Culture

Most concerts and 'events' start here about 9 o'clock in the evening.  So we were surprised and pleased when we saw the advert for a concert in Gourdon starting at 6. 30!  It was part of a week-long cello celebration; master-classes, rehearsals open to the public and performances.

So, in contrast to the normal complaint of 'I'll not keep awake!', this time it was all rushing to get to the concert on time!  Fortunately, nothing starts on time in France; you have to allow time for all of that kissing greeting!
We are continually bowled over at the standard of musicianship we see/hear.

This was all in contrast to the free Gospel concert  we went to last Friday in a tiny little village near us.  This one was true to form and didn't start till sometime after 9 in the evening.  There seems to be quite a following for gospel music in this area and the audience and performers were French, but, as the songs were in english we were able to join in!
Over these two weekends we went from the sublime to the ridiculous.