Summary:
The Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo 2025 will pay tribute to the composer Pierre Boulez with a rich and original program, exploring the connections between music, literature, and visual arts.
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The 2025 Spring Arts Festival of Monte Carlo will pay tribute to composer Pierre Boulez. Under the presidency of Princess Caroline, this tradition in Monaco will celebrate classical music from March 2 to April 27, 2025. The official presentation of the program took place at the Princess Grace Theater on December 13. The conference unveiled a rich and original program, with a special focus on the centenary of French composer Pierre Boulez. The festival will explore the connections between music, literature, and visual arts. The artwork chosen for this edition is Francis Bacon’s Study for Portrait (1971). This edition aims to both commemorate and portray one of the major figures in 20th and 21st-century music, Pierre Boulez. The program, which runs from March 2 to April 27, will include symphonic and choreographic performances. On March 26, the European Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Bruno Mantovani, will perform several iconic works by Pierre Boulez. The festival will also showcase the composers admired and directed by Boulez, such as Wagner, Bruckner, Bartók, Stravinsky, Ravel, Debussy, Schönberg, Berg, Webern, Berio, Stockhausen, and Messiaen. The lineup includes prestigious orchestras and ensembles, such as the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Court-Circuit ensemble. Pianist François-Frédéric Guy will be featured, along with composer and pianist Hervé Sellin. The festival will also include film screenings and various events where the public can learn more about Boulez’s life and contribution to contemporary music. In total, there will be 25 concerts, over 400 artists, and more than 80 works performed throughout the festival. The event will take place at the Monte Carlo Opera, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, and One Monte-Carlo from March 12 to April 6, 2025. Tickets range from 20 to 40 euros per concert, with packages and subscriptions available. For more information, visit the Festival Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo website.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
