The Organs of Italy tour originator and guide, Margaret Irwin-Brandon, performer and teacher specializing in early keyboard instruments, enjoys a life-long interest in the historic organs of Italy and their music. Organs of Italy tours focus on instruments which cover a broad range of size, age and importance.

The Details: 

Cost of the tour, including land transportation in Italy: $1900.00
Single supplement: $400.
Contact Margaret Irwin-Brandon: mi-b@rcn.com

includes:
Hotels with breakfast
5 festive meals with regional specialties
Tips and taxes
Recitals & garden admissions

does not include:
Passport fee
Air passage to Italy
Items of a personal nature
Trip cancellation or travel insurance

Reservations may be made with a deposit of $400, payable by October 5, 2000. Reservations will be made in the order of receipt of deposit. Late reservations are subject to space availability.

Cancellations made before Sept. 15 will result in a full return of payment. After Sept, 15, refunds will be subject to charges by carriers, hotels and other contractors. Cancellation insurance is recommended.

Prices are based on exchange rates in effect on August 15, 2000 and are subject to adjustment before the start of the tour.

Leadership: Organs of Italy tour originator and guide, Margaret Irwin- Brandon, performer and teacher specializing in early keyboard instru- ments, enjoys a life-long interest in the historic organs of Italy and their music.Organs of Italy tours focus on instruments which cover a broad range of size, age and importance. Ms. Irwin- Brandon is also the founder and director of Arcadia Players, a period instrument ensemble specializiing in the music of the Baroque.

ITINERARY, Oct. 28 – Nov. 4

Saturday, Oct. 28 PISTOIA
Gather at the Cathedral at 4:30 pm.
“Choir rehearsal” for Sunday’s mass with Umberto Pineschi
Opening reception

Sunday, Oct. 29
Worship in the Cathedral
Organs of PISTOIA
Walking tour of several Pistoese organs by Hermanns, Agati and Tronci.
Dinner together
Recital in Serra (new Ghilardi organ)

Monday, Oct. 30
More organs of Pistoia
Afternoon trip to the villages and organs of TREPPIO & S. MARCELLO

Tuesday, Oct. 31 LUCCA/CORSANICO
Morning garden tour to Villa Garzoni
Inner-city organs in Lucca,
Afternoon visit to Lucca’s organ builder, Glauco Ghilardi
Evening in Corsanico: Recital & Dinner

Wednesday, Nov. 1 BOLOGNA
San Petronio’s famous Da Prato and Malamini organs demonstrated by Lieuwe Tamminga. Visits to other instruments, including the church of San Martino.

Thursday, Nov. 2 FLORENCE
free day

Friday, Nov. 3
Morning organ visits to La Badia and S. Niccolo
Afternoon tour of Baroque gardens:
La Gamberaia, La Pietra
Closing dinner

Saturday, Nov. 4
Farewell breakfast and check-out.

Optional extension:, November 4, 5, 6 VENICE