Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra - First tour in China

Dear Member,

China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is glad to announce the first tour in China of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Maestro Gianluigi Gelmetti, organized by Hermark Culture, from May 7th to May 20th, 2015.

9th May – Xiamen – Banlam Grand Theatre
10th May – Zhuhai – Zhuhai Grand Theatre
12th May – Beijing – Forbidden City Concert Hall 
14th May – Shanghai – Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre
15th May – Linyi – Linyi Grand Theatre
16th May – Jinan – Shandong Grand Theatre
17th May – Shanghai – Shanghai Oriental Art Centre

Founded in 1856, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra plays a major role in commissioning and performing contemporary operatic, choreographic and symphonic works and thus enjoys a rich body of both traditional and modern repertoire. It has always earned an international reputation having been led by many of the world’s finest conductors: Victor de Sabata, Arturo Toscanini, Richard Strauss, Dimitri Mitropoulos, Zubin Mehta.

Gianluigi Gelmetti (born 11 September 1945 in Rome) is an Italian conductor and composer. He has served as principal conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra (1989-1998) and of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra (1990-1991). 

In March 2012, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and its president, Princess Caroline of Monaco, announced the return of Gelmetti to the orchestra as chef référent to provide interim artistic leadership for the orchestra. In January 2013, the orchestra formalised the full re-appointment of Gelmetti as its artistic director and music director.

Gelmetti`s compositions include Algos (for orchestra), Prasanta Atma (in memory of Sergiu Celibidache), Cantata della vita, and In Paradisum Deducant Te Angeli.

For further information please visit the Hermark Culture website www.hermarkculture.com

Best Regards,

CICC