GILLY LLOYD, Author at Riviera Buzz

Nice Opera Steps into 20th Century Opera with Stravinsky’s ‘The Rake’s Progress’

February 15, 2019

In a departure from the more traditional fare of 18th & 19th century operas which characterise the 2018-2019 season, Nice Opera presents Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress - a new production for the Company.

Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ – a Popular Choice for Nice Opera

GILLY LLOYD

January 7, 2019

Arts & Culture

Nice Opera opens 2019 with a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni - an eminently popular work, recounting the escapades and ultimate downfall of the fictional libertine Don Juan.

Monte-Carlo Ballet’s ‘Hommage à Nijinsky’

GILLY LLOYD

December 2, 2018

Arts & Culture

The Monte-Carlo Ballet pays tribute to the legendary Russian dancer Vaslav Nijinsky in the first performance of the season - but in the Company’s own special way.

Monte-Carlo and Nice Opera pay Homage to French Composers at Season Opening

GILLY LLOYD

November 9, 2018

Arts & Culture

It’s opera season again on the Côte d’Azur, and both Monte-Carlo Opera and Opera Nice open their 2018-19 programmes with works by French composers.

Ballet Nice Opens New Season with a 20th Century Triple Bill

GILLY LLOYD

October 14, 2018

Arts & Culture

Ballet Nice Méditerranée, under the direction of Eric Vu-An, opens the 2018-2019 season with three diverse works from choreographers Uwe Scholz, Rudi van Dantzig and Robert North.

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

GILLY LLOYD

September 11, 2018

Arts & Culture

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.

“Ciao Italia!” - A Tribute to our Apennine Friends and Neighbours

New Ballet Seasons Open in Nice and Monte-Carlo

Collectif 8’s Adaptation of 1984 – A Hymn to Humanity

Not-to-be-missed Cultural Performances in Monaco

Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner 2021

A Technological Innovation Turns Perfume into Hi-Fi for the Nose

Yachting Therapy – Let Your Worries Float Away

2021 Amber Lounge Monaco Charity Fashion Show

An Invitation to a Journey Along the Tea Route

The Wolf and the Lion: Peeking Behind the Scenes of The New French Blockbuster

Metacreatures Coming out of Hiding

Cameroonian Artist Barthélémy Toguo Puts his Stamp on Cannes

GILLY LLOYD

Nice Opera Steps into 20th Century Opera with Stravinsky’s ‘The Rake’s Progress’

Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ – a Popular Choice for Nice Opera

Monte-Carlo Ballet’s ‘Hommage à Nijinsky’

Monte-Carlo and Nice Opera pay Homage to French Composers at Season Opening

Ballet Nice Opens New Season with a 20th Century Triple Bill

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

“Ciao Italia!” – A Tribute to our Apennine Friends and Neighbours

An Invitation to a Journey Along the Tea Route

Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner 2021

New Ballet Seasons Open in Nice and Monte-Carlo

Author GILLY LLOYD