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Theater Bonn: PETER GRIMES - photo © Thilo Beu

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

February 5, 2018

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.

New Production of Rigoletto for Nice Opera

GILLY LLOYD

April 28, 2017

Arts & Culture

Nice Opera brings its 2016-17 season to a close with a new production of Rigoletto - Guiseppe Verdi’s tragic tale of a father’s attempts to save his beloved daughter from a disastrous relationship.

Monte-Carlo Opera Presents Wagner’s Tannhäuser

GILLY LLOYD

January 21, 2017

Arts & Culture

A real treat for fans of Richard Wagner as Opéra de Monte-Carlo presents Tannhäuser in the Principality this February.

Nice Opera presents Puccini’s Masterpiece Tosca

GILLY LLOYD

January 2, 2017

Arts & Culture

Opéra de Nice Côte d'Azur heralds the new year with one of the world’s best loved operas - Giacomo Puccini’s melodrama, Tosca.

Greek Tragedy for Nice Opera’s Last Production of the Season

GILLY LLOYD

April 25, 2016

Arts & Culture

Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur brings its 2015-'16 season to a close with a new production of Cherubini’s Medea this May.

An Unusual and Fascinating Operatic Start to 2016 on the French Riviera

GILLY LLOYD

January 7, 2016

Arts & Culture

The New Year starts off with two fascinating - and markedly different - productions for opera enthusiasts on the French Riviera this January. (more…)...