Henri Lorenzi’s landscape imagery that bespeaks of a communion with the forces of nature will remind the viewer of Northop Frye’s famous paraphrasing of Mircea Eliade’s writings on myths. Frye notes that the central symbolism and the central conception of myths and rituals is that a renewal in time is normally thought of as a renewal of time.

The recalling and the recapitulation of places and landscapes within time which is captured in Lorenzi’s Scotland. His work celebrates and heralds the imaginative patterns of the movements of natural forces. His work and its aura might easily be traced back to the School of Paris and to the German Romantics’ deep empathy with nature and later to the Transcen- dentalist movement’s roots in American landscape painting. Lorenzi’s images are evocations of the deep symbolism of life embedded within the cycles of nature.

Indeed, the strongly sculptural impulse in the Henri Lorenzi’s paintings and studies make them immediately recognizable as well as intensely realized. It is worth devoting a bit of time to look at the structurally sound pictorial strategy which the artist employs throughout his work. He adroitly translates the essential shapes of trees, hills and villages into spare works. Large areas of color connect pictorial fields and at the same time,become equivalents for light and space. Thus, his formal innovation offers us sensations of breathtaking views, vertiginous and strong flows of cascading currents — imagery that is simultaneously benign and awesome.

Such is the mystery of multi-valent visual drama, such is Lorenzi’s talent as a firmly committed and uniquely perceptive artist. For through his suggestive use of the symbolics of form he arouses subliminal readings of transcendence. The uni- versal language which he speaks in his art is one of narration and incremental readings rather than one of directness and of complete texts. The evident purposeful play of absence and presence is allowed its full presence in Lorenzi’s work which, in turn, charges it with a deep sense of authenticity.

For more information and visuals please contact the gallery.

ARTIFACT
84 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 475-0448
Email: info@artifactnyc.net

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 14, 2014) – Following a successful run in New York at the United Nations and the world’s largest Cathedral, St. John the Divine, and at the Alliance Francaise’s annual festivities, the acclaimed Monaco Boys Choir will continue celebrating their 40^th anniversary with free public concerts in July from Washington, D.C. to Miami.

In the nation’s capital on July 15 from 11:30am-12noon, the public can hear the Choir at the Children’s National Health Center (111 Michigan Ave, N.W.), and from 5:00pm-5:45pm under the “Star-Spangled Banner” display (Smithsonian, National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue between 12^th & 14^th Streets, N.W.) to mark the 200^th anniversary of the American national anthem. The former Little Singers of Monacowill also perform (no tickets or RSVP necessary unless noted) in:

• Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, July 16, 7:00pm at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Road.
• Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, July 17, 7:30pm at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road NE and on Saturday, July 19, 5:30pm at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 353 Peachtree Center Avenue NE.
• Orlando, Floridaon Monday, July 21, 12:15pm & 2:15pm atWalt Disney World Resort, “Waterside Stage” at Downtown Disney Marketplace. (Open to Park guests only.)
• Palm Beach, Floridaon Thursday, July 24, 7:00pm atSt. Edward Catholic Church, 144 N. County Road.
• Port St. Lucie, Floridaon Friday, July 25, 7:00pm atSt. Bernadette Catholic Church, 350 NW California Blvd.
• Miami, Florida on Sunday, July 27, 12:30pm atSt. Hugh Catholic Church, 3460 Royal Road, Coconut Grove; on Monday, July 28, 7:30pm at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 464 NE 16th Street and on Tuesday, July 29, 7:10pm at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way. The Choir will sing the U.S. national anthem at the Nationals vs. Marlins pre-game ceremony. (Tickets required for admission: www.marlins.com)

“Under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, and with the generous support of Monaco’s Government, the Choir showcases the Principality’s joyous cultural and artistic heritage, and we invite music lovers to join them at their free concerts from New York and Washington, D.C. to Miami,” said H.E. Maguy Maccario Doyle, the Ambassador of Monaco to the United States.

Mr. Pierre Debat directs the award-winning ensemble which was founded in 1974 by Prince Rainier III and comprises more than 30 talented singers aged 8 to 18 years. http://monacoconsulate.populr.me/monacoboyschoir.

Contact e.berdy@monaco-consulate.com. 

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NEW YORK (June 16, 2014) – The acclaimed boys choir of the Principality, formerly known as The Little Singers of Monaco (Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco), will kick off their summer tour of the USA’s east coast – in their 40^th anniversary year – with free performances in New York City.  The choir will entertain audiences at the world’s largest cathedral, St. John the Divine, in New York’s upper west side on July 11 at 2:00pm.  The boys will close the New York leg of the tour with a performance at the French Institute Alliance Française’s annual “Bastille Day on 60^th Street” event at 2:00pm on July 13.

Friday, July 11 – 2:00 to 2:30pm                                     Sunday, July 13 – around 2:00pm

Cathedral of St. John the Divine                             FIAF’s Bastille Day on 60^th Street

1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112^th Street)                 Main Stage, corner of Park Avenue

The tour will continue on to Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie and Miami throughout July. It will conclude at the July 29 Washington Nationals vs. Miami Marlins game at Marlins Park with a special pre-game rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”.

About the Monaco Boys Choir

Under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco, and through the generous support of the Monégasque government, the choir donates its time and talents to concerts organized on behalf of humanitarian associations throughout the world.

The award-winning ensemble – under the direction of Pierre Debat – was founded in 1974 by Prince Rainier III and comprises more than 30 angelic voices. Created to showcase the Principality’s historic association with culture and the performing arts, the official choir of the Monaco Cathedral is composed of talented singers aged between eight to 18 years, who have passed rigorous examinations before being admitted into the prestigious group.  They traditionally embark on a spring tour of Europe and a summer tour to more far-flung destinations. The choir, renowned for their unusual repertoire of works written for children, has visited more than 40 countries around the world and performs an average of 40 concerts a year.

Their musical repertoire includes sacred musical works by Charpentier, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Fauré and Franck; Monégasque folk songs; English-language songs as well as patriotic American songs, some of which they performed live on NBC’s The Today Show during a past visit.

On previous U.S. tours, the choir has appeared at Yankee Stadium, in Bryant Park and St. Bartholomew’sChurch in New York City, as well as on stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and Palm Beach’s Kravis Center.

For information, visit http://monacoconsulate.populr.me/monacoboyschoiror contact the Consulate General of Monaco in New York on (212) 286 0500 or info@monaco-consulate.com

© Palais Princier

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June 16-17, 2014 — In an important and significant visit for His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, his Foundation for the environment, and for the Principality, Monaco’s Sovereign traveled to Washington, D.C. this week as a special guest of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s “Our Ocean” initiative. Prince Albert was the key note speaker at a luncheon on Tuesday, June 16 at the State Department. Other notable attendees included President Tommy Remengesau of the Republic of Palau, Foreign Minister Heraldo Munoz of Chile, Foreign Minister Borge Brende of Norway, Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey, and President Jim Yong Kim of the World Bank. As well as participating in high-level discussions, Prince Albert held a bi-lateral meeting with, and attended a press briefing alongside Secretary Kerry (see more at: http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2014/06/227635.html) The “Our Ocean” conference (http://ourocean.info) convened world leaders, experts, practitioners, advocates, lawmakers, and the international ocean and foreign policy communities to gather lessons learned, share the best science, offer unique perspectives, and demonstrate effective actions. Topics and panelists included Exploring, Understanding & Conserving Our Ocean with Philippe Cousteau (EarthEcho International), Margaret Leinen  (Scripps Institution of Oceanography), and Enric Sala (National Geographic).

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The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego will host an important retreat in October 2014 to address two of the most pressing issues impacting our planet—rising sea levels and ocean acidification, which are both linked to anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases and their impact on the climate. The retreat will take place at The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, California.

The retreat is convened by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Margaret Leinen, director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Vice Chancellor for Marine Sciences at UC San Diego, and Geoffrey Cowan, president of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, USC University Professor and director of the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy.

The retreat at Sunnylands will be followed—for the first time in the United States—by the seventh edition of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Awards recognizing excellence in the three main areas of the foundation’s mission: climate change and renewable energies, biodiversity, and integrated and sustainable water management together with the fight against desertification. It will be a star-studded evening featuring His Serene Highness Prince Albert, along with the brightest scientists, environmentalists, explorers, teachers, policy and government officials, major donors, politicians and leading lights from arts and entertainment, who all have one goal: to applaud and award three individuals or organizations whose efforts have vastly and sustainably improved the quality of all our lives. (www.fpa2.com )

The small, select group of participants will include leading policymakers, scientists, engineers and other public figures. In the Sunnylands tradition, identities of retreat participants will not be released in advance.

“For thousands of years, humanity has considered the sea as an infinite source of wealth, which was easy to exploit with no concern about its renewal. We now know that these vast expanses are not infinite. Above all, we know that our activities will have repercussions on them. Preservation of the environment cannot be accomplished against humans, on the contrary: it can only work by establishing a sustainable model, capable of reconciling the legitimate goals of population development and the impassable requirements of nature,” said Prince Albert. “By preserving the environment, and in particular the oceans which cover more than 70 per cent of the world’s surface, it is simply a question of making sure that future generations live on a planet which is not hostile towards them.”

“The Annenbergs created Sunnylands to foster international agreement on critical challenges facing our nation and world,” said Geoffrey Cowan. “While other important meetings have addressed mitigating emissions of greenhouse gases, there is also an urgent need to encourage the development of adaptation strategies. The October retreat will enable a gathering of top minds to provide leadership for adaptation strategies, with a special focus on the Pacific.”

“Sea-level rise is a key climate change impact that is already demanding adaptation at the local, regional, and global scale. Sea-level rise is flooding streets in low-lying communities, resulting in enhanced erosion of shoreline cliffs threatening infrastructure, and inundating critical shoreline habitats, and causing severe damage during storms. Geographic regions and governments are struggling to build capacity to address this global high-level challenge,” said Margaret Leinen. “This retreat will bring together key individuals who can accelerate global efforts to respond to this crisis.”

Scripps Oceanography has produced a video along with detailed background information on these issues, which can be found online at https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/understanding-and-protecting-planet

About the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
In June 2006, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco decided to set up his Foundation in order to address the alarming threats hanging over our planet’s environment. The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation works for the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development. The Foundation supports initiatives conducted by public and private organizations within the fields of research, technological innovation and activities to raise awareness of the social issues at stake. It funds projects in three main geographical regions: the Mediterranean Basin, the Polar Regions, and the Least Developed Countries. The Foundation’s efforts focus on three main sectors: climate change and renewable energies, biodiversity, and integrated and sustainable water management together with the fight against desertification. For more information, please visit www.fpa2.com.

About The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, which operates The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, California, is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating entity. The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands hosts high-level retreats that address serious issues facing the nation and the world, including the 2013 meeting between President Obama and President Xi of the People’s Republic of China. In addition, Sunnylands offers programs through the Sunnylands Center & Gardens to educate the public about the history of Sunnylands, its architecture, art collections, cultural significance, and sustainable practices. For more information, visit www.sunnylands.org.

About Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for global science research and education in the world. Now in its second century of discovery, the scientific scope of the institution has grown to include biological, physical, chemical, geological, geophysical, and atmospheric studies of the earth as a system. Hundreds of research programs covering a wide range of scientific areas are under way today on every continent and in every ocean. The institution has a staff of about 1,400 and annual expenditures of approximately $170 million from federal, state, and private sources. Scripps operates robotic networks and one of the largest U.S. academic fleets with four oceanographic research ships and one research platform for worldwide exploration. Birch Aquarium at Scripps serves as the interpretive center of the institution and showcases Scripps research and a diverse array of marine life through exhibits and programming for more than 425,000 visitors each year. For more information, visit scripps.ucsd.edu

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Contacts:

Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: Amélie Huré, 00377-98-98-44-44 (ahure@fpa2.mc)
The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands: Geoffrey Baum, 760-202-2283 (gbaum@sunnylands.org)
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego: Cindy Clark, 858-534-3624 (cclark@ucsd.edu)

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EY will be celebrating the inspirational journeys of 60 entrepreneurs from 51 countries at the 14th World Entrepreneur Of The Year next week in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Each of the individuals at the event have won the title of Entrepreneur of the Year in their country, and will come together to compete for the 2014 World title. The winner will be announced at a ceremony on the evening of Saturday 7 June at the Salle de Etoiles in Monaco.

This year’s finalists include Jennifer Riria of Kenya Woman Holding Group, (Kenya), William Wolfram of DealDash Oyj., (Finland), Uday Kotak of Kotak Mahindra Bank, (India), Rod Drury of Xero, (New Zealand), Dr. Alexander Galitsky of Almaz Captial, (Russia), James Lambert of R&R Ice Cream, (United Kingdom), Hamid Moghadam of Prologis, (United States).

The finalists are some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, and together they have:

• Combined revenues of approximately US$32b
• Average revenues of US$635m
• Combined revenue growth of 56% in the last three years (2010 – 2013)
• Average annual revenue growth of 16%
• 145,000 employees combined – with job growth of 64% in the last three years (2010-2013)

A full list of the 60 country winners is available at www.ey.com/weoy.

The overall winner is chosen by an independent judging panel of distinguished former EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winners and other well-known entrepreneurs. The award is given on the basis of six criteria allowing all country winners an equal opportunity to compete: entrepreneurial spirit, financial performance, strategic direction, innovation, global impact and personal integrity/influence.

The independent judging panel will be chaired by Rebecca MacDonald of Just Energy Group Inc. (Canada). Joining her will be:

• Chieko Aoki of Blue Tree Hotels (Brazil)
• Mikael Hed of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. (Finland)
• Dr. Tetsuya Iizuka of THine Electronics, Inc. (Japan)
• Kay Koplovitz of USA Network, Koplovitz & Company, and Springboard Enterprises (United States)
• Ulysses Kyriacopoulos of S&B Industrial Minerals SA (Greece)
• Denis O’Brien of Digicel Group (Ireland)
• Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin of Battersea Project Holding Company Ltd, and S P Setia Berhad (Malaysia)
• Ashish Thakkar of Mara Group (Uganda)
• Michael Wu of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group (China)

As well as the awards, EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year program also includes a series of keynote speeches, panel discussions and other events of special interest to entrepreneurs and other influential business leaders in attendance, including EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni.

Keynote addresses will be made by speakers including one of the most successful figures in world football, Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manager of Manchester United; Muhammad  Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank and Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 2006; Martha Stewart, Founder and Chair of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia; Eric Wahl, number one best-selling author, entrepreneur, and internationally recognized artist; and Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO, Chobani Inc., and Winner of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 .

Key themes covered during the event will include emerging markets, natural resources and energy, big data, contributing to society, educating the workforce of the future, private equity and family business.

New to the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year program for 2014 is “Ready, Set, Grow” a competition that gives six high-potential entrepreneurs, selected from a field applicants from across the world, the chance to showcase their companies and discuss their growth plans with a panel of world-class entrepreneurs during one-on-one mentoring sessions at the event in Monaco. The six entrepreneurs receiving mentoring are:

• Denise Wilson, USA, DesertJet
• Hendy Setiono, Indonesia – Baba Rafi Indonesia
• Hugo Ladislao Moreno, Mexico, Opticas ver de Verdad
• Kailash Katkar, India, Quick Heal Technologies
• Michael Sikorsky, Canada, Robots and Pencils
• Michael Cohen, Uruguay, Lolita

Notes to Editors

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About World Entrepreneur Of The Year

EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in 145 cities in 60 countries.

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Created in 1950, The Colleagues is an association of women helping to combat child abuse. Over the years the award has been presented to individuals including Nancy Reagan, Betty Ford and Audrey Hepburn. The proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Children’s Institute Inc. which takes care of over 20,000 children in the Los Angeles area.

On 27 April, H.S.H. Princess Charlene took part in a “Water Safety” and “Learn to Swim” day organised by Her Foundation in Tustin, California in partnership with the Safer 3 Water Safety Foundation. Accompanied by five-time Olympic medallist Dara Torres, one of Her Foundation’s ambassadors, She met with disadvantaged children from the “Village of Hope” at the Blue Buoy Swim School. Due to the support of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, the children at this centre will enjoy swimming lessons throughout the year.

“The Safer 3 Water Safety Challenge” then brought together the young and not-so-young in drowning prevention projects.

The Princess also used the occasion to present five rescue boards to the International Surf Lifesaving Association. These rescue boards, specially designed by Her Foundation, will be distributed across the United  States where drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths for children under five years.

The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation aims to promote the practice of sport, as a vehicle for education and development in children. Its main objective is to save lives by combating drowning. The Foundation has set itself the mission of raising public awareness about the dangers of the water, educating children and teaching them to swim.

Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation www.fondationprincessecharlene.mc
Contact Christiane Cane ccane@fondationprincessecharlene.mc
w: (+377) 98 98 99 92
c: (+377) 06 07 93 76 34

Caption: EXCLUSIVE – Princess Charlene of Monaco attends the Safer 3 Water Safety Challenge at Blue Buoy Swim School in Tustin, USA-27/04/14. Photo by David Niviere/Sipa Press/Palais Princier.

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Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will celebrate choreographer-director Jean-Christophe Maillot‟s 20th anniversary this year by premiering LAC (after Swan Lake), Maillot‟s personal vision of Tchaikovsky‟s masterwork, with performances at The Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa (March 7 – 9) and the New York City Center (March 14 – 16).
LAC will be presented by Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, in association with The Segerstrom Center, New York City Center and Ardani Artists. Visual artist Ernest Pignon-Ernest designed the scenery, with costume design by Philippe Guillotel.

Jean-Christophe Maillot has re-worked Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky‟s pillar of the classic repertoire with the award-winning writer Jean Rouaud, bringing a modern-day relevance to the timeless story of Siegfried and Odette. The 2011 work explores the torments of childhood fears and nightmares. Buried experiences and memories are resurrected against a Machiavellian family backdrop to create a ballet of stark contrasts – good vs. evil, white vs. black, purity vs. eroticism – questions that define us as human beings.

“LAC is a new version of the classical ballet, honoring the past, but with a slice of contemporary codes,” said Jean-Christophe Maillot.” Today‟s audiences can feel attached to the story Swan Lake, one of ballet‟s most beautiful stories. It is a story of sensuality, about the ideal woman. The White Swan is the beautiful, pure woman every man falls in love with once in his life; the Black Swan represents sexuality, strength, power and control. We look forward to introducing this new ballet that that showcases the dancers‟ artistry with traditional and contemporary ballet styles,” he said.

“The combined creativity of Jean-Christophe and the company of Les Ballets, together with their passion for excellence, is reflected in this acclaimed production. We are truly delighted that these wonderful cultural envoys of the principality are back to showcase the singular cultural heritage of Monaco,” said Her Excellency Maguy Maccario Doyle, Monaco‟s Ambassador to the United States.

New Yorkers are invited to purchase a „Premiere Experience‟ package that includes premium seating for the New York performance of LAC on March 14, followed by an exclusive cast after-party hosted by the Consulate General of Monaco and the Monaco Government Tourist Office. Guests will have the chance to meet and mingle with director-choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot and the members of this world-renowned company, including principal dancers, while enjoying champagne, cocktails and fine food. Space is strictly limited to first 100 „Premiere Experience‟ ticket purchasers. Each „Premiere Experience’ ticket is $275.00 with all proceeds benefitting Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. (www.MonacoTakesNY.com)

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Ballet has had a strong presence in Monaco since Russian impresario Serge de Diaghilev presented his legendary ballet company, Ballets Russes, in 1909. H.R.H. The Princess of Hanover, wanting to maintain the tradition of dance in Monaco, and to fulfil the wishes of Her mother, Princess Grace, formed Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo in 1985, under the direction of Ghislaine Thesmar and Pierre Lacotte, followed by Jean-Yves Esquerre.
In 1992, Jean-Christophe Maillot joined the company as artistic consultant and was promoted to the rank of Director-Choreographer in 1993. Today, the company consists of 50 dancers, and its repertoire includes works from the Ballets Russes and contemporary pieces from Maillot as well as acclaimed and emerging guest choreographers. The company has toured France, the United States and China and will soon travel to the U.K. In 2011, dance in Monaco underwent a major and historical change when H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover combined Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo company, the Monaco Dance Forum and the Princess Grace Academy into a single organization. Maillot was appointed head of this company, which now unites the excellence of an international company, the benefits of a multi-format festival and the potential of a high-level school. (www.balletsdemontecarlo.com)

Jean-Christophe Maillot
Born in 1960, Jean-Christophe Maillot studied dance and piano at the Conservatoire National de Région de Tours. He won the Prix de Lausanne in 1977 and went on to dance principal roles as a soloist at the Hamburg Ballet for five years. An accident brought his dancing career to an abrupt end. In 1983, he was appointed choreographer and director of the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Tours, which later became a National Centre of Choreography. In 1987 he became Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo‟s Artistic Advisor for the 1992-1993 season and was appointed Director-Choreographer by H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover in September 1993. His arrival set the company on a new path that quickly developed the level of maturity and excellence for which this company is renowned. He has created almost 30 ballets for the company, some of which have forged the reputation of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo across the world. Several of these works are now included in the repertoires of major international ballet companies. Maillot is known for his spirit of openness and his commitment to inviting choreographers with a different style to create for the company.
In 2000 he created the Monaco Dance Forum, an international showcase for dance. In 2009, he developed the content and coordinated the Centenary of the Ballets Russes in Monaco, which featured over 50 companies and choreographers. In 2011, H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover appointed Maillot head of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, a new organization uniting Les Ballets de Monte Carlo, the Monaco Dance Forum and the Princess Grace Academy under a single organization.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will present four performances of LAC at:
– The Segerstrom Center on Friday, March 7 at 7:30pm, Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, March 9 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are priced from $35 to $135 and can be purchased online at www.SCFTA.org, by calling ticket services at (714) 556-2787, or at the Box Office located at 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa CA. www.SCFTA.org.

– New York City Center on Friday, March 14 at 8:00pm, Saturday, March 15 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm, and Sunday, March 16 at 3:00pm. Tickets are $50, $75, $100 and can be purchased online at www.NYCityCenter.org, by calling CityTix® at (212) 581-1212, or at the City Center Box Office at 131 West 55th St. (bet 6th & 7th Aves), New York, NY. www.NYCityCenter.org.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo gratefully acknowledges support from Principality of Monaco, Holt Global, official partners CFM Monaco Private Banking and Rolex. Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo’s New York performances are presented with the support of the Consulate General of Monaco and Monaco Government Tourist Office, and with the participation of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA.

LAC (after SWAN LAKE)
March 7-9 The Segerstrom Center, Costa Mesa & March 14 -16 New York City Center, New York
Choreography: Jean-Christophe Maillot Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Set design: Ernest Pignon-Ernest Costume design: Philippe Guillotel Dramaturgy: Jean Rouaud Additional music: Bertrand Maillot Lighting: Jean-Christophe Maillot and Samuel Thery

Photo credits © Laurent Philippe

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December 5, Her Excellency Maguy Maccario Doyle is the Principality’s new emissary to Washington DC following her appointment by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. The Ambassador conveyed Prince Albert’s assurances of his highest consideration to President Barack Obama and his family, as she officially tendered her letter of credence to the President in a ceremony at the White House this week.

In congratulating Ambassador Maccario Doyle on her appointment and welcoming her family, President Obama outlined the importance of the two-country alliance built upon personal ties, shared values, and mutual cooperation.  The President acknowledged Prince Albert’s commitment to the protection of the environment and the important work of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. He also cited the Ambassador’s distinguished record of philanthropy and cultural outreach, stating it would ensure the relationship between Monaco and the United States would continue to flourish in the years to come.

Ambassador Maccario Doyle, the first woman to hold the post at the Embassy which opened in 2006, has served as Consul General of Monaco in New York since 1997 and head of the Principality’s Tourism Board in North America since the early 1990s. As a founding member of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation-USA, she currently serves as its Vice President.

An engaging and highly accomplished diplomat and business woman, Ambassador Maccario Doyle has been a dedicated and skillful advocate for Monaco. Prince Rainier awarded her with Monaco’s distinguished Chevalier de l’Ordre de Saint-Charles in 1996. She is also a vigorous supporter of various humanitarian causes uniting Monaco with the United States. Her impressive track record as fund-raiser and organizer of charitable, philanthropic and cultural events is combined with a deep understanding of European and North American cultures.

“It is a tremendous honor for me to represent His Serene Highness, the Princely family and the Principality of Monaco. I’m deeply grateful to Prince Albert for his nomination. As great friends and staunch allies, Monaco and the United States will continue to forge lasting links with a sense of mutual respect and esteem,” said Ambassador Maccario Doyle.

“Our two countries share a strong commitment to international cooperation. Various collaborations and endeavors reflect the many ties that continue to unite Monaco and the United States in the pursuit of both nations’ shared interests and ideals,” she added.

“The memory of American-born Princess Grace has thrived since her wedding to Prince Rainier in 1956, and the Princess Grace Foundation-USA continues to celebrate the artistic legacy of Grace Kelly. Americans have come to the Principality in ever-increasing numbers and they currently represent one of the top five nationalities visiting Monaco.”

Among her many civic and charitable posts, Ambassador Maccario Doyle serves as a member of ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Professional Advisory Board (since 2004) and their International Advisory Council (since 2011). In recognition of her leadership following the events of September 11, 2001, Prince Albert presented her with the International Police Association – Diploma of Honor (Monaco Chapter).

Contacts:

Embassy of Monaco: Lorenzo Ravano, lravano@monacodc.org

US press: Elle Berdy, press@monacodc.org

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The 2013 Awards Gala will be held at New York’s famed Cipriani 42^nd Street, on Wednesday, October 30, in the presence of H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco.  The evening will be highlighted by the presentation of 24 awards to emerging artists in theater, dance and film, who hail from cities and states across America and will travel to New York City to receive their honor at the glamorous black tie ceremony followed by dinner, dancing and an exclusive silent auction.  In addition, we will recognize a prominent leader in the arts whose own accomplishments inspire the next generation of artists with the prestigious Prince Rainier III Award.  In past years, this Award has been bestowed upon Julie Andrews, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Glenn Close, George Lucas, Mandy Patinkin, Twyla Tharp, and Denzel& Pauletta Washington.

For more than three decades, the Princess Grace Awards program has provided encouragement and support to the most talented emerging artists in America, and has become one of the nation’s premier grant-making institutions.  Notable past recipients include  Stephen Hillenburg, creator of SpongeBob SquarePants; Tony Kushner, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of Angels in America; Robert Battle, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Jon Chu, award-winning film director of the GI Joe 2: Cobra Strikes sequel, and Anna D. Shapiro, Tony Award-winning director of August Osage County – to name a few.  Equally as important, we have supported nearly 700 artists who have continued to work and excel in their chosen art form.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the Princess Grace Awards Gala, please visitwww.pgfusa.org or contact Tamara Leuchtenburg at 212-245-6570 x 15.

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