ITINERARY

DAY 1 | FRIDAY 26 JULY 2024

1ST OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE VILLE RESORT, TOWNSVILLE

ARRIVE TOWNSVILLE & THE AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC:

Guests arrive at the stylish Ville Resort Townsville, superbly located with panoramic views of Magnetic Island, the Coral Sea, Castle Hill and Townsville City, and just a short walk to the Strand, a 2.2km palm tree lined beachfront promenade. Hotel check-in is at 2:00pm and we recommend arriving at this time.

At 4:00pm we attend welcome drinks followed by our first pre-concert talk by our Tour Leader, Elizabeth Hayllar. We then travel by private coach and enjoy a delicious pre-concert dinner where we have the exclusive opportunity to dine with some of the musicians performing in the festival. After this we attend the Opening Night concert of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music at 7:30pm.

OPENING NIGHT CONCERT - FESTIVAL FEELINGS
Townsville Civic Theatre, 7:30pm

Robert Schumann String Quartet in A major for Strings, Op. 41, No. 3
Goldner String Quartet Dimity Hall, Julian Smiles, Dene Olding, Irina Morozova

Jacques Brel Ne me quitte pas - Guilty Pleasure
Roderick Williams, Brett Dean

Percy Grainger Green Bushes: Passcaglia on an English Folksong
Piers Lane, Amandine Savary, Itamar Golan

Mark Holdsworth Hellfire
Jackie Newcomb, Ana de la Vega, Shefali Pryor, Ben Jacks, Julian Bliss, Mark Holdsworth

Maurice Ravel (arr. Rudoph Barshai) Petite symphonie à cordes
Jack Liebeck, Dene Olding, Adam Barnett-Hart, Alexandra Raikhlina, Dimity Hall, Kevin Hsu, Brett Dean, Irina Morozova, Katie Yap, Christian-Pierre La Marca, Umberto Clerici, Julian Smiles, David Berlin, Mya Whatson, Kees Boersma, Benjamin Roskams

Percy Grainger Molly on the Shore

Following the concert we return by private coach to the hotel.

DAY 2 | SATURDAY 27 JULY 2024

2ND OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE VILLE RESORT, TOWNSVILLE

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC:

This morning we travel to Townsville Civic Theatre where at 10:00am we attend our first informative Concert Conversation hosted by Festival Artistic Director, Jack Liebeck.

CONCERT CONVERSATIONS 1 WITH THE GOLDNER STRING QUARTET - DESERT ISLAND TREASURE
Townsville Civic Theatre, 10:00am

Interview with Jack Liebeck, Dimity Hall, Dene Olding, Irina Morozova, Julian Smiles, Piers Lane

Followed by a selection of movements from the following quartets:

Franz Schubert String Quartet in D minor for Strings, D. 810, Death and the Maiden

Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet in F major for Strings, Op. 59, No. 1, Razumovsky

Alexander Borodin String Quartet No. 2 in D major for Strings

Richard Meale Cantilena Pacifica

Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet in C major for Strings, Op. 59, No. 3, Razumovsky

Matthew Hindson Nothing is Forever - Guilty Pleasure

Performed by Dene Olding, Dimity Hall, Irina Morozova, Julian Smiles and Matthew Hindson

Following this, the early afternoon is free. In your free time in Townsville you might like to explore some of the city’s attractions: the Museum of Tropical Queensland, only a 15-minute stroll from our hotel, is a museum of natural history, archaeology and history, where you can explore a shipwreck, dive on the Great Barrier Reef and visit a rainforest all in one day; or the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville's premier regional art gallery, only a 20-minute walk from our hotel, which offers a dynamic range of local, national and international exhibitions; or the Townsville Palmetum, which provides attractive scenic walks through one of the largest and most diverse assemblies of palms in the world.

In the afternoon we travel by private coach to Townsville Civic Theatre where Elizabeth Hayllar will give her second talk about the music we will hear in this evening’s concerts. We then attend the first AFCM Illuminates event at 3:30pm. At 5:00pm we attend the first concert in the festival’s Sunset Series. We then enjoy dinner and at 7:30pm attend the Governor’s Gala.

AFCM ILLUMINATES 1 - CHAMBER MUSIC EXPLAINED
Townsville Civic Theatre, 3:30pm

An introduction to Chamber Music with Stephen Johnson

Henriëtte Bosmans String Quartet (1927)
Alexandra Raikhlina, David Berlin, Benjamin Roskams, Adam Barnett-Hart

RAY GOLDING SUNSET SERIES 1 - SPANISH SUNSET
Townsville Civic Theatre, 5:00pm

Joaquin Turina Quartet in A minor for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 67
Adam Barnett-Hart, Katie Yap, Piers Lane, David Berlin

Isaac Albéniz Iberia: Evocacion, Triana
Alexandra Raikhlina, Julian Bliss, Christian-Pierre La Marca, Itamar Golan

Chick Corea Spain
Amandine Savary, Timothy Constable

Xavier Montsalvage Cinco Canciones Negras
Amandine Savary, Roderick Williams

Manuel de Falla Dance Espagnole (arr. Kreisler)
Jack Liebeck, Itamar Golan

AFCM GOVERNOR'S GALA - ANGELS, DEMONS AND OTHER NASTIES...
Townsville Civic Theatre, 7:30pm

Timothy Constable Last Shaman
Timothy Constable

Brett Dean Voices of Angels for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass
Brett Dean, Kees Boersma, Jack Liebeck, Piers Lane, David Berlin

Alexandre Tansman La Danse de la Sorcière
Ben Jacks, Jackie Newcomb, Ana de la Vega, Shefali Pryor, Julian Bliss, Piers Lane

Hector Berlioz The Damnation of Faust (excerpts)
Roderick Williams, Benjamin Roskams, Jack Liebeck, Katie Yap, David Berlin, Kees Boersma, Ana de la Vega, Shefali Pryor, Lloyd van't Hoff, Jackie Newcomb

Igor Stravinsky (Piano reduction by the composer) The Rite of Spring, for Piano Four Hands
Amandine Savary, Itamar Golan

DAY 3 | SUNDAY 28 JULY 2024

3RD OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE VILLE RESORT, TOWNSVILLE

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC:

After a leisurely breakfast we travel by private coach to admire the views from Castle Hill Lookout. We then travel to St James’ Cathedral and attend a special concert in the atmospheric cathedral at 11:00am.

SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CONCERT WITH STEPHEN JOHNSON - DISCOVERING MUSIC
St James’ Cathedral, 11:00am

Johannes Brahms Trio in E-flat major for Horn, Violin, and Piano, Op. 40
Ben Jacks, Itamar Golan, Adam Barnett-Hart

Maurice Ravel Trio in A minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello
Jack Liebeck, Amandine Savary, Julian Smiles

Following this, the afternoon is free to relax at the hotel or to enjoy Townsville.

In the early evening we travel by private coach to Townsville Civic Theatre where Elizabeth Hayllar will give a talk about the music in tonight’s concert. We then attend the second AFCM Illuminates event at 5:00pm followed by the festival’s Sunday Night Concert at 7:00pm. 

AFCM ILLUMINATES 2 - COCHLEAR IMPLANTS PROFESSOR JOHN PARKER
Townsville Civic Theatre, 5:00pm

Life without sound is a challenging life adjustment for music lovers who are affected by hearing loss. This incredible technology can rebuild the hearing in many and will be explained here by experts in its development.

AFCM SPECIAL EVENT: SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT - SCHUBERTIADE
Townsville Civic Theatre, 7:00pm

Franz Schubert (arr. Roderick Williams) Die Schöne Müllerin - excerpts
Roderick Williams, Alexandra Raikhlina, Christian-Pierre La Marca, Adam Barnett-Hart, Brett Dean

Franz Schubert String Quintet in C major, D. 956, Op. 163
Julian Smiles, Dene Olding, Irina Morozova, Umberto Clerici, Dimity Hall

DAY 4 | MONDAY 29 JULY 2024

4TH OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE VILLE RESORT, TOWNSVILLE

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC:

At 10:00am we attend our second informative Concert Conversation at The Ville hosted by Festival Artistic Director, Jack Liebeck. The early afternoon is then free.

CONCERT CONVERSATIONS 2 WITH ALEXANDRA RAIKHLINA, CHRISTIAN- PIERRE LA MARCA, AND RODERICK WILLIAMS
The Pavilion, The Ville Resort-Casino, 10:00am

Interview with Jack Liebeck, Christian-Pierre La Marca, Alexandra Raikhlina, Roderick Williams

Fania Chapiro Four Miniatures
Itamar Golan, Amandine Savary

Al Jarreau Not Like This - Guilty Pleasure
Roderick Williams

Georg Philipp Telemann Fantasia No. 1 in B-flat major for solo violin, TWV40:14 - Guilty Pleasure
Alexandra Raikhlina

Joseph Achron Hebrew Melody - Guilty Pleasure
Amandine Savary, Jack Liebeck

Ennio Morricone Cinema Paradiso - Guilty Pleasure
Christian-Pierre La Marca, Itamar Golan

Camille Saint-Saëns Sonata for Oboe and Piano, Op. 166
Shefali Pryor, Piers Lane

In the afternoon we travel by private coach to Townsville Civic Theatre where our Tour Leader, Elizabeth Hayllar, will give a talk about the music in tonight’s concerts. Following this we attend the third AFCM Illuminates event at 3:30pm. At 5:00pm we attend our second concert in the festival’s Sunset Series. Following this we have the privilege of attending a private Q&A with Festival Artistic Director, Jack Liebeck followed by dinner. At 7:30pm we attend the Evening’s Series concert.

AFCM ILLUMINATES 3 - AI AND HUMANITY
Townsville Civic Theatre, 3:30pm

Marek Kowalkiewicz is a Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT Business School, listed among the Top 100 Global Thought Leaders in Artificial Intelligence by thinkers360. He is the author of The Economy of Algorithms: AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions. In this session, he will discuss how AI is already reshaping our daily lives and artistic expressions, highlighting the advanced, yet current, applications of these technologies that might seem very futuristic but are very much a part of our present reality.

RAY GOLDING SUNSET SERIES 2 - ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN
Townsville Civic Theatre, 5:00pm

Frédéric Chopin Nocturne in C-sharp minor Op. 27 No. 1
Piers Lane

Frédéric Chopin Nocturne in D-flat major for Piano, Op. 27, No. 2
Piers Lane

Ludwig van Beethoven Septet in E-flat major for Winds and Strings, Op. 20
Jack Liebeck, Julian Bliss, Ben Jacks, Umberto Clerici, Katie Yap, Jackie Newcomb, Kees Boersma

AFCM EVENING CONCERT 1 - MELODIOUS MONDAY
Townsville Civic Theatre, 7:30pm

Franz Berwald Septet for Winds and Strings in B-flat major
Katie Yap, Jackie Newcomb, Ben Jacks, Kees Boersma, Julian Bliss, David Berlin, Jack Liebeck

Stephen Johnson Unquiet Sleepers
Benjamin Roskams, Lloyd van't Hoff, Ben Jacks, Christian-Pierre La Marca, Alexandra Raikhlina

Iannis Xenakis Psappha
Timothy Constable

César Franck Piano Quintet in F minor
Dimity Hall, Julian Smiles, Piers Lane, Dene Olding, Irina Morozova

DAY 5 | TUESDAY 30 JULY 2024

5TH OF 5 NIGHTS AT THE VILLE RESORT, TOWNSVILLE

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC:

Today we have the pleasure of attending the annual AFCM Island Concert on spectacular Magnetic Island. The day will begin with a whale watching tour which will end at Peppers Resort on Magnetic Island. We will enjoy brunch and a concert on the deck at Peppers. After the concert there will be time to take in the island or perhaps have a swim before travelling together by ferry back to Townsville.

AFCM SPECIAL EVENT: ISLAND EXTRAVAGANCE - CONCERT & WHALE-WATCHING TOUR

Katie Yap Improvisation on Folk Songs - Guilty Pleasure
Katie Yap

Johann Sebastian Bach Partita No. 2 in D minor for Violin, BWV 1004 - Chaconne
Jack Liebeck

Gilles Silvestrini Boulevard des Capucines - Etude 1, Hôtel des Roches Noires à Trouville; Etude 3, Boulevarde des Capucines
Shefali Pryor

William Mabo Didgeridoo Improvisation

In the evening we come together for dinner with some of the musicians performing in the festival to celebrate the final night of our tour and the first night of the tour to the second half of the festival.

DAY 6 | WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2024

TOUR ENDS

Following our final breakfast, the tour concludes.

INCLUSIONS

26–31 JULY 2024 (6 DAYS)

AUD$4,650 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE

Single supplement: AUD$610
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 26 March 2024)
Final payment due: 23 May 2024

INCLUSIONS:

• Performances: Gold Plus Subscription seating for 13 performances and events at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

• Tour Leader and Talks: Tour leadership and private talks about the music by Elizabeth Hayllar.

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

• Hotels: Five nights’ accommodation at the 4-star The Ville Resort, Townsville staying in a Resort Room.

• Travel: Land travel by private air-conditioned coach.

• Meals/Drinks: Breakfast each morning at the hotel. Four dinners with wine, water and tea/coffee, and brunch included at Peppers Resort, Magnetic Island.

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

• Information Pack: Comprehensive pre-tour information pack.

EXCLUSIONS:

• 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. These 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 1–2 hours, travelling by boat for the excursion to Magnetic Island and embarking/disembarking coaches.

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

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AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC – PART 1