BPO - Spain & Portugal Tour Brochure - February 21 - March 2, 2008

Aug 24, 2026

Brochure for a Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) tour featuring the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, with JoAnn Falletta conducting and Michael Ludwig as soloist. The program highlights Spain and Portugal from February 21 to March 2, 2008, offering VIP concert seating, an exclusive backstage concert hall tour, and private receptions. The itinerary includes visits to Toledo, Madrid (private Prado Museum tour), Bilbao (Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry), Malaga on the Costa del Sol, and Lisbon, with guided tours and a fully escorted, nine-day experience.

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Spain & Portugal Tour Highlights

VIP concert and backstage experience

Museum visits in Madrid and Bilbao

Escorted itinerary and accommodations

Tour Dates and Pricing

February 21 - March 2, 2008

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart Buffalo, USA

Day 2 - Arrive in Madrid

Day 3 - Toledo

Day 4 - Madrid

Day 5 - Travel to Costa del Sol

Day 6 - Costa del Sol

Day 7 - Bilbao

Day 9 - Lisbon and the birthplace of Port Wine

Day 10 - Performance in Lisbon

Day 11 - Depart Portugal

Chair, BPO Michael Ludwig Clement and Karen Ar rison Concertmaster The L isbon Metropolitan Orchestra performance will feature the works of Rossini, Vieuxtemps and Schubert . AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL R O AD S IDE A S S I ST AN CE I N S U R A N C E T R A V E L MEMBER SAVINGS FEBRUARY 2 1 – MARCH 2, 2008 I must point out that the size of this tour is limited – so don’t miss a beat. Call your personal AAA vacation consultant right away to reserve your place and put all the details perfectly in place. I lookforward to seeing you at a BPO concert – and in Lisbon! JoAnn Fall etta Music Director Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra AAA WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK 100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14221 [AAA.com](AAA.com) Dear Music Lovers, Oh for good weather AND ﬁne music in February! I invite you to escape the legendary Western and Central New York winter and share with me instead the storied sights and sounds of Spain and Portugal. When I was a young child, I fell in love with the symphony orchestra and the idea of people making music together. It was magical to me. Now I have the chance to create some of that magic – with YOU in the audience–when Iam guest conductor of the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra in February. We will be playing Rossini, Vieuxtemps and Schubert while you listen from your VIP seats and then enjoy a backstage tour of the concert hall. It’s all part of AAA’s exclusive and elegant adventure in Spain and Portugalfrom February 21 to March 2, including stops in Toledo, Madrid (with a private tour of the Prado Museum), Bilbao (where you will tour Frank Gehry’s acclaimed Guggenheim Museum), Malaga on the Costa del Sol and Lisbon. The BPO is a reﬂection of how we value life in our commnity. The people of Western New York have valued and supported the Philharmonic. Music has a way of touching people even without words. It is a thrilling experience and I would like you to share it with me this winter in Lisbon. Postage Bulk Rate Indicia AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL With JoAnn Falletta conducting the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra and Michael Ludwig, soloist A ONCE INA LIFETIME EXPERIENCE! SPAIN & PORTUGAL TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: ◆ VIP seats to a live performance of JoAnn Falletta guest-conducting the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra ◆ Exclusive backstage concert hall tour and private reception with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra maestro ◆ Guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry ◆ Private tour through the Prado Museum in Madrid, boasting one of Europe’s ﬁnest collections of paintings and sculpture ◆ Customized itinerary includes Toledo, Madrid, Bilbao, Malaga on the Costa del Sol, and Lisbon ◆ Nine day fully escorted tour including a bi-lingual tour manager, ﬁrst class accommodations, many special touches February 21 – March 2, 2008 ◆ $5595* *Per person, based on double occupancy. Includes Airfare and Taxes. $6395 Single Rate. Itineraries, taxes and rates are subject to change. Consult your AAA Travel Consultant for terms and conditions. FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS: AMHERST Diane Golata, 716-626-3216 Susan Waldorf, 716-626-3231 SPECIALTY GROUP SERVICES Dan Drejas, 716-633-9860 Ext 3232 BUFFALO Debbie Drew, 716-873-0111 Ext 247 Karen Weiss, 716-873-0111 Ext 223 TOLL FREE 1-800-937-1222 ORCHARD PARK Pat Sommer, 716-675-4900 Ext 223 Mickey Walsh, 716-675-4900 Ext 242 ROCHESTER REGION Lisa Asito, 585-249-1390 Ext 4430 Tracey Miller, 585-377-8500 Ext 4069 Lori Olbrich, 585-227-9600 Ext 227 TOUR ITINERARY DAY 1-DEPART BUFFALO, USA February 21. DAY 2-ARRIVE IN MADRID A special dinner welcomes you. DAY 3-TOLEDO After breakfast, visit Toledo, a medieval gem of a city, where highlights include the incredible Cathedral and Santo Tome on a private sightseeing tour of the city. Toledo is known for its unique cuisine, focusing on roasted meats and game birds

FAQs

What orchestras and performers are featured on the Lisbon performance?

The Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra will perform under the guest conducting of JoAnn Falletta, with Michael Ludwig as the feature violin soloist.

What tour dates does the brochure cover?

The Spain & Portugal tour runs from February 21 to March 2, 2008.

What experiences are included with the concert?

The package includes VIP seats, an exclusive backstage concert hall tour, and a private reception with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra maestro.

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