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Embracing Live Performance Featuring Leon Fleisher

Program Number: 21147RJ
Start and End Dates:
12/4/2012 - 12/9/2012;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Price starting at: $651.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: Music Appreciation
Meals: 14; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Vegetarian    

Embrace the best Peabody Conservatory has to offer as you explore the numerous complex elements involved in music making. Attend six concert performances by notable faculty professionals and outstanding student artists, plus a rare opportunity to sit on stage next to a Peabody Symphony Orchestra student performer during a rehearsal led by iconic American pianist-conductor Leon Fleisher, immediately followed by an exclusive Q&A for our group.




Highlights

• Explore and discuss key aspects of much of the repertoire you will hear performed in expert-led lectures highlighting the composer’s style of composition and orchestration.
• Enjoy dynamic concert performances each evening including Schubert’s Mass No. 6; a guest artist piano recital featuring Beethoven, Ravel, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and Chopin; and observe the pride of young middle school student composers hearing their works played for the first time by talented Peabody Conservatory students.
• Delight in a full performance of the program you heard in rehearsal as Maestro Fleisher conducts great works of Mozart, Hindemith, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2.



Coordinated by Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.




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Accommodations
Peabody Inn on campus; comfortable rooms, private baths with grab-bars. Classroom in same building; walk 1/2 block to cafeteria, 1.5 blocks to recital hall, all on campus.
Meals and Lodgings
   Peabody Inn
  Baltimore, MD 5 nights
 Peabody Inn
Type: Other
  Description: The Peabody Inn, in Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon area, provides comfortable accommodations to participants in the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University's Road Scholar program. The Inn, located in four townhouses on the Peabody Institute campus, was renovated for the Road Scholar program and provides rooms that are unique in their configuration. See details below.
  Contact info: 605 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
phone: 410-234-4770
web: www.peabody.jhu.edu/roadscholar
  Room amenities: Please see Facility Amenities.
  Facility amenities: The Inn is actually upgraded dorm space, with 2 twin beds in each room, wall-to-wall carpeting, matching bedspreads and drapes, telephone, radio alarm clock, dresser, desk and chair, private bathroom, and AC or heat in each room, depending on the season. A locked safe is available in each room. Bed linens, blankets and pillows are provided. Rooms are freshened and beds are made daily. Fresh towels are replaced on Mondays and Wednesdays. TVs are not provided in the rooms; however, a TV is located in Classroom B and available for viewing when class is not in session. Coffee makers, hair dryers, shower caps, etc. are not provided in the room. There are grab bars in all bathrooms at Peabody Inn. We are committed to making Road Scholar programs accessible to everyone, but please call us in advance so we can plan to accommodate your needs. We have wheel chairs, portable raised toilet seats, and shower chairs available; simply call ahead to reserve them. Classrooms are located in the Peabody Inn and you will be required to walk about ½ block to the cafeteria in the next building, and the equivalent of 1½ blocks to the evening recitals. Most of the walking is inside buildings on flat surfaces and elevators are available to move you to different levels. All routes are wheel chair accessible.
  Smoking allowed: No
  Elevators available: Yes
  Additional nights prior: $60 Must make reservation for an additional night on Monday, December 3 by calling 410-234-4770 during normal business hours. An additional night on Sunday, December 9 is not available.
  Check in time: 1:00 PM
  Additional nights after: $60 Must make reservation for an additional night on Monday, December 3 by calling 410-234-4770 during normal business hours. An additional night on Sunday, December 9 is not available.
  Check out time: 10:00 AM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
1:00-3:00 Check in and Registration You will be staying at Peabody Inn that night.
  End of Program:
8:00-10:00 AM Breakfast/Check Out You will be staying at Peabody Inn the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Please note that program staff are unable to provide nursing or personal care. We may, at our option, require certification from a medical professional indicating participants are able to provide their own basic care.
  Parking availability:
Parking in the Peabody Garage for the week is $50.00. Visa, Mastercard, or check accepted. Unlimited in and out privileges. Garage clearance 7 feet; cannot accommodate RVs or vans with items on a roof rack. Located on St. Paul St.
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Baltimore, MD
  Nearest city or town:  Located in downtown Baltimore.
  Nearest highway: Interstate 95.
  Nearest airport:  Baltimore Washington International (BWI) is the closest airport. We DO NOT recommend using Reagan International or Dulles International Airports, as they are NOT close to Baltimore and transportation to Peabody will incur a large taxi fare.
  From End of Program
  Location: Baltimore, MD
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Baltimore Penn Station

 

From Train Station

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Taxi is approximately $6-8 one way (metered)
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

5 minutes 

 

Distance:

 

1 mile

   

See driving directions for specific arrival instructions.

 

Baltimore-BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Taxi is approximately $35-40 one way (metered)
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

35-40 minutes 

 

Distance:

 

12 miles

   

See driving directions for specific arrival instructions.

 

Greyhound Bus Terminal

 

From Bus Terminal

 
 

Service:

 

Taxi

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

Taxi is approximately $10-15 one way (metered)
Prices are subject to change.

 

Travel Time:

 

10-15 minutes 

 

Distance:

 

3 miles

   

Bus terminal address is 2110 Haines Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. See driving directions for specific arrival instructions.

 
Driving Directions
  From the North (I-83) Driving on I 83 from Pennsylvania: If you are driving south on 83 from Pennsylvania, follow signs to the 695 Beltway WEST, and travel west on 695 a short distance before getting back onto 83 South at Beltway Exit 23A. Travel on 83 south approximately 7 1/2 miles to Exit 4--St. Paul Street. Travel south on St. Paul Street through 9 traffic lights. Then, you will see a small park on your right, which is Mt. Vernon Place. Cross Centre Street and stay in the right fork as St. Paul Street splits. Turn right onto Franklin Street, go one block to Charles Street and turn right. Stay in the right hand lane. After you cross Centre Street, the Peabody Inn is immediately north of Centre Street at the second doorway on the right, #605; next to the large flower planter. The Walters Art Museum is on your left and the Washington Monument is in front of you. Peabody Inn entrance is at 605 North Charles Street (NOTE: the street sign refers to this block as Washington Place). Pull into the10-minute parking area in front of the building to unload your luggage before going to the garage. Between the hours of 1:00 and 3:30 PM on Sundays students will be on hand to help you with your luggage. If no one is available to open the door for you, please use the call box located to the left of the door. After your car is unloaded, you will receive your keys and register for the program. After unloading and registering, you may move your car to the Peabody Garage.To reach the garage, continue on Charles Street to the next corner, Mt Vernon Place and turn right. Go one block and turn right again onto St. Paul Street (a one-way street heading south). The Peabody Parking Garage is on your right hand side. Enter the garage through the second archway. The entrance is just before the intersection of St. Paul and Centre Streets.
  From the North (I-95) Driving on I 95: As you approach Baltimore begin to look for the exit marked 695 - Baltimore Beltway to Towson. Take the 695 Beltway exit toward Towson. Continue on the Beltway to Exit 23A (I 83 South). Continue on 83 for approximately 7½ miles to Exit 4--St. Paul St. Travel south on St. Paul Street through 9 traffic lights. Then, you will see a small park on your right, which is Mt. Vernon Place. Cross Centre Street and follow the right fork as St. Paul Street splits. Turn right onto Franklin Street, go one block to Charles Street and make another right. Stay in the right hand lane. After you cross Centre Street, the Peabody Inn is immediately north of Centre Street at the second doorway on the right, #605, next to the large flower planter. The Walters Art Museum is on your left and the Washington Monument is in front of you. Peabody Inn entrance is at 605 North Charles Street (NOTE: the street sign refers to this block as Washington Place). Pull into the10-minute parking area in front of the building to unload your luggage before going to the garage. Between the hours of 1:00 and 3:30 PM on Sundays students will be on hand to help you with your luggage. If no one is available to open the door for you, please use the call box located to the left of the door. After your car is unloaded, you will receive your keys and register for the program. After unloading and registering, you may move your car to the Peabody Garage.To reach the garage, continue on Charles Street to the next corner, Mt Vernon Place and turn right. Go one block and turn right again onto St. Paul Street (a one-way street heading south). The Peabody Parking Garage is on your right hand side. Enter the garage through the second archway The entrance is just before the intersection of St. Paul and Centre Streets. .
  From the South Take 95 North all the way to Baltimore. As you are approaching Baltimore, you will see signs for 395 North to Downtown (Exit 53). Turn onto 395 North and continue to Pratt St. and turn right. Stay on Pratt St. to Charles St. Turn left on Charles St. and go approximately one mile (you will be driving north toward Baltimore's Washington Monument). You should stay in the right hand lane. After you cross Centre Street, the Peabody Inn is immediately north of Centre Street at the second doorway on the right, #605, next to the large flower planter. The Walters Art Museum is on your left and the Washington Monument is in front of you. Peabody Inn entrance is at 605 North Charles Street (NOTE: the street sign refers to this block as Washington Place). Pull into the10-minute parking area in front of the building to unload your luggage before going to the garage. Between the hours of 1:00 and 3:30 PM on Sundays students will be on hand to help you with your luggage. If no one is available to open the door for you, please use the call box located to the left of the door. After your car is unloaded, you will receive your keys and register for the program. After unloading and registering, you may move your car to the Peabody Garage. To reach the garage, continue on Charles Street to the next corner, Mt Vernon Place and turn right. Go one block and turn right again onto St. Paul Street (a one-way street heading south). The Peabody Parking Garage is on your right hand side. Enter the garage through the second archway. The entrance is just before the intersection of St. Paul and Centre Streets.
  From the West Take Interstate 70 East to the Baltimore Beltway: Route 695 - There are two ramps onto the Beltway, take the one which bears to the right - 695 South-Glen Burnie. Travel south on 695 until you get to 95 North to Baltimore (here again there are two ramps - this time you will take the one which bears left toward Baltimore). Take 95 North to 395 North to Downtown (Exit 53). Continue on 395 North to Pratt St. Turn right on Pratt St. and continue several blocks to Charles St. Turn left on Charles St. and continue approximately one mile (you will drive north toward Baltimore's Washington Monument). You should stay in the right hand lane. After you cross Centre Street, the Peabody Inn is the second doorway on the right, next to the large flower planter, immediately north of Centre Street. The Walters Art Museum is on your left and the Washington Monument in front of you. Peabody Inn entrance is at 605 North Charles Street (NOTE: the street sign refers to this block as Washington Place). Pull into the10-minute parking area in front of the building to unload your luggage before going to the garage. Between the hours of 1:00 and 3:30 PM on Sundays students will be on hand to help you with your luggage. If no one is available to open the door for you, please use the call box located to the left of the door. After your car is unloaded, you will receive your keys and register for the program. After unloading and registering, you may move your car to the Peabody Garage. To reach the garage, continue on Charles Street to the next corner, Mt Vernon Place and turn right. Go one block and turn right again onto St. Paul Street (a one-way street heading south). The Peabody Parking Garage is on your right hand side. Enter the garage through the second archway. The entrance is just before the intersection of St. Paul and Centre Streets.
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: Check-In and Registration, Dinner, Evening Recital
(Tuesday, December 4)
   
 Afternoon: 1:00-3:00 PM Check-In/Registration. 4:00-5:15 Orientation.
 Dinner: 5:15 Dinner in Peabody Dining Hall
 Evening: 7:30PM Harp Recital. Each evening, attend Conservatory recitals and concerts performed by talented Peabody artists as they perform the works they are perfecting at this time in their musical training.
   
Accommodations: Peabody Inn
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Lectures, Campus Tour, Welcome Reception, Evening Performance by Ann Schein
(Wednesday, December 5)
   
 Breakfast: 7:30-8:45 Breakfast in Peabody Dining Hall
 Morning: Immerse yourself in the investigation of the technical and historical aspects of many of the pieces played in over 6 live performances throughout the week with favorite Road Scholar at Peabody musician-lecturers Douglas Heist and Janice Macaulay. 8:45-10:00 Lecture with Douglas Heist 10:15-11:30 Lecture with Janice Macaulay
 Lunch: 11:30-1:15 Lunch in Peabody Dining Hall
 Afternoon: 1:30-2:30 Meet and Talk with pianist, Ann Schein. 2:45-3:45 Tour of Peabody Conservatory (including a tour of percussion studio). 4:00-5:00 Welcome Reception
 Dinner: 5:00-7:00 Dinner in Peabody Dining Hall
 Evening: 7:30 PM Concert with Special Guest Artist: Pianist, Ann Schein Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a, "Les Adieux" Maurice Ravel: Sonatine Claude Debussy: L'isle joyeuse Sergei Rachmaninoff: Two Études-tableaux from Op. 33 Franz Liszt: Tarantella from Venezia e Napoli, Book II of "Années de pèlerinage" Frédéric Chopin: Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
   
Accommodations: Peabody Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Morning Lectures, Afternoon Rehearsal with Leon Fleisher and Peabody Symphony Orchestra, Exclusive Q&A with Leon Fleisher, Evening Peabody Concert Orchestra Performance
(Thursday, December 6)
   
 Breakfast: 7:30-8:45 Breakfast in Peabody Dining Hall
 Morning: Immerse yourself in the investigation of the technical and historical aspects of many of the pieces played in over 6 live performances throughout the week with favorite Road Scholar at Peabody musician-lecturers Douglas Heist and Janice Macaulay. 8:45-10:00 Lecture with Douglas Heist 10:00-11:30 Pick up your complimentary, autographed copy of Leon Fleisher’s book “My Nine Lives: A Memoir of Many Careers in Music”—Peabody Inn Lobby
 Lunch: 11:30-12:50 Lunch in Dining Hall
 Afternoon: 1:00-2:15 Lecture "Schubert's Mass" with Norman Huynh. 2:30 – 4:30 PM Rehearsal with Leon Fleisher and the Peabody Symphony Orchestra 4:30-4:45 Exclusive Q&A with Leon Fleisher
 Dinner: 5:00-7:00 Dinner in Peabody Dining Hall
 Evening: 8:00 PM Peabody Concert Orchestra w/ Peabody Singers Conducted by Ed Polochick Gabriel Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50 Maurice Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole Franz Schubert: Mass No. 6 in E-flat major, D. 950
   
Accommodations: Peabody Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Morning lectures, Junior Bach Concert, Dinner at local restaurant in Mount Vernon neighborhood, Peabody Percussion Concert
(Friday, December 7)
   
 Breakfast: 7:30-8:45 Breakfast in Peabody Dining Hall
 Morning: Immerse yourself in the investigation of the technical and historical aspects of many of the pieces played in over 6 live performances throughout the week with favorite Road Scholar at Peabody musician-lecturers Douglas Heist and Janice Macaulay. 8:45-10:00 Lecture with Douglas Heist 10:15-11:30 Lecture with Janice Macaulay
 Lunch: 11:30-1:00 Lunch in Peabody Dining Hall
 Afternoon: 1:00-3:15 Free Time. 3:30 PM Junior Bach Concert Repertoire for this concert will be original compositions written by middle school students for St. Ignatius School, an independent, tuition-free Jesuit middle school for boys serving low-income families of diverse ethnicities and faiths. This concert represents the culmination of a semester long partnership/outreach program between Peabody Conservatory composition students and students at St. Ignatious School
 Dinner: 4:45-7:00 Dinner at local restaurant in Mount Vernon neighborhood (meet in Peabody Inn Lobby at 4:45)
 Evening: 7:30 Peabody Percussion Concert
   
Accommodations: Peabody Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Breakfast at George's Restaurant, Explore the Peabody Archives, Peabody Preparatory Concert, Celebration Dinner, Peabody Symphony Orchestra concert, featuring Leon Fleisher.
(Saturday, December 8)
   
 Breakfast: 9:00-10:30 Breakfast at George's Restaurant
 Morning: 11:00 – 1:00 PM Explore the Peabody Archives with Archivist Tracey Melhuish
 Lunch: 1:00-2:30 Lunch in Peabody Dining Hall
 Afternoon: 2:30 – 5:00 PM Free Time
 Dinner: 5:00-7:30 Celebration Dinner in Peabody Dining Hall
 Evening: 8:00 PM Peabody Symphony Orchestra , Leon Fleisher Guest Conductor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: La clemenza di Tito Overture, K. 621 Paul Hindemith: Kammermusik No. 1, Op. 24, No. 1 Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
   
Accommodations: Peabody Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Continental breakfast and check out
(Sunday, December 9)
   
 Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 Continental Breakfast
 Morning: 8:00-10:00 Check out
   
Meals Included: Breakfast

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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.


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