Misa Tango 2017 - Vienna, miscellaneous information.
Hotel: ATH Austria Trend Hotel Ananas (Rechte Wienzeile 93-95 / Sonnenhofgasse 8-10, 1050 Wien)
Miscellaneous information: pdf
Practice tracks: Misa Tango, Caminito
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VIENNA CHORAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION
It is planned that the choir will take part in the annual
Vienna International Choral Festival this year. This will give us the
opportunity to showcase our work to a wider audience and experience the
delights of Vienna at Christmas time.
Flights:
Giacomo, Elisabetta, Andre, Alessandra, Giovanni:
LG8857/15DEC13 LUXEMBOURG/VIENNEA 17.40 19.30
LG8858/21DEC13 VIENNA/LUXEMBOURG 20.50 22.35
Mira:
LG8857/15DEC13 LUXEMBOURG/VIENNA 17.40 19.30
LG8858/28DEC13 VIENNA/LUXEMBOURG 20.50 22.20
Renata:
LG8857/15DEC13 LUXEMBOURG/VIENNA 17.40 19.30
LG8858/29DEC13 VIENNA/LUXEMBOURG 20.50 22.35
Luc:
LG8857/15DEC13 LUXEMBOURG/VIENNA 17.40 19.30
Everybody else:
LG8857/15DEC13 LUXEMBOURG/VIENNA 17.40 19.30
LG8852/20DEC13 VIENNA/LUXEMBOURG 09.40 11.25
Christine, Thomas, Merete:
OWN ARRANGEMENTS
Hotel:
The Hotel Astoria is a charming 4-star hotel ideally located in Vienna. It stands on the famous Kärntner Straße and offers traditional design combined with modern comfort. The Vienna State Opera is only a couple of minutes away from the hotel. The hotel has offered typical Austrian charm and hospitality for over a century.
Accommodation is in single/twin/double rooms as follows:
7 nights – Thomas, Christine
6 nights – Alessandra, Giovanni, Giacomo.
5 nights - Everybody else.
No hotel – Merete, Andre
The programme is:
15th Dec. - Travel
Fly from Luxembourg to Vienna, arriving in
the late afternoon, and book into the hotel for a five night stay.
16th Dec. - Opening ceremony
19pm:
opening ceremony "Neuer Burgsaal" Perchtoldsdorf
VI Rehearsal: 16.30-16.50.
We can sing for around 15mins (a little bit longer is ok, too)
17th Dec. - Performance in front of the royal Palace Schoenbrunn
By invitation of the City Government of Vienna, the choirs will have the chance to perform in front of the beautiful royal palace Schoenbrunn (the former residence of Sisi and royal family of Habsburg).
Certificates issued by the Mayor of City Vienna will be awarded to the participating choirs.
10h-12h Schönbrunn
We will perform at the "Eherenhof" outside the palace, there's a Christmas market as well, around 15mins
17th Dec. - Special concerts at the famous Vienna church
19h Peterskirche, Petersplatz.
no rehearsal, perform sacral music, around 15mins.
CC rehearsal 16:30. Room 333.
Departure from hotel 18:30.
18th Dec. - Closing ceremony at the Golden Hall of "Musikverein"
The Closing Ceremony will take place at the prestigious golden hall of "Musikverein". It will be one of the highlights of the festival and will give the choir members an unforgettable memory.
19h Musikverein - Musikvereinplatz 1
VI rehearsal at 14.30 - 14.50, please be there at 14.00, departure from hotel 13:30.
Rehearsal with the other choirs at 17.00 - 17.30.
Performance 12-14mins
19th Dec. - Visit Oberndorf - Birthplace of Silent Night - CANCELLED. Instead a day for your free use. Please reserve the evening for the choir to have dinner together
20th Dec. - Travel
Departure from hotel 7:30.
Fly from Vienna to Luxembourg, arriving late morning.
Price:
The price has been calculated at somewhere around
850 EURO per person in double/twin rooms, but the price for a single room could
make this over 1,000 EURO. The actual cost may be slightly more or less,
depending on numbers.
The above price includes the following:
- Return Flight from Luxembourg to Vienna
- 5 overnight stays with breakfast
- Hire of bus for travel around Vienna
- Participation Fee. Accompanying guests of a choir member will not be required to pay the 120 EURO participation fee
- Taxes and parking costs
Not included in the price:
- Drinks and tips.
- Meals and services not mentioned as included.
- Travel Insurance
Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. To secure your place please put a deposit of 200 EURO per person into account BIC: BCEELULL, IBAN: LU51 0019 4055 9187 2000 - VI FESTIVAL ACCOUNT by 30 September 2013. Once signed up you are financially responsible for any costs incurred due to cancellation if your place is unable to be filled as expenses will be
incurred beforehand on your behalf. If anyone is interested in reducing costs by sharing a room please let us know when you register and we will try to match up people up who would like to share.
To keep the project moving a further payment of 300 Euros (except Andre and Merete) is required by 1 November at the very latest and the balance by 29 November. The final cost will depend on individual requirements but is unlikely to exceed the original estimate. Please be prompt in your next payment as this trip is self-funding. The payments should be made into account BIC: BCEELULL, IBAN: LU51 0019 4055 9187 2000 - VI FESTIVAL ACCOUNT. Any questions contact Chris at chris.painter@nspa.nato.int.
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