OPERA HOLIDAYS IN BERLIN - 2010
Having three opera houses performing throughout the season means that you are likely to be spoilt for choice in this city. Some years ago all three opera houses all performed The Marriage of Figaro on the same night. There is now better co-operation and this duplication is unlikely to happen again. Baroque opera, contemporary works, rarities as well as the standard repertoire can all be heard. Wagnerites will be spoilt for choice with this season’s schedule at the Deutsche Opera; two whole Ring Cycles plus performances of the rarely heard Rienzi, Die Meistersinger von Nürnburg, Tristan und Isolde and Lohengrin sung by a great cast including Kristinn Sigmundsonn, Ben Hepper, Ricarda Merbeth and Waltraud Meier.The Komische Oper does not entirely live up to the ‘comic’ part of its name this season. There are performances of many tragedies such as La Bohème, Hamlet, King Lear, La Traviata and even Mozart’s Requiem! Lighter works are also scheduled such as Kiss Me Kate, operettas by Johann Strauss and Donizetti’s Don Pasquale with Jens Larsen in the title role.
A highlight at the Staats Oper is Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra with Placido Domingo, Anjan Harteros, Adriana Damato, Kwangchul Young and Ferruccio Furlanetto.
As well as staged performances there are also many concerts with top singers. At the Staats Oper there is Anna Netrebko (March 29th) and Thomas Hampson (June 1st). The Deutsche Oper will be the venue for concerts by Juan Diego Florez on April 4th & 7th (works by Rossini and Donizetti) and Dame Felicity Lott on June 25th singing works by Resphigi, Britten, Ravel and Richard Strauss. When not at one of the opera houses, there is the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Potsdamer Platz and what remains of the Wall to be explored.

The prices shown below are for a four-day package including return flights, airport transfers, and three hotel nights with breakfast and opera synopses. Operas Abroad Downloads page

To view video clips on the Staatsoper website, please click the logo below. The Calendar page will open, and video links can be found for Carmen (22 March), Salome (10 April) and L'elisir d'amore (19 May). Another browser window will open to the Staatsoper website.

We are always pleased to arrange holidays to meet individual requirements, extra nights, concerts, etc.

Hotel Detail

	Hotel Westin Grand ***** The Westin Grand is a truly a grand building. It is a five star hotel in a superb central location with a great reputation and strong focus on customer service. From the moment you arrive you are treated with care and find yourself quickly relaxed and at ease. The classical stairwell and atrium styled lobby are extremely impressive and combined with the spacious and stylish rooms it makes this hotel extremely alluring. All in all an excellent luxury hotel for your Berlin city break. Distances to theatres, Staatsoper and Komischeoper about 10 minutes walking, Deutscheoper 20 minutes in a taxi.
	Hotel Domicil **** Hotel Domicil is a lovely four-star hotel that is still privately owned. As a consequence you can easily sense the personal touches and atmosphere in this hotel. The Mediterranean styled rooms are all spacious and are fully equipped with the most modern conveniences. The restaurant on the top floor of the hotel offers wonderful views of the buzzing city of Berlin below. Altogether this is a great choice of de-luxe hotel for enjoying a city break of Berlin. Distances to theatres Staatsoper 7km, Komischeoper 6km and Deutscheoper 1.6km.
	Hotel Relaxa *** Hotel Relaxa is an extremely smart three star hotel in an excellent central location in Berlin. The rooms are spacious, airy and are complete with all the latest modern amenities. There is an excellent Finish style wellness centre and gymnasium available for guests. There are two restaurants, a bar and an out door courtyard area where you can relax on nice days. The staff is kind and helpful, which adds to the charm of this hotel. Distances to theatres Staatsoper 1.65km, Komischeoper 1.17km and Deutscheoper 5.25km