Florida’s innovative Sarasota Opera, now anticipating its sixty-fifth season, has established itself as one of our most imaginative and successful regional companies. Completely renovated with up-to-date technical facilities, the Mediterranean Revival Opera House remains an intimate and charming venue listed in our National Historic Registry as an authentic Florida landmark. For more than fifteen years, our repeat travelers have recognized the high quality of the Sarasota Opera and continue to choose March as the ideal time for a winter escape to Florida. The glorious coastal sands of Sarasota’s Key islands continue unbroken for several miles and are justifiably ranked by National Geographic magazine as one of the finest beaches in the world.

The Sarasota Opera’s outstanding productions are due to the leadership of Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi. celebrating his 42nd Anniversary Season this year with four major productions. In contrast to the offensive ‘Euro-trash’ that has infiltrated many of the world’s leading houses, we can all be grateful that the Sarasota Opera’s traditional stagings continue to honor the values envisioned by the composers.

This year’s repertoire will include four works from revered 18th – 19th century composers. In chronological order, they will be Mozart’s peerless human comedy, Le Nozze di Figaro (1786); Rossini’s ‘bel canto’ opera buffa Il Barbiere di Siviglia (1816); a new production ofVerdi’s melodic melodrama Stiffelio (1850); and the classic ‘verismo’ double-bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana (1890) with Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci (1892). There are very few companies in the U.S. where opera aficionados can indulge in the luxury of different performances of such high quality on four successive days.

IMPORTANT: We urge you to make your air reservations AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to avoid inflated high season airfares. In addition, our Tour was completely SOLD-OUT for the past two years.

Our accommodations are for four nights at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Conveniently located, the Hyatt is fully equipped with an outdoor swimming pool and health club, Scalini Restaurant dining facilities, and room service from 6:00 am until midnight.

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Prices Per Person (Air Fare not Included)

Double Occupancy: $3,830
Single Occupancy: $4,680