Music lovers are in for an enchanting evening this holiday season as the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra hosts a free concert under the masterful direction of Peter Szüts at the Église Saint-Charles in Monaco. Here are all the details.
Taking place on 14th December at 7pm, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra’s free Concert Spirituel promises an exquisite programme featuring the timeless works of baroque and classical masters.
Georg Friedrich Handel’s Ouverture in D Major will open the evening with its stately and majestic tones, followed by Heinrich Biber’s Sonata No. 5 in E minor and Sonata No. 10 in G minor from the Tam Aris Quam Aulis Servientes collection. The evening’s music will continue with Tomaso Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 9, a piece renowned for its lyrical beauty. It will be performed by the talented Matthieu Bloch. Matthias Persson will lend his brilliance on trumpet, complementing the night’s rich tapestry of sound.
A highlight of the programme is set to be Johann Sebastian Bach’s Gloria in excelsis Deo, BWV 191, a vibrant and festive choral work. The performance will include the triumphant Coro: Gloria in excelsis, the graceful Gloria Patri, and the resounding Coro: Sicut Erat in Principio.
Adding a festive flair to the event, Jean-Louis Luzignant’s Dix Noëls Européens, Suite will celebrate the spirit of Christmas through a collection of traditional European carols.
The Children’s Choir from the Académie Rainier III, expertly led by choirmaster Bruno Habert, and the Chœur 1732 will also deliver stirring vocal performances, making the evening truly unforgettable.
The combination of sacred music, baroque artistry and holiday cheer ensures an evening of inspiration and delight for all. For more information or to get tickets to this free event, click here.
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