The 2025 Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo promises an eclectic celebration of music, combining classical masterpieces with contemporary innovation and engaging performances at venues across Monaco. With diverse programming, unique collaborations and interactive experiences, next spring’s event will invite audiences of all ages to discover a wide array of artistic offerings.
Earlier this month, Monaco Life attended the unveiling of the 2025 Printemps des Arts programme at the Princess Grace Theatre, one of the many venues that will host the festival from 2nd March to 27th April next year.
Rooted in its founding mission set by Princess Grace of Monaco in 1970, the festival unites the disciplines of music, choreography and theatre. Today, under Princess Caroline of Hanover as President and Bruno Mantovani as Artistic Director, the event remains true to its eclectic spirit, showcasing a diverse range of works that span styles and eras. It also supports contemporary creation by commissioning new works and spotlighting lesser-known masterpieces.
In 2025, the festival will once again feature a collaboration with the Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation. Among the events is a “musical wandering” at the foundation’s headquarters on 13th and 14th March, where violinist Aya Kono will perform Pierre Boulez’s Anthèmes and Luciano Berio’s Sequenza VIII. The partnership highlights the festival’s effort to connect visual art and music, acknowledging Francis Bacon’s lasting influence in Monaco.
The festival will open on 2nd March with a lyrical concert at the Auditorium Rainier III, featuring Mahler’s Symphony No. 10 and Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, conducted by Philippe Jordan.
The programme continues with a rich lineup, including Stockhausen’s Stimmung, Boulez’s Dérive 2, and Hervé Sellin’s jazz reinterpretations of Debussy and Ravel. Highlights include the Quatuor Akilone performing Viennese works and the return of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, featuring Stravinsky and Debussy under Pascal Rophé’s baton.
Interactive experiences remain a key feature. Audiences can attend ‘Before’ and ‘After’ sessions to engage with artists and musicologists or take immersive backstage tours, such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra’s public rehearsal on 22nd March.
Educational outreach is also prioritised, with masterclasses led by artists like Eric Lebrun and family-friendly programming such as Le Voyage de Noah, a musical story for children, on 5th April.
In addition to concerts, the Ballets de Monte-Carlo will perform at the Grimaldi Forum between 23rd and 27th April, featuring Alexei Ratmansky’s Wartime Elegy, Marco Goecke’s La Nuit Transfigurée, and works by Hindemith and Silvestrov.
The festival will conclude on 27th April with Valentin Silvestrov’s Four Postludes at the Grimaldi Forum, a reflective finale encapsulating the Printemps des Arts’ commitment to bridging classical heritage with contemporary expression.
Tickets range from €20 to €40, with subscription packages available. To view the full programme, click here.
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