This January, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra invites audiences to escape the dreariness of post-holiday winter with three spellbinding concerts at the Auditorium Rainier III. Each evening offers an extraordinary lineup of world-class musicians and timeless masterpieces, promising to make this January absolutely unforgettable.
On 10th January at 8pm, the spotlight falls on the acclaimed pianist Leif Ove Andsnes. Known for his poetic touch and technical brilliance, Andsnes will transport the audience through a breathtaking programme. The evening opens with Edvard Grieg’s evocative Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 7, followed by Geirr Tveitt’s enigmatic Sonata No. 29, Op. 129 – Sonata Etere. The recital concludes with Frédéric Chopin’s beloved 24 Preludes, Op. 28, a cycle of miniature masterpieces blending passion and introspection.
Two days later, on 12th January at 6pm, the orchestra, under the baton of Bertrand de Billy, delivers an evening of grand symphonic scale. The renowned Trio Zeliha, featuring violinist Manon Galy, cellist Maxime Quennesson, and pianist Jorge Gonzalez Buajasan, take centre stage for Ludwig van Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56, a masterwork of interplay and exuberance. The night ascends to new heights with Anton Bruckner’s majestic Symphony No. 7 in E Major (A. 109), a piece imbued with soaring melodies and powerful emotion.
The final concert on 17th January at 8pm promises a captivating journey through diverse musical worlds. Conducted by Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, the evening begins with pianist Georgijs Osokins Mieczysław playing Weinberg’s playful Suite No. 4, Op. 55d, drawn from The Golden Key. He then will enchant with Frédéric Chopin’s lyrical and heartfelt Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21. The concert concludes with Antonín Dvořák’s iconic Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 – From the New World, a thrilling work that captures the spirit of exploration and cultural exchange.
Tickets for these magical evenings range from €18 to €36. For more information or to book seats, click here.
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Photo of Trio Zeliha, courtesy OPMC