnel Exit East 34th Street Right onto 34th Street proceed to 8th Avenue
FROM THE NORTHEAST
I95 to I278 West Exit 6B toward Triboro Bridge Exit toward "RANDALLS-WARDS ISLANDS/MANHATTAN/FDR DRIVE" Merge onto Triboro Bridge Merge onto FDR Drive Exit #8 toward I495/MIDTOWN TUNNEL/East 34th Street Right onto 34th Street proceed to 8th Avenue
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Arrive in New York early enough to enjoy dinner and our first performance of "Der Ring Des Nibelungen: 'Das Rheingold.'"
(Thursday, April 25)
Afternoon:
Hotel check-in available after 3:00pm. 4:00pm: After checking in at the hotel front desk, come to the designated meeting room (it will be posted in the lobby) to register with your Program Coordinator and pick up your arrival packet. Programs are planned far in advance, so local circumstances may require changes from time to time. We will notify you as quickly as possible should there be any changes and appreciate your understanding.
Dinner:
5:00pm: Enjoy your first meal at the colorful Tick Tock Diner, located just off the hotel lobby. This 24-hour diner features classic American cooking. White and black checkered floors and shiny chrome columns enhance the all-American ambience. Our meal is scheduled for 5:00pm so that we can get through orientation and to the performance on time. Come dressed for the Opera (casual attire is fine!).
Evening:
7:30 Performance: "Das Rheingold." Fabio Luisi is scheduled to conduct.
Evening:
6:00-6:30 pm Quick Orientation Meeting before heading to the Metropolitan Opera House. We will leave from the lobby of the hotel at 6:30.
Accommodations:
New Yorker Hotel
Meals Included:
Dinner
Day 2:
Introductory lectures on Wagner and The Ring Cycle. Attend the second opera in the Ring Cycle, "Die Walkure"
(Friday, April 26)
Breakfast:
8:00am Continental Breakfast in Meeting Room and MetroCard registration
Morning:
Learn the history of opera, Wagner and "The Ring Cycle"
Lunch:
Lunch in a neighborhood restaurant
Afternoon:
Meet someone from the opera world
Dinner:
Picnic
Evening:
Performance: "Die Walkure"
Accommodations:
New Yorker Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Participate in a lively discussion and explore ways to maximize Free Time.
(Saturday, April 27)
Breakfast:
Hot breakfast in the Tick Tock Diner
Morning:
Discussions
Lunch:
Lunch in the meeting room.
Afternoon:
Free Time
Dinner:
Dine on your own
Evening:
Free time to visit the Metropolitan Museum (open late), attend a Broadway show or, for real opera buffs, go back to the Met for their performance of "Giulio Cesar" (matinee) or "Rigoletto" (evening) (All suggestions are on your own.)
Accommodations:
New Yorker Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4:
Meet with Opera Professionals
(Sunday, April 28)
Breakfast:
Breakfast in the hotel diner
Morning:
Free Time
Lunch:
Lunch on your own.
Afternoon:
Meet with opera professionals
Dinner:
Dinner in a neighborhood restaurant
Accommodations:
New Yorker Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5:
Study Wagner's "Siegfried," and attend a performance at the Metropolitan Opera.
(Monday, April 29)
Breakfast:
Continental Breakfast in Meeting Room
Morning:
Learn more about "Siegfried"
Lunch:
provided Lunch
Afternoon:
Meet people from the opera world
Dinner:
Picnic
Evening:
6:00 Attend a performance of Wagner's "Siegfried" at the Metropolitan Opera
Accommodations:
New Yorker Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Enjoy a lively discussion of "Siegfried" and enjoy an afternoon Backstage Tour
(Tuesday, April 30)
Breakfast:
Hot breakfast in the Tick Tock Diner
Morning:
A discussion, critique and review of the Previous night's performance
Lunch:
Lunch on your own in the Neighborhood
Afternoon:
Meet in the hotel lobby at 2:15 for a 3:00 Metropolitan Opera Backstage Tour
Dinner:
Enjoy dinner in a neighborhood restaurant
Accommodations:
New Yorker Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7:
Learn about the Metropolitan Opera's approach to new media.
(Wednesday, May 1)
Breakfast:
Continental Breakfast in the Meeting Room
Morning:
Morning lectures by opera professionals talk about the new directions the Met is taking in the media.
Lunch:
Lunch in the Meeting Room
Afternoon:
Free Time to take in a theater matinee or visit one of New York's many museums.
Dinner:
On your own
Evening:
Free to continue to explore New York's many options or attend the season's last performance of "Rigoletto."
Accommodations:
New Yorker Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8:
Lecture about "Gotterdammerung" and evening performance
(Thursday, May 2)
Breakfast:
Hot breakfast in the Tick Tock Diner
Morning:
Learn about "Gotterdammerung"
Lunch:
Early Dinner at Cooper's Tavern
Afternoon:
Meet more opera professionals
Dinner:
On your own
Evening:
6:00 Performance: "Gotterdammerung"
Accommodations:
New Yorker Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9:
Lively wrap-up discussion
(Friday, May 3)
Breakfast:
Continental Breakfast in the Meeting Room
Morning:
We conclude with a lively wrap-up discussion of the week.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Free Time Opportunities
New York
New York Visitor's Bureau
NYC Convention and Visitor's Bureau (212) 484-1222 For additional information, visit
www.nycvisit.com
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Suggested Reading List
AIA Guide to New York City
Author: Norval White and Eliot Wilensky, eds.
Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898
Author: Edwin G. Burrows and Mike Wallace
You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.
As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.
Specifically, this program includes:
8 nights accommodations
18 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 17
Expert-led lectures
Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 1
Field trips
The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Performances: 4
Performances
A performance can range from a night at the opera to a visit from a local performer at your hotel.
Plus these special experiences...
Expert lectures
Balcony ticket to the Ring
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And included with all Road Scholar programs:
Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
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