Dates: August 7 to 15, 2010
Cost: $4,235 (includes $765 tax deductible tuition portion)
Single Supplement: $1,085
Course Code: ASTS052 DEPST N04
A five-session orientation course will be held on Thursdays, July 8 to August 5 from 7 to 9 pm.
To register or to receive a brochure, contact Janet McDonald at 721-8827 or jaking@uvic.ca
Located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains where the high desert meets the ponderosa pine, Santa Fe enjoys a dry, sunny, but mild climate. It is also well known as a centre of art and culture. This nine-day tour begins in Albuquerque, where we spend our first two nights. We’ll enjoy a half-day guided sightseeing tour and free time to explore the city’s museums and shops. Travelling by bus from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, we pass through the beautiful Cibola National Forest, stopping at Sandia Peak, with the world’s longest tramway where, from the summit, we can experience incredible 360-degree panoramic views. Our stay in Santa Fe includes admission to four of the season’s world-class opera productions at the beautiful outdoor theatre, including: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly; The Tales of Hoffman by Offenbach; a revival of Mozart’s The Magic Flute; and the world premiere of Life is a Dream by the American composer Lewis Spratlan. An optional fifth opera, Albert Herring, by Benjamin Britten is available at an extra cost. As well, there will be one or two day trips and ample time for you to visit some of the many museums, shops, art galleries, and studios.
Robert Holliston is an accompanist and chamber player, who studied at the Victoria Conservatory of Music under Robin and Winnifred Scott Wood and at UBC under Robert Rogers. He has performed throughout Canada and the US, England, and New Zealand and recorded CDs with many other artists. Robert is currently Head of Collaborative Piano at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and Principal Coach, Pacifi c Opera Victoria (POV). A popular and entertaining public speaker, Robert has given pre-performance Lobby Lectures for POV since 1993.
