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Biréli Lagrène Fell in Love with Monte-Carlo

Published on October 22, 2020Updated on June 19, 2023

There are so many reasons to love Monaco.
It’s an exceptional place where anything is possible. Where luck finds those who come to meet it with a smile. A parade of experiences and memories await you under the Mediterranean sun... Top French jazz guitarist Biréli Lagrène is performing at the 2020 Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival, and spoke to us about his fondness for the Principality. 

Let’s fall in love with Monte-Carlo!

Bireli Lagrene Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival Monaco

What do you love most about Monaco? How does Monaco inspire you?

 

Biréli Lagrène: The historical aspect of its music in terms of the artists and musicians who have been to Sporting Monte-Carlo. Life here is super cool and comfortable, too – it’s amazing, and simpler than in other places.

 

What is your best memory of Monaco?

 

B.L: Every memory made in Monaco is great because everything is so well put-together, and the concert venues are truly majestic.

 

In a word, Monaco is...

 

B.L: The good life.

I love Monte-Carlo because there are things here we can do that cannot be found elsewhere.

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