Concert by the pupils of the Turquois
Foundation.
Thanks to his ambition, his tenacity, and his love of Mexico,
a country that gave him so much, Mr. Raymond Turquois has made it possible for hundreds
of young Mexicans to realise their dream of enjoying a unique, enriching
experience in the Principality of Monaco!Friday 18 May, at 7 pm, Théâtre des Variétés
On 8 September 1997, Mr. Raymond Turquois founded the TURQUOIS
FOUNDATION in Monaco.
His aim was to give added value to the country he loved so much
and help young Mexicans train in the profession of the culinary arts and the
field of music and dance.
SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE RAINIER III OF MONACO ACADEMY OF MUSIC
The TURQUOIS FOUNDATION has extended its activities on the
cultural level by granting a scholarship to student musicians from the National
Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
A selection is made on the basis of an application to the
University of Mexico. In March of
each year, a jury holds auditions for musicians in all categories of
instrumental playing and singing. Three
winners are awarded a "Monaco Scholarship."
Thanks to the TURQUOIS Foundation's partnership with the Monaco
City Hall, these students benefit from a year of musical training at the
Rainier III Academy of Music in Monaco.
They are overseen in individual lessons by a dedicated music
teacher, according to their speciality, and also in group theory lessons. In addition to their instrumental
playing, the programme also includes chamber music, tango, orchestra,
electro-acoustic music and numerous master classes by international virtuosos.
The students also have access to concerts by the Philharmonic
Orchestra and shows held at the Opéra Garnier by the Principality of Monaco.
They regularly perform at many different musical events in the
Principality, and also travel, in the company of the other students from the
Academy, for prestigious concerts.
Finally, at the end of their training, the three musicians have the
opportunity to take the Diploma of Musical Studies (D.E.M.). This diploma, which is recognised
throughout Europe, offers them a chance to continue their musical studies and take
entrance examinations to all of the European Higher Conservatoires of Music.
Their entire stay, travel, accommodation, food, training, healthcare
and educational outings are funded by the TURQUOIS FOUNDATION.