OPMC opens 2026-27 season with 170th anniversary programme
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
The Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo returned to Auditorium Rainier III on 13 September to launch its 170th anniversary season with works by Dutilleux and Ravel.
The Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo opened its 2026-27 season at Auditorium Rainier III on Sunday evening, marking 170 years since the orchestra's founding. The programme centred on works by Henri Dutilleux and Maurice Ravel, two composers whose music sits comfortably at the heart of the French orchestral tradition the OPMC has long championed.
Norwegian cellist Truls Mørk joined as soloist for the concert, bringing one of Europe's most respected voices in chamber and orchestral repertoire to the Principality for the occasion. The Auditorium Rainier III, situated on Avenue Princesse Grace in the Larvotto district, serves as the orchestra's principal home throughout the season.
The 2026-27 calendar represents a milestone year for the OPMC, and the anniversary is expected to shape programming choices across the coming months. Residents and visitors planning their cultural diary should check the orchestra's published schedule for forthcoming dates and guest artists.