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MAGNIFICENCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE ROYAL HOUSES IN EUROPE

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Marianne Malandra (30/08/2011)
Exposition magnifique. Vive l'Europe des Monarchies ! Côté pratique: il manque une navette directe Nice-Forum et vice versa.

Tawny (16/08/2011)
Didn't know the forum rules allowed such brilliant posts.

Jobeth (16/08/2011)
Way to go on this essay, helped a ton.

Abdel (08/08/2011)
Une très belle exposition pleine de couleurs... Bravo:)

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Exhibition - from 11 Jul until Sep 11, 2011

MAGNIFICENCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE ROYAL HOUSES IN EUROPE


  •   Description

    Once Upon a Time…

    Magnificence and Grandeur in Europe's Courts

    Every year since the Grimaldi Forum opened in 2000, the Principality of Monaco has hosted a major exhibition of artistic, historical and heritage interest here. The Monegasque culture centre's Espace Ravel, offering more than 2500m² of exhibition space, forms a unique setting for these spectacular displays.

    This year the Grimaldi Forum Monaco's summer extravaganza coincides with an exceptional event: the wedding of HSH Prince Albert II to Miss Charlène Wittstock. To echo this momentous occasion in the life of the Principality, the Grimaldi Forum is devoting its summer exhibition to Magnificence and Grandeur in Europe's Courts from 11 July to 11 September.

    Embarking on a veritable journey through the ages, visitors will for the first time enter 20 European courts and meet great imperial, royal and princely figures. In the course of this sumptuous journey – a European Tour of a very special kind – they will meet:

    • Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and elected King of Poland
    • Frederick I, first King of Prussia, and Queen Sophia Charlotte
    • Ludwig I, King of Bavaria, and his grandson, Ludwig II
    • Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Elizabeth of Austria
    • the Danish kings Christian IV, a legendary monarch, and Christian IX, "the father-in-law of Europe" in the 19th century
    • Philip V, King of Spain and grandson of Louis XIV, and Elizabeth, heir to the fabulous Farnese collections
    • Napoleon and Josephine and the first French Empire
    • Prince Nicholas Esterhazy, a great collector and Joseph Haydn's patron
    • Luís I, King of Portugal, and Queen Maria Pia
    • Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, "the grandmother of Europe", and her consort Prince Albert
    • Gustavus III, King of Sweden
    • Tsar Alexander II, The Liberator, who launched the vogue for imperial Russian holidays on the French Riviera
    • Leopold I, first King of the Belgians
    • Haakon VII, elected first King of Norway following the dissolution of the union with Sweden
    • John III Sobieski, elected King of Poland, victor over the Turks at Vienna
    • Charles, King of Naples, who launched the excavations of Herculaneum and Pompey 
    • Victor Amadeus II, King of Sicily then of Sardinia
    • Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
    • Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, whose role in the first part of the 20th century was so important
    • the Grimaldis, Princes of Monaco, from Honoré II in the 17th century through Charles III, founder of Monte-Carlo, to Rainier III and Princess Grace.

    To illustrate this ambitious undertaking, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco is collecting together some 700 sumptuous or moving exhibits that plunge visitors into the very heart of the lives, roles and passions of these individuals and couples who marked the histories of their dynasties and countries. The exhibition will thus focus on their eras but no less on their accomplishments in the fields of the arts, history and science.

    Portraits, sculptures, objets d’art, furniture, porcelain, silver and gold, costumes and jewellery will breathe new life into four centuries of history for a rich and unique experience. Historical films, both documentaries and fiction, complete this masterful exhibition bringing back to life these great figures who have often fired our dreams.

  •   Practical information

    The exhibition The Magnificence and Grandeur of the Courts of Europe is produced by the Grimaldi Forum Monaco with the support of Amico, Ciribelli, the Crédit Suisse and Point de Vue.

    Curator : Catherine Arminjon

    Assistant Curator: Patricia Bouchenot-Déchin

    In charge of the Russian section: Wilfried Zeisler

    Scenography : François Payet

    Place: Espace Ravel du Grimaldi Forum Monaco 

    10, avenue Princesse Grace - 98000 Monaco 

    Site Internet: www.grimaldiforum.mc

    Dates: from July 11 to September 11, 2011 

    Hours:Open every day from 10am to 8pm. Thursday evenings until 10pm.

    Entrance fee:Full price 12 €. Reduced price: Groups (+ 10 people) = 10 €. Students (-25 years on presentation of card) = 8 €. Children (up to 17) = free.

    Audio guide in French/English/Italian.  Price : 3 € per person.

    Ticket office Grimaldi Forum 

    Telephone: +377 99 99 3000

    Fax: +377 99 99 3001  

    E-mail: ticket@grimaldiforum.mc and at FNACstores

    Catalogue for the exhibition(Publication date in July 2011)

    Two publications, in French and in English

    Format 230 X 285 mm, approximately 400 pages 

    A co-edition Grimaldi Forum Monaco/ ESFP (Skira Flammarion Editions, Paris)

    Retail price: 49 euros tax included

    Contacts for the exhibition

    Hervé Zorgniotti,

    Telephone: 00 377 99 99 25 02

    hzorgniotti@grimaldiforum.mc

    Nathalie Varley

    Telephone: 00 377 99 99 25 03

    nvarley@grimaldiforum.mc

  •   Extra information

    THE PARTNERS

    d’Amico

    The d’Amico group is a world leader in maritime transport, its origins dating back to 1936 when the d’Amico family established a shipping company specialised in forest products. Today the group operates in three major marine transportation sectors: tankers, bulk carriers and container ships. D’Amico ships liquid and dry products on intercontinental routes linking Asia, Europe and America. Cargoes of liquid products – petroleum by-products and vegetable oils – are carried by the fleet of d’Amico International Shipping SA, a company listed on the Italian stock exchange, via its subsidiaries, principally d’Amico Tankers; cargoes of dry products (metals, construction timber, coal, grain etc) are carried by d’Amico Società di Navigazione and d’Amico Dry.

    By tradition a family business based in Rome, the group has built up an international presence with offices in the most important shipping capitals such as London, Singapore, Monaco, Dublin, Vancouver, Casablanca, Genoa and Stamford.

    D’Amico's strategy is based on a modern, flexible, technically advanced fleet and focuses on consistently developing new markets while dedicating special attention to human resources.

     

    For further information: www.damicoship.com

    CIRIBELLI

    Monte-Carlo

    Monegasque gemstone creativity and Swiss horological knowhow:

    Two skills that join forces at Ciribelli to continue amazing us.

    In the portfolio: the Dynasty collection, an exceptional timepiece

    with a self-winding mechanical movement, a 46-hour power reserve

    and above all a style that combines abstract aesthetics with unbelievable purity

    to give a model already flirting with timelessness.

    Dynasty        Heritage of life

     

    Credit Suisse

    Paving the Way for Exceptional Achievement

    With its commitment to cultural sponsorship, Credit Suisse is helping to make important cultural achievements a reality. The global financial services company focuses on cultural sponsor-ship in three areas: fine arts, classical music, and jazz. Credit Suisse supports institutions that demonstrate outstanding achievements in their field and foster values that are in keeping with those of the bank.

    When it comes to achieving the extraordinary, trust and continuity are basic requirements. To this end, Credit Suisse generally seeks to cultivate long-term partnerships that enable the partners supported to realize their development potential and achieve success in the long term. Credit Suisse also makes a significant contribution to promoting young talent and hence to cultural diversity and renewal.

    In addition to its commitment to the vitally important domestic markand, Credit Suisse has also strengthened its cultural sponsorship portfolio in the global arena. From an international perspective, this makes Credit Suisse one of the most prominent sponsors of art and culture. More recent commitments with a long-term focus are the Sydney Symphony (since 2010), the National Gallery in London (since 2008), the Hong Kong Arts Festival (since 2009), and the Young Singers Project at the Salzburg Festival (since 2009).

    Promoting Young Talent

    Sustainability is a key assand in our core business at Credit Suisse and we place similar value on promoting sustainability in the cultural sphere. One of our main concerns at Credit Suisse is therefore to support the development of young artistic talent. Cultural sponsorship does not single out individual players, but instead provides backing to professional institutions dedicated to this task. The Davos Festival, for example, which Credit Suisse has been supporting since it was first founded in 1986, has become a highly regarded platform for talented young musicians over the years. A further example is the Young Singers Project at the Salzburg Festival, which Credit Suisse is supporting as part of its overall commitment to the Festival. Young singers take part in the Festival's rehears-als, work alongside directors and conductors, and gain experience at master classes given by world-renowned singers. 

    An important commitment is the partnership with the Orchestra Academy at the Zurich Opera House, which enables young musicians who have complanded their training to gain practical experience in the Opera House's own professional orchestra. Credit Suisse also supports Opera Viva at the Zurich Opera House, a project that gives children the opportunity to gand actively involved in the performance of a well-known opera.

    Similar programs offered by the National Gallery and the New York Philharmonic for children, young people, and young artists also receive backing from the bank. Credit Suisse's commitment has also enabled the staging of the Credit Suisse Emerging Artists Series as part of the Hong Kong Arts Festival. This series offers a platform for the inspiring, innovative creative work of budding musicians and artists from across the globe.

    Youth Awards

    The promotion of young musical talent as a philanthropic en-deavor is of prime importance to the Credit Suisse Foundation, in particular. The Credit Suisse Young Artist Award and the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes are awarded to out-standing young soloists in recognition of their exceptional achievements. The Credit Suisse Young Artist Award, offering prize money of CHF 75,000, is presented by the Foundation and the Lucerne Festival in conjunction with the Vienna Phil-harmonic and the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna, while the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes, offering prize money of CHF 25,000, is presented by the Foundation in conjunction with the Lucerne Festival and the Konferenz der Musikhochschulen (the conference for music academies) in Switzerland. These partnerships give winning artists the chance of a lifandime to play at well-known venues in front of an international audience. Winners of the Credit Suisse Young Artist Award play at a special concert with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Lucerne Festival, while winners of the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes perform as part of the "Début" series at the Lucerne Festival. Since 2004, the Credit Suisse Foundation has also supported the unique Swiss Young Musicians' Compandition thus underscoring its efforts to give bud-ding talents the same degree of encouragement as elite musicians.

    Overview of Cultural Commitments

    Classical Music

    ■Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and TonhalleLATE since 1986

    ■Davos Festival since 1986

    ■Zurich Opera House and since 1989 - OrchestraAcademy Zurich and since 2006 - Opera Viva since 2009

    ■Orchestre de la Suisse Romande since 1991

    ■Lucerne Festival since 1993

    ■Avenches Opera Festival since 1995

    ■Beijing Music Festival since 1999

    ■Zermatt Festival since 2005

    ■St. Gallen Festival since 2006

    ■Salzburg Festival since 2006

    ■Young Singers Project since 2009

    ■Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow since 2007

    ■kammerorchesterbasel since 2007

    ■New York Philharmonic since 2007

    ■Bangkok Symphony Orchestra since 2007

    ■Hong Kong Arts Festival since 2009

    ■Sydney Symphony since 2010

    Art

    ■Museum Rietberg, Zurich since 1957

    ■Kunsthaus Zurich since 1991

    ■Museo d’Arte Lugano since 1992

    ■Kunstmuseum Winterthur since 1995

    ■Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Martigny since 1996

    ■Museum of Fine Arts Berne since 1996

    ■Kunsthaus Zug since 1997

    ■Fondation de l'Hermitage, Lausanne since 2000

    ■Shanghai Museum since 2006

    ■Taipei Fine Arts Museum since 2006

    ■Singapore Art Museum since 2007

    ■Museumsnacht Bern since 2008

    ■National Gallery, London since 2008

    Jazz

    ■All Blues "Jazz Classics & Recitals" since 1996

    ■Live at Sunset since 1996

    ■Schaffhausen Jazz Festival since 1999

    ■Stanser Musiktage since 1999

    Miscellaneous

    ■Schauspielhaus Zurich since 2000

    ■Zurich Film Festival since 2007

    Credit Suisse Young Artist Award Winners

    ■Quirine Viersen (cello) 2000

    ■Patricia Kopatchinskaja (violin) 2002

    ■Sol Gabetta (cello) 2004

    ■Martin Helmchen (piano) 2006

    ■Antoine Tamestit (viola) 2008

    ■Nicolas Altstaedt (cello) 2010

    Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes Winners

    ■Sol Gabetta (cello) 2001

    ■Pawel Mazurkiewicz (piano) 2003

    ■Tecchler Trio 2005

    ■Aniela Frey (flute) 2007

    ■Andriy Dragan (piano) 2009

    ■Mi Zhou (cello) 2011

    This is only a selection and is subject to change.

    Your contacts

    If you have any queries, please contact: Credit Suisse Media Relations

    Media.relations@credit-suisse.com

    +41 844 33 88 44

    www.credit-suisse.com/sponsoring

    Credit Suisse

    Credit Suisse is one of the world's leading financial services providers. As an integrated bank, Credit Suisse offers clients its combined expertise in the areas of private banking, investment banking and asset management. Credit Suisse provides advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally, as well as to retail clients in Switzerland. In Private Banking, Credit Suisse provides comprehensive advice and a broad range of wealth management solutions, including pension planning, life insurance products and wealth and inheritance advice, which are tailored to the needs of high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals worldwide. Credit Suisse is head-quartered in Zurich and operates in over 50 countries worldwide. The Group employs approximately 50,100 people. The registered shares (CSGN) of Credit Suisse's parent company, Credit Suisse Group AG, are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York. As an integrated bank, Credit Suisse offers clients its combined expertise in the areas of private banking, investment banking and asset management. Credit Suisse provides advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally, as well as to retail clients in Switzerland. In Private Banking, Credit Suisse provides comprehensive advice and a broad range of wealth management solutions, including pension planning, life insurance products and wealth and inheritance advice, which are tailored to the needs of high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals worldwide. Credit Suisse is head-quartered in Zurich and operates in over 50 countries worldwide. The Group employs approximately 50,100 people. The registered shares (CSGN) of Credit Suisse's parent company, Credit Suisse Group AG, are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York.

     

    www.credit-suisse.com 

    This document was produced for information purposes only and is for the exclusive use of the recipient. No guarantee is made regarding reliability or completeness of this document, nor will any liability be accepted for losses that may arise from its use. This document does not constitute an offer, a recommendation, or an invitation to purchase or sell investment instruments or to execute transactions of any kind. This document may not be distributed in the United States or given to any US persons. The same applies in any other jurisdiction except where compliant with the applicable laws. Copyright © 2011 Credit Suisse Group AG and/or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.

    Novotel Monte-Carlo

    Unique location in the Principality

    Ideally situated in the very heart of the Principality, Novotel Monte Carlo was built on the historical Radio Monte Carlo site.

    Just steps away from the Place du Casino and the Grimaldi Forum, only 100 metres from prestigious stores in Monaco's shopping area, and close to the railway station, the hotel boasts a breathtaking view of the bay and the famous Rock.

    The hotel provides you with its outside, temperature controlled swimming pool, hammam, fitness room, its bar lounge NovotelCafé and restaurant “Les Grandes Ondes” proposes you a kitchen in the southern accent, full of sun, flavours and scents, orchestrated by a Head Chef. 

    Novotel Monte-Carlo

    16 bld Princesse Charlotte - 98000 Monaco

    +377 99 99 83 00 - fax: +377 99 99 83 10

    www.novotel.com/5275

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    Embarking on a veritable journey through the ages, visitors will for the first time enter 20 European courts and meet great imperial, royal and princely figures.

    To illustrate this ambitious undertaking, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco is collecting together some 700 sumptuous or moving exhibits that plunge visitors into the very heart of the lives, roles and passions of these individuals and couples who marked the histories of their dynasties and countries. The exhibition will thus focus on their eras but no less on their accomplishments in the fields of the arts, history and science.

    Portraits, sculptures, objects d’art, furniture, porcelain, silver and gold, costumes and jewellery will breathe new life into four centuries of history for a rich and unique experience. Historical films, both documentaries and fiction, complete this masterful exhibition bringing back to life these great figures that have often fired our dreams.

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MAGNIFICENCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE ROYAL HOUSES IN EUROPE


Visitors’ Book

Marianne Malandra (30/08/2011)
Exposition magnifique. Vive l'Europe des Monarchies ! Côté pratique: il manque une navette directe Nice-Forum et vice versa.

Tawny (16/08/2011)
Didn't know the forum rules allowed such brilliant posts.

Jobeth (16/08/2011)
Way to go on this essay, helped a ton.

Abdel (08/08/2011)
Une très belle exposition pleine de couleurs... Bravo:)

Géraldine (04/08/2011)
Une expo magique ! un voyage à travers le temps et l'espace ...