Nice Philharmonic Celebrates the Bicentennial of Charles Gounod
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
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
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
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.
Nice Ballet Celebrates the Jerome Robbins Centennial
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
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.
Jean-Christophe Maillot Wins 2018 Prix de Lausanne Life Time Achievement Award
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.
José Cura Stars in Monte-Carlo Opera’s Production of Peter Grimes
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.
Juan Diego Flórez sings for Monte-Carlo Opera
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
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.
Banish those Winter Chills with a Night at the Opera
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.
A Diverse Quartet from Ballet Nice Méditerranée
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
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
Nice Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 70th anniversary this coming season, and also welcomes a new Music Director, Hungarian conductor György G Ráth
Two World Premieres for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo have a spectacular evening of contemporary dance lined up this month, with works by two highly acclaimed Belgian choreographers.