Tag: music
Exhibition Chopin in Paris, the composer’s workshop
at the Cité de la Musique from 9th March- 6th June 2010
Organised together with the French National Library, this exhibition celebrated the bicentenary of the pianist and composer’s birth, giving a new perspective on his work.
photo by 黃毛 used under cc licence
Chopin – the Blue Note exhibition at the Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris from 2nd March – 11th July 2010
Just before the major Chopin exhibition at the Cité de la Musique, it’s the Musée de la Vie Romantique – one of our favourite places in Paris – that honours the man for the bicentenary of his birth.
The Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris. Photo : JasonW
Emilie Simon – a new album and interviews at the
Hôtel Design Sorbonne
Art and Culture, Our favourite things
French musician Emilie Simon has just released her new album The Big Machine, and when looking for a cool and cosy place to do her interviews with the press, the Hôtel Design Sorbonne was a natural choice…
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Miles Davis exhibition We Want Miles
at the Cité de la Musique in Paris
from 16th October 2009 – 17th January 2010
Jazz fans rejoice! Miles Davis fans kneel down and give homage to Paris’ Cité de la Musique. Their new exhibition is all about Miles, the man that made serious jazz popular, the multi-faceted genius. Unmissable. We Want Miles!
Jazz festival Jazz à la Villette 2009 :
1st – 13th September 2009 in Paris
To keep you occupied whilst waiting for the big Miles Davis exhibition We Want Miles at the Cité de la Musique starting 16th October 2009, the Jazz à la Villette jazz festival has over 200 artiste, 50 groups and – without shunning the old guard – an open mind about music with jazz influences, such as rap and electronic music…
De La Soul. Photo : DR
The Fête de la Musique 2009 in Paris:
a giant, raucous, free music night all over the city
on Sunday 21st June
A Parisian experience, Art and Culture
It’s perhaps the noisiest day of the year for Parisians! No need for dodgy downloading to benefit from free music on 21st June…
9th Saint-Germain-des-Prés Jazz Festival
from 10th – 25th May 2009
They say it’s the European birthplace of jazz, and for the ninth year running Saint Germain is gearing up for its very own jazz festival with Kenny Barron, Kyle Eastwood (yep, Clint’s son) and lots of exciting new talent…
Villette Sonique Festival 2009
27th – 31st May
An astutely-programmed part-outdoors electronic and rock music festival!
photo : ciaba., used under cc licence
Blue Note Records Festival 2009 – 30th March – 16th April 2009
The label is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and some would say that their best artists are all dead, but Blue Note most certainly is not and this festival showcases the new talents who intend to keep the flame burning.
