Semyon Bychkov will soon take up the most prestigious post of his long, varied career. Collaborating with Ralph Fiennes on “Eugene Onegin,” he gives a taste of things to come.
Category: Paris (France)
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Paris Opera Names Semyon Bychkov as Its Next Musical Director
Semyon Bychkov will be the musical director for a period when the opera’s performance spaces are under renovation. It’s a chance to add symphonic seasons like at La Scala.
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5 New Chocolate Shops in Paris to Try Out
French culinary legends and award-winning upstarts are expanding the city’s offerings. Here are five.
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Farida Khelfa, French Fashion’s Most Influential Muse, Is Having a Closet Sale
Farida Khelfa modeled for Gaultier, Alaïa and more. In turn, they gave her clothes. Now she’s letting go of 200 items from her fabled wardrobe.
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A Curiosity Shop in Paris Offers Unusual Gift Ideas
Deyrolle, a taxidermy gallery and scientific institution in Paris, has sold curiosities since 1831.
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6 Floating Hotels Where Gentle Waves Will Rock You to Sleep
Leave your worries on the shore at resorts in places like an azure Caribbean bay, a crystal-clear Cambodian river and a pristine Thai lake.
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4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert
Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.
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France Moves to Block the Shein Website Over a Sex Doll Scandal
The crackdown, ordered by the prime minister, added to the controversy over the Chinese fast-fashion retailer as it opened its first store in Paris amid chaotic scenes.
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A Parisian Home That Looks Scandinavian
When a couple found a classic Haussmannian apartment, they chose an architect who’d give it a pared-back feel.
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Surreal Creatures Gather at Michigan’s Cranbrook Art Museum
Plus: a new book from Chantal Joffe and Olivia Laing, satin flats for holiday parties and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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Why Weren’t the Jewels Stolen From the Louvre Insured?
Thieves snatched jewelry valued at more than $100 million, but the museum will not be compensated for the loss.