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10 August 2017, 14:51
Dress code smart!
Sail into a magical setting for the Hardanger Music Festival on Saga Pearl II’s Norway Notes cruise
Hardangerfjord’s majestic scenery has inspired musicians for centuries, including Edvard Grieg, Norway’s best-known composer.
The region’s musical legacy lives on at the annual Hardanger Music Festival, a week-long celebration of chamber music and folk songs.
A series of performances by up-and-coming musicians is held in beautiful settings and Saga guests, on the new Norwegian Notes cruise in May 2018, can enjoy a concert in the Bergslien Gallery, in picturesque Eidfjord.
Dress code is smart for the concert that includes classical piano music from Nordic masters, recitals by leading Norwegian clarinet and saxophone players, and traditional Norwegian folk music played on the Hardanger fiddle.
The star performer is Bengt Forsberg, one of Sweden's leading pianists, and he has become known for his wide repertoire and interest in finding neglected music.
Saga’s allocation of tickets for this performance is limited, so early booking is recommended.
An air of music festivity continues on board with classical concerts and live music from Saga Pearl II’s bands – plus late-night buffets to sustain music lovers!
Saga Pearl II also calls into Haugesund as Norway celebrates its Constitution Day, and the coastal town of Stavanger, so guests can choose from variety of optional excursions to discover more of Norway’s stunning landscape.
For details visit saga.co.uk/cruises or call 0800 50 50 30
Notes to editors
Seven nights from £1,268 departing Dover on May 15, 2018. Price includes UK travel package to and from Southampton, all meals and entertainment, choice of table wines at lunch and dinner, afternoon tea, 24-hour room service, welcome cocktail party, unlimited tea and coffee in selected venues, free wifi, all on-board gratuities, porterage, free shuttle bus to nearest town centre (whenever possible and when the ship is berthed more than 500 yards away), optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a discount passenger has own insurance.
All excursions mentioned are optional, at an additional cost, and are subject to availability and change. Some of the highlights detailed may only be seen on optional excursions or by exploring independently.
Price based on two people sharing an Inside Guarantee where guests receive their cabin number shortly before sailing or at embarkation and not at the time of booking. The cabin may be allocated anywhere on the ship and twin cabins may have either two single beds or one double bed. Further terms and conditions apply.
Contact PR Manager Naomi Thornton email naomi.thornton@saga.co.uk or call 01303 772499