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7 06, 2021

Bridging the cultural divide: the art of the French Sunday

By |2021-06-09T13:34:25+10:00Jun 7, 2021|2 Comments

No one makes plans, which means everyone has got time on their hands. Time to visit, time to eat. Time to sleep if you want to. Sunday in France is a time for everyone to just 'be', which often means 'being' together. I think that I’m starting to like it.

10 05, 2021

Pocket-sized Guide to French Romantic Composers: How much do you know?

By |2021-05-19T02:36:58+10:00May 10, 2021|2 Comments

Do you know your Bizet from your Berlioz? Or your Satie from Saint-Saëns? Find out a little more about some of your favourite French composers in this mini guide to the Romantic era in Classical music.

10 05, 2021

Pocket-sized Guide to French popular music: l’amour toujours ?

By |2021-05-19T02:49:48+10:00May 10, 2021|6 Comments

The French aren't just known for baguettes and wine. It appears that their music is also getting some attention. What makes francophile listeners go Oh là là ? The words? The music? The images they evoke?

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