Christmas would hardly be Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’. My own first experience with this glorious confection took place many years ago at New York’s Lincoln Center. I watched, entranced, as a giant Christmas tree rose from the stage as if by magic and an enchanting girl, hardly older than … Continue reading →
Culture vultures who want to experience the very best operas and ballets can now satisfy their tastes close to home. You don’t have to fly to London to enjoy the Royal Opera House season! Just head to Le Cinema de Beaulieu in Beaulieu-sur-Mer where selected operas and ballets are broadcast … Continue reading →
Ask and ye shall receive. Last year I bemoaned the fact that the Nice Jazz Festival was relying too much on regulars. Sponsored by singer/pianist Jamie Cullum, this year’s program presents several rarely-seen-in-Nice artists such as Brad Mehldau, The Roots, Jason Moran and Roberto Fonseca. In addition to up-and-coming artists, … Continue reading →