On Monday, September 19 at 7 PM, the Nice Conservatory will open its season.
This evening will bring together Sandra Moubarak, on the piano, and Anthony Leroy, on the cello, one of the most promising duos of the current generation. After their advanced chamber music cycle at the CNSM in Paris, they won several awards at the Zagreb and Lausanne Competitions, then at the Maria Canals Competition in Barcelona. In 2004, their second disc, dedicated to Mendelssohn, was highly acclaimed by critics.
Free entry subject to available seating.
Other highlights of this program include the 2nd Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition (from October 21 to 29), the first Bolshoi recital in France (October 13), and the largest Italian music festival ever held in France: SUONA ITALIANO, organized with the Genoa Conservatory (October 19).
The Nice Conservatory also offers:
• Les Soirées Kosma
“Joseph Kosma Musical Mondays” were organized for the first time 23 years ago, initiated by Pierre Cochereau, then director of the Conservatory, to pay tribute to Joseph Kosma, for whom the Nice Conservatory is the universal legatee of the copyrights. Joseph Kosma composed famous works inspired by the poems of Jacques Prévert. He is also the author of symphonies and ballet music. This legacy allows the funding of many concerts each year, masterclasses, international exchanges, instrument acquisitions, and student scholarships.
• Open Stages
The “Open Stages” allow students of the Conservatory to perform on the Auditorium stage. Great musical moments are foreseen and much dedication and work from those who may become tomorrow’s great talents. Your encouragement and listening are precious.
At the Conservatory
Tuesdays, October 4, 18 at 6 PM
Thursday, October 20 at 6 PM
Free concerts.
Program from September 19 to November 19, 2011:
Saturday, September 24 – 8:45 PM >> Exceptional concert by Laurent Naouri, baritone and Frédéric d’Oria Nicolas, pianist
Monday, September 26 – 7 PM >> Soirée KOSMA >> Quintets – around Schubert and Dvorak
Pierre BENSAÏD, 1st violin; Thibaut PONSIN, violin; Sylvia PENEVA, viola; Guillermo LEFEVER, cello; Elisabeth VANTHOMME, double bass; Laetitia GRISI, piano
Saturday, October 1 – 3 PM >> 10th Anniversary of the Nice Operetta Festival
From Offenbach to the Roaring Twenties, and from Broadway to Francis Lopez
Monday, October 3 – 7 PM >> Soirée KOSMA >> Tribute to Dr. Guy Pougeon, music lover and donor of 25,000 compact discs to the Conservatory.
Lecture by André PEYREGNE and musical discovery from selected musical excerpts of Dr. Guy POUGEON’s collection.
Tuesday, October 4 – 6 PM >> OPEN STAGE >> Carte blanche to Conservatory students
Monday, October 10 – 7 PM >> Soirée KOSMA >> Aighetta Quartet celebrates its 30 years – Guitar quartet
With François Szönyi, Alexandre Del Fa, Philippe Loli, Olivier Fautrat
Program: Vivaldi, De Falla, Bizet, Szönyi, Fautrat, Loli, Del Fa.
Thursday, October 13 – 7 PM >> NEW VOICES OF THE BOLSHOI
During this evening, Elizabeth VIDAL and André COGNET, facilitators at the Bolshoi, will introduce you to these incredible young voices in a true firework of virtuoso arias. This Bolshoi recital is the first in France! Unique!
Monday, October 17 – 6 PM >> Soirée KOSMA >> Trio Soirée
With Brigitte BLONDEAU, Valérie VEDEL, clarinet, Thierry LINCELE, piano
Program: J. Brahms, trio op.114 / A. Zemlinsky, trio op.3
Tuesday, October 18 – 6 PM >> OPEN STAGE >> Carte blanche to Conservatory students
Wednesday, October 19 – 7 PM >> SUONA ITALIANO. With the Genoa Conservatory.
The largest Italian music festival ever held in France.
Thursday, October 20 – 6 PM >> OPEN STAGE – BRASS >> Carte blanche to Conservatory students
From October 21 to 29 >> 2nd Maxence Larrieu International Flute Competition. By the association “A travers la flûte”
From Monday, October 31 to November 4 >> Nice Côte d’Azur Simone Delbert International Piano Competition
Monday, November 7 – 7 PM >> Soirée KOSMA >> Raoul SOSA, pianist
Monday, November 14 – 7 PM >> Soirée KOSMA >> Tribute to Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)
Thursday, November 17 – 6 PM >> OPEN STAGE >> Carte blanche to Conservatory students
Friday, November 18 – 7:30 PM >> CANNES YOUNG BALLET
Saturday, November 19 – 3 PM >> AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL – Christophe ALVAREZ
