Marek Janowski bids farewell with final OPMC concert
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Conductor Marek Janowski returned to Monte-Carlo on Sunday for his final concert with the Philharmonic Orchestra he once directed.
Marek Janowski took to the podium with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra for the final time in his career on Sunday, closing out a long association with the ensemble he once led. The appearance marked a significant moment for the OPMC, bringing back a conductor whose name is closely tied to the orchestra's recent history.
Janowski served as the OPMC's artistic and musical director from 2000 to 2005, a tenure that helped shape the orchestra's standing on the international stage. His return to Monaco for this farewell performance gives local audiences and long-time followers of the Philharmonic a rare chance to mark the end of an era tied directly to the Principality's cultural life.