GILLY LLOYD, Author at Riviera Buzz

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Opens New Season with Guest Artist Maxim Vengerov

September 11, 2018

The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2018-19 season opens this month, with Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Kazuki Yamada directing a programme of music by Verdi, Shostakovich and Beethoven.

Nice Philharmonic Celebrates the Bicentennial of Charles Gounod

GILLY LLOYD

September 8, 2018

Arts & Culture

The opening concert of the Nice Philharmonic 2018-19 season celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of French composer, Charles Gounod.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo celebrates Bergman Centennial

GILLY LLOYD

July 1, 2018

Arts & Culture

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the man regarded as one of the greatest film and theatre directors of the 20th century, Ingmar Bergman.

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Celebrates Bernstein Centennial with Denève & Benedetti

GILLY LLOYD

June 1, 2018

Arts & Culture

In the penultimate concert of the 2017-18 Grande Saison series, the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra pays tribute to the genius of Leonard Bernstein in the year of his Centennial, with two works by the American composer and conductor.

Nice Opera Brings Season to a Close with Verdi’s Nabucco

GILLY LLOYD

May 13, 2018

Arts & Culture

Another fantastic season comes to an end at Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur this May, with a staging of Nabucco, one of Verdi's best known and loved works.

Jerome Robbins - photo by Frederic OHRINGER

Nice Ballet Celebrates the Jerome Robbins Centennial

GILLY LLOYD

April 2, 2018

Arts & Culture

Ballet Nice Méditerranée celebrates the Jerome Robbins Centennial this month with his delightful ballet, En Sol, along with works by two contemporary artists, Oscar Aráiz and Dwight Rhoden.

Spring is in the Air with Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo

GILLY LLOYD

February 26, 2018

Arts & Culture

Heralding the arrival of spring this month, Monte-Carlo presents its annual festival, Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, a celebration of music, song and dance.

J-Ch. Maillot receives Prix de Lausanne award -- photo by Gregory Batardon

Jean-Christophe Maillot Wins 2018 Prix de Lausanne Life Time Achievement Award

GILLY LLOYD

February 12, 2018

Arts & Culture

For the second time in his career, Jean-Christophe Maillot - Choreographer-Director of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo - has been honoured with the prestigious Prix de Lausanne Life Time Award, for his dedication to the world of dance.

Theater Bonn: PETER GRIMES - photo © Thilo Beu

José Cura Stars in Monte-Carlo Opera’s Production of Peter Grimes

GILLY LLOYD

February 5, 2018

Arts & Culture

The drama and tragedy of Benjamin Britten’s operatic masterpiece, Peter Grimes, is brought to the Riviera this month by Monte-Carlo Opera - with internationally renowned tenor José Cura in the title role.

LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN copyright Opera de Monte-Carlo 2010

Juan Diego Flórez sings for Monte-Carlo Opera

GILLY LLOYD

January 9, 2018

Arts & Culture

The new year gets off to a grand start for Monte-Carlo Opera this month, with a production of Jacques Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann, starring the charismatic Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez.

A Festive Feast of Delights on the Riviera

GILLY LLOYD

December 3, 2017

Arts & Culture

Traditionally, December on the Riviera sparkles with a tempting array of concerts and productions, so here we take a look at some of the cultural highlights of the Christmas season.

115-Adriana Lecouvreur ©Maquettes décors par Davide Livermore & Gio Forma

Banish those Winter Chills with a Night at the Opera

GILLY LLOYD

November 1, 2017

Arts & Culture

With winter hovering on the horizon, we have the Riviera opera season to take our minds off those chilly nights, and this month we feature two very exciting productions.

Cantate 51 - Ballets d'octobre - photo Dominique Jaussein

A Diverse Quartet from Ballet Nice Méditerranée

GILLY LLOYD

October 1, 2017

Arts & Culture

There’s an interesting programme from Ballet Nice Méditerranée this month of October, featuring four works by four different choreographers.

An Enticing Offer from the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic

GILLY LLOYD

September 7, 2017

Arts & Culture

Invitation au voyage is the irresistible theme around which the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and Artistic and Music Director, Kazuki Yamada, have designed their 2017-18 season.

Nice Philharmonic celebrates 70th anniversary and new Music Director

GILLY LLOYD

August 20, 2017

Arts & Culture

Nice Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 70th anniversary this coming season, and also welcomes a new Music Director, Hungarian conductor György G Ráth

Famed Irish Photographer Edward Quinn Honoured in St. Tropez Museum Exhibit

A Visit to the Magical Universe of The Topiary Cat

Diversity is the Name of the Game in the Nice Art World

Exploring the Explorers at Musée Océanographique’s New Permanent Exhibit

Monaco Going Pink again this October

Meet Marc Coppola – Bodybuilder, Model, Entrepreneur

Club Vivanova 2019 Luxury Lifestyle Gala Dinner

Roll Up, Roll Up for the 2018 Pink Parade

Dita Von Teese to Turn Opera Garnier into Erotic Cabaret

Charles Aznavour Has Gone to the Eternal Music Hall of Fame

Club Vivanova 2018 Summer Yacht Show Party

Tom Wesselmann Glorifies the Female Nude at Villa Paloma

GILLY LLOYD

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Opens New Season with Guest Artist Maxim Vengerov

Nice Philharmonic Celebrates the Bicentennial of Charles Gounod

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo celebrates Bergman Centennial

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Celebrates Bernstein Centennial with Denève & Benedetti

Nice Opera Brings Season to a Close with Verdi’s Nabucco

Nice Ballet Celebrates the Jerome Robbins Centennial

Spring is in the Air with Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo

Jean-Christophe Maillot Wins 2018 Prix de Lausanne Life Time Achievement Award

José Cura Stars in Monte-Carlo Opera’s Production of Peter Grimes

Juan Diego Flórez sings for Monte-Carlo Opera

A Festive Feast of Delights on the Riviera

Banish those Winter Chills with a Night at the Opera

A Diverse Quartet from Ballet Nice Méditerranée

An Enticing Offer from the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic

Nice Philharmonic celebrates 70th anniversary and new Music Director

Famed Irish Photographer Edward Quinn Honoured in St. Tropez Museum Exhibit

Dita Von Teese to Turn Opera Garnier into Erotic Cabaret

Charles Aznavour Has Gone to the Eternal Music Hall of Fame

Monaco Going Pink again this October

Author GILLY LLOYD