All-inclusive Music Festivals in 2011

Martin Randall Travel is the pioneer of all-inclusive music festivals, matching music with place by performing private concerts in appropriate historic buildings. These own-brand festivals comprise some of the most musically rewarding and intellectually stimulating music holidays available. The 5 festivals in 2011 are:

A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC IN VENICE (13–18 March 2011)
The finest interpreters of Venetian music, such as La Serenessima, La Venexiana, The Gabrieli Consort & Players, Christopher Maltman, Iestyn Davies and Accademia Bizantina, perform in seven contrasting but magnificent historic venues, including Sta Maria dei Miracoli, Scuola Grande di San Rocco and Palazzo Zenobio. Renowned musicologist Roderick Swanston sets the scene and introduces the music through a series of lectures. Accommodation is from a choice of eight 4- and 5-star hotels and there is a wide choice of walks and visits, led by one of our lecturers with a special knowledge of the city. Prices depend on the hotel and flight options available and range from £2,390 to £5,530 per person.

A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC IN CASTILE (11–15 June 2011)
Internationally-renowned musicians of the calibre of the Gabrieli Consort, Orphenica Lyra and José Miguel Moreno, perform Renaissance and Baroque music in a range of historic buildings, including the Casa del Cordón, Iglesia de San Nicolás and the majestic cathedral in Burgos, the Collegiate Church of San Pedro in Lerma, and the outstanding renaissance Palacio de Avellaneda. The festival is based throughout in Burgos, an architectural delight with Spain’s finest cathedral, outstanding churches and palaces and picturesque streets and squares. Festival participants are accompanied throughout by four expert lecturers who introduce the music, Spanish art and history through a series of morning talks. Special attention is paid to the food and wines. Prices depend on the hotel options available and range from £2,180 to £3,240 per person.

THE SEINE MUSIC FESTIVAL (3–10 July 2011)
Nine private concerts of French music in châteaux, churches and theatres along the Seine. Musicians of the highest calibre include the Labèque sisters, Joan Rodgers and Ensemble Clément Janequin. The audience lives on a comfortable river cruiser, the Viking Spirit, which sails through alluring scenery from the centre of Paris to Rouen and back again. Price from £3,600 per person.

THE DANUBE MUSIC FESTIVAL (26 August–2 September 2011)
The annual Danube Festival is transformed for one year only into a festival of Lieder with nine recitals in historic palaces, theatres, manor houses and concert halls. Full details available in October.

A FESTIVAL OF MUSIC IN FLORENCE (23–29 October 2011)
The newest addition to our unique collection of own-brand music festivals.
Venues include churches and some glorious palaces, both public and private. Details available in November.