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.
Carmen: The Spanish Revolution on The French Riviera
Daniel Benoin is back in Nice this month, directing one of the world’s most famous operas. And predictably, his adaptation has a twist.
Nice Opera presents Puccini’s Masterpiece Tosca
Opéra de Nice Côte d'Azur heralds the new year with one of the world’s best loved operas - Giacomo Puccini’s melodrama, Tosca.
‘The Magic Flute’ is Nice Opera’s New Season Opener
For the opening performance of its 2016-17 season, Nice Opera presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute - the composer’s foray into a world of fantasy and enchantment.
Greek Tragedy for Nice Opera’s Last Production of the Season
Opéra Nice Côte d'Azur brings its 2015-'16 season to a close with a new production of Cherubini’s Medea this May.
La Traviata at L’Opéra de Nice: A Contemporary Take on a Timeless Topic
This November, famous French choreographer Pascale Chevroton pays her home country a rare working visit when directing Verdi’s master opus.
A Touch of Dvořák, Bruckner, and the Nice Philharmonic this May
The next performance in the Nice Philharmonic symphony season features Dvořák’s tuneful Violin Concerto and Bruckner’s Symphony No 7. (more…)...