In this new year, the Palais Lascaris continues its lecture series on baroque art, art history, and music.
The lectures take place on Thursdays at 3 PM at the Francis Gag Theater, rue de la Croix, in Old Nice. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Program
Thursday, January 13: “The Birth and Development of Baroque Art: Roman Architecture in the Time of Vignola, della Porta, and Maderna” (late 16th – early 17th century), by Charles Astro.
Thursday, January 20: “The Historic Organs of the Roya Valley,” a new film conceived and presented by René Saorgin.
Thursday, January 27: “The Masters of Roman Baroque: Chevalier Bernini, the Stage Director of an Era,” by Charles Astro.
Thursday, February 3: “Romanticism, Decorative Arts, and Art of Living during the Restoration,” by Brigitte Mandrino.
Thursday, February 17: “The Masters of Roman Baroque: Francesco Borromini, between Virtuosity and Mysticism,” by Charles Astro.
Thursday, March 3: “Journeys in Thuringia: Around Johann Sebastian Bach,” by Martine Raibaldi.
Thursday, March 10: “The Masters of Roman Baroque: Pietro da Cortona, the Architect, the Painter, and the Decorator,” by Charles Astro.
Thursday, March 17: “When Life Strives Between Vices and Virtues: A Manichean Journey,” by Gisèle Brillant.
Thursday, March 24: “From Glory to Oblivion, Blanche Selva, Pianist, Composer,” by Guy Selva with Laurent Martin on piano.
Thursday, April 7: “Erard: The Invention of the Modern Harp,” by Robert Adelson.
Thursday, April 14: “Beings of Light or Infernal Troops: Iconography of ‘Angels’ and ‘Demons’,” by Gisèle Brillant.
