Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
( 98 06 28 28;
www.opmc.mc
)
Going strong since 1856, the orchestra has maintained
the tradition of summer concerts in the Cour d'Honneur (Courtyard of Honour) at the Pal-
98 06 28 28; place du Casino; 10am-5.30pm Tue-Sun)
in the casino, are like gold
dust. The orchestra performs in the principality's various auditoriums the rest of the year.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Open-air Cinema
(Chemin des Pêcheurs)
Nightly shows from June to September, specialising in crowd-
pleasing blockbusters, mostly in English.
CINEMA
Les Ballets de Monte Carlo
(
www.balletsdemontecarlo.com
)
The Monte Carlo Ballet is a word-class act. The com-
pany regularly tours internationally - performances in Monaco therefore sell out months
in advance.
DANCE
Auditoriums
There are three main auditoriums in Monaco that all stage ballet, opera, classical music
and other performing arts:
Opéra de Monte-Carlo
( 92 16 22 99;
www.opera.mc
; Place du Casino)
Or Salle Garnier; an 1892 confection
of neoclassical splendour adjoining Monte Carlo Casino and designed by Charles Garnier
(who also designed the Paris opera).
AUDITORIUM
Auditorium Rainier III
Offline map
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AUDITORIUM
( 93 10 85 00; blvd Louis II)
This auditorium has a much larger but plainer stage.
AUDITORIUM
Grimaldi Forum
Offline map
Google map
( 99 99 30 00;
www.grimaldiforum.mc
; 10 av Princesse Grace)
The Salle des Princes
here is another contemporary stage with a large capacity.
