This fall, the 6th Edition of the Festival Franz Liszt is presenting a super lineup of concerts on the Côte d’Azur. www.franzlisztlevenscotedazur.com Music lovers, from the most erudite to the complete novice, will enjoy concerts every weekend from October 1 to 22, 2016. Featured composers: Borodine … 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 →
It was nice while it lasted but now it’s over. Nice municipal museums have been free for years but now the city has instituted admission fees. But only for visitors! Residents of “greater Nice” are eligible for a free museum pass. The move is controversial. Some say that the city’s … Continue reading →