Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo

Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo

Introduction

Originally known as the "Orchestre du Nouveau Cercle des Etrangers" when founded in 1856, then as the "Orchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo" in 1958, and finally as the "Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra" since 1980, the OPMC occupies a prominent place on the international music scene.

The remarkable ability to blend tradition and modernity makes the OPMC one of the leading orchestras when it comes to performing symphonic works from the orchestral repertoire, and when it comes to renditions of rare and contemporary pieces, or operatic and choreographic performances.

From 1856 to the present day, there has been a succession of permanent conductors under different titles (principal conductor, principal guest conductor, musical director, artistic and musical director): Alexandre Hermann, Eusèbe Lucas, Léon Jehin, Louis Ganne, Marc César Scotto, Victor de Sabata, Paul Paray, Henri Tomasi, Louis Frémaux, Edouard van Remoortel, Igor Markevitch, Lovro von Matacic, Lawrence Foster, James DePreist, Marek Janowski, Yakov Kreizberg and Gianluigi Gelmetti. 

Kazuki Yamada has been the artistic and musical director of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra since the 2016/17 season.

Autumn 2010 saw the launch of the ‘OPMC Classics' label, with the production of five recordings conducted by Yakov Kreizberg and three conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti. Kazuki Yamada continues the recording campaign, with four projects already released since 2017. The OPMC also contributes to recordings for prestigious labels (Warner, Bru Zane Label, etc.).

In addition to Monaco's orchestral season and collaborations with the Monte-Carlo Opera, the Monte-Carlo Spring Arts Festival and the Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo, the OPMC regularly features on the lineup at major French and international festivals, including Aix-en-Provence, Granada, Paris, Prague, Strasbourg, Montreux, Vienna, Orange, Dresden, Bonn, Leipzig, Ankara, Athens, Bad Kissingen, Dublin, Lisbon, Lyon, Rheingau, and La Roque d'Anthéron.

The OPMC performs a variety of musical styles at concerts and festivals and boasts collaborations with artists such as Marcus Miller, Raul Midon, Roy Hargrove, Leila Hathaway, Avishai Cohen, Stacey Kent, Jamie Cullum, Dame Shirley Bassey, and more recently with IAM, Hugh Coltman, Melody Gardot and André Ceccarelli.

Under the presidency of H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover, the OPMC benefits from the support and encouragement of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the Prince's Government, the Société des Bains de Mer, and the Friends of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra Association.

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Informations

Contact

Auditorium Rainier III - Bd Louis II

+377 93 10 85 35

Opening hours

Events

CONCERT
Musical Happy Hour - Tribute to Chostakovitch

Musical Happy Hour - Tribute to Chostakovitch

26
Nov
20 24
An hour of chamber music with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra musicians, who will be delighted to share a refreshment with you after the concert.
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Location : Auditorium Rainier III
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CONCERT
Symphonic Concert - Tribute to Ravel - C. Dutoit, G. Capuçon

Symphonic Concert - Tribute to Ravel - C. Dutoit, G. Capuçon

01
Dec
20 24
Charles Dutoit, conductorGautier Capuçon, celloProgrammeAntonín DVOŘÁK - Cello concerto in B minor, op. 104 Igor STRAVINSKY - Petrouchka (original version, 1911)Maurice RAVEL - La Valse Concert with the generous support of the Friends of the Orchestra.
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Young Audience Concert - Snegourotchka

Young Audience Concert - Snegourotchka

04
Dec
20 24
Among all the northern tales, there is one that is not very well known but very beautiful, which inspired the Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov to create his most beautiful opera: *Snegourotchka*.The Fairy Spring and the Snowman Winter had a daughter, Snegourotchka, a girl made of snow, delicate and of great beauty but very fragile. She must be protected at all costs from the vengeance of the sun, whose slightest ray could cause her to melt.Despite this terrible threat, Snegourotchka persuades her parents to let her live among humans, where her icy, snowy heart can finally open up to feelings. What will happen to her among humans? Who will be able to ignite the flame in her heart? This is what you will discover with the OPMC and this splendid music by Rimsky-Korsakov, which will melt your heart with joy!Recommended for ages 5 and up.ProgramNikolai RIMSKY-KORSAKOV - *Snegourotchka* (The Snow Maiden)Cast Philippe Béran, conductor   Joan Mompart, actor   Marina Sosnina, sand artist   Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
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REPLAY
La tournée japonaise de l'OPMC en mai 2024

La tournée japonaise de l'OPMC en mai 2024

11
Nov
20 24
Retour en images sur la tournée que l'OPMC a effectué au Japon en mai 2024, sous la direction de son directeur artistique, Kazuki Yamada, qui a dirigé pour la première fois la phalange monégasque dans son pays d'origine. Du 25 mai au 1er juin 2024, l'orchestre et son chef, accompagnés du pianiste japonais Mao Fujita, se sont produit sept fois dans six des plus grandes salles de concert du pays : Osaka, Chiba, Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Yokohama. 
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Recréation de l'opéra L'Ancêtre de Saint-Saëns

Recréation de l'opéra L'Ancêtre de Saint-Saëns

11
Nov
20 24
Le 6 octobre 2024, l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, sous la direction de Kazuki Yamada, a proposé une représentation, en version de concert, de L'Ancêtre, opéra de Camille Saint-Saëns, qui avait été commandé par le Prince Albert 1er et créé au Théâtre de Monte-Carlo en 1906. Dans le cadre d'une coproduction avec le Palazzetto Bru Zane, l'œuvre donnée le 6 octobre a également fait l'objet d'un enregistrement discographique qui paraitra à l'automne 2025. 
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Trpčeski in Concert at the Cour d’Honneur of the Palace

Trpčeski in Concert at the Cour d’Honneur of the Palace

06
Aug
20 24
The concert season at the Prince's Palace is coming to an end. For the penultimate event, the OPMC welcomed Simon Trpčeski, who will soon be leaving the Principality.
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