angel blue©Ôlyrix / New York©BonjourNewYork / Yannick Nézet-Séguin©Orchestre Métropolitain / Central Park©BonjourNewYork
Highlights of the stay
- Barber / Brahms concert at Carnegie Hall
- Aida - Verdi at the Metropolitan Opera
- A private tour with a theme of your choice to discover a New York neighborhood
- Your M&O personal assistant at your service 24 hours a day
Diverse, tolerant, powerful, frenetic, electric, magical, dizzying, inventive... adjectives abound to describe New York. It is the city of extremes and superlatives, the most populous megalopolis in the United States and also the most attractive. New York boasts major assets in terms of culture and classical music. Every season, it welcomes the most prestigious orchestras, the most brilliant conductors, soloists, opera singers and choreographers.
This grandiose New Year's Eve experience will leave you with unforgettable emotions. With the famous countdown in Time Square, the two legendary halls of the Big Apple await you with a first event at Carnegie Hall. In the perfect acoustics of the hall, Jaime Laredo conducts a Barber/Brahms concert with the great American violinist Jennifer Koh. On 31 December, a fabulous Aida at the Metropolitan Opera brings together an exceptional cast with the superb Angel Blue, Piotr Beczala, Judit Kutasi and the electrifying direction of the charismatic Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
To enhance your stay, there is a choice of five tours to discover extravagant New York and its different districts.
Program
- Friday, December 27, 2024: Arrival in New York
- Saturday, December 28, 2024: Barber / Brahms concert at Carnegie Hall
- Sunday, December 29, 2024: Free day
- Monday, December 30, 2024: Private tour of a New York neighborhood & Evening at leisure
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024: Free day & Aida - Verdi at the Metropolitan Opera
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Departure from New York
Arrival in New York
- Arrival in New York
- Check-in at the hotel of your choice
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Your "Barber / Brahms Concert" evening
- Breakfast at your hotel
- 9:00 pm, Barber / Brahms concerto at Carnegie Hall, orchestral seating
- Night in the hotel of your choice
Free day
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Free day
- Night in your hotel
Private visit of your choice to discover one of New York's neighborhoods & Evening at leisure
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Visit New York with a private guide on a theme of your choice, during the morning or afternoon at your convenience (subject to guide availability at time of booking)
- Night in your hotel
Free day & Aida - Verdi
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Free day
- 6:30 pm, performance of the opera Verdi - Aida at the Metropolitan Opera, seat in category 2
- Night in your hotel
Departure from New York
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Departure from New York
Program
Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium) © Jeff Goldberg/Esto
Violin Concerto Barber / Symphony No. 1 - Brahms / Prologue & Variation - Zwilich
Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage)
Dirigent
Jaime LaredoVertolkers
Jennifer KohKoor
New York String Orchestra
Angel Blue January 2013
Dirigent
Yannick Nézet-SéguinRegisseur
Michael MayerVertolkers
Angel BluePiotr Beczala
Judit Kutasi
Quinn Kelsey
Dmitry Belosselskiy
Morris Robinson
Guided Tours
To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we suggest a number of different themes for visits to New York City:
- Discover Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown
- Discover Lower Manhattan
- Discover Harlem and Columbia University
- Discover East Harlem and the Bronx
- Discover Bushwick and Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Discover Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown
On this tour, you'll discover:
- Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown.
- New York's first emigrants, Downtown's architecture and anecdotes.
Then enjoy :
- A 3.5-hour walking tour of four Downtown neighborhoods.
- A certified New York City guide.
- An unforgettable experience to discover NY!
Discover Lower Manhattan
On this tour, you'll discover
- Discover New York's oldest neighborhood.
- The history and renewal of the financial district.
- Pass through the Oculus, World Trade Center, South Street Seaport and Wall Street.
Then enjoy :
- A 3-hour walking tour
- A certified New York City guide.
- An unforgettable experience to discover this must-see district!
Discover Lower Manhattan
On this tour you will discover:
- Harlem's architectural, historical and musical discoveries
- Stories from the Columbia University campus.
- A visit to St John the Divine Cathedral.
Then enjoy :
- A 3-hour walking tour accessible to all.
- A certified New York City guide.
- An unforgettable experience to discover the neighborhoods north of Central Park!
Discover East Harlem and the Bronx
On this tour, you'll discover..:
- The story of the birth of Hip Hop in New York.
- Discover Harlem and the South Bronx through Hip Hop and Street Art artists.
- Impressive street art frescoes.
Then enjoy :
- A 3H30 walking tour (allow for several subway/bus rides).
- A certified New York City guide.
- An unforgettable experience in Manhattan's northern neighborhoods!
Discover Bushwick and Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
On this tour, you'll discover..:
- Discover New York street art.
- Discover North Williamsburg, a chic and trendy neighborhood.
- Culture in South Williamsburg (large Hasidic Jewish community)
- Spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.
- A gentle way of life in authentic neighborhoods
Then enjoy :
- A 3.5-hour walking tour (one subway ride required).
- A certified New York City guide.
- An unforgettable experience to discover Brooklyn!
Accommodations
Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Central Park 3*
Rooms at the Fairfield Inn and Suites New York Manhattan/Central Park are modern and thoughtfully designed. The Fairfield Inn Central Park hotel is ideally located within walking distance of iconic New York landmarks, including Central Park, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Arts and Design and Hudson Piers. The bright, lively lobby provides the perfect space to meet, relax and enjoy cocktails and snacks at Bar 58.
Just a 10-minute walk from the Metropolitan Opera and a 15-minute walk from Carnegie Hall
Tarifs
Double room, 1 king-size bed (2 pers.)
€ 2.627 / pers.Double room, 1 king-size bed (1 pers)
€ 4.772 / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The Manhattan Club 4*
Just a few minutes from Times Square, Central Park and the theater district, the Manhattan Club is an excellent-value establishment, offering everything you need for a successful stay. From its ideal location to valet parking and a host of other services, come to the Mahattan Club to enjoy your stay in New York in complete tranquillity.
Located 2 minutes' walk from Carnegie Hall and 15 minutes' walk from the Metropolitan Opera.
Tarifs
Junior Suite (2 pers)
€ 2.964 / pers.Junior Suite (1 pers)
€ 5.445 / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Mandarin Oriental, New York 5*
Located in the Deutsche Bank Center at Columbus Circle, the Mandarin Oriental, New York is a 2-minute walk from Central Park. The hotel offers a beautiful indoor pool, as well as rooms and suites with panoramic views of Central Park, the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River.
The hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Metropolitan Opera and 10 minutes from Carnegie Hall.
Tarifs
Double room with Hudson River view (2 pers)
€ 7.285 / pers.Double room with Hudson River view (1 pers)
€ 14.088 / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The price includes
- Accommodation
- Show seats
- Excursions
- Meals mentioned
- Personal Travel Assistant
The price does not include
- Transfers
- Assistance
- Tips
- Flights
- Tax
Practical information
For each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs) publishes travel advice sheets on its website. You will find the latest recommendations on safety, formalities and health. We strongly recommend that you consult these sources of information regularly, right up until the day before your departure.