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Ballet presents schedule for a Summer of Dance

by: Stephanie Horsman
10/07/2022

The Ballets de Monte-Carlo has a spectacular summer line up led by the ever-creative Jean-Christophe Maillot and performances by the Princess Grace Academy.

The Ballets de Monte-Carlo summer season begins in June and runs through mid-July featuring original performances, collaborative efforts and presenting new talent.

It all kicks off on 3rd, 4th and 5th June when the Ballet performs Coppél-i.A., an ultra-modern version of Coppelia, by choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot. The story revolves around a young couple whose love is challenged by the appearance of a being with artificial intelligence, threatening their reality and their future together. The performances can be seen at the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum at 7:30pm.

Next up on 24th and 25th June are gala performances from the students of the Princess Grace Academy. The dance school, linked to the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, are given their public debut on these nights. This year, creation was their emphasis and the stunning result is a student-conceived performance that is sure to be spell-binding. The students will take to the stage at the Salle Garnier at 7:30pm.

Finally, there will be four nights of dance from 14th to 17th July when the Ballet presents the Night of 3 Choreographers fraturing Jean-Christophe Maillot, Jirí Kylián and Mats Ek at the Salle des Princes at 7:30pm.

The three ballets being performed start with Maillot’s Back on Track 61, a tribute to Ravel’s Concerto in G, that took him on a personal journey to his childhood on the occasion of his 61st birthday.

The second is Claude Pascal from Jirí Kylián. The dance is like two in one as the dancers are divided into two distinct groups. The first is an odd family from the late 1800s dressed in period clothing to the music of Puccini, rubbing up against dancers dressed in the fashions of today, dancing to modern music. The piece is a stark reminder that the present soon becomes the past.

The last dance is Casi Casi, by Swedish choreographer Mats Ek. His 2009 ballet combines elements of two of his earlier works, Appartement and Fluke, creating a madcap atmosphere with dancers moving around objects from daily life. It is both barbed and humorous and full of poetic moments.

For more info or to purchase tickets, visit the Ballet’s website on https://www.balletsdemontecarlo.com/en

 

 

Photo source: Ballets de Monte Carlo. This article was originally published in May 2022. 

 

 

 

Photos: Rose Ball takes guests back to the Roaring 20s

by: Cassandra Tanti
10/07/2022

The Rose Ball returned on Friday night with all the grandeur and spectacle it is famous for. Among the famous faces at the Christian Louboutin-designed ball this year: Janet Jackson, Shirley Bassey, and the fashion designer himself.  

It has been a long time coming. The 66th edition of the Rose Ball, in aid of the Princess Grace Foundation, was originally scheduled for 2020 but was cancelled because of Covid. It was taken off Monaco’s social calendar again in 2021 for the same reason, and was pushed from March to July this year just to increase the likelihood of it going ahead.

So, it was with a big sigh of relief from all involved that, on Friday 8th July in the Salle des Etoile at the Sporting Monte-Carlo, local personalities, A-listers, celebrities and the Princely family gathered for the 2022 Rose Ball, the theme of which was ‘The Roaring Twenties: The Return’, chosen by The Princess of Hanover – President of the Princess Grace Foundation, and shoe designer Christian Louboutin.

Prince Albert II (4th from left), with the Princess of Hanover, Christian Louboutin, Andrea and Tatiana Casiraghi, Charlotte Casiraghi and her husband Dimitri Rassam. Photo courtesy: Monte-Carlo SBM

Exactly a century after the 20s, guests found themselves in the madness of cabaret, between Hollywood and Paris. Created by the House of Drama, in collaboration with Christian Louboutin, the show took guests back in time, on a colourful journey through the century from Bauhaus to Art Deco to Disco.

Among the performing artists were Burlesque star Dita Von Teese, cabaret artist Charly Voodoo, dancer Amélie Poulain, and high-heel roller skater Marawa. In total, 14,000 roses filled the hall of the Salle des Etoile.

Dita von Teese performing at the Rose Ball. Photo courtesy: Monte-Carlo SBM

Guests included Prince Albert II of Monaco, The Princess of Hanover, Charlotte Casiraghi and her husband Dimitri Rassam, Andrea and Tatiana Casiraghi, singer Janet Jackson, US actress and model Sabrina Dhowre Elba, singer Shirley Bassey, and designer Christian Louboutin.

An extravagant raffle for the benefit of the Princess Grace Foundation featured luxurious pieces including an 18-carat yellow gold and diamond necklace from Chanel, rhinestone Louboutin shoes with matching handbag, and handbags by Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton.

The Foundation dedicates 100% of the money raised to humanitarian action for children.

Christian Louboutin and Janet Jackson at the Rose Ball. Photo courtesy: Monte-Carlo SBM

The Rose Ball (Le Bal de la Rose) was established in 1954 to launch the party season in the Principality of Monaco. From 1957, Princess Grace gave a particular international dimension to the event, connecting it each year with a rose, a show and a country and then mirroring this theme in the décor, the colours and symbols.

When the Princess Grace Foundation was created in 1964, the Princess decided to also make Le Bal de la Rose a charity event, of which the profits would be donated to the Foundation bearing her name.

 

Click on the gallery below for more pictures of the Rose Ball 2022, photos courtesy of Monte-Carlo SBM…

 

 

 

 

Leclerc’s wounded Ferrari limps to victory in Austrian GP

by: Luke Entwistle
10/07/2022

Charles Leclerc relaunched his world championship challenge at the home of Red Bull in Austria, as the Monégasque took the chequered flag ahead of Max Verstappen in his stricken Ferrari on Sunday.

Following a largely uneventful sprint race on Saturday where only Sergio Perez, who jumped from 13th to fifth, made notable inroads, Leclerc lined-up in second behind Verstappen.

A reported 60,000 Dutch fans descended on the Red Bull ring to watch reigning world champion Verstappen attempt to claim his third win in the last four races. As the race got started under a cloud of orange smoke, which billowed from the packed grandstands, it was clear that doing so would be a tall order.

His team-mate, Perez, saw his good work on Saturday immediately cancelled out. Attempting a move around the outside of George Russell, the Mexican was clipped by the Mercedes and sent into the gravel trap.

Although he kept his Red Bull out of the barriers, the damage sustained was terminal and he retired from the race before the midway mark. Russell meanwhile got a five-second penalty for the collision, the first of many to be dished out by the stewards – most of which were for exceeding track limits.

Ferrari’s pace over the Red Bull was immediately apparent. Leclerc almost took the lead with a late lunge down the inside of turn two on lap 10, but he did get his man just two laps later. The Monégasque was once again late on the brakes down the inside and made the move stick.

Following last week’s British Grand Prix, where Leclerc showed excellent racecraft, he had to show it again this weekend as, on a different strategy, he had to overtake Verstappen on three occasions.

Verstappen was largely helpless to defend against a Ferrari that was quick on the straights, and on a circuit with few corners and ultra-effective DRS zones, that was pivotal. Late on in the race Verstappen looked unlikely to cling onto second position, but just as Carlos Sainz found himself on the back of the Red Bull, his machinery gave-in.

Photo credit: Scuderia Ferrari Press Office

Having pulled to the side of the track, Sainz was able to exit his Ferrari, which at this point was engulfed in flames. It was at that moment that Leclerc began to experience his own technical issues. Over team radio, the Monégasque complained that his pedal felt “weird”. His team confirmed the issue, telling him that the brake wasn’t properly releasing.

With just three laps to go, experiencing his own technical issues and seeing what had just happened to his team-mate, Leclerc was fearing another retirement, adding to those suffered in Azerbaijan and Spain. “My issues started at around the same time, so it was on my mind. I knew it wasn’t the engine, because it was just the pedal that was feeling weird. Luckily it lasted until the end,” said Leclerc post-race.

Verstappen, however, smelt the chance of an unlikely victory and closed to within two seconds of Leclerc by the end of the race. But it wasn’t enough to prevent Leclerc registering his first victory since April.

Verstappen, who picked up the fastest lap as well as the sprint race victory, limited Leclerc’s inroads to just five points. The gap therefore currently stands at 38 points, but Leclerc has now comfortably overtaken Perez to take second in the championship.

Leading a quiet, but ultimately fruitful race was Lewis Hamilton, who scored his third consecutive podium.

A relieved Leclerc was happy to consign a difficult run of victories to the past and once again start focusing on closing the gap in the championship battle. “I definitely needed that one,” Leclerc said. “These last five races have been incredibly difficult for me, but also for the team. To finally show that we have the pace in the car is incredible, so now we need to push until the end.”

There are two races remaining before the short summer break. The F1 paddock first heads to the Paul Ricard Circuit near Marseille in France before going to Hungary just a week later. Leclerc will be hoping that his revived title bid can build momentum in the coming weeks and allow him to head into the break high on confidence.

 

 

Photo credit: Scuderia Ferrari Press Office

 

 

 

 

Where to go this Monaco Art Week

by: Stephanie Horsman
10/07/2022

Monaco Art Week is returning for its fourth edition this month with a huge variety of fine art, objet d’art, jewellery, sculpture, and mixed media pieces on show at locations all over the Principality. 

The timing of Monaco Art Week could not be any more perfect. Tying directly into the artmonte-carlo fair, as well as a great number of exhibits all over the Côte d’Azur this summer, the Art Week festivities are an excellent addition to an already exciting season for art lovers.

The event was created to offer clientele opportunities to discover more through an organised week where participating galleries and auction houses showcase their pieces from La Condamine to Larvotto via Monte-Carlo.

Visitors will find a selection of art from different periods, including gorgeous Renaissance masterpieces at Moretti Fine Art, transgressive works by Paul McCarthy at Hauser & Wirth, design and figurative art at Bastian Gallery in the magnificent Monaco villa of Lenzwerk Monaco, and wooden sculptures carved from centuries old olive trees by Pablo Atchugarry at Galerie Adriano Ribolzi.

Eric Erotica 150 x 200 oil on canvas at Kamil Art Gallery

 Opera Gallery is hosting the Monaco Masters Show featuring the best of the old and new, there will be paintings from the Apocalypse collection by Franco-German artist Eric Massholder, and SmartVerum’s innovative project that combines the world of fine and digital art will be on show at Kamil Art Gallery.

 Bel’Art Fine Art is hosting photographic collections by French environmentalist Yann Arthus-Bertrand, works by English artist Adam Bricusse will be highlighted at G&M Design, and “analytical paintings” by Paolo Masi will be on display at NM Contemporary in a collaboration with Florentine art gallery Fritelli.

Installation by Robert Indiana

Meanwhile, modern and contemporary jewellery and luxe collectables will go under the gavel at Sotheby’s new auction house, and modern masters such as Pablo Picasso and contemporary artists including Hilary Pecis and Shara Hughes are part of The Great Indoors are being presented by Christie’s auction house.

Not all the beauty remains behind closed doors. Modern sculptures will also be on display under the sun for Artcurial’s modern sculpture sale, in a partnership with Monte-Carlo SBM.

Map of galleries participating in Monaco Art Week

Reflecting on current trends, Musée Collection des Arts, CADAF, Magdalena M. Gabriel and MetaVRse, will host ‘The Web 3.0: Art Talks’ – an insider look at collecting, curating, and investing in digital art and NFTs, together with an exhibition of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte’s most intimate art.

Monaco Art Week runs from 12th to 17th July. For more details on the participating galleries and artists, visit the website on www.monaco-artweek.com.

 

SEE ALSO:

The ethereal brilliance of Adam Bricusse

LenzWerk Monaco: where German design meets the art of living

 

 

Top image: Adam Bricusse, Eternal at G&M Design Gallery, © Fabbio Galatioto. This article was originally published on 4th July 2022. 

 

 

 

 

Summer events calendar

by: Stephanie Horsman
10/07/2022

After two years of pandemic, the Mairie has announced the return of summer fun in the form of festivals, concerts, fireworks shows and other events. Here’s what’s in store for the next few months.

The endless days of worry over Covid have slowly been replaced by a return to hope and fun. In that vein, the Mairie of Monaco has announced its seasonal programme, which is filled with great events for young and old to enjoy.

It all kicks off on 15th June with the return of the Splash Party at the Stade Nautique Rainier III. Kids 12 to 17 take over the pool from 2pm to 6pm, giving them a chance to start of the summer right, as well as beat the heat.

Then, from 17th to 20th June, is the Junior Street Art Challenge, part of the newly renamed UPAINT festival. Three teams of secondary school students from Monaco will take over the Casino Terraces and show what they can do on a 150cm x 150cm panel. The three teams will be competing simultaneously for full effect. There will also be live performances by known street artists and other events surrounding this special brand of art.

On 21st June, to celebrate the longest day of the year, Fête de la Musique is back. Starting at 10am, music will be heard everywhere in the Principality, from the Condamine to Fontvieille to Place des Moulins and the Port, local bands will be playing throughout the day. At 7:30pm the Condamine Market will be the site for a rock concert with Suspicious Minds, and at 8:30pm the Port will be hosting Afroman Radio and Skip the Use. Access is free and open to all.

U Sciaratu, the Summer Carnival, returns to the Rock this year with an African theme. On 8th July from 6pm, parades, music troupes, and fun workshops will animate the streets of Monaco-Ville and a DJ will provide the atmosphere from 10pm to midnight on the Place de la Mairie.

No summer is complete without a fireworks display, and this summer, Monaco will be hosting two nights, on 30th July and 13th August at 10pm on Quai Albert 1er. After the show, a concert will be held so people can boogie into the night.

Finally, from 14th July to 21st August, the Port of Monaco will offer a variety of outdoor activities including basketball courts, an “e-motorcycle” carousel and karting from 18th July. Shaded areas will be set up around the port as a respite from the heat and a kiosk serving food and drinks available.

For a full listing of the summer programme, visit the website on www.mairie.mc

 

 

This article was originally published on 15th June 2022

 

 

 

 

Party central: Sporting Monte-Carlo

by: Stephanie Horsman
10/07/2022

Sporting Monte-Carlo is back for the summer season with a calendar of dinner shows at Coya restaurant and legendary nights at Jimmy’z nightclub. 

This summer, it’s all happening at Sporting Monte-Carlo.

New for 2022, Coya Restaurant is now putting on “the ultimate dinner show” combining the flavours of Peru with live performances and Latin-inspired DJ sets. Located in the indoor dining room, guests arrive at 8pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for a spectacle transporting them to South America where the fiesta is always in full swing.

Highlights of the menu include Pisco cocktails, Wagyu empanadas, Chilean sea bass and tuna tostadas with Oscietra caviar.

Coya will also be the setting for Noche Blanca on 21st June, where partygoers are asked to dress all in white, and two Rituals nights on 19th July and 9th August, when guests will have the chance to be “spellbound” by a Peruvian tribal ritual. Dancing and cocktails add to the party vibe as well as the techno sounds from the DJ.

Pisco Bar is back as well, offering a selection of drinks and street food from 7pm to 2am.

Sporting Monte-Carlo – Jimmy’z, photo credit: Monte-Carlo SBM

Summer 2022 also sees the return of party nights at Jimmy’z, with the hottest electro DJs coming to play. This season will be dedicated to the memory of Regine, the lady behind this iconic institution, who passed away earlier this year.

Some of the hottest names in electronic dance music have hit the club’s turntables, including Robin Schulz, Michael Calfan, Lost Frequencies, Martin Solveig, Bob Sinclar, Mark Ronson, FatBoy Slim, Big Ali and Benny Benassi.

 

 

Top photo source: Monte-Carlo SBM. This article was originally published on 20th June 2022.