Auditorium Rainier III

As part of the 29th European Heritage Days, the Rainier III Academy will open its doors to the public on September 15, 2024. Visitors will enjoy guided tours, experience Wind Orchestra rehearsals, and take part in instrument-making workshops. Live demonstrations by teachers will offer an engaging insight into the world of music and craftsmanship. This event promises a unique opportunity to explore the artistic and educational excellence of the Academy.

Ruzan Mantashyan, featured soprano Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra Fabien Gabel, taking the lead as conductor

Music by Richard Strauss (1864-1949) “A Journey Through Italy,” Op. 16

1. On the Campagna (Exploring the Roman Countryside)
2. Amidst Rome’s Ruins (Discovering Ancient Rome)
3. Sorrento’s Shores (Sorrento’s Seaside Serenity)
4. Life in Naples (Vibrant Neapolitan Culture)

“The Final Quartet” (The Last Four Songs), Op. posth

1. “Springtime” (Heralding Spring)
2. “September” (The Melancholy of September)
3. “At Bedtime” (The Ritual of Sleep)
4. “In the Glow of Evening” (Sunset’s Tranquility)