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Many gulag survivors, having experienced suffering and degradation during their imprisonment, took up the pen after their liberation. Their stories, full of strength and courage, are invaluable testimonies. They provide an insight into the reality of survival conditions in Soviet camps, as well as into the innermost depths of the human soul. From March 3 […]

It’s hard not to draw on the infinite wealth of classical music to further express one’s own intentions, projects or even emotions. Cinema is no exception, and a number of composers from the past have found their way into modern productions. Beethoven did not escape this fate, and his creations have been reused in many […]

A little history first! The Boléro was commissioned by dancer Ida Rubinstein on the theme of the Spanish ballet. Maurice Ravel composed it in 1928, and the work was an immediate success. When Maurice died in 1937, his brother Edouard inherited his estate and the composer’s rights. He fell in love with Angèle and married […]

In the early 1800s, Beethoven was the youngest member of Viennese musical life. Even after the birth of the rising star Rossini, Beethoven’s primacy remained intact, especially in German culture. However, in 1822, when the Swan of Pesaro arrived in Vienna for the performance of his opera Zelmira, the Viennese people eagerly awaited him, and […]

Fine, colorful drawings take us easily to the heart of Egypt to meet Cleopatra, the woman and queen we all know from Julius Caesar, but who is so much more. As Caesar and Pompey wage war across the Mediterranean, we follow the story of Cleopatra’s life and reign, her marriage to her brother, her vision […]

At this particular time of year, everyone needs to find ways of keeping busy at home without feeling like they’re wasting too much time. For some, it’s an opportunity to read (we approve!), for others, to see if the Netflix catalog has an end (we’re not so happy about that, but we understand you). You […]