Over the next six months, La Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo will be performing at home and abroad. The programme features a mix of classical and innovative creations, as well as appearances at Les Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo festival in April and the Académie Princesse Grace annual gala in June.
The spring season will begin with five performances between 23rd and 27th April at the Grimaldi Forum, all beginning at 7.30pm, with the exception of a final matinee show at 3pm to round out the series on the last day.
On the programme are three distinct pieces: George Balanchine’s The Four Temperaments, a ballet that explores the medieval concept of human temperaments through Paul Hindemith’s dynamic score; Alexei Ratmansky’s Wartime Elegy, a poignant reflection on the resilience of the Ukrainian people amidst the nation’s ongoing conflict with Russia, set to music by Valentin Silvestrov and traditional Ukrainian folk melodies, with visuals by artists Matvi Vaisberg and Maria Prymachenko; and the world premiere of Marco Goecke’s Transfigured Night.
This latter ballet will feature a romantic score by Arnold Schoenberg and delve into emotional complexity and human connection. Goecke’s signature expressive movements bring a fresh interpretation to this composition.
The Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, conducted by Jesko Sirvend, will accompany the Company’s dancers as part of Les Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo festival.
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Summer schedule
On 20th and 21st June 2025, the Académie Princesse Grace, a prestigious dance school based in Monaco that has ties to Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, will host its annual gala at the Salle Garnier Opéra de Monte-Carlo. The event is designed to showcase the talents of budding young dancers from the Academy, highlighting their mastery across classical and contemporary styles. For some, this will be their debut on stage, while others will perform for the final time before they take the next step in their careers and join international companies.
Between 17th and 20th July, the Company will present two original works, including one from a former dancer with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, at the Salle Garnier.
Choreographer Lukáš Timulak, who once performed with the Monaco troupe, will be debuting his latest creation, eponymously named Timulak, which is inspired by the patterns of nature. Working alongside designer Peter Bilak, Timulak has designed the piece to evolve with each separate show, reflecting the ever-changing nature of the world around us.
The second creation comes from Madrid-based company Kor’sia, led by Antonio de Rosa and Mattia Russo. Known for their visually powerful productions, the duo will continue to innovate with a piece exploring the body’s expressive language through scenography and original music.
Each of the four performances will begin at 7.30pm.
International tours
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will also take their artistry abroad during the first half of the 2025 season.
From 29th January to 1st February, audiences in Zurich will be able to experience Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette at Théâtre 11. Then, from 28th February until 5th March, the Company will be performing Autodance by Sharon Eyal and Vers un Pays Sage by Jean-Christophe Maillot in Paris at the Théâtre de la Ville.
Later in the year, from 26th to 29th June, the Company will take Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette to the Palau de les Arts in Valencia.
Tickets for all Monaco-based performances can be purchased at www.balletsdemontecarlo.com.
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