On Friday, with great pomp, the National Conservatory of the Region of Nice was inaugurated. Since 1980, it had hoped for a building and premises worthy of the fifth largest city in France. By reclaiming the space occupied by the Higher School of Police Officers on the Cimiez Hill, the architects of the CNR were provided with a sufficient area to make this construction an ideal, spacious, and thoughtful place for aspiring artists who will train there. 81 disciplines will be taught (music and dance).
Jacques Peyrat, Senator Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, Minister Delegate for Territorial Planning and President of the General Council of the Alpes Maritimes, and Michel Vauzelle, President of the Regional Council of Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur, each took the floor in the Kosma auditorium to explain the challenges and importance of this inauguration.
Jacques Peyrat is pleased that the CNR was open all last weekend “to get acquainted with what taxes have allowed to accomplish.” Indeed, the city of Nice is the largest funder (75%). For him, this tool is an asset in the race to be designated as the “European Capital of Culture.” Michel Vauzelle expresses “his happiness to share such an important moment for the city of Nice.” He emphasizes the need to forget political quarrels to bring such projects to fruition: “It is an involvement of all communities. It is a collective responsibility. Culture is an essential element for democracy and living together.”
Christian Estrosi, wearing his two hats, concludes the ceremonial speeches: “We want to see this moment engraved. Nice enhances its influence. It is important to feel a harmony of the people of Nice, the Alpes-Maritimes, and the region.” After highlighting the significant role of André Peyreigne in bringing the project to fruition, he concludes his monologue with a space-time justified quote: “Music begins where the power of words ends.”
With the official remarks over, the spotlight turns to the music. All the music, only the music, and the gestures that accompany it. The National Regional Conservatory of Nice has many years ahead to continue to make a name for itself for the humblest pride of André Peyregne.
