For lovers of classical music and Italian culture, the Carlton Hotel Baglioni Milan, recently named the "Hotel of La Scala Theatre", is the place to stay. From January through October 2008, Carlton Hotel Baglioni is offering an amazing package that allows guests to enjoy a private, guided experience of the world renowned theater and the Filarmonica Orchestra, as well as the many luxuries the hotel has to offer. With reservations under the package, guests are picked up in a private limousine at the airport and whisked away to the Hotel, where they will find their room supplied with fresh juices and sweets, and an in-room breakfast during each morning of the minimum two day stay.
On the second day, guests are taken by private limousine to the Theater, at which awaits a private guided tour of the legendary Theater and a chance to sit in on a private rehearsal by the Filarmonica Orchestra. After this, guests are then taken to view Da Vinci's "Last Supper" and treated to a two hour spa treatment at the luxurious Guerlain Spa. Guests may also enjoy a three course lunch or dinner at the Hotel's fantastic "Il Baretto al Baglioni" restaurant during their stay.
Aside from the many attractions included in the package, Milan offers plenty of other activities, including shopping and sight- seeing. And should you desire to extend your stay an extra night, the Hotel is pleased to provide you with free tickets to attend the official performance at the Teatro alla Scala in the Hotel's private balcony. Rates begin at €3,700.00.
Remaining Concert Schedule below- after the jump:
March 9th
Director: Valery Gergiev
Music: Igor Stravinskij, Sergej Rachmaninov
March 16th
Director: Riccardo Chailly
Music: I. Stravinskij, G. Rossini
March 30th
Director: Myung-Whun Chung
Music: L. van Beethoven, P. Cajkovskij
April 27th
Director: Semyon Bychkov
Music: D. Glanert, D. Sostakovi
May 11th
Director: Gustavo Dudamel
Music: L. Bernstein, G. Mahler
May 25th
Director: Daniel Harding
Music: A. Berg, S. Sciarrino, L. van Beethoven
October 19th
Director: Philippe Jordan
Music: R. Strauss, G. Mahler, R. Strauss