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Some were prevented from performing, others were not allowed to sign their own compositions. Conservatory doors were open only to men, the Church forbade them to sing, society relegated them to an accessory role, subordinate to the male will. Wife, daughter, sister, muse… nothing more. For centuries, the official historiography of music excluded women from […]

When BCUL librarians are challenged, jostled, amused, transported or transformed by a document, they like to share it with users. They do so through the “Bouches-à-oreille”, bookmarks placed in the documents available on our various sites. We've selected a few below to inspire you to pay us a visit.

Are you musically creative? Do you want to write your music with ease? Expand your compositions? To hear your creations performed with striking realism? It’s possible: (re-)discover Finale and Sibelius, two music notation software packages available at the BCUL Riponne site! After a Coronavirus “break”, they are once again available free of charge to anyone […]

In this anniversary year, the centenary of the birth of Georges Brassens is being marked by numerous events. To pay tribute to the poet-musician is also to pay tribute to an authentic, libertarian and committed personality. In his lyrics, he deftly handles irony, provocation and humor. His songs express feelings that the population feels collectively, […]

Whether it’s an initiation rite, a souvenir or a distinctive sign, today’s tattoos are becoming more and more popular. Contrary to popular belief, tattooing is far from being a recent fashion phenomenon. This ancient art form has been around in various forms since prehistoric times. In fact, the first signs of tattooing found on mummies […]

The famous spy “My name is Bond… James Bond…” This famous line is the prerogative of the world’s most famous spy, also known as 007. A man of the shadows working for MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), the UK’s foreign intelligence service, James Bond has fascinated entire generations and continues to inspire us to this […]