25 YEARS OF "THE FRIENDS OF THE MONTE-CARLO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA" ASSOCIATION  

Under the Honorary Presidency of HSH Prince Albert II, “The Friends of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra” association is celebrating its 25^th anniversary. The association collaborates in promoting the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra abroad and in implementing musical projects, thus contributing to the artistic influence of the Principality of Monaco. It organizes tours of the Orchestra, provides financial assistance for the arrival of exceptional soloists, and supports the recording of new productions. To promote access to music for all children in the Principality, the association sponsors the creation of musical programs specially designed for them and helps to set up concerts in schools.

• Design: Gueorgui CHICHKINE
• Line-engraving: Pierre BARA
• Printing process: 3 colours steel-engraving
• Size of the stamp: 30 x 40,85 mm vertical
• Quantity of issue: 40 000 stamps
• Sheet of 10 stamps with illuminations