Monaco will pay tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on Thursday 29th October with a performance of his Requiem at Monaco Cathedral, bringing together musicians and singers alongside the unveiling of a sculpture dedicated to the composer.
Held under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II, the evening will commemorate the 235th anniversary of Mozart’s death, combining classical music and contemporary art in a celebration of his legacy.
The performance will feature 60 orchestral musicians, 106 choir members, and four soloists, who will come together to perform Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626, one of his most celebrated works.
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
The concert will bring together the Melos Filarmonica di Torino Orchestra and the Filharmonia di Sanremo Choir under the musical direction of Frédéric Deloche.
Four soloists will also join the performance, including soprano Corinne Parenti, alto Claudia Cesarano, tenor Massimo La Guardia, and bass Matthew Thistleton.
The Requiem, left incomplete following Mozart’s death in 1791, remains one of the most recognised works in classical music.
A NEW SCULPTURE CONNECTING MONACO AND SALZBURG
Following the concert, a 117-centimetre sculpture of Mozart created by Brazilian artist Marcos Marín will be unveiled for the first time.
Known internationally for his work in optical art, portraiture, and monumental sculpture, Marín has spent over forty years creating works that pay tribute to prominent historical and cultural figures.
The sculpture draws inspiration from a portrait of Mozart created in Dresden in 1789, which is preserved by the International Mozarteum Foundation in Salzburg. Combining historical references with contemporary artistic techniques, the work offers a modern interpretation of the composer.
Created specifically for the occasion, the sculpture is intended to be donated to the International Mozarteum Foundation, which has welcomed the initiative. The donation would establish a lasting connection between Monaco and the Austrian city.
AN EVENING SUPPORTED LOCALLY
The event has been made possible through the support of Riccardo De Caria, a longstanding patron of Monaco’s musical and cultural scene. De Caria is sponsoring both the concert and the creation of the sculpture, bringing the two together for a single tribute.
The evening is also being organised with the participation of the Association Monaco Baltic States and the Austrian Consulate in Monaco.
The concert will take place at Monaco Cathedral on Thursday 29th October at 7pm, entrance is one a first come basis.
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