Travel For the Arts (020 8799 8350; www.travelforthearts.co.uk) Emphasis on cultural tours, often with private recitals or backstage tours.

Even a private recital, in the residence of the American Ambassador last year, was interfered with.

She refused to believe Richard could play the cello until he gave her a private recital.

Lamothe returned to Haiti in 1911, remaining there for the rest of his life; he taught and gave private recitals on the piano in his home.

It was also 50 years ago that a philanthropic couple decided to convert what had been private recitals at their Katonah estate into public concerts.

Musicians, critics and composers attended her private recitals in Chennai.

When the performance had ended, the French formed a circle and gave a much more private recital.

And 50 years ago a philanthropic couple decided to convert what had hitherto been private recitals at their Katonah estate to public concerts.

She gave a more private recital on November 27, 2008 at the Bulgaria Japanese Ambassador's residence.

And here it was, Sunday afternoon, and I was getting a private recital just for me.