September 18, 2019 | News, Events
On August 15th, the village of Ainay-le-Vieil was transformed into a gigantic flea market to the delight of bargain hunters. Between the villages of La Celette, La Perche and Ainay-le-Vieil, it has become a tradition. Every 15th August, a flea market is organised....
August 17, 2017 | Festival
Frances DeBroff As a child prodigy, Ms. DeBroff played in the Pittsburgh Junior Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Lauren Maazel. Ms. DeBroff then spent her summers studying violin at the Chautauqua Institute under the tutelage of Misha Mishakov,...
August 17, 2017 | Festival
Orfeo Mandozzi is in great demand. He has worked as a soloist in close proximity with many major cellists such as: Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo Yo Ma, Paul Tortelier, Maurice Gendron and Harvey Shapiro. Bernard Greenhouse has said of him, "He could...
August 17, 2017 | Festival
Sa Chen is emerging as one of the most charismatic pianists of her generation. She was awarded the 4th prize at the International Chopin Competition in 2000 and the Crystal Prize at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2005, opening up new audiences for her...
August 17, 2017 | Festival
Jeff Ballard American jazz drummer, Jeff was born in 1963 in Santa Cruz, California. Jeff has played for Ray Charles, Pat Metheny and Chick Corea. In 2006, he joined Brad Mehldau's trio. His technique allows his style to impose itself. Jeff plays...
August 17, 2017 | Festival
Richard Troxell is an operatic tenor whose voice has thrilled audiences in title roles in opera houses and concerts around the world: Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Los Angeles Opera, Washington Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Diego Opera, Santa Fe...