2025 Auction Lots

10 – 1.5 Liter Opus One, signed by Winemaker Michael Silacci (1 each: 2011-2019 and 2021)

Fourteen (14) night bespoke insider’s musical exploration through Europe hosted by Opus One for two (2) couples

Roundtrip, First Class Airfare from any major city in the contiguous United States to London, England
One-Way Private Air between cities within Europe
Roundtrip, airport transfers and ground transportation to all stated activities

London, England:
Three (3) nights’ luxury accommodations at Five-star The Lanesborough
Private chamber orchestra concert featuring Handel’s Water Music aboard a chartered barge along the Thames, including lunch
Exploration of London’s musical scenes
Private dinners nightly with special guests

Hamburg, Germany:
Two (2) nights’ luxury accommodations at Five-star Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Visit to Altstadt canals, followed by a performance at the Elbphilharmonie
Private guided tour of the Composers’ Quarter
Dinner at Two Michelin-starred Restaurant Haerlin paired with a selection of Opus One wines

Vienna, Austria:
Two (2) nights’ luxury accommodations at Five-star Hotel Sacher Wien
Private tour of the remaining residence of Mozart
Private guided stroll through the old city with a modern musical experience and backstage visit to a famous performance hall

Venice, Italy:
Three (3) nights’ luxury accommodations at Five-star Hotel Danieli
Excursion to Teatro La Fenice to explore the world of Vivaldi
Visit to Ospedale della Pietà and the Teatro Bibiena
Enjoy serenades on the canals, followed by dinner at Osteria da Fiore

Paris, France:
Three (3) nights’ luxury accommodations at Five-star Hôtel Bel Ami
Private visit to L’Opéra Garnier, including a visit into the costume closet, the “Gentlemen’s” private backstage lounge and the underground lake

London, England:
One (1) night’s luxury accommodation at Five-star The Dorchester
Four (4) tickets to a performance at one of the renowned London theaters

Opus One invites you to walk in the footsteps of some of the greatest composers, choreographers and performers that ever lived.

Two couples will stand where Mozart wrote the Marriage of Figaro in Vienna; explore the stomping grounds of the “Red Priest,” Vivaldi, in Venice; immerse themselves in the splendor of Handel in London; and uncover the subtlety of DeBussy and Satie in Paris. Additionally, you’ll discover the mysteries of the masters of Hamburg: Johannes Brahms, Teleman, Mendelssohn, C.P. Emanuel Bach and Mahler.

Throughout this amazing trip, you’ll enjoy performances of dance; modern orchestral, classical and interpretive music; jazz; and plays from across the centuries to today. The range will include cutting edge premieres, classics, surprises, sites and spectacles from the most acclaimed centers of the performing arts.

The winning bidders’ party will fly First Class from the U.S. to London and stay at the exquisite The Lanesborough across from Hyde Park. The following day, you’ll enjoy lunch aboard a charted barge on the Thames while a chamber orchestra performs Handel’s masterwork, Water Music, just as it was performed 308 years ago for King George I. Over the next few days, tour London and take in the musical vibe of one the world’s most exciting cities.

Next, fly by private jet to Hamburg and check into the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten overlooking the city’s iconic, inner Alster Lake. You’ll enjoy a performance in the Elbphilharmonie, one of the newest performing arts halls in Europe—designed by Herzog and de Meuron and deemed acoustically perfect.

In addition to visiting the Altstadt canals to take in the old-world architecture and exploring the six museums of the Composers’ Quarter, you’ll enjoy a meal at Restaurant Haerlin. Honored with Two Michelin Stars, Chef Christoph Ruffer prepares dishes with creatively composed flavors and surprising textures within the context of local, seasonal products.

Your next stop is Vienna, home of one of the world’s greatest composers, Mozart.  You’ll stay in the storied Hotel Sacher Wien just steps away from the Vienna State Opera. Tour the only remaining residence of Mozart, stroll through the old city with a private guide and experience a modern musical experience and backstage visit of one of the world’s most famous performance venues.

From Vienna you’ll jet into Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an excursion into the world of Antonio Vivaldi and to experience the phoenix of performance halls: La Fenice. You’ll explore Ospedale della Pietà, where Vivaldi devoted his life as a teacher and composer, as well as visit the stellar Teatro Bibiena. You’ll hear his Opus 1, from 1705, a collection of 12 sonatas for two violins.

Your home in Venice will be the palatial, Five-star Hotel Danieli overlooking St. Mark’s Basin. You’ll enjoy dinner at Osteria da Fiore—an osteria in name only, this elegant restaurant features the inspired dishes of Chef Mara Martin, which combine tradition and innovation.

Your journey will continue in Paris, the City of Light. You’ll have a VIP tour of L’Opéra Garnier, including a visit into the costume closet and the “Gentlemen’s” private backstage lounge, and see the underground lake that made for the memorable scenes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. You’ll stay at the charming Hôtel Bel Ami in the heart of the St. Germain shopping district, surrounded by the quarter’s jazz clubs.

Lastly, the jet will take you back to London for an evening at the theater and lodging at The Dorchester before you return home with unforgettable images of music, wine and food.

The successful bidders will also take home a 10-year Magnum vertical of Opus One 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021, all signed by Winemaker Michael Silacci. It would be nearly impossible to purchase this amazing collection in the retail market.

Music is a universal language that bridges countries, races and generations. Compassion and philanthropy can do the same, and your winning bid will provide a better future for our children.

Insider's Info

This trip is for two (2) couples. It is a bespoke experience hosted by an Opus One representative, and Opus One will work with the winning bidders to customize the trip. The number of nights at each location and order of cities visited may change based on dates, availability of performances and winning bidders’ preferences. First Class Airfare will be on British Airways or other airline, based on availability. Hotels are subject to change based on availability but will be substituted with another Five-star hotel. All performances, tours, experiences, meals, beverages and gratuities are included throughout the trip.

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