The orchestra gets ready to play

Fêtes de la Musique

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June 22nd 2008
All over France, it’s been yet again the Weekend of the Festival, in low-key, community focussed kind of way: this time, les Fêtes de la Musique. From what I can gather, originally this was the weekend when children received the results of the music exams they’ve been taking over the last week or two. So community music centres would gather together all their pupils in a concert for the loc ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more