The BBC Proms with Minnesota Public Radio Six Proms Festival Performances, including "Last Night" tickets, London city tour, 7 days, 5 full English breakfasts, reception, and 2 dinners
September 6 - 12, 2004
Royal Albert Hall interior stage
Every summer, thousands of Londoners and visitors crowd the Royal Albert Hall for weeks and weeks of concerts by leading orchestras and soloists-all culminating with the famous finale, the ultra-British "Last Night of the Proms."
Tickets to the big finale are extremely difficult to obtain, but Minnesota Public Radio travels in style. We'd like you to join us in London, where together, we'll enjoy first-class accommodations, six amazing performances including the "Last Night" extravaganza-plus fine dining, an elegant tea reception and plenty of sightseeing.
Reserve your tickets by July 13!
For more information or to reserve tickets
call 651-290-1212 or 800-228-7123.
Our Itinerary
Monday, September 6:
Today you board your overnight flight to London.
Proms audience as seen from orchestra
Tuesday, September 7:
After arriving in London, spend some leisure time relaxing or sightseeing. This afternoon, enjoy a welcome briefing and reception, complete with English tea and pastries. This evening at 6:30 p.m., join your fellow travelers for an intimate reception with Nicholas Kenyon, Director of the BBC Proms London, in the Prince of Wales room at Royal Albert Hall. (Reception included)
Royal Albert Hall, 7:30 p.m. BBC Symphony Orchestra Ildiko Komlosi, mezzo-soprano Laszio Polgar, bass Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Wednesday, September 8:
Begin your day with a panoramic sightseeing tour of London, hosted by a local guide. Tonight, have an early dinner at London's famous Simpson's-on-the-Strand Restaurant followed by early and then late performances at the Proms. (Breakfast and dinner included)
Royal Albert Hall, 7:00 p.m. Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Sarah Chang, violin Sir Charles Mackerras, conductor
Royal Albert Hall, 10:00 p.m. Psappha Various soloists Nicholas Kok, conductor
Thursday, September 9:
This morning is yours to spend at leisure. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to attend a matinee of a London performance. (Breakfast included)
Royal Albert Hall, 7:30 p.m. Les Arts Florissants Various soloists William Christie, conductor
Friday, September 10:
Enjoy a day at leisure. Your tour manager is available for suggestions. (Breakfast included)
Royal Albert Hall, 7:30 p.m. BBC Philharmonic Anna Netrebko, soprano Gianandrea Noseda, conductor
Saturday, September 11:
Enjoy the day on your own, and after a farewell dinner, see the world-famous "Last Night" of the Proms! (Breakfast and dinner included)
"Last Night" front-row prommers
Royal Albert Hall, 7:45 p.m. BBC Symphony Orchestra BBC Symphony Chorus BBC Singers Simon Preston, organ Sir Thomas Allen, baritone David Pyatt, horn Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Sunday, September 12:
You will depart for home with many pleasant memories of your London tour. (Breakfast included)
For more information or to reserve tickets
call 651-290-1212 or 800-228-7123.
Hotel
In a corner of fashionable Kensington you will find the Copthorne Tara, one of London's best known 4 star hotels.
Within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of Kensington High Street and Knightsbridge, and the infamous Notting Hill; the beautiful tree lined lanes and avenues of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, the theatres of the west end and the world famous museums on the Cromwell Road.
Rates Twin: $3,019 per person Single: $3,419 per person
Rate includes: Round Trip Air from Minneapolis, Hotel Transfers & Departure Tax, tickets to 6 Proms Festival concerts.
Not included in Price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance of $100 per person.
PLEASE NOTE
Days of features are interchangeable. Concerts are subject to change by the BBC.
Rates are based on a minimum of 19 passengers
Minnesota Public Radio has obtained the Proms tickets and has included the ticket
price in the total price charged to travelers. Transportation to and from the
concerts will be provided by Collette Vacations.
