ITINERARY

DAY 1 | THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER 2026

1ST OF 4 NIGHTS AT MÖVENPICK HOTEL HOBART

ARRIVE HOBART AND TASMANIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (D):

Guests arrive at Mövenpick Hotel, a 4-star hotel located in the heart of picturesque Hobart, which offers convenient access to the best landmarks and attractions in Hobart. Check-in is at 2:00pm, and we recommend arriving at this time.

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

We depart the hotel and take a short 10-minute journey by private coach to historic Battery Point, specifically to St George’s Church, whose luminous Georgian interior will be the venue for the first concert of the festival.

CONCERT 1 - ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, BATTERY POINT, 6:00pm

Bach Concertos and Cantatas to include:

Aria Bewundert o Menschen dies große Geheimnis, from Cantata BWV 62
Excerpts from Orchestral Suite in B minor, BWV 1067
Aria Ergieße dich reichlich, du göttliche Quelle, from Cantata BWV 5
Cantata Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht, BWV 55

Julia Fredersdorff violin and artistic director
Kyle Steggall tenor
Van Diemen’s Band

After the concert, we enjoy a delicious dinner before returning to the hotel.

DAY 2 | FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2026

2ND OF 4 NIGHTS AT MÖVENPICK HOTEL HOBART

TASMANIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (B, L):

This morning begins with a talk by Jack Stephens about the music we will hear in today’s concerts. This will be followed an In-Conversation with violinist, Emily Sun, hosted by Jack Stephens. After the In-Conversation, we enjoy a delicious lunch.

In the early afternoon, we attend our second concert of the festival in the Ian Potter Recital Hall in Hedberg Arts Centre, one of Tasmania’s most ambitious cultural and arts infrastructure projects.

CONCERT 2 - IAN POTTER RECITAL HALL, 2:00pm

Claude Debussy Prélude d’un après midi d’un faune
Olivier Messiaen Le Merle Noir
Francis Poulenc Sonata for flute and piano, FP 164
Nadia Boulanger Three Pieces for Piano
Carlos Guastavino Mis Amigos Suite
Astor Piazzolla Café 1930

Joshua Batty flute
Aura Go piano

Following the afternoon concert, there is time to explore Hobart or to rest ahead of the Festival’s third performance in the evening.

CONCERT 3 - IAN POTTER RECITAL HALL, 7:00pm

J.S. Bach Toccata in C minor, BWV 911
Claude Debussy Suite bergamasque, L. 75
Frédéric Chopin Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op. 50, No. 3
Frédéric Chopin Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23

Interval

Franz Schubert Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat major, D899
Franz Schubert Piano Sonata No. 17 in D major, D850

Piers Lane piano

DAY 3 | SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026

3RD OF 4 NIGHTS AT MÖVENPICK HOTEL HOBART

TASMANIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (B, Reception):

This morning begins with our third talk by Jack Stephens about the music we will hear in today’s concerts. Following the talk, we attend our fourth concert in the festival.

CONCERT 4 - IAN POTTER RECITAL HALL, 11:00am

J.S. Bach Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op. 73
Benjamin Britten Cello Sonata in C major, Op. 65

Li Wei Qin cello
Aura Go piano

After the morning concert, you might like to make the most of the hotel’s location 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.

In the afternoon, we return to the Ian Potter Recital Hall for our fifth performance.

CONCERT 5 - IAN POTTER RECITAL HALL, 3:00pm

Claude Debussy Violin Sonata in G minor, L148
Camille Pépin Si je te quitte, nous nous souviendrons
Francis Poulenc Sonata for violin and piano FP 119
César Franck Sonata in A major for violin and piano

Emily Sun violin
Piers Lane piano

In the early evening, we travel by private coach to St George’s Church at Battery Point for a 5:30pm reception hosted by the Festival. This is followed by the Festival’s sixth concert.

CONCERT 6 - ST GEORGE’S CHURCH, BATTERY POINT, 7:00pm

Sergei Prokofiev Flute Sonata in D major, Op. 94 (arr. for flute and string quartet)
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132

Joshua Batty flute
Chroma Quartet

DAY 4 | SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2026

4TH OF 4 NIGHTS AT MÖVENPICK HOTEL HOBART

TASMANIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (B, L):

This morning begins with our final talk by Jack about the music in today’s concert.

Following the talk, we return to the Ian Potter Recital Hall for the final concert of the festival.

CONCERT 7 - IAN POTTER RECITAL HALL, 10:30am

Franz Schubert Notturno in E-flat major, D897
Bedrich Smetana Trio in G minor, Op. 15
Maurice Ravel Trio in A minor, M.67

Emily Sun violin
Li Wei Qin cello
Piers Lane piano

After our final concert, we travel by private coach the short distance to Hobart’s Royal Botanic Gardens for a delicious finale lunch, arranged by the Festival, which will celebrate some of Tasmania’s best produce as well as the finest local wines.

After lunch, we return by private coach to our hotel.

On our return to the hotel, we enjoy farewell drinks to round off our delightful long weekend.

DAY 5 | MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2026

TOUR ENDS (B):

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

INCLUSIONS

22–26 OCTOBER 2026 (5 DAYS)

AUD$4,950 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE

Single supplement: AUD$470
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 22 May 2026)
Final payment due: 19 August 2026

INCLUSIONS:

• Performances: A Festival Pass and reserved seating to seven performances in the Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival.

• Tour Leader and Talks: Tour Leadership and private pre-performance talks by conductor and musician, Dr Jack Stephens.

• Hotel: Four nights' accommodation at the 4-star Mövenpick Hotel Hobart in a Superior Room. Porterage of one piece of luggage at the hotel.

• Travel: Land travel by private air-conditioned coach to and from St George’s Church, Battery Point and to and from the Royal Botanic Gardens. Short journeys throughout the tour will be by foot.

• Meals/Drinks: Breakfast each morning at the hotel. On Day 1, welcome drinks at the hotel and dinner including wine, water and tea/coffee. On Day 2, lunch including wine, water and tea/coffee. On Day 3, a pre-concert reception at St George’s Church, Battery Point arranged by the Festival. On Day 4, a farewell lunch at the Royal Botanic Gardens arranged by the Festival, and farewell drinks.

• 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 (0) 2 9669 9181 or email contact@hayllarmusictours.com

• Airport Transfers: Transfers to/from airports and hotels at the beginning and end of the tour.

• 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 (0) 2 9669 9181 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 1–2 hours, standing for long periods of time and embarking/disembarking coaches.

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

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TASMANIAN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL