ITINERARY

DAY 1 | FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2025

1ST OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR HOBART

ARRIVE HOBART AND EPSOM COUNTRY HOUSE WEEKEND MUSIC FESTIVAL (Canapés):

Guests arrive at Hotel Grand Chancellor, which overlooks the picturesque Hobart waterfront and offers convenient access to the best landmarks and attractions in Hobart. Check-in is at 3:00pm and we recommend arriving at this time.

We meet at 3:30pm for welcome drinks to meet our Tour Leader and fellow guests. This is followed by a talk by Guy Noble about the music we will hear this evening.

At 5:00pm we depart the hotel and travel by private coach to Epsom House in nearby Pontville. On arrival we enjoy champagne, canapés and quiche in Epsom House’s beautiful conservatory. This is followed by an Introduction to the Festival by Festival host, Christopher Lawrence. We then attend our first concert in the festival with a delightful interval break where we enjoy coffee and dessert.

CONCERT 1 – 7:00pm

Walter Rabl Clarinet Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 1
Clara Schumann Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op. 73
Robert Schumann Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47

All concerts will be held in the exquisitely restored Georgian Ballroom. Concerts in the Ballroom are part of a tradition stretching back more than 150 years. On 7 December 1853 The Courier reported: ‘The Nelson family gave one of their musical entertainments at the Tasmanian Inn, Pontville (now Epsom House), on Monday evening. The inhabitants of the district mustered in strong force, and were so highly delighted that a general request to repeat it will be complied with at an early period.’

After the concert we return by private coach to our hotel in Hobart.

DAY 2 | SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2025

2ND OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR HOBART

EPSOM COUNTRY HOUSE WEEKEND MUSIC FESTIVAL (B, D):

This morning Guy will give a talk about the music we will hear in today’s concerts.

Following our talk, the late morning is free. You might like to make the most of the hotel’s location and our free Saturday morning by exploring this popular district of Hobart. One very enjoyable activity could be to visit Salamanca Market, Tasmania’s most popular attraction. Situated near Hobart’s picturesque waterfront, this lively outdoor market is held only on Saturdays when more than 300 stalls appear, selling arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh food and produce, collectables and homewares.

At 1:30pm we will depart the hotel and travel by private coach to Epsom House. On arrival we will attend a ‘Conversation’ with Christopher Lawrence and one of the musicians in the festival. This will be followed by our second concert in the festival. During the interval we will enjoy coffee and cake.

CONCERT 2 – 3:00pm

Chopin Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35
Stravinsky Suite Italienne
Vaughan Williams Six Studies in English Folk Song
Shostakovich Sonata for Cello and Piano in D minor, Op. 40

Following the concert there will be pre-dinner drinks in Epsom House’s delightful garden before we move to the picturesque courtyard for dinner. After our delicious dinner we will attend the third concert in the festival. Once again, there will be an interval break to enjoy coffee and dessert.

CONCERT 3 – 7:30pm

Prokofiev Sonata for Solo Violin in D major Op. 115
Khachaturian Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano
Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition

After the concert we return by private coach to our hotel in Hobart

DAY 3 | SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2025

3RD OF 3 NIGHTS AT HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR HOBART

EPSOM COUNTRY HOUSE WEEKEND MUSIC FESTIVAL (B, L):

This morning will begin with Guy’s talk about the music we will hear in today’s concerts. Following the talk, we depart for Epsom House and our third and final day of the festival.

On arrival we attend the fourth concert in the festival.

CONCERT 4 – 10:30am

J.S. Bach Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
Florence Price Adoration
Debussy Beau Soir, L. 84
Faure Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1
J.S. Bach/Gounod Ave Maria
Korngold Marietta's Lied from Die Tote Stadt
Manuel de Falla 7 Canciones populares españolas

The concert will be followed by coffee and cake. We then attend the fifth and final concert of the festival.

CONCERT 5 – 12:00pm

Gershwin Three Preludes
Elena Kats-Chernin Russian Rag
Nino Rota Trio
Béla Kovács Greetings from the Balkan
Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

After the concert we have a late buffet lunch where we are joined by the festival musicians. Our long lunch continues into the afternoon and includes wine and cheese and fruit platters. In the early evening we depart Epsom House and return to our hotel.

On our return we enjoy farewell drinks to round off our delightful weekend!

DAY 4 | MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2025

TOUR ENDS (B):

Following our final breakfast at the hotel, the tour concludes.

INCLUSIONS

21-24 FEBRUARY 2025 (4 DAYS)

AUD$3,750 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE

Single supplement: AUD$420
Deposit payment 1: Deposit AUD$1,500 per person (due at time of booking)
Deposit payment 2: Deposit AUD$1,500 per person (due on 21 October 2024)
Final payment due: 19 December 2024

INCLUSIONS:

• Performances: A festival pass to The Epsom House Country Weekend Music Festival. This includes attending five performances. Please note that there is general admission for all performances at the festival.

• Tour Leader and Talks: Tour Leadership and private talks about the music by Guy Noble.

• Tour Manager: An experienced Tour Manager to accompany the group throughout the tour.

• Hotel: Three nights' accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Grand Chancellor in a Superior Harbour View Room. Porterage of one piece of luggage at the hotel.

• Travel: Land travel by private air-conditioned coach to and from The Epsom House Country Weekend Music Festival. Please note the journey time from Hobart to Epsom House is approximately 30–45 minutes.

• Meals/Drinks: Breakfast each morning at the hotel. At the festival on Day 1 - champagne, canapés and quiche served on arrival at the festival, and coffee and dessert served during the interval at Concert 1. On Day 2, coffee and cake served during the interval at Concert 2, pre-dinner drinks and dinner served after Concert 2, and coffee and cake served during the interval at Concert 3. On Day 3, coffee and cake served after Concert 4, and buffet lunch served after Concert 5. In addition, private welcome and farewell drinks receptions in Hobart.

• Entry Fees and Guided Tours: Entrance fees for museums, galleries etc. as stated in your itinerary. Expert local guides at some sites.

• Tips: Tips for drivers, local guides and meals included in your itinerary.

• Information Pack: Comprehensive pre-tour information pack.

EXCLUSIONS:

• International/Domestic Travel: Hayllar Music Tours can provide you with a quote. Phone 02 9669 9181 / +61 2 9669 9181 (Australia / International) or email contact@hayllarmusictours.com

• Airport Transfers: Transfers to/from airports and hotels at the beginning and end of the tour. Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost.

• Travel Insurance: Please note that travel insurance is recommended for tours within Australia. Hayllar Music Tours can organise your travel insurance for you. Please contact them at phone 02 9669 9181 / +61 2 9669 9181 (Australia / International) or email contact@hayllarmusictours.com

• Meals: Lunches and dinners not nominated in your itinerary.

• Personal Expenses: Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and mini-bar.

• Activities in Free Time: Costs associated with any activities suggested for you in your free time.

SMALL GROUP SIZE

The tour will operate with 8 people. The maximum number on the tour will be 20 people.

FITNESS LEVEL REQUIRED - LEVEL 1

All members of the group must feel comfortable walking for short distances, walking up short flights of stairs at Epsom House and embarking/disembarking coaches.

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

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THE EPSOM COUNTRY HOUSE WEEKEND MUSIC FESTIVAL, TASMANIA