MidAmerica Productions, Inc.
MidAm International, Inc.
Peter Tiboris, General Director
PRESENTS
A Call to Remembrance in Paris
FRANCIS POULENC
1899 - 1963
Poulenc’s GLORIA, EXULTATE DEO &
AVE MARIA Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Paris
at the historic
L’Eglise de la Madeleine (1183 AD)
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Madeleine,_Paris
&
Symphonique Bel’Arte
www.orchestrebelarte.com
Francis Bardot, Guest Conductor
www.leschoeursfrancisbardot.org
Plus a…
Sacred Choral Concert for Individual Choirs
Friday, June 21, 2013 at
Saint-Eustache
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Eustache,_Paris
Choral Tour Dates
Thursday, June 13 to Sunday, June 23, 2013
11 days, 10 nights in Paris, France
www.midamerica-music.com
MidAmerica Productions, Inc. • 132 West 36th Street, Fourth Floor • New York, NY 10018-6903
Tel: (212) 239-0205 • Fax: (212) 563-5587 • www.midamerica-music.com
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Details subject to change without notice Paris – City of Lights
L’Eglise de la Madeleine (Poulenc’s GLORIA on June 18)
Saint-Eustache (Solo performances on June 21)
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Details subject to change without notice Arrive Paris Thursday, June 13 / Depart Paris, Sunday, June 23, 2013
Poulenc in Paris – Schedule subject to change and adjustment
In cooperation with OCV Voyage of Paris, France
Day 1 - Thursday – June 13, 2013:
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Arrive Charles De Gaulle International Airport (Paris) where MidAmerica Productions staff and a
representative from OCV Voyages of Paris, France will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your
hotel in Paris by coach bus.
Check into hotel in Paris, Clarion Suites Sénart Paris Sud, www.clarionsenart-paris.com.
7:00 PM organizational meeting for all arrivals in hotel ballroom.
Day 2 - Friday – June 14, 2013:
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Breakfast.
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: rehearsal in hotel ballroom.
12:30 PM: First Tour, “HISTORIC PARIS” – guide, bus, and all admission included.
Evening free.
Tour I: Famous Places in Paris - English speaking guides for half day tour of Vendome, Place de la Bastille, the
Latin Quarter, and the St- Germain-des-Prés district; this excursion will reveal centuries of history and art in the
heart of the capital. You will also have a guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, a gothic masterpiece built
between 1163 and 1320. (Description provided by OCV Voyages of Paris, France)
Place Vendome
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Latin Quarter
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Details subject to change without notice Day 3 - Saturday – June 15, 2013:
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Breakfast.
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: rehearsal in hotel ballroom.
2:00 PM: Second Tour - “Paris Village”– guide, bus, and all admission included.
Evening free.
Tour II: Half day tour of Montmartre, the Sacré-Coeur, La Place du Tertre with its painter, Pigalle, the Batignolles
district ... in the footsteps of picturesque Paris. (Description provided by OCV Voyages of Paris, France)
Sacré-Coeur
Place de Tertre, Montmartre
Day 4 – Sunday - June 16, 2013:
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Breakfast.
Morning free.
2:00 – 5:00 PM: rehearsal in hotel ballroom.
Evening free.
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Details subject to change without notice Day 5 – Monday - June 17, 2013:
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Breakfast.
Depart Hotel at 9:00 AM for Third Tour – “Chateau Versailles.”
2:30 – 5:30 PM: rehearsal in hotel ballroom
Evening free.
Tour III: Half day tour of Versailles...tour one of the most beautiful jewels of France: Chateau de Versailles
area known as the Sun King. You will be astonished by the splendor of the castle and its park, one of the most
visited monuments in France. Guided tour of the Château, large apartments, the Hall of Mirrors of the King
and Queen’s Chamber. (Description provided by OCV Voyages of Paris, France)
Chateau Versailles
Hall of Mirrors
Day 6 – Tuesday - June 18, 2013:
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Breakfast.
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Final rehearsal.
Afternoon free.
6:00 PM: Generale in La Madeleine.
9:00 PM: Concert in La Madeleine – Poulenc’s GLORIA (also on the program is Brahm’s REQUIEM
featuring choirs from Paris conducted by Peter Tiboris).
Return to Hotel after concert.
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Details subject to change without notice Day 7 – Wednesday - June 19, 2013:
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Breakfast.
Fourth Tour: Morning guided tour of “The Louvre.”
Afternoon free in Paris.
Evening free.
Tour IV: Half day tour of The Louvre which is one of the largest museums in the world and the largest
museum in Paris. Its area consists of 210,000 meters including 60,600 dedicated to expositions. Located in the
heart of the city, between the right bank of the Seine and the rue de Rivoli, in the first district; the building is a
former royal palace. The equestrian statue of Louis XIV constitutes the starting point of the historic axis, but
the palace is not aligned on this axis. The Louvre has a long history of artistic and historic conservation of
France from the Capetian Kings to today. You can see: The Venus de Milo, The Victory of Samothrace and
Leonardo de Vincis’s Mona Lisa. (Description provided by OCV Voyages of Paris, France)
The Louvre
Day 8 – Thursday - June 20, 2013:
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Breakfast.
Depart Hotel at 9:00 AM.
Fifth Tour: “Loire Valley Castles” (Full day) w/ Lunch.
Return to hotel at 6:00 PM and evening free.
Tour V: Full day guided tour. The Chateau of Amboise is the most often visited part of the Loire castles. It is
located in the heart of the town of Amboise in the Loire Valley, 190 km from Paris. The castle terraces offer
magnificent panoramic views over the Loire Valley, which is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit the castle
to discover the daily life of the royal family through their apartments. As for the chapel of Saint-Hubert, it houses
the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci, author of The Mona Lisa, which can be admired in the Louvre. Lunch in Amboise
city. (Description provided by OCV Voyages of Paris, France)
Chateau of Amboise
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Details subject to change without notice (Continued, Thursday, June 20 - Fifth Tour: “Loire Valley Castles”)
Chenonceau Castle, is one of the jewels of the Loire castles. Also called "Ladies Castle", it was built, managed
and cared for by women. Chenonceau was built in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet, embellished by Diane de
Poitiers, mistress of King Henri II of France and Catherine de Medici, and was saved during the French
Revolution by Louise Dupin. This castle is famous for its exceptional gardens, architecture, decoration, and its
location; it spans the River Cher. The castle houses a collection of exceptional paintings by the great masters:
Tintoretto, Nicolas Poussin, Correggio, and Rubens, as well as a selection of Flemish tapestries from the
sixteenth century. Visit the side gardens, of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici or the labyrinth,
exalting the beauty of French gardens. (Description provided by OCV Voyages of Paris, France).
Chenonceau Castle
Day 9 – Friday - June 21, 2013:
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Breakfast.
Sixth Tour: depart hotel at 9:00 AM for “Monumental
Paris.”
Afternoon free to rest and prepare for evening concert.
Evening sacred concert at Saint Eustache: 4 choirs
performing 20 minute programs, after all choirs join to
perform Poulenc’s AVE MARIA and EXULTATE DEO.
Tour VI: Half day tour of “Monumental Paris” - tour Champs
Elysées Ave., The Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Invalides, the Musée du
Quai Branly, the Champ-de-Mars, Pont Alexandre III. Walk under
the sign of excess. Visit the Musée du Quai Branly, which is an
opportunity for everyone to be open to other cultures, which is an
escape from the western city where you will take an imaginary trip
that will enrich introspection. (Description provided by OCV Voyages
of Paris, France)
Eifle Tower
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Details subject to change without notice Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Pont Alexandre III
Day 10 – Saturday - June 22, 2013:
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Breakfast.
Free day to explore more of Paris.
Evening “Final Farewell Dinner” “Paris Illuminations”, dinner cruise.
8:30 PM: board an entirely glass-encased boat, you'll be in on the secret of the city of lights, the cuisine is
meticulously presented, the service is attentive and discreet, your eyes will sparkle like never before. This is a
must-do, cultural, and very Parisian experience that is unique and must be shared!
Dinner Cruise Menu:
Aperitif and appetizer
Choice of starters
Duck foie gras, toasted petite baguette
Green pea and mint gazpacho (1)
Smoked salmon blinis with a drizzle of olive oil
Octopus carpaccio, baby mesclun greens
Finely sliced, slow-cooked veal with condiments
Choice of main courses
Sea bream filet, a touch of fennel
Young hen stuffed with apricots and foie gras,
carrot kugelhopf
A bouquet of seasonal vegetables, spaghetti of
squash(1)
Duck tournedos with berries, parsnip gratin
Thick-cut cod fish, lemon and coconut milk caviar
Two seasonal cheeses
Choice of desserts
Red berry and basil soup
Chocolate feuillantine
Roasted peach shortcake
Day 11 – Sunday - June 23, 2013:
Breakfast.
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¾ Transfer by coach bus to Charles Da Gaulle International Airport.
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Details subject to change without notice Land Package Inclusions, June 13 to June 23, 2013:
PERFORMANCE & ARTISTIC INCLUSIONS:
1. One performance of Poulenc' GLORIA at L’Eglise de la Madeleine, www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Madeleine,_Paris under the baton of Francis Bardot. Also on this program, following the Gloria, is a performance of Brahms' REQUIEM conducted by Peter Tiboris. It will only feature choirs from Paris as Mr. Tiboris is a guest of Mr. Bardot for this performance. 2. A solo public a cappella concert at Saint Eustache for visiting choirs under their own director; 20 minutes maximum for each participating choir – 4 choirs maximum, www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint‐
Eustache,_Paris. NOTE: Poulenc’s EXULTATE DEO and AVE MARIA will be the finale of this concert of this concert where all choirs will join together in these works. 3. Poulenc’s GLORIA, EXULTATE DEO & AVE MARIA performances with Symphonique Bel’Arte, www.orchestrebelarte.com. 4. Soprano soloist Eilana Lappalainen (www.eilana.com). 5. Artistic Administration in France with MidAm International Inc. & Chantal FARIS of Agence OCV Selectour, Paris. 6. European accompanists. 7. Rehearsal conductors. 8. National and International press coverage before, during, and after the tour. 9. Audience development team. 10. Internet posting of both concerts. 11. Concert photograph sent to your director by September 15, 2013. 12. DVD of the Poulenc concert sent to your director by September 15, 2013 (pending agreement of the orchestra and soloists). 13. DVD of the solo a cappella performance sent to your director by September 15, 2013 for those who participated. 14. Complimentary concert poster for each participating choir performing in the Poulenc program. 15. Complimentary concert tickets to family/friends taking the package. ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORTATION INCLUSIONS:
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Two hotels in Paris will be utilized, all double occupancy, with breakfast each morning, Clarion Suites Senart Sud (www.clarionsenart‐paris.com), and the Quality Hotel Golf ROSNY at www.hotel‐quality‐
golf‐de‐rosny.com Included are all government taxes, hotel taxes, 22% VAT tax. Daily staff coordination with MidAm International personnel. Tour management by Agence OCV Selectour, Paris throughout the tour. Meet and Greet at the Charles De Gaulle International airport by Agence OCV Selectour, Paris on June 13,
then bus transportation and check into the hotel. On June 23, bus transportation with escort from hotel to
Charles De Gaulle International. Included are ALL additional bus transfers by private coach to ALL
rehearsals (as necessary), ALL concerts, and ALL tours. Breakfast daily starting June 14. Escorts to and from all locations. One free land package based on 30 packages; #31 is "free." Publication date: September 26, 2012
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Details subject to change without notice SIGHTSEEING SUMMARY OF INCLUSIONS:
All tours are with licensed guides with no more than 20‐24 performers for each guide. •
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All guides are English speaking. All tours include bus transportation and admission. 1. Half Day Guided Tour – “Historic Paris” www.notredamedeparis.fr/‐English‐ 2. Half Day Guided Tour ‐ “Paris Village” www.montmartre‐paris‐france.com 3. Half Day Guided Tour – “Chateau Versailles” www.en.chateauversailles.fr/homepage 4. Half Day Guided Tour – “The Louvre” www.louvre.fr/en 5. Full Day Guided Tour – “Loire Valley Castles” www.chateaux‐de‐lloire.fr/chateaux_of_the_loire.htm • with lunch 6. Half Day Guided Tour – “Monumental Paris” www.eiffel‐tower.com • Farewell dinner boat cruise on the Seine the last night in Paris. EXCLUSIONS (PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED): 1.
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Your air‐ticket to Paris, France. All lunches and dinners (except for the “Loire Valley” lunch and “Final Farewell Dinner”) Single occupancy is an extra 622 Euros (limited availability). Purchase of your choral music Travel / Trip Cancellation insurance Please visit www.travelexinsurance.com or call
1-800-228-9792 to inquire about travel insurance.
Ms. Betsy J. Stein
Tour Coordinator
MidAmerica Productions, Inc.
132 West 36th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10018-6903
Email: bjstein@midamerica-music.com
Office #: 212-239-0205 – ext. 293
Direct office #: 212-736-1617
Fax #: 212-563-558
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Details subject to change without notice Costs and Payment Schedule
June 13 – June 23, 2013
The “Euro Purchase Rate” will become fixed on the date your FIRST DEPOSIT
is received. The euro purchase rate for that day will be your exchange rate for
your package. Upon receipt of your deposit, you will be notified of the rate.
This rate will determine the final cost of your package in dollars. This U.S.
dollar package amount will not change regardless of whether the US dollar
weakens or strengthens over your payment period.
The cost per person is 1899 Euros (based on today’s exchange rate of 1.25 in dollars it is
$2373) based on double occupancy. Single supplement is an additional 622 Euros but are in
limited supply. Triple rooms are not available. This price does NOT include airfare to Paris,
France; lunches, or dinners, except for one lunch and the Finale Dinner stated in the
inclusions. Please do not book travel arrangements until you receive email notification from
this office to do so.
Performers and non-performers (guests and friends) can be added until April 1, 2013 so long
as hotel space is available.
It is important that you take note of your deposit amounts (in US dollars) and due dates.
1st Deposit
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$300 (USD) per person
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due on or before December 1, 2012
2nd Deposit -
$600 (USD) per person
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due on or before January 15, 2013
Your rooming list will also be due on or before February 1, 2013. MidAm International will
provide you with this special Room Configuration form. This form will tell us how many
rooms will be required by your ensemble.
3rd Deposit -
$600 (USD) per person
FINAL BALANCE -
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due on or before March 1, 2013
due on or before May 15, 2013
You should send one check per group, payable to MIDAM INTERNATIONAL, INC and
forward (by Federal Express) to:
MidAmerica Productions, Inc.
Attn: Joyce Howard - Brazel
132 West 36th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10018
You also have the option of wiring your payments. Please contact Joyce Howard-Brazel at
(212) 239-0205 Ext. 219 or email jhoward@midamerica-music.com for wire details.
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Details subject to change without notice Costs and Payment Schedule (CONTINUED)
NOTE:
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1 FREE LAND Package based on 30 paying land packages (#31 is free).
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AIRFARES to Paris, France are the responsibility of the individual participants.
All deposits are non-refundable, when paid. Non-refundable monies are non- transferrable
to the unpaid balance of the account if one cancels participation; however, name
substitutions for cancelled persons are permitted.
If MidAm International cancels the trip, all monies will be refunded.
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of New York, without regard to the conflicts of law principles. The parties consent to the
jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York with respect to any dispute arising out of
this agreement.
TRIP CANCELLATION insurance is highly recommended. Individuals should check with
your local travel agent or may go to the following website: www.travelexinsurance.com or
call 1-800-228-9792 .
Note: A valid passport is required to enter France. If you are a U.S. citizen, a Visa is not required. If you are not a U.S. citizen, check with your Embassy about entry requirements into France. By signing below I acknowledge that I have read and understood this document and that I have
shared its contents with those traveling to France in the group.
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