Naples
Asmik Grigorian and Rusalka
From 1 December to 4 December 2024
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    Welcome to Naples! This Italian city will dazzle you with its venomous charm. The bustle of its streets contrasts with the religious calm of its magnificent churches. Visit the Church of the Gesù Nuovo, a sublime example of Neapolitan Baroque, or the superb Cattedrale di San Gennaro. The Castel Sant’Elmo offers a splendid view of the city’s bay, certainly one of the most beautiful in the world. In the distance, you can make out the characteristic silhouette of Vesuvius: the most courageous (though the climb is the easiest) can take a walk around its smoking crater…

     

    A trip to Naples would not be complete without a performance at the Teatro San Carlo. This legendary opera house (one of the oldest in Europe) bears witness to the splendor of the city in the 18th century. For this trip, we invite you to two fine shows: first, a recital of Russian melodies by the great soprano Asmik Grigorian, followed by a performance of Dvorak’s Rusalka, in a new staging by Dmitri Tcherniakov. Fascinating!

    Asmik Grigorian and Dmitri Tcherniakov. Fascinating!
    The program
    Asmik Grigorian - Concert
    December 1, 2024
    Day at leisure
    December 2, 2024
    Rusalka, by A. Dvořák
    December 3, 2024
    Day at leisure
    December 4, 2024
    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 – NAPLES

    Arrival at leisure in Naples.

     

    Transfer at leisure to your hotel (La Fugue will be happy to book your transfer for you).

     

    8pm, Teatro San Carlo:

     

    ASMIK GRIGORIAN – CONCERT

     

    Asmik Grigorian: Soprano

    Lukas Geniušas: Pianist

     

    Program:

    – P. I. Tchaïkovski :

    Sred shumnovo bala, op. 38 no.3

    Snova kak prezhde odin, op.73 no.6

    Niet, tolko tot kto znal, op.6

    Sleza drozhit, op. 6 no.4

    Blagoslavlyayu vas lesa, op. 47

    Ni sprashivai, op. 57 no.3

    Romance in fa minore, op. 5

    Scherzo humoristique, op.19 n.2

    – S. Rachmaninov :

    V molchan′i nochi taynoy – Lento in Re maggiore, op.4 no.3

    Ne poy, krasavitsa, pri mne – Allegretto in la minore, op.4 no.4

    Ditya! kak tsvetok ty prekrasna – Andante in Mi bemolle maggiore, op.8 no. 2

    Son – Allegretto in Mi bemolle maggiore, op.8 no.5

    Vesenniye vody – Allegro vivace in Mi bemolle maggiore op.14 no.1

    o ni grusti – Andante in fa minor, op. 14 no.8

    Ya zhdu tebya – Largo in Fa maggiore, op.14 no.11

    Preludes op.32 nos.12 & 13

    Sumerki – Lento in mi minore, op.21 no.3

    Zdes′ khorosho – Moderato in La maggiore, op.21 no.7

    My otdokhnem, op 26 no.3

    Dissonans – Non Allegro. Agitato in mi bemolle minore, op.34 no.13

     

    Asmik Grigorian is an extraordinary singer: her voice combines clarity and power with extraordinary refinement. She is also what we call a “stage beast”, capable of setting fire to the stages of the world’s greatest opera houses. Asmik Grigorian is also a marvellous recitalist: here, the Lithuanian soprano performs a program of Tchaikovski-Rachmaninov, with its Slavic romanticism. Her accompanist is nothing less than one of the finest soloists of our time. Winner of the Chopin Competition, Lithuanian pianist Lukas Geniušas is an admirable musician, who will weave the most beautiful of settings for his compatriot’s voice, while offering pages for solo piano of implacable poetry.

     

    Night at your hotel.

    MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025 – NAPLES

    Breakfast at your hotel.

     

    Day at leisure (La Fugue will be happy to organize tours and excursions for you).

     

    Night at your hotel.

    TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025 – NAPLES

    Breakfast at your hotel.

     

    Day at leisure (La Fugue will be happy to organize tours and excursions for you).

     

    8pm, Teatro San Carlo:

     

    RUSALKA, by A. Dvořák

     

    New production by Teatro San Carlo

    Teatro San Carlo Orchestra and Chorus

    Dan Ettinger: Musical Director

    Dmitri Tcherniakov: Stage Director

     

    Asmik Grigorian: Rusalka, water nymph

    Adam Smith: The Prince

    Ekaterina Gubanova: The Foreign Princess

    Gabor Bretz Vodník: Spirit of the Lake

    Anita Rachvelishvili: Ježibaba, the witch

    Peter Hoare: The gamekeeper

    Maria Riccarda Wesseling: The kitchen boy

    Julietta Aleksanyan: First woodland spirit

    Iulia Maria Dan: Second woodland spirit

    Valentina Pluzhnikova: Third spirit of the woods

    Andrey Zhilikhovsky: The hunter

     

     

    The eagerly-awaited Rusalka! Dvorak’s opera is always a delight: inspired by a fairy tale by Andersen, the work tells the story of an undine who chooses to live on the surface of the water to fulfill her love for a prince. We remember Robert Carsen’s enchanting production at the Opéra de Paris; here, Naples’ Théâtre San Carlo calls on another giant of today’s staging: Dmitri Tcherniakov. With the Russian artist, Rusalka is sure to take on ever-changing colors, Tcherniakov being as capable of stage magic as he is of plumbing the depths of the libretto’s psychoanalytical issues. The vocal cast is a veritable quartet of aces, as the female characters include four superstars: Ekaterina Gubanova, Maria Riccarda Wesseling, Anita Rachvelishvili and the flamboyant Asmik Grigorian in the title role.

     

     

    Night at your hotel.

     

    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025 – NAPLES

    Breakfast at your hotel.

     

    Day at leisure.

     

    Transfer at leisure to the airport (La Fugue will be happy to book your transfer for you).

     

    Departure at leisure from Naples.

    Your accomodation
    HOTEL EXCELSIOR ****

    The Hotel Excelsior, a Belle Époque splendor, all stucco and mirrors, has the charm of the grand hotels of the turn of the century. The salons have retained their flamboyant style. The hotel overlooks the Bay of Naples and Castel dell’Ovo. On a clear day, you can see Capri and the majestic Vesuvius.

    HOTEL VESUVIO *****

    Since 1882, the Grand Hotel Vesuvio has been the Neapolitan home of travelers and celebrities from all over the world. In the heart of the city, the only 5-star luxury hotel by the sea in Naples, this palace boasts a panoramic restaurant (the Caruso Roof Garden), a bar and a fitness and relaxation club with indoor pool. The legendary hotel’s attention to detail and tradition of hospitality combine harmoniously with an ambience rich in history and the most sophisticated comfort.

    Price per person
    Package with the Hotel Excelsior ****

    Deluxe room with sea view package : €695

    Deluxe room with sea view for individual use package : €1,030

     

    The price of this trip includes: accommodation in a Deluxe double room with breakfast for 3 nights (December 1 to 4, 2024) – tourist tax – first-category show tickets – repatriation assistance.

     

    The price of this trip does not include: extras – transportation – airport transfers.

     

    Individual stay.

     

    Transport and airport transfers on request.

    Package with the Hotel Vesuvio *****

    King room with sea view package: €1,615

    King room with sea view for individual use package: €2,645 

     

    The price of this trip includes: accommodation in a Deluxe double room with breakfast for 3 nights (December 1 to 4, 2024) – tourist tax – first-category show tickets – repatriation assistance.

     

    The price of this trip does not include: extras – transportation – airport transfers.

     

    Individual stay.

     

    Transport and airport transfers on request.

    Information about this trip
    In charge of the destination
    Sophie Chaudru de Raynal
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