Monaco at its best weekend of the Monaco Historic Grand Prix with piano concert by Maestro Josef Bulva & celebration dinner, view of the Grand Prix and reception at the Riva Bar of the Yacht Club in collaboration with the Bentley Owners Club Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May 2020 During this exceptional weekend, you will have the opportunity to participate in 4 events, either in their entirety, or à la carte, according to your wishes and priorities: Saturday 9th May 2020 1. A charity piano concert organized by our Club at the Salle Garnier of the Monte-Carlo Opera with Maestro Josef Bulva, under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II 2. A dinner following the concert, in honor of Maestro Josef Bulva Sunday 10th May 2020 3. The Monaco Historic Grand Prix from the VIP Grandstand rented in collaboration with the German Bentley Owners Club (alternatively, we will also organize tickets on the Casino grandstand of the course. Tickets on the VIP Grandstand will also be available for the Saturday races) 4. Reception organized by the CAI with cocktail and dinner at the Yacht Club de Monaco with the members of the German Bentley Owners Club Benefit piano concert, organized by the CAI in favor of Monegasque institutions Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II Maestro Josef Bulva plays Beethoven, Liszt and Martinu Saturday 9th May 2020 7.30 p.m. Garnier Hall of the Monte-Carlo Opera The CAI has rented the Salle Garnier of the Monte-Carlo Opera and is organizing with our member and famous pianist, Maestro Josef Bulva, and generous sponsors a piano concert on the evening of Saturday 9th May. Three wonderful masterpieces requiring the highest technical and pianistic professionalism will be played: Bohuslav Martinu: Piano sonata (H350) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano sonata no. 21 opus 53 "Waldsteinsonate" Franz Liszt: Piano sonata in B minor (s 178) The benefit of the evening will be donated to the Rainier III Music Academy, which depends on the City of Monaco and for which Princess Caroline has the High Patronage. CAI members and friends are encouraged to come in large numbers. Those who wish can also make further donations. Biography of Maestro Josef Bulva Josef Bulva was born on 9th January 1943 in Brno in the Czech Republic. He was just thirteen years old when he stood out for his interpretations of Paganini's Variations, Brahms and Liszt's concertos for piano. Due to his talent, Josef Bulva became the protege of the Party and was then named "State Soloist". In 1971, a terrible mountain accident interrupted his musical activity. Restored in 1972, he emigrated to the West and became a citizen of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. For his artistic residency, he chose Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Large international concert halls and recording studios opened their doors to him and his fame continued to grow. In 1996, he fell on ice and seriously injured his left hand and had to abandon the world of music. He then moved to Monaco where he devoted himself to other activities. Around 2003 he resumed discreetly, but with the same requirement as fifty years earlier, his pianistic practice under the direction of Professor Beat Simmen from Zürich, and, finally, started playing again. In 2010 the famous piano manufacturer Steinway announced: "Our artist is back". RCA then asked his former artist to resume their cooperation. Different TV channels make films and documentaries. The press once again praises the unique sound and amazing technique of Josef Bulva, "Pianist among pianists". Dinner in honor of Maestro Josef Bulva Hotel Hermitage, Salon Excelsior Saturday 9th May 2020, 9.45 p.m. Following the concert, you can join a dinner in honor of Maestro Josef Bulva, which will also be attended by Monegasque and German personalities. This dinner will take place at the Hermitage Hotel. Some members of the Bentley Owners Club will also be present. 12th Edition of the Monaco Historic Grand Prix In collaboration with the Bentley Owner’s Club VIP Classic Club grandstands Sunday 10th May 2020 (or Saturday 9th May 2020 as option) We will have the opportunity to follow the Monaco Historic Grand Prix on the VIP Classic Club grandstands of the course, in the space reserved by the German Bentley Owners Club. Indeed, the CAI and the Bentley Owners Club have decided to get to know each other better and join their strength during this exceptional weekend. Several passengers of the luxury sailboat Sea Cloud 1, which some of us had the opportunity to visit in 2018 in the port of Nice, will also attend. For those who wish to follow the races only on Saturday, or both days, corresponding tickets will also be made available. The CAI will also reserve tickets if necessary on the stands of the Casino, for those who do not wish to join the VIP Club Classic Stand, but simply wish to follow the Sunday races. This 12th edition of the Monaco Historic Grand Prix will have as novelty this year, the re-nomination of the seven series, previously just named by a letter of the alphabet, with the name of a driver who marked the era of the cars of the series concerned. In total, more than 220 Grand Prix and Sports cars, selected for their historical interest and their degree of authenticity, will be expected on the legendary circuit of the Principality of Monaco to compete in real races. On the program for this 12th Monaco Historic Grand Prix: SERIE A LOUIS CHIRON SERIES - Pre-War Grand Prix Cars SERIE B JUAN-MANUEL FANGIO - Grand Prix cars with front engine built between 1946 and 1960 SERIE C VITTORIO MARZOTTO - Sports cars with front engine from 1952 to 1957 SERIE D GRAHAM HILL - F1 Grand Prix cars - 1500 from 1961 to 1965 SERIE E JACKIE STEWART - 3L Grand Prix Cars from 1966 to 1972 SERIE F NIKI LAUDA F - 3L Grand Prix Cars from 1973 to 1976 SERIE G GILLES VILLENEUVE SERIES - 3L Grand Prix Cars from 1977 to 1980 By joining the VIP Classic Club reserved by the Bentley Owners Club, you will be able to access an open space, furnished and equipped with screens with privileged view of the course and to be entitled to the following services: • Privileged access to Paddock and Pit Lane at times determined by the ACM • Breakfast • Champagne aperitif “Veuve Clicquot” • Hot / cold buffet lunch and snack served by a renowned caterer • Open bar service • Official program for each guest Reception at the Riva Bar of the Monaco Yacht Club With the Bentley Owners Club Cocktail and dinner Monaco Yacht Club Sunday 10th May 2020 8 p.m. The weekend of the Monaco Historic Grand Prix will end with a reception organized by the CAI for members of the Bentley Owners Club at the Monaco Yacht Club. It will be an opportunity to deepen the contacts made and to celebrate a last evening in the prestigious Monaco Yacht Club, where we have privatized the Riva Bar on the fifth deck, with a magical view of the Hercule harbour. A cocktail will be served, followed by a dinner specially prepared for us. .