Music in La Mancha

Tuesday 8 - Sunday 13 October 2013


John Whibley "Holidays with Music" holds its own chamber music festival in Cuenca, one of the most fascinating mediaeval cities in Spain, perched on top of a hill, in the La Mancha region. The old city is famous for its stunning views, hanging houses and artistic community. It is home to Spain’s National Museum of Abstract Art, as well as many other amazing art galleries and collections.
Over the last few years we have built up a good relationship with the Holy Week festival committee and the town council of Cuenca. They have provided us with 2 wonderful venues for the concerts: The Church of San Miguel which has a superb acoustic for chamber music and the newly restored Church of San Andres, both 5 minutes walk from the hotel.


We are happy that the Danish String Quartet have agreed to come back to Cuenca. They will be joined by Daniel Bates oboe and Tom Poster piano.

Programme
Mendelssohn: String Quartet no2 in A minor 
Mozart: Oboe Quartet
Beethoven: String Quartet “ Serioso” 
Nielsen: String Quartet in Eb
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Shostakovich: Piano Quintet  
Janáček: String Quartet no1 “Kreutzer Sonata”
A journey through the Scandinavian folk tunes
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Oboe recital to include works by Schumann, Poulenc, Saint Saëns, and Britten.
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Piano recital to include works by  Ravel, Chopin, Mozart, Stravinsky and Schubert
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There will also be 2 lunchtime concerts by Spanish musicians

The Posada de San Jose is one of the most interesting hotels in Spain. It is situated in the old quarter of Cuenca which was designated World Heritage Status in 1996. Built in the XVIIIth century it was originally a choir school. It was bought by Antonio and Jennifer Cortinas who have restored it, retaining its monastic characteristics, and now offer contemporary comfort combined with excellent local cuisine and a stunning view over the Huecar River Gorge. 

Flights
London Heathrow-Madrid 
8 Oct British Airways BA0460 dep.12.35 arr.16.00  13 Oct BA0461 dep.16.50 arr.18.05

Liverpool-Madrid
8 Oct Eastjet EZY7103 dep.12.50 arr.16.20 13 Oct EZY7104 dep.16.55 arr.18.25


Cost per person: £1625 (based on 2 people sharing a room)   Single room supplement £120
Price of upgrade to superior room on request.

The cost of this holiday will cover the following:

  • Return flights to Madrid
  • Sightseeing with a guide
  • 5 meals with wine
  • Admission to 6 performances
  • 5 nights in Posada San Jose
  • All coach transfers
  • Services of tour escorts, John and Richard Whibley
Travel insurance is not included

Details are correct at time of publishing (April 2013) but may be subject to change.

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