Prepare for an extraordinary musical journey as the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra unveils its breathtaking summer program! Set against the regal backdrop of the Princely Palace’s Cour d’honneur, this season promises six captivating concerts, crowned by a truly unmissable event: Paul McCartney’s epic Liverpool Oratorio. Get ready for enchanting evenings every Thursday and Sunday in July and August, with performances beginning at 9:30 PM.
Opening nights: Young virtuosos take the stage
The stage ignites on Thursday, July 10, as the prodigious young violinist Daniel Lozakovitch makes a triumphant return. A familiar face from his time as the Philharmonic’s soloist-in-residence, Lozakovitch, under the expert direction of Lawrence Foster, will mesmerize audiences with three powerful pieces, including Beethoven’s stirring ‘The Creatures of Prometheus Overture.’
Then, on Sunday, July 20, a rare treat awaits with the celebrated piano virtuosos, brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen. Under the inspired baton of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra’s own maestro, Kazuki Yamada, they will deliver a spellbinding performance of three works, including Félix Mendelssohn’s magnificent ‘Concerto for 2 Pianos in E Major.’
The summer’s grand crescendo: Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio
But the true highlight of the summer arrives on Sunday, July 27, with the much-anticipated Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio. This monumental work stands alone in the series, moving from the Palace to the grand Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum for an unforgettable experience. Kazuki Yamada will command the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, bolstered by the resounding might of the CBSO Chorus and the pure harmony of the Rainier III Academy Children’s Choir.
Conceived by Paul McCartney and Carl Davis to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in 1991, the Liverpool Oratorio is a deeply personal journey. Across eight movements, it weaves the poignant tale of Shanty, a man born amidst the tumult of World War II, exploring universal themes of family, destiny, conflict, and enduring hope. While fictional, the narrative pulses with autobiographical echoes from McCartney’s own life. The live 1991 recording, released by EMI Classics, soared to unparalleled commercial success, dominating classical charts on both sides of the Atlantic.
The captivating performances continue with:
David Fray (piano) & Charles Dutoit (conductor): Thursday, July 31
Georgijs Osokins (piano) & Tianyi Lu (conductor): Sunday, August 3
Sergey Khachatryan (violin) & Emmanuel Tjeknavorian (conductor): Thursday, August 7
