Government of the Principality of Monaco

10/04/2024 | News release | Archived content

Department of Cultural Affairs 19th Monaco International Organ Festival 12 to 19 October 2024

This fall, the Monaco International Organ Festival invites the public to discover the Principality's historical organ collection and heritage.

The festival includes a recital by Kali Malone at the Sacré-Cœur Church, an organ and choir performance by the French Army Choir and Johann Vexo at the Cathedral, and a trumpet and organ recital by Romain Leleu and Ghislain Leroy at Saint-Charles Church.

Artists will perform a musical repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary and improvisation, with solo, concert and accompanying organ performances to allow audiences to enjoy three different styles and appreciate the diversity of Monaco's organ heritage.

Programme:

* Saturday, 12 October 2024 - ORGAN RECITAL by Kali Malone, young composer and organ player of the rising scene, who will perform a recital on the organ of the Sacré-Cœur Church.

* Friday, 18 October 2024 - ORGAN & CHOIR with the French Army Choir, a special section of the French Republican Guard, directed by Emilie Fleury and accompanied by Johann Vexo on the grand organ of the Monaco Cathedral.

* Saturday, 19 October 2024 - TRUMPET & ORGAN by Romain Leleu on the trumpet and Ghislain Leroy on the organ at Saint-Charles Church.

Concerts at 8.30 pm

Admission is free but places are limited

Full programme and other information: https://www.festivalorguemonaco.com/