The Ring In New York

Robert Lepage’s complete production of Der Ring des Nibelungen is the first new Ring at the Metropolitan Opera in over 20 years, and according to the Met’s publicity will be the most ambitious staging that they have ever attempted. With a cast of the greatest Wagnerian singers, and under the baton of James Levine, tickets for The Ring are in great demand across the world. We have also added a complementary sightseeing programme which includes the opportunity to meet some of the local Wagner afficionados, as well as plenty of free time for you to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Thu 3 May Early evening arrival in New York and transfer to the stylish 4-star Warwick Hotel located in mid-town Manhattan, close to the Museum of Modern Art and Carnegie Hall. Check in to your ‘Deluxe’ room before welcome drinks and canapés are served in the hotel bar.

Fri 4 May Join your guide this morning for a tour of Manhattan which will focus on the history of the Metropolitan Opera and its journey through different locations in the city. Lunch is included in a local restaurant. In the afternoon take a private backstage tour of The Metropolitan Opera which will include a ‘question and answer’ session with an opera singer from the company. Evening at leisure.

Sat 5 May This morning is at leisure. In the afternoon make your own way to the famous Mandarin Oriental Hotel, centrally located on Columbus Circle and with breathtaking views of Central Park, where you will enjoy afternoon tea with champagne. Return to the hotel by coach to prepare for the first evening performance at the Metropolitan Opera (group transfer by coach).

Sun 6 May Late this morning take a ‘Rhine Cruise’ on the River Hudson, with lunch included. This is an annual event of the local Wagner Society members, and the cruise will be a great opportunity to enjoy the company of their famously loquacious residents! Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Mon 7 May The day is at leisure until the late afternoon transfer to the Met for the second performance in the cycle.

Tue 8 May A free day to make your own choice of New York’s many attractions.

Wed 9 May Today you will visit the Frick Collection on East 70th Street, which includes some of the best-known paintings by the greatest European artists, major works of sculpture (among them one of the finest groups of small bronzes in the world), superb eighteenth-century French furniture and porcelains and other works of remarkable quality. Afternoon at leisure before your transfer from the hotel to the early evening performance.

Thu 10 May This morning join your guide to tour the Cathedral Church of St John the Divine & the Cloisters, before a light lunch at a local restaurant. This is followed by a visit to Wave Hill, a 28-acre public garden and cultural centre in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. This is where Arturo Toscanini resided whilst in New York. Return to the hotel for a free evening.

Fri 11 May Day at leisure for shopping or sightseeing independently.

Sat 12 May Transfer to the Met for your final performance in the cycle. This is followed by a farewell dinner in a local restaurant close to the hotel.

Sun 13 May Morning transfer to the airport for your journey home.

Flights: British Airways

Flight schedules are subject to change. Alternative flights are available upon request.