{"id":39816,"date":"2026-08-12T02:19:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=39816"},"modified":"2026-08-12T02:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:19:55","slug":"prince-albert-shares-emotional-farewell-as-monaco-marks-the-end-of-an-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=39816","title":{"rendered":"Prince Albert shares emotional farewell as Monaco marks the end of an era"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Prince Albert II<\/strong> attended one of the Principality&#8217;s most symbolic cultural events of the summer as he welcomed guests to the Prince&#8217;s Palace for the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra&#8217;s closing concert, an evening that also marked the end of an important chapter in the orchestra&#8217;s history.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You may also like<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Continue reading<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Held on Aug. 6 in the palace&#8217;s historic Cour d&#8217;Honneur, the annual open-air performance featured an acclaimed program dedicated to Franz Liszt and Maurice Ravel, with celebrated French pianist Alexandre Kantorow joining the orchestra.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Prince Albert II attended one of the Principality's most symbolic cultural events of the 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decade leading the prestigious ensemble.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>A heartfelt farewell for Kazuki Yamada<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Following the performance, Prince Albert personally greeted Yamada, warmly embracing the Japanese conductor in a touching moment captured by the Palace.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kazuki Yamada is recognized as one of today's leading classical conductors.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"798\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/4ecc86abd5ece393582fb264612d613a8bd11050dc3cdee9ef54104253737748\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w798_h1200%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fhola_americas_340%2F2edcbee055dc6e2b7775afcccaaa6b03.jpg\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group 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(FRANK PERRY)<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The sovereign later watched as the maestro received flowers and a standing ovation from both musicians and audience members, underscoring the affection and admiration he earned throughout his tenure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Yamada first began working with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra as a guest conductor before being appointed artistic and musical director in 2016.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kazuki Yamada has worked with many of the world's foremost orchestras throughout his international career.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/13143962018a40bee1371f9a241f6353a77a97327613f53387b1f65929e6c7a7\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fhola_americas_340%2F9f83ba03f9435b9bb78cc7aad3d2e0ad.jpg\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><default:path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Kazuki Yamada has worked with many of the world&#8217;s foremost orchestras throughout his international career. (FRANK PERRY)<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During his leadership, he helped strengthen the orchestra&#8217;s international profile through acclaimed performances, recordings and collaborations with some of classical music&#8217;s most celebrated soloists.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">His tenure officially concludes this summer before a new artistic chapter begins under incoming music director Nathalie Stutzmann.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>A longstanding royal tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Prince Albert&#8217;s attendance also highlighted the close relationship between Monaco&#8217;s royal family and the arts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Prince Albert has long supported Monaco's cultural and musical traditions through appearances at the Principality's most prestigious events.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"629\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/d829c15a9b2d2b4e7a32b7f055e67a49c324d0656976dd87cdee7da0339a42ef\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w960%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fhola_americas_340%2F5bfa9c93ca0ec7a52c45a4ef5530c836.jpg\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><default:path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\"><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"><\/p>\n<p>Prince Albert has long supported Monaco&#8217;s cultural and musical traditions through appearances at the Principality&#8217;s most prestigious events. (Stephane Cardinale &#8211; Corbis)<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Since 1959, the Prince&#8217;s Palace has transformed each summer into one of Europe&#8217;s most spectacular open-air concert venues, welcoming thousands of music lovers to performances by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in its historic courtyard.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Against the backdrop of the illuminated palace, Yamada led the orchestra through an elegant program that paired Liszt&#8217;s Piano Concerto No. 2, performed by Alexandre Kantorow, with Maurice Ravel&#8217;s music, creating an emotional finale worthy of the conductor&#8217;s farewell season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Concert taking place in the Cour D'Honneur of the Prince's Palace\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" 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