Opéra de Monte-Carlo
The Monte Carlo Opera House is a renowned opera house that has been in operation since 1879. It is renowned for its prestigious performances and excellent shows. The opera house has a rich history of hosting world premieres.
Monte Carlo Spring Arts Festival – RAVEL & MESSIAEN
Monte Carlo Spring Arts Festival – FAMILY CONCERT
Monte Carlo Spring Arts Festival – DALBAVIE – MANOURY – HUREL – DEBUSSY – GRISEY
“The New Babylon” Cine-Concert
The New Babylon
Symphonic concert
Enjoy a symphonic journey through the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, featuring the virtuosic talent of Isabelle Faust under the inspired direction of Giovanni Antonini.
⏳ Duration: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes (with intermission)
📞 Reserve your tickets now and experience this celebration of classical music!
Ravel Double Bill: The Spanish Hour & The Child and the Spells
This special performance celebrates the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the premiere of The Child and the Spells at the Monte-Carlo Opera. This double bill includes Ravel’s The Spanish Hour, a lively one-act musical comedy where the mischievous Concepción maneuvers multiple lovers under her husband’s nose, and The Child and the Spells, a lyrical fantasy set in a magical world filled with vibrant characters.
Set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, these operas capture the era’s avant-garde spirit, with influences from the worlds of Diaghilev, Coco Chanel, and Picasso. Ravel’s playful orchestration, with hints of ragtime, foxtrot, and Spanish rhythms, brings a delightful energy to both operas, promising a colorful and enchanting evening.
In partnership with the Tours Opera, the Grand Avignon Opera, and the Royal Opera of Wallonia, this unique production combines nostalgia, innovation, and artistic vibrancy. Join us for an unforgettable tribute to Maurice Ravel’s genius!
Dates:
- Friday, March 21, 2025 – 8 p.m. (Gala)
- Sunday, March 23, 2025 – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 8 p.m.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/l-heure-espagnole-l-enfant-et-les-sortileges
Ravel Double Bill: The Spanish Hour & The Child and the Spells
This special performance celebrates the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the premiere of The Child and the Spells at the Monte-Carlo Opera. This double bill includes Ravel’s The Spanish Hour, a lively one-act musical comedy where the mischievous Concepción maneuvers multiple lovers under her husband’s nose, and The Child and the Spells, a lyrical fantasy set in a magical world filled with vibrant characters.
Set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, these operas capture the era’s avant-garde spirit, with influences from the worlds of Diaghilev, Coco Chanel, and Picasso. Ravel’s playful orchestration, with hints of ragtime, foxtrot, and Spanish rhythms, brings a delightful energy to both operas, promising a colorful and enchanting evening.
In partnership with the Tours Opera, the Grand Avignon Opera, and the Royal Opera of Wallonia, this unique production combines nostalgia, innovation, and artistic vibrancy. Join us for an unforgettable tribute to Maurice Ravel’s genius!
Dates:
- Friday, March 21, 2025 – 8 p.m. (Gala)
- Sunday, March 23, 2025 – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 8 p.m.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/l-heure-espagnole-l-enfant-et-les-sortileges
Ravel Double Bill: The Spanish Hour & The Child and the Spells
This special performance celebrates the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the premiere of The Child and the Spells at the Monte-Carlo Opera. This double bill includes Ravel’s The Spanish Hour, a lively one-act musical comedy where the mischievous Concepción maneuvers multiple lovers under her husband’s nose, and The Child and the Spells, a lyrical fantasy set in a magical world filled with vibrant characters.
Set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, these operas capture the era’s avant-garde spirit, with influences from the worlds of Diaghilev, Coco Chanel, and Picasso. Ravel’s playful orchestration, with hints of ragtime, foxtrot, and Spanish rhythms, brings a delightful energy to both operas, promising a colorful and enchanting evening.
In partnership with the Tours Opera, the Grand Avignon Opera, and the Royal Opera of Wallonia, this unique production combines nostalgia, innovation, and artistic vibrancy. Join us for an unforgettable tribute to Maurice Ravel’s genius!
Dates:
- Friday, March 21, 2025 – 8 p.m. (Gala)
- Sunday, March 23, 2025 – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 8 p.m.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/l-heure-espagnole-l-enfant-et-les-sortileges
Ravel Double Bill: The Spanish Hour & The Child and the Spells
This special performance celebrates the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the premiere of The Child and the Spells at the Monte-Carlo Opera. This double bill includes Ravel’s The Spanish Hour, a lively one-act musical comedy where the mischievous Concepción maneuvers multiple lovers under her husband’s nose, and The Child and the Spells, a lyrical fantasy set in a magical world filled with vibrant characters.
Set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, these operas capture the era’s avant-garde spirit, with influences from the worlds of Diaghilev, Coco Chanel, and Picasso. Ravel’s playful orchestration, with hints of ragtime, foxtrot, and Spanish rhythms, brings a delightful energy to both operas, promising a colorful and enchanting evening.
In partnership with the Tours Opera, the Grand Avignon Opera, and the Royal Opera of Wallonia, this unique production combines nostalgia, innovation, and artistic vibrancy. Join us for an unforgettable tribute to Maurice Ravel’s genius!
Dates:
- Friday, March 21, 2025 – 8 p.m. (Gala)
- Sunday, March 23, 2025 – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 8 p.m.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/l-heure-espagnole-l-enfant-et-les-sortileges
Wagner’s The Rhinegold – Opera
Wagner’s The Rhinegold – Opera
Wagner’s The Rhinegold – Opera
Wagner’s The Rhinegold – Opera
Benjamin Bernheim Recital
Renowned French tenor Benjamin Bernheim graces the stage of the Monte-Carlo Opera for an exquisite recital featuring some of the finest works in French melody. His program includes:
- Ernest Chausson: Poem of Love and the Sea
- Hector Berlioz: Summer Nights (Nuits d’été, rare version for tenor and piano)
- Henri Duparc: Invitation to Travel, Phidylé, Previous Life, and Ecstasy
Accompanied by pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson, Bernheim will bring his celebrated vocal brilliance, clear diction, and emotional depth to the music. Matheson, an experienced accompanist and vocal coach, complements his voice with her nuanced touch and mastery of musical colors.
This recital is a unique opportunity to experience the artistry of the French tenor of our time, performing a program that highlights the beauty of French song.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/benjamin-bernheim
The Opera in Celebration – Opera & Dinner
📍 Monte Carlo Opera & Hauser & Wirth Gallery
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with the Monte-Carlo Opera’s exclusive evening featuring Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore. Begin with a mesmerizing performance in the historic Salle Garnier, and for a full celebration, continue the night at the renowned Hauser & Wirth gallery for an artful dining experience.
Lyrical Evening Formula
Indulge in the magic of Italian opera with a show filled with poetry and humor.
💵 Price: €110 – €280 per seat
Lyrical & Festive New Year’s Eve Formula
Extend the evening with an elegant New Year’s Eve dinner alongside cast members from the opera, including a 4-course menu, champagne, and live music to ring in the New Year.
💵 Price: €980 per person (includes 1st category opera seat, dinner, and celebration)
Reserve now for an extraordinary Monaco experience on montecarloticket.com or call +377 92 00 13 70.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/l-opera-en-fete
Tito’s Clemenza by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
As part of the Mozart festival hosted by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, “La Clemenza di Tito” returns to the stage in a stunning new production. This opera, composed by Mozart to honor Emperor Leopold II’s coronation, explores themes of mercy and authority through a dramatic tale of loyalty and betrayal. Cecilia Bartoli stars as Sesto, making this performance a rare and unmissable experience.
Directed by Gianluca Capuano and produced in collaboration with the Royal Danish Opera and Hamburg Staatsoper, the performance also features the Monte-Carlo Opera Choir and The Prince’s Musicians – Monaco. Join us for an evening of Mozart’s timeless music and intense emotion.
Additional Dates:
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – 8 p.m. (Gala)
- Friday, January 24, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, January 26, 2025 – 3 p.m.
For more information and booking, visit the Monte Carlo Opera website.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/la-clemenza-di-tito
Tito’s Clemenza by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
As part of the Mozart festival hosted by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, “La Clemenza di Tito” returns to the stage in a stunning new production. This opera, composed by Mozart to honor Emperor Leopold II’s coronation, explores themes of mercy and authority through a dramatic tale of loyalty and betrayal. Cecilia Bartoli stars as Sesto, making this performance a rare and unmissable experience.
Directed by Gianluca Capuano and produced in collaboration with the Royal Danish Opera and Hamburg Staatsoper, the performance also features the Monte-Carlo Opera Choir and The Prince’s Musicians – Monaco. Join us for an evening of Mozart’s timeless music and intense emotion.
Additional Dates:
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – 8 p.m. (Gala)
- Friday, January 24, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, January 26, 2025 – 3 p.m.
For more information and booking, visit the Monte Carlo Opera website.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/la-clemenza-di-tito
Tito’s Clemenza by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
As part of the Mozart festival hosted by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, “La Clemenza di Tito” returns to the stage in a stunning new production. This opera, composed by Mozart to honor Emperor Leopold II’s coronation, explores themes of mercy and authority through a dramatic tale of loyalty and betrayal. Cecilia Bartoli stars as Sesto, making this performance a rare and unmissable experience.
Directed by Gianluca Capuano and produced in collaboration with the Royal Danish Opera and Hamburg Staatsoper, the performance also features the Monte-Carlo Opera Choir and The Prince’s Musicians – Monaco. Join us for an evening of Mozart’s timeless music and intense emotion.
Additional Dates:
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – 8 p.m. (Gala)
- Friday, January 24, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, January 26, 2025 – 3 p.m.
For more information and booking, visit the Monte Carlo Opera website.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/la-clemenza-di-tito
Tito’s Clemenza by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
As part of the Mozart festival hosted by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, “La Clemenza di Tito” returns to the stage in a stunning new production. This opera, composed by Mozart to honor Emperor Leopold II’s coronation, explores themes of mercy and authority through a dramatic tale of loyalty and betrayal. Cecilia Bartoli stars as Sesto, making this performance a rare and unmissable experience.
Directed by Gianluca Capuano and produced in collaboration with the Royal Danish Opera and Hamburg Staatsoper, the performance also features the Monte-Carlo Opera Choir and The Prince’s Musicians – Monaco. Join us for an evening of Mozart’s timeless music and intense emotion.
Additional Dates:
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – 8 p.m. (Gala)
- Friday, January 24, 2025 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, January 26, 2025 – 3 p.m.
For more information and booking, visit the Monte Carlo Opera website.
https://opera.mc/fr/saisons/24-25/la-clemenza-di-tito
Opera – “L’elisir d’amore”
Experience L’elisir d’amore , Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved comic opera, performed at the Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo. Conducted by Gianluca Capuano and directed by Adriano Sinivia, this melodramma giocoso in two acts tells a captivating story of love and humor. Originally premiered in 1832, this timeless masterpiece will enchant audiences with its charm and musical brilliance.
Contact: +377 92 00 13 70
Location: Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino
Opera – “L’elisir d’amore”
Experience L’elisir d’amore , Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved comic opera, performed at the Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo. Conducted by Gianluca Capuano and directed by Adriano Sinivia, this melodramma giocoso in two acts tells a captivating story of love and humor. Originally premiered in 1832, this timeless masterpiece will enchant audiences with its charm and musical brilliance.
Contact: +377 92 00 13 70
Location: Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino
Opera – “L’elisir d’amore”
Experience L’elisir d’amore, Gaetano Donizetti’s beloved comic opera, performed at the Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo. Conducted by Gianluca Capuano and directed by Adriano Sinivia, this melodramma giocoso in two acts tells a captivating story of love and humor. Originally premiered in 1832, this timeless masterpiece will enchant audiences with its charm and musical brilliance.
Contact: +377 92 00 13 70
Location: Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino
Opera – “L’elisir d’amore”
Enjoy L’elisir d’amore, Donizetti’s delightful comic opera in two acts, conducted by Gianluca Capuano and directed by Adriano Sinivia. With a libretto by Felice Romani, this melodramma giocoso tells the charming love story of Nemorino and Adina, set to beautiful music. First performed in 1832, this production promises a captivating performance filled with humor, romance, and stunning vocal artistry.
Contact: +377 92 00 13 70
Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino
Opera – “Christmas Oratorio”
Celebrate the season with a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Cantatas I to III) under the direction of Gianluca Capuano, with Stefano Visconti as Choirmaster. This choral concert features beautiful music from Bach, blending sacred texts from the Gospel of Luke with additional writings by notable theologians. Originally performed in Leipzig in 1734, this masterpiece brings the Christmas story to life in a sublime musical experience.
Contact: +377 92 00 13 70
Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino
Opera – “L’elisir d’amore”
Experience L’elisir d’amore, Gaetano Donizetti’s delightful melodramma giocoso in two acts. This charming opera, conducted by Gianluca Capuano and directed by Adriano Sinivia, tells the comedic love story of Nemorino and Adina through beautiful arias and lighthearted drama. Based on Eugène Scribe’s Le Philtre, this masterpiece was first performed in 1832 in Milan and remains one of Donizetti’s most beloved works.
Contact: +377 92 00 13 70
Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino
TIMULAK – KOR’SIA
To close the season, Jean-Christophe Maillot has invited choreographer Lukáš Timulak and the Kor’sia Company to create two original works for the Ballets de Monte-Carlo. These rising stars of contemporary dance are bringing fresh perspectives that continue to captivate companies around the world.
Lukáš Timulak, a former dancer with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo and a graduate of the Académie Princesse Grace, has collaborated with designer Peter Bilak for over two decades. Together, they explore the organizing principles of nature and the relationship between chaos and order. Their new piece for the Ballets de Monte-Carlo delves into natural phenomena, creating a unique site-specific experience that evolves with each performance.
The Kor’sia Company, known for their visually striking work, has continued to surprise audiences with their innovative creations. Antonio de Rosa and Mattia Russo, the creative minds behind Kor’sia, emphasize the power of visual and scenic elements, making their Madrid-based company one of the most dynamic on the contemporary dance scene.
CREATION | TIMULAK
- Choreography: Lukáš Timulak
- Lights: Tom Visser
- Scenography: Peter Bilak
- Costumes: Annemarije Van Harten
CREATION | KOR’SIA
- Concept & Choreography: Mattia Russo and Antonio de Rosa
- Dramaturgy: Agnès López-Río
- Scenography: Amber Vandenhoeck
- Original Music: Alejandro Da Rocha & other artists
- Costumes & Artistic Direction: Luca Guarini
ACADEMY GALA
The Gala of the Princess Grace Academy is a special occasion where the prestigious dance school, closely tied to the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, showcases its talents to the public. Audiences will witness a high-level dance education that spans a wide range of styles, from classical to contemporary. This event is a significant milestone for the young dancers and their teachers. Newcomers will take the stage at the Salle Garnier for the first time, while eight graduating dancers will take their final bows before joining international companies. This year, the focus is on creation, with four artists—Goyo Montero, Francesco Nappa, Julien Guérin, and Michel Rahn—invited to create works for the students.
Tickets: Available at the Atrium of the Casino de Monte-Carlo, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., tel. +377 92 00 13 70.
Concert Académie Rainier III – Jazz & Modern Music
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The **Académie Rainier III**, renowned for its focus on music and theatre education for youth, is proud to once again participate in the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival, continuing its role in fostering jazz culture within the Principality.
This performance will showcase students from the academy’s Jazz and Modern Music department, which offers diverse educational and artistic programs catering to various audiences.
Approximately 30 aspiring musicians from the academy will have the chance to perform alongside their instructors in a professional setting at the esteemed Opéra Garnier Monte-Carlo.
Attendees can expect to discover emerging talent through an eclectic program featuring both jazz and pop music, including fresh interpretations of classic pieces.
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