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"C'EST PAS CLASSIQUE" FESTIVAL

From 3 to 19 November 2023

The most iconic classical-music festival returns this year across the entire local area to delight fans more so than ever before!

18TH EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL: A MEMORABLE EDITION

New concept: a decentralised festival spread across the territory in 13 Alpes-Maritimes towns!

From 3 to 19 November 2023, the Alpes-Maritimes Department invites you to the 18th edition of the « C’est pas Classique » festival.

Everything has been carefully orchestrated to celebrate the festival’s 18th birthday across the territory and in the best way possible, featuring internationally renowned artists.

The festival stretches out across the Alpes-Maritimes department, putting classical music in all its forms within everybody’s reach.

In total, 33 free concerts are planned, as well as a host of events to allow the public to fully enjoy the diversity of classical music in 13 towns across the Alpes-Maritimes Department.

So whether you’re a seasoned classical-music aficionado or simply curious about discovering new sounds, there will be something for everyone and all ages.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL …

Since 2005, the festival has been committed to promoting classical music in all its forms. The « C’est pas Classique » festival proves this dedication year after year thanks to an eclectic line-up that demonstrates that there’s nothing obsolete, sad or stagnant about this field of music.

This combination of genres is exactly what gives the festival its international renown, bringing together the classical repertoire and contemporary music, tradition and creation. More than 30 free concerts are offered across the entire Alpes-Maritimes department, for young and old!

Beyond a popular success that has never wavered over the last 18 years, this festival – with its strong artistic line-up – enjoys international credibility and status, highlighted by the participation of some truly prestigious headliners.

Each edition is unique and no two are alike!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Quatuor Anches Hantées in Mougins
    Wednesday 08 November 2023 at 20:30
    STRAUSS&CO.
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  • Romain LELEU SEXTET at the Theatre of Grasse
    Saturday 11 November 2023 at 20:00
    Move, The Trumpet as Movie Star.
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  • The Opera Locos at the Nice Operahouse
    Wednesday 15 November 2023 at 20:30
    Farcical situations and emotional performances follow one after the other in this comical musical show that’s sure the enchant the whole family.
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    • Eastwood Symphonic at the Nice Operahouse
      Friday 17 November 2023 at 20:30
      Accompanied by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice, under the director of Gast Waltzing.
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    • André Manoukian Trio + Balkanes + Guest Dafné Kritharass “Anouch” at the Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice
      Saturday 18 November 2023 at 20:30
      Always loyal to the same team of musicians, for 10 years now André Manoukian has been turning his attention back towards the Armenia of his ancestors. Anouch inspired the song from which the album takes its name.
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    • Drum Brothers at the Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice
      Sunday 19 November 2023 at 16:00
      A family-friendly show for young and old, orchestrated by the colourful brush of director Éric Bouvron. By and with Stéphane, Cyril and Clément Colle.
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    A look back at the 17th season
    17e édition du festival "C'est Pas Classique" !
    17e édition du festival "C'est Pas Classique" !
    17e édition du festival "C'est Pas Classique" !
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