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GILLY LLOYD

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Gilly Lloyd is a journalist, copy and creative writer, and editor of Preview, as well as a contributor to the Arts section of Examiner.com

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Nice Philharmonic Celebrates the Bicentennial of Charles Gounod

GILLY LLOYD
8 September, 2018
Arts & Culture
The opening concert of the Nice Philharmonic 2018-19 season celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of French composer, Charles Gounod.
Dancing With Bergman

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo celebrates Bergman Centennial

GILLY LLOYD
1 July, 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.
Violin by Jordan Mixson

Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Celebrates Bernstein Centennial with Denève & Benedetti

GILLY LLOYD
1 June, 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.
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Nice Opera Brings Season to a Close with Verdi’s Nabucco

GILLY LLOYD
13 May, 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
2 April, 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.
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo

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

GILLY LLOYD
26 February, 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
12 February, 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
5 February, 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
9 January, 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.
La Sylphide Opéra de Nice

A Festive Feast of Delights on the Riviera

GILLY LLOYD
3 December, 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
1 November, 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
1 October, 2017
Arts & Culture
There’s an interesting programme from Ballet Nice Méditerranée this month of October, featuring four works by four different choreographers.
Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo

An Enticing Offer from the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic

GILLY LLOYD
7 September, 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.
Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice

Nice Philharmonic celebrates 70th anniversary and new Music Director

GILLY LLOYD
20 August, 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
Massacre by Jeroen Verbruggen © Alice Blanchero

Two World Premieres for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo

GILLY LLOYD
6 July, 2017
Arts & Culture
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo have a spectacular evening of contemporary dance lined up this month, with works by two highly acclaimed Belgian choreographers.
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