GRIMALDI FORUM THE SPORTING MONTE-CARLO AUDITORIUM RAINIER III SALLE GARNIER A bold architectural creation built on the seafront, For more than 30 years now, the Salle des Etoiles Located on the seafront, the Auditorium Rainier III Since November 2005, the Monte-Carlo Opera's the Grimaldi Forum Monaco can satisfy at the Sporting Monte-Carlo has sparkled stands out for its striking hexagonal design Salle Garnier (which owes its name to the famous even the most demanding technical requirements. during the summer season thanks to the dazzling and is home to the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic architect who built the Paris Opera) has recovered Its great versatility enables it to host ballets, presence of some of the greatest names Orchestra which regularly presents its concerts all of its original sparkle from back in the days concerts, operas and festivals simultaneously, in international music. A leading Monaco evening in the auditorium's comfortable 1000-seater when Sarah Bernhardt officially inaugurated or indeed even ambitious exhibitions under spot, the Salle des Etoiles is also the scene room. Televised shows and festivals featuring the stage in 1879. The Salle Garnier has clearly the Grande Verrière and the Esplanade for the organisation of major global events some of the greatest artists have been produced demonstrated its cultural prestige by hosting CASH DISPENSERS Princess Grace, including “New York New York” such as the Bal de la Rose (Rose Ball) or the in this Auditorium. famous operas such as Verdi’s Othello in 2006 or the “ Years” in 2007. Monaco Red Cross Gala. or Der Rosenkavalier by Strauss. © DR / Grimaldi Forum Monaco Forum © DR / Grimaldi © SBM Image © Miti Info © Elisabeth Billhardt

SHOWS • Concert - Music of the Spirit Requiem by • Concert - Programme: Moussorgsky, • Voyage Surprise ! 4 April from 3pm to 7pm. Divitis, 24 March at 8:30pm, 29 March at 8:30pm, Salle Garnier. • Dance - “Aimez-vous la danse ?” ◆ MONACO DANCE FORUM ACT I Cathedral of Monaco. • Portrait of Ravel 1 / A co-production with the Monte-Carlo Ballets, TELEPHONES • Sheherazade, Silent Cries, • Concert - Music of the Spirit Requiem by Introduction to the works of Ravel, Rosella Hightower École Supérieure de Danse The Spectre of the Rose and Les noces Ockeghem, 25 March at 8:30pm, 30 March at 6:30pm, Novotel. de Cannes and the City of Cannes, 5 April Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, 31 December, Cathedral of Monaco. Concert - Programme: Ravel, at 6pm, Théâtre Croisette, Cannes. 1 & 2 January at 8:30pm and 3 January at • Concert - Music of the Spirit 30 March at 8:30pm, Salle Garnier. 4pm, Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum ◆ MONACO DANCE FORUM ACT II “Messe de Toulouse”, 26 March at 8:30pm, Monaco. • Portrait of Ravel 2 / Cathedral of Monaco. Concert - Programme: Ravel, 31 March at Merce Cunningham’s pivotal role in dance is comparable to the heritage of the Ballets Russes: ◆ OPERA • Nuit surprenante (Surprising night), 8:30pm, Salle Empire de l’Hôtel de Paris. Programme: Radulescu, Bach, Lou Reed and Act II highlights the relationship between • Tales of Hoffmann • Percussion of the World. Programme of Schoenberg, 27 March from 8pm to midnight, the current artistic landscape and this second by Jacques Offenbach, 23 (gala), 27 & 29 © SBM/ U.Germinale contemporary percussions: txalaparta (Basque Parking du Chemin des Pêcheurs. revolution. January at 8pm and 31 January at 3pm, country), Persian and African percussions. • Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo Salle Garnier. • Concert - Programme: Stravinsky, 2 April at 6:30pm in town, then at 8pm at • Johnny Hallyday concert, 31 January Espace Fontvieille. The Rite of Spring, by Maurice Béjart © Studio Harcourt D.R. © Studio Harcourt 28 March at 3pm, Salle Garnier. RAILWAY STATION • Opera Arias with Roberto Alagna, at 8:30pm, Sporting Monte-Carlo. Daphnis and Chloe, by Jean-Christophe Maillot 30 January at 8pm, Auditorium Rainier III. • Introduction to the works – Around the Ballets • Portrait of Ravel 3 / 1 April at 8pm, 2 & 3 April at 8:30pm & 4 April • Renan Luce concert, 20 March at 9pm, Programme: Complete works for piano, 3 April, • Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New Russes – 28 March at 4:30pm, Troparium, at 4pm, Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum. Salle du Canton. part one at 6pm and part two at 8:30pm, York, broadcast on the giant screen of Auditorium Rainier III. Salle Empire, l’Hôtel de Paris. • Le Tremplin Jeunes Ballets - Public audition

Simon Bocanegra by Giuseppe Verdi, • Calogero concert, 23 April, D.R. • Symphonic concert with the support of the Princess Grace 6 February at 7pm, Salle Garnier. Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum. Programme: Ravel and Stravinsky, Foundation, 1, 2 & 3 April at 6pm & 4 April • The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang • Concert in tribute to Sydney Bechet with 28 March at 6pm, Auditorium Rainier III. at 2pm, Salle Prince Pierre, Grimaldi Forum. Amadeus Mozart, 19 (gala), 23 & 25 Laferrière Quintet, 29 April at 9pm, and outside, featuring, again this year, • Portrait of Brahms 2 / • Xavier Le Roy February at 8pm and 21 February at 3pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace. an original world-class programme. Concert -Programme: Stroppa and Brahms, Salle Garnier. More Mouvements für Lachenmann • Pep’s concert, 28 May at 9pm, 19 March at 8:30pm, Oceanographic Museum. • Concert - Programme: Prokofiev and Brahms, Introduction to the works of Lachenmann, 6 April at 8:30pm, Salle Camille Blanc, • Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi, 19 (gala), Salle du Canton. 15 March at 8:30pm, de Beaulieu Grimaldi Forum. 23 & 26 March at 8pm and 21 March at 20 March at 6pm, POST OFFICES • Fame, Musical comedy, 15 to 20 June, sur Mer. 3pm, Salle Garnier. Théâtre Princesse Grace. • Les Deschiens, Salle des Fêtes Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum. • Concert - Programme: Ravel and Brahms, 9 April at 8:30pm, Salle des Princes, • Live from the Metropolitan Opera in New • Concert - Programme: 16 March at 8:30pm, Château des Terrasses Grimaldi Forum York, broadcast on the giant screen of Lachenmann and Brahms, ◆ GALAS à Cap d’Ail. Hamlet by Ambroise Thomas, 27 March 20 March at 8pm, Salle Garnier. • Le Logoscope - La mouette ou Perdre son • "No Finish Line" Gala organized by the at 7pm, Salle Garnier. • Concert - Programme: Carter and Brahms, • Portrait of Brahms 3 / Temps sur les Moments inutiles, “Children and Future” Association, 7 March, 17 March at 8:30pm, Sanctuaire St Joseph • La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini, Concert - Programme: Brahms, 10 April at 8:30pm. Auditorium Rainier III. de Beausoleil. 16 (gala), 20, 23, 24 & 27 April at 8pm, 21 March at 11am, Salle Garnier. • Israel Galván - El Final de este Estado 18 & 25 April at 3pm, Salle Garnier. • Bal de la Rose 27 March at 8pm, • Portrait of Brahms 1 / Introduction to the works, de Cosas Redux, 11 April at 8pm, Sporting Monte-Carlo. Introduction to the works of Brahms, 18 March 21 March at 4pm, Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum. ◆ VARIETY at 6:30pm, Oceanographic Museum. Théâtre Princesse Grace. ◆ PRINTEMPS DES ARTS DE MONTE-CARLO • Earth, Wind and Fire concert, Concert - Programme: Stroppa and Brahms, Concert - Programme: Brahms, th 18 March at 8:30pm, Oceanographic Museum. 21 March at 6pm, 29 January at 8:30pm, Salle des Princes, The 26 Printemps des Arts will be held TAXIS Grimaldi Forum. from 15 March to 6 April in the Principality Auditorium Rainier III. D.R. D.R.

THÉÂTRE DES VARIÉTÉS ESPACE FONTVIEILLE THÉÂTRE PRINCESSE GRACE SALLE DU CANTON Managed by the Cultural Affairs Department, (THE "BIG TOP") Formerly the Fine Arts Theatre, during its golden ESPACE POLYVALENT the Théâtre des Variétés is a venue offering The main venue for the International Circus years it established its reputation with great names Opened in 1995, this multipurpose venue is home an extremely varied programme, welcoming Festival, its round structure covered by a hefty such as Sacha Guitry, Edith Piaf and numerous to public events such as trade shows, exhibitions, among others amateur theatre companies canvas sheet supported by four masts means that others. After many years of disuse, it was Princess variety performances and disco evenings, etc. and regular conferences. It can also be used it can also host a very diverse range of events such Grace who had the building restored to its original CAR PARKS to organise end of year school parties as Monaco's International Fair, the “Déc’oh !” Show, glory, completely handling the decor design or can be converted into a cinema room for professional events and auctions, etc. for this room. The extremely varied performance the screening of films organised by the Principality programme (including plays, one-man shows, of Monaco's Audiovisual Archives. magic shows or comedy events, etc) offers © Franck Lobono © Franck de Presse © Dominique Henry / Centre Lobono © Franck something for every taste. © Media & Events WELCOME TO MONACO! TICKETS AND INFORMATION Ballets de Monte-Carlo Theatre

Discover a wealth of dance or theatre events, • Merce Cunningham Dance Company - • International Forum for Cinema and By post or at the box office: By season ticket or at the box office: exhibitions, shows, sporting fixtures, concerts Suite for Five, MinEvent and Xover Literature, Literary Adaptation Market, Grimaldi Forum Monaco (ticketing service) Théâtre Princesse Grace and much more. A number of outstanding on 14 April at 8:30pm Remakes Market 10, av. Princesse Grace - BP 2000 12, av. d’Ostende cultural and sports events can be enjoyed and Xover, Crises and Biped on 15 April at 12 to 14 March, Auditorium Rainier III. Monte-Carlo - 98001 Monaco Cedex Monte-Carlo - 98000 Monaco throughout the year in Monaco, attracting 8:30pm. Salle des Princes du Grimaldi Forum. Reservations: • 5th Sérénissimes de l’Humour Reservations: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 1pm a wide and diverse audience. Here are the • Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo - 19 to 21 March, Grimaldi Forum. Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm highlights from the Principality's event Spectre, by Olivier Dubois, Tel.: +377 99 99 30 00 and 2pm to 5pm th programme. 14 & 15 April at 7pm, Salle des Princes, • 50 Monte-Carlo International TV www.balletsdemontecarlo.com Tel.: +377 93 25 32 27 Film Festival www.tpgmonaco.com Grimaldi Forum. By post: 6 to 10 June, Grimaldi Forum. Have fun! Service Location - Ballets de Monte-Carlo Other ticket outlets: Atrium du Casino - BP 139 FNAC Monaco, Carrefour CONCERTS Monte-Carlo - 98007 Monaco Cedex THEATRE Reservations: Monaco F1 Grand Prix © Jean-Marc Folleté © Jean-Marc Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm Automobile Club de Monaco Founded in 1856, the Monte Carlo Philharmonic (continuously) 23, bd. Albert Ier Orchestra offers a fine programme every year, Theatre programming in the Principality Tel.: +377 98 06 28 28 98000 Monaco with several concert series: “Classical Matinees”, highlights humour and comedy. Other ticket outlets: Reservations: For further information please visit: concerts by small ensembles oriented towards • Vous avez quel âge ? by Françoise Dorin with FNAC, Carrefour, Nuggets Tel.: +377 93 15 26 24 www.visitmonaco.com 17th-century music; “Les Midis musicaux”, th Jean Piat, 7 to 9 January at 9pm & 10 January at POLICE chamber music concerts and “À la rencontre • 13 Monaco and the Rivieras International Fax: +377 93 15 26 78 3pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace. Concerts (EMERGENCIES): du Jeune Public” performing classical music for Marathon, and Monte-Carlo 10-km run, TRADE FAIRS [email protected] young audiences. Borgreve © OPMC-Marco 21March (start at the Port of Monaco, • Panique à bord best musical, nominated for By post or at the box office: www.acm.mc Tel.: 17 from 9am). the Molière awards in 2009, libretto and music Service Location OPMC or 112 from a mobile phone. • “Les Midis Musicaux” With the Grimaldi Forum and Espace Fontvieille OUT & ABOUT IN 2010 • Monte Carlo Rolex Masters in particular, Monaco offers ideal venues for large by Stéphane Laporte, 28 to 30 January at 9pm Atrium du Casino - BP 139 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters DIRECTION

Programme: Ravel, Shostakovich, 13 January D.R. and 31 January at 3pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace. Monte-Carlo - 98007 Monaco Cedex DE LA SÛRETÉ PUBLIQUE at 12:30pm, Théâtre des Variétés. 10 to 18 April, Monte-Carlo Country Club. trade fairs. S.M.E.T.T. th th Reservations: 48, bd. d’Italie - BP 212 (POLICE): • 7 Monaco Historic Grand Prix • 6 Monte Carlo Travel Market, exceptional • Chat en poche by Georges Feydeau with • “Les Matinées Classiques” Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm EXHIBITIONS 1 & 2 May. tourism and world of luxury, 15 to 17 January, Valérie Mairesse, Jean Benguigui and 98004 MonacoCedex 3, rue Louis Notari Programme: Dvofiák, Boisgallais, Tchaikovsky, Arthur Jugnot, 2 to 5 February at 9pm, (continuously) Tel.: +377 93 15 30 15 th Espace Ravel, Grimaldi Forum. Reservations: 24 January at 11am & 5pm, Salle Garnier. • 68 Théâtre Princesse Grace. Tel.: +377 98 06 28 28 SEMESTER • Exhibition on the theme “Mirrors of the • 21st Salon Dec’Oh! the ’s garden Tel.: +377 97 98 70 00 LOST PROPERTY OFFICE: • Symphonic concert 13, 14 & 15 May – trials for the Monaco • Batilux Monaco, a selection of the very finest www.opmc.mc ST Magic Muse” 2 to 28 February from 1pm and decoration trade fair, • …Cessez with Pierre Aucaigne in his new [email protected] Tel.: +377 93 15 30 18 1 Programme: Haydn, Mahler, 7 February at 6pm, Grand Prix. for the upmarket home, 22 to 25 January, www.monaco-spectacle.com to 7pm, every day except Monday, 25 to 29 March, Espace Fontvieille. one-man show, 24 February at 9pm, www.smett.mc Auditorium Rainier III. 16 May - Monaco Grand Prix. Espace Ravel, Grimaldi Forum. By post or at the box office: AMBULANCES Exhibition Hall, Quai Antoine 1er. Théâtre Princesse Grace. th AND FIRE BRIGADE: • “Les Midis Musicaux” Programme: Strauss • 28 Monte-Carlo International Swimming • Imagina 2010 : The 3D Community Event • Top Marques the prestige automobile trade fair, Grimaldi Forum Monaco (ticketing service) Monte-Carlo International • Exhibition “Accrochage” Meeting, 5 & 6 June, 5pm to 7pm, Albert II 3 to 5 February, Grimaldi Forum. 15 to 18 April, Espace Ravel, Grimaldi Forum. • Un été avec lui by Bernard Slade, 10, av. Princesse Grace - BP 2000 Tel.: 18 or +377 93 30 19 45 and Tchaikovsky, 24 February at 12:30pm, with Axelle Abadie and Jérôme Anger, Circus Festival 4 to 26 February, Marlborough Gallery. Olympic swimming pool, Louis II Stadium. th Monte-Carlo - 98001 Monaco Cedex and +377 93 15 66 99 • Ever Monaco 2010 the trade fair for ecological • 13 “Salon Rêveries sur les Jardins”, Théâtre des Variétés. 4 & 5 March at 9pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace. By post: • Exhibition of sculptures on the theme • 15th Monte-Carlo International vehicles and renewable energy, 25 to 28 March, the Art of Mediterranean gardens, 23 to 25 April, Reservations: THE PRINCESS GRACE • Symphonic concert Monte-Carlo Festivals “Offerta” by the artist Franz Stähler, Show Jumping, Espace Ravel, Grimaldi Forum. 10am to 8pm, Casino Terraces. • Belle (s) Famille (s) by Alain Cauchi, 11 to 13 Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm HOSPITAL: Programme: Mussorgsky, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, 5, av. des Ligures 14 February to 16 March, Jardins des Boulingrins. 24 to 26 June, Port Hercule. March at 9pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace. Tel.: +377 99 99 30 00 98000 Monaco av. Pasteur 28 February at 6pm, Auditorium Rainier III. Other ticket outlets: • Exhibition “Mimmo Paladino” 4 March to • Les caprices de Marianne by Alfred de Musset Emergencies: FNAC, Carrefour At the box office: • “A la rencontre du jeune public” 23 April, Marlborough Gallery. with Elisa Sergent and five other actors, Tel.: +377 97 98 97 69 Programme: Monsieur Chance! by Martin FESTIVALS 25 to 27 March at 9pm and 28 March at 3pm, Available on concert days At Espace Fontvieille 10am to 1pm • Exhibition of Art “Monaco-Japan” and 2pm to 6pm All departments: Matalon, 3 March at 4pm, Auditorium Rainier III. 19, 20 & 21 March, Auditorium Rainier III. Théâtre Princesse Grace. Opera Reservations: Tel.: +377 97 98 99 00 • “Les Matinées Classiques” • Exhibition “Emilio Ambasz - Green 34th International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival • Tout est bien qui finit bien Tel.: +377 92 05 23 45 Programme: Elgar, Williams, Finzi and Britten, by William Shakespeare, 22 to 24 April at 9pm DUTY DOCTORS architecture” 25 March to 9 May, The world’s greatest Circus Festival will be held By post or at the box office: [email protected] 7 March at 11am & 5pm, Salle Garnier. and 25 April at 3pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace. AND CHEMISTS: Grande Verrière, Grimaldi Forum. from 14 to 24 January under the sumptuous big Service Location - Opéra de Monte-Carlo www.montecarlofestivals.com Atrium du Casino - BP 139 Tel.: 141 • “Les Midis Musicaux” • 43rd International Bouquet Contest top of Fontvieille. Young and old alike can admire • L’inspecteur Whaff by Tom Stoppard, (or +377 93 25 33 25 Programme: Mahler and Hindemith, 7 March 5 & 6 May at 9pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace. Monte-Carlo - 98007 Monaco Cedex 24 April from 5pm to 8pm & 25 April from 10am the artists competing for the prestigious awards: A more comprehensive program if calling from a public Reservations: at 12:30pm, Théâtre des Variétés. to 6:30pm, Casino Terraces. Clowns d’Or, d’Argent and Bronze. • Un de la Cannebière “Marseillais” operetta is available on the website: call box). Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5.30pm • Selection soirees 14, 15, 16 January at 8pm, by Vincent Scotto, 29 May at 9pm and 30 May www.visitmonaco.com • “Les Midis Musicaux” • Exhibition Fernando Botero (continuously) TAXIS: 0 820 20 98 98 Espace Fontvieille. at 3pm, Théâtre Princesse Grace. and other media distributed by: Programme: Prokofiev and Borodin, 21 April 29 April to 18 June, Marlborough Gallery. Tel.: +377 98 06 28 28 La Direction du Tourisme et des Congrès IF YOUR CREDIT CARD at 12:30pm, Théâtre des Variétés. • Monaco Expo Cactus • Open-Air Circus Show 16 January at 2:30pm, www.monaco-spectacle.com de la Principauté de Monaco IS LOST OR STOLEN: • “A la rencontre du jeune public” 12 & 13 June from 9am to 7pm, Exotic Garden. in town. AND ALSO www.opera.mc 2a, bd des Moulins - Monte-Carlo You can stop payments Programme: Háry János by Zoltan Kodaly, • Selection matinee 17 January at 3pm, • Skating and electric karts 98030 Monaco Cedex on the card by calling 28 April at 4pm, Auditorium Rainier III. Espace Fontvieille. Shows Tel. : +377 92 166 166 until 7 March, Rainier III Nautical Stadium. at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco the voice server • “Les Matinées Classiques” SPORTING EVENTS • Gala soiree 19 January at 8pm, • Monaco International Cat Show of the “groupement Programme: Haydn and Mozart, 2 May at 11am Espace Fontvieille. Awards ceremony. 20 & 21 February, Auditorium Rainier III. By post or at the box office: des cartes bancaires” & 5pm, Salle Garnier. Grimaldi Forum Monaco (ticketing service) (bank cards group): • 78th Monte-Carlo Automobile Rally • Winners’ Show 20 January at 2:30pm • Œuvre de Sœur Marie charity event 10, av. Princesse Grace - BP 2000 0 892 705 705 • Symphonic concert & 8:30pm, 21 & 22 January at 8pm, 23 January 19 to 23 January. 5 March from 12pm to 10pm & 6 March from Monte-Carlo - 98001 Monaco Cedex Programme: Stravinsky, 30 May at 6pm, at 2:30pm & 8:30pm, 24 January at 2pm • Visa: th 10am to 7pm, Espace Fontvieille. Auditorium Rainier III. • 13 Historic Monte-Carlo Rally & 6:30pm, Espace Fontvieille. Reservations: 0 800 90 1179 28 January to 3 February. • International Dog Show of Monaco Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 7pm (free call) 9 & 10 April, Espace Fontvieille. Tel.: +377 99 99 30 00 • Sailing: XXVIth Primo Cup - Crédit Suisse Trophy N.B.: The ticket sales period and the pricing conditions are • Premier card: [email protected] 4 to 7 and 11 to 14 February, Bay of Monaco. specific to each show. We recommend that you contact +33 1 42 77 45 45 Other ticket outlets: FNAC, Carrefour the sites concerned to obtain detailed information. • Eurocard/Mastercard: 0 800 90 13 87 (free call) • American Express: D.R. D.R. +33 1 47 77 70 00