Founded in 1970 by Princess Grace of Monaco, the festival takes place every year in the spring, over several weekends. <\/p>\n\n
Each edition features more than 500 artists from all walks of life and offers a variety of shows such as symphonies, operas, recitals, performances and dances. In addition, the festival welcomes major orchestras in the Principality’s mythical halls. In total, spectators can enjoy around thirty artists’ performances, seeing both big names in the field, as well as young, up-and-coming talents.<\/p>\n\n
In recent years, the festival has seen a large number of guests. Fran\u00e7ois-Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Guy first played the complete Beethoven sonatas in 2008, then the greatest cellists were brought together for a cello night in 2009. One year later, an alternative night took place at the Parking des P\u00eacheurs, which ended with a fashion show accompanied by music. In 2011, the festival was transformed into four weekends and hosted not only the whirling dervishes, but also the SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden und Freiburg orchestra. In 2012, Europe’s leading orchestras have been invited to play Bruckner’s symphonies. Among them were: London Symphony Orchestra, Tonhalle Orchester Z\u00fcrich and S\u00e4chsische Staatskapelle Dresden.