32nd edition of Spring Arts music festival
Over four weekends from 19 March to 10 April, this year celebrating the music of Bach, Sibelius and Donatoni. With music and dance from around the world, master classes, and mystery trips.
Prospective program of events in Monaco
Brittany to Monaco, traditional Breton music and dance performed in several locations around the Principality, by a group of 45 musicians and dancers.
Portrait of Gustav Mahler, including a recital by mezzo-soprano Maria Riccarda Wesseling, an exhibition dedicated to the composer, and performances by 4 German orchestras and the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, of 8 Mahler symphonies.
Around the Sun King, an organ recital in Monaco Cathedral and a harpsichord recital in the Oceanographic Museum, both featuring music from the period of Louis XIV.
Fringe Concerts
Concerts that take place outside Monaco.
Rencontres Avec les Oeuvres
In addition to the concerts, there are a number of French language lectures called Rencontre avec les Oeuvres, that support the music. Entry is free with a ticket to the related weekend's concert.
Master Classes
Musicians are invited to the festival to share their knowledge through French language master classes. The classes are aimed at students in Monaco and the region, and are also open to the public free of charge.
Program Overview
- Sat 19 Mar 20:30, Portrait Mahler 1
- Sun 20 Mar 18:00, Portrait Mahler 2
- Thu 24 Mar 18:00, Musiques au Temps du Roi Soleil 1
- Fri 25 Mar 20:30, Les Grands Quatuors 1
- Sat 26 Mar 20:30, Portrait Mahler 3
- Sun 27 Mar 17:30, Musiques et Danses Bretonnes
- Mon 28 Mar 18:00, Les Grands Quatuors 2
- Thu 31 Mar 20:00, Musiques au Temps du Roi Soleil 2
- Fri 1 Apr 20:30, Portrait Mahler 4
- Sat 2 Apr 20:00, Nuit du Piano
- Sun 3 Apr, Voyage Surprise
- Wed 6 Apr 20:30, Musiques au Temps du Roi Soleil 3
- Thu 7 Apr 20:30, Portrait Mahler 5
- Fri 8 Apr 20:30, Portrait Mahler 6
- Sat 9 Apr
18:00, Musiques Bretonnes
20:30, Portrait Mahler 7 - Sun 10 Apr 18:00, Portrait Mahler 8
Related Events
- 26 Feb at Metropole Monte Carlo, musical lunch
For more information phone +377 93 25 58 04, email info[at]printempsdesarts.mc and visit the event website at: Printemps des Arts.
