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Festival C'est pas classique : concerts for all

seil général des Alpes-Maritimes at the palais Acropolis in Nice is a unique event in France. For several days, free concerts are offered to bring classical music within the reach of all, whether neophytes or knowledgeable music lovers. Origins of this festival The festival 'C'est pas classique ...

12
Oct
2007

Lettering : 5 tips for beginners

c technique in a workshop or in books The basic technique of lettering is to create with a felt-tip pen full and unfinished as one does with a pen in classical calligraphy. To achieve this, remember the golden rule that you draw upward strokes thinly and downward strokes thickly. You can find man ...

27
Dec
2022

Disney: 100 years of magic and anecdotes

the world of music, from Edith Piaf to Elton John, Maurice Chevalier, Henri Salvador, Céline Dion, Christina Aguilera, Ariana DeBose, not to mention classical performers Yo Yo Ma, Lang Lang, and Barbara Hendricks... Céline Dion launched her American career by singing "Beauty and the Beast" in 199 ...

31
July
2007

Gothic architecture: presentation and characteristics

e generally distinguished: - the 'primitive' Gothic, which succeeded the Romanesque art around 1130, with the appearance of the ribbed vault - the 'classical' Gothic, between 1190 and 1230, with buttresses based on the model of Chartres cathedral - the 'radiant' gothic, between 1230 and 1350, cha ...

25
Mar
2008

Vienna: visit the capital of Austria

e in the world. It is famous for its operas and ballets, but also for its museums and its café culture. It has long been considered the capital of classical and baroque music. Many world-famous composers have performed here for centuries, including Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig v ...

20
Apr
2009

What to do in Milan?

ree most prestigious opera houses in Italy along with La Fenice in Venice and Teatro San Carlo in Naples, La Scala in Milan is known as the temple of classical and operatic music. It is located in one of the busiest squares in Milan "Piazza della Scala". The opera house also has its own museum that ...

06
Mar
2013

Summer evenings: free shows in the Alpes-Maritimes.

is thriving in the department and is displayed in coastal towns as well as in inland villages. All styles and artistic genres are represented, from classical music to contemporary music including jazz, music hall, singing and traditional music. Fans of magic, storytelling, theater and dance are no ...

20
May
2014

The Richelieu Music Festival: the meeting place for music lovers in Indre-et-Loire

A musical escapade The Richelieu Music Festival offers a summer break all about music, in a setting of greenery and 17th century architecture. The city-museum of Richelieu located in the southern region of the Loire castles has indeed preserved exceptional historical places. During the festival, ...

24
July
2014

The Lyric Art Festival of Salon-de-Provence

Presentation of the festival The Lyric Art Festival of Salon-de-Provence was created in 2006 by the Mezza Voce association in order to offer operas, performed by the greatest, at an accessible rate. This event also aims to discover, during an evening that is totally reserved for them, the Young ...

27
July
2015

The Promenade Museum in Digne: a walk for the whole family

A museum and four trails The Promenade Museum, located in the commune of Digne-les-Bains inside the Haute-Provence Geopark, lives up to its name. More than just a museum, it is an open-air walkplace, crisscrossed by 4 discovery trails. Each of these trails can be covered in about 15 minutes. ...

22
Apr
2022

Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

ted against smallpox in their lifetime are protected against this virus. There is no specific vaccine for monkeypox, but it is possible to use the classical smallpox vaccine. According to the Pasteur Institute, this vaccine is 85% effective against monkeypox. Incidentally, it should be noted t ...

06
June
2022

David Hockney: 5 things to know about this unclassifiable artist

because the artist used reverse perspective. It was in the early 1980s that this rebellious British painter decided to break free from the laws of classical perspective. He then reversed the perspective by placing the vanishing point behind the viewer, so that the painting seems to converge to ...

12
July
2022

5 tips for learning English by reading

ccess the dictionary and translation functions. 5- Think about audio books The last of the 5 tips for learning English by reading is to alternate classical reading with listening to audio books. The audiobook is a great tool for perfecting your knowledge of Shakespeare's language because it a ...

11
Jan
2023

Lithuania: 5 good reasons to choose this destination in summer.

nthusiasts are invited to the Vingis Park on July 25 to celebrate the feast of Saint Christopher, the patron saint of Vilnius. The program will blend classical music with opera singers and symphony orchestra, as well as pop music. This rich and eclectic cultural program is the last of the 5 good re ...

18
July
2023

Invalides Aura: a fairy-like immersive experience.

splendor of the Dôme des Invalides. This immersive and stunning show presents itself as a series of tableaux that bring together digital creation and classical architecture. Not only will the lighting effects leave you speechless, but the music will also play an important role in this sensory exp ...

04
Oct
2023

Valentine's Day in Vienna: 5 Romantic and Unusual Experiences

late and apricot jam cake is the city's most iconic pastry. 5- Visit Vienna by horse-drawn carriage. In the streets of Vienna, it's not uncommon to hear classical music as well as the sound of hooves... The last of the 5 romantic and unusual experiences not to be missed is the city tour by horse-dra ...

09
Feb
2024