Among the shows not to be missed, first there’s the final performance of Tangoforte on August 1st in Beausoleil. This group consists of four artists from the jazz, classical, and operatic music scene: Frédéric Viale (bandoneon player), Eros Cordogli (pianist), Éric Fassio (double bassist), and Gilles San Juan (tenor). A tango choreography is performed by Argentine dancer Mayra Morelli and her partner George Bonopera. Both transport us into their world, sharing their common passion for tango and the way this dance is practiced. The dance varies depending on the circumstances: from the tango of the slums of Buenos Aires to that of the famous singer Carlos Gardel. All of this to music that restores the most harmonious and traditional form… of tango.
Also worth seeing:
The soloists of the International Summer Academy of Nice, on August 1st at Saint-Martin-Vésubie and August 3rd at Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
The concerts of the professors of the International Summer Academy, organized as part of the Summer Evenings, offer a unique opportunity to see these internationally renowned soloists. They will perform in chamber music formations or recitals.
Elisabeth Piron, on July 31st at Saint-Martin-du-Var and August 4th at Entraunes.
After “The President’s Women” where she portrayed seven funny and touching characters, Elisabeth Piron returns with a new show blending humor and poetry: “Elisabeth Warms up the Planet”. This one-woman show introduces us again to a series of whimsical and endearing characters. Among them: a zealous angel, Miss Star 2007, Saint Golène du Poitou, Super Granny, and maybe the woman of your dreams (or your nightmares!). A high-energy performance with a dash of humor. A pleasant experience awaits.
Swing Sorg Orchestra, on August 3rd at Saint-Jeannet and August 4th at Contes.
The Swing Sorg Orchestra is a jazz big band composed of 9 instruments: 4 trumpets including a tuba, 3 trombones, 4 saxophones, flutes and clarinets, a piano, an accordion, drums, a double bass, and possibly a singer. Here, the singer is Agnès Pujet. Leading the sixteen musicians of the orchestra are “Gaston” (Michel Cassez), former member of the group *Compagnon de la chanson* and Marc Cauquil, founder of the orchestra, trumpeter, and arranger. They will perform a show titled “If Jazz Were Told to Me”. This performance will take the audience through the history of Jazz, featuring Scot Joplin, Louis Armstrong, Glen Miller, and many others.
These are of course only 4 of the completely free shows offered during the Summer Evenings. Many more are planned during the week of July 29 to August 4.
For more information about the Summer Evenings: www.cg06.fr or 0805 566 560 (toll-free number available from June 7 to September 5, 2009).
