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Photograph by Chopchicks in Paris Chopchics in Paris continue their mission through August Their mission is to discover and review every Asian restaurant in Paris and they won't let something as trivial as the Sum- mer get in their way. Every week the ChopChics in Paris founders, Diana Liu, Melissa Lim and Jocelyn Ho dine in a selected restaurant, inviting expats to join them in a small and intimate group setting (no more than 6 people) to encour- age conversation and dine. The summer dates are; August 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. If you're staying in Paris this Au- gust visit www.facebook.com/chopchick- sinparis for more information.

Lost in Frenchlation part- Magazine Cover contest ners to bring outdoor Our magazine cover photo contest attracted many entries and proved to movie screenings be a fun campaign. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone for Lost in Frenchlation have partnered submitting their photos and to all who took part by voting. There could, with the festival La Chaise et L'Écran however, only be one winner, voted for by our Facebook and Instagram (organised by Marie du 11ème) communities and email subscribers. The 3 runners up are featured on bringing two outdoor movie screen- page 10. We plan to run similar campaigns later in the year. ings in August. The first, 'L'Enfance Nue' by Maurice Pialat on the 4th and the second "Le Dernier Métro" WICE Autumn Open House Presents Its International on the 18th. For more information vis- Book Club it www.lostinfrenchlation.com. With a running start to the rentrée, the English-speaking educational and social group WICE will present a program of tours, language and cultural courses—and not least, a new, improved Bilingual Book Group. Global Women WICE volunteers international journalist Catherine Field from New Zea- Breakfast land, and Canadian photographer Tracey Bennewiea took charge, dou- Following the success of their first bling book group membership by creating a new webpage and email, conference in Paris, the Global Wom- and offering refreshments at every meeting. Catherine says, “Readers en Network has announced their from the US, India, Ireland and France, some with expat and military first Global Woman Club breakfast. experiences in Algeria or Beirut, make this club very special.” This free Connie Lee-Bennett is set to host monthly activity for WICE members offers discussions of literary books the event which will start at 9.00am published in both French and English. There are also appearances by (Thursday14th September). Attend- authors, such as 90-year-old Noreen Riols, author of The Secret Ministry ees will be encouraged to share of Ag And Fish: My Life in Churchill’s School for Spies. their personal story and vision and talk about their business. A 50% Come meet Catherine and Tracey and a host of other WICE volunteers at discount can be obtained from the the Open House on 19 September 2017 at 28 rue du Pont Louis Phillipe, standard ticket price of 30.69 euros in the 4e. Half-price membership (25 euros) will be offered that day when by emailing paris@globalwoman- you sign up for one of their courses. www.wice.org club.com.

Photograph by Rob Sitbon The Storytelling Evening in July featured Craig Carlson Founder of Breakfast in America and Author of "Pancakes in Paris", Craig Carlson spoke of his journey from Hollywood screenwriter and filmmak- er to opening up three American din- ers in Paris. His story was preceded by a menu of Club Sandwiches and Banana Split Sundaes. A good time of mingling, dining and storytelling was had by all. If you are interested in attending an upcoming storytelling evening visit www.storytellingevenings.com

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Air traffic controller at Orly airport, Romain has an exciting but de- manding job. He has found photography to be a perfect way to switch off and reconnect with himself in his downtime. Born and bred SUMMER CHOICE in Paris (except for the years he spent in Toulouse where he studied engineering), he has always found inspiration in his home town. What does a Parisian love about their own city? "There's always something to discover, a new café, a small street that had previously gone unno- ticed... each area tells a different story and event this changes depending on the time of day." Hoping to inspire others with his images, Romain often adds in- spirational or spiritual quotes to his photos. He is also an avid traveler. Top of his list of visited countries are Indonesia, Brazil and Scotland. Follow Romain on Instagram as he shares his viewpoints of Paris, France and beyond. www.instagram.com/gl0be_trotter PHOTO PICKS OF THE Photograph by Romain Figuiere MONTH #EXPATRIATESMAGAZINE (BELOW) AURÉLIE GUISIANO

Aurélie Guisiano is a Paris-based (RIGHT) graphic designer and photogra- KETEVAN GIORGADZE pher, who is passionate about & LINH TRAN lights, travel and her city. During a stroll in La Butte aux Cailles she Ketevan Giorgadze was born in Georgia, met a friendly ginger cat. In her and raised in Moscow before moving to photo she tried to capture the Paris where she now shares her visually pleasure he felt as he scratched stunning experiences on her instagram himself. Follow Aurelie on Insta- profile @Katie.one. With Ketevan's cre- gram - @Globalworming ative flair, attention to detail and visual- or visit aurelieguisiano.fr ly enticing imagery she has captivated thousands of followers on social media and has featured on websites including KickyMag, LetsTrav- elProject and Soul Sisters. Fol- low Ketevan as she opens a window to her dreamy, magical and colourful world on Insta- gram @katie.one.

Lihn Tran is from Vietnam with a background in hospitality management, a talented lifestyle and wedding photographer. She finds Paris is always full of surprises and new things to discover. “Nothing is boring or uninteresting; everything around us has its own soul and if we look at things from another point of view, they might Photograph by Aurélie Guisiano surprise us”. Follow Linh on her Insta- gram www.instagram.com/linhbaybong or @throughtheglassparis. PAGE 10 COMMUNITY | Instagram: @Expatriates_Magazine PAGE 10 COMMUNITY | Expatriates Magazine

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At the time of writing 41,000 people er the current standings show that BUSINESS have visited www.best-in.paris to Matt Black’s Rock U has taken a My Bilingual VA. leads the Best Busi- place their votes across 190 cate- commanding lead with 55% of the ness Support Service for expats with gories. 33 days of campaigning and votes, followed by Derek Ferguson’s 34% of votes ahead of PleaseHelp. voting remain to find the best servic- Roaming Schoolhouse (25%). The fr (31%). Michael Pereira’s Broad- es, accomplishments and experienc- voting for Best family friendly café way in Paris, currently stands in first es in Paris, so while some categories or restaurant currently shows Chez place as Best Expat Business with seem to be decided already, others Hé at 21%, 2016 winner Mombini at 41%, Mexican bistro Candelaria sits will go down to the wire. 20%, and La Baleine (15%) are all in in second place with 13% and spa contention. Parc de Jeux (6ème) is Freepersefone follows with 11%. An- COMMUNITY currently considered the best play- glopreneurs is a clear favourite for When arriving in a new country ground, ahead of La Tête dans les Best Business Association in Paris. many expats turn to the support Nuages (2ème) by 3%. and guidance of a community. Cur- GOING OUT rently leading the Best Association ESSENTIAL The best bar to cut loose sees Le category is AARO (43%), closely The are some services which are es- Medusa (45%) and Red House followed by AWG (33%). Facebook sential to living in Paris. First we have (43%) going head to head. The group English Speaking Mums in the Best Bank Category. Current vot- Moose has nudged ahead of 2016 Paris is currently the expat choice ing shows HSBC as a favourite with winner The Great Canadian by 9% for Best Women’s Network with 23% 23% of the votes, 2016 winner BNP for Best Canadian Bar. The fiercely of the votes. Paribas sits with 18% and LCL has fought category, Best Wine Bar in 11% of the votes. TransferWise is Paris sees two bars fighting it out. Ô FAMILY currently the expat choice for best Chateau with 39% of votes and G.IV Given the diversity of after school method of sending money overseas with 37%. The Best Cocktail Bar cat- activities available to expat fam- (69%), international bank transfer, egory sees Dirty Dick sitting at 22%, ilies, the ultimate winners of this XEtrade, Paypal and MoneyGram Le Syndicat at 20% and Moonshin- category are the children. Howev- make up the other 31% of votes. er with a respectable 6%. The best

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club for a night out dancing places Leeds’ Après-Midi in fourth position man leads piano teacher Bonnie Le Rex Club on 51%, followed by with 13%. Brown for the Best Music Teacher Le Queen at 25% and Mix Club at category by 16%. 19%. The Best English Pub category PEOPLE sees the Bowler storm into the lead Best Expat Achievement is currently LEARNING with 81% of votes. The Best Gay held by Sabri Ben for organising a Learning the language is top of Friendly bar sees Les Souffleurs at 3rd TEDx in Paris bringing 800 at- most people's list when they arrive. 34%, Café Cox at 23% and Open tendees (66%), Aaron Marz - CTO Currently leading the Best French café at 21%. The best bar for a cozy - for receive seed funding for Room- School category is 2016 winner night out is currently led by Comp- checking has 16% of votes, and Paul OISE, followed by Ecole Perl (16%), toir Général with 69% of votes, whilst Taylor - featuring in his own TV spot Inlingua (12%) and Alliance Français best place to hang out for expats on Canal+ (What the fu*k France) (12%). My French Coach currently sees WOS (24%), The Moose (21%), (10%). Ukranian artist and graphic leads The Best Teacher/Tutor /Les- and Café Oz – Grands boulevards designer Daria Goncharenko leads son category with 65%. Ahead of (20%) in a close contest. the Best Artist category with 48% 2016 winner Hélène Phelipon (27%). of votes, while American portraitist The Best Culinary School category ENTERTAINMENT Moe Delaitre sits closely behind with sees La Cuisine Paris leading with Moulin Rouge is currently leading 38%. Early leader Liba Stambollion 46%. Le Cordon Bleu sits in second the Best Cabaret category (25%) now trails with 12%. position with 17% and École Lenôtre over Aux Trois Mailletz (18%). The at 8% is in third position. The Best Best Reoccuring Event sees Patri- With 12 starting nominations, the Bilingual Montessori or Montessori cia's Paris expat soirées and din- Best Musician, Band or Singer cat- Inspired School category is current- ners a firm favourite with 41%, Rose egory is now between just two mu- ly dominated by Rainbow school Reyes’ Salon Sessions is also pop- sicians. American/Filipino pianist with 50% of votes. ular with 20%. Elsewhere, Matt and John Florencio (35%) and American Ecole Jeannine Manuel currently Manon’s Lost in Frenchlation sits in Jazz Singer Marvin Parks (29%). leads the Best International School third position with 16% and Adrian Violin teacher Camilla Radford-Fur- category with 31% of the votes,

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2016 winner American School of Paris currently sits in 2016) A. Lacroix Pâtissier, a friendly category with second place with 19% and Marymount International Kodama and Odette in contention. The Best Gluten school with 18%. Free Shop is between Naturalia, La maison du san gluten and Sitron Patisserie. HEALTH American counsellor Vanessa Corbera, LCSW is VISIT ahead in the Best Child Therapist category with 40% Giverny currently seems to be the expat choice for of votes. The Best Couple Councellor is a close affair a day trip away from the capital with 39% of votes. with three nominees in contention; bilingual licensed Provins (16%), Versailles (13%) and 2016 trip choice clinical psychologist Anne Belgram Perkins leads at Fontainebleau with 12% of votes are alternative op- 36%, South African Antoinette Steenkamp claims 27% tions. of the votes and American psychotherapist David Safi- er has 18% of votes. The best English-speaking Den- With its 360 degree panoramic views, the Montpar- tist category is currently tied with Dr Jane Matkoski nasse Tower Panoramic Observation Deck is a clear and Ameriian-Canadian Dr Alexandra Germain. Both favourite for Best View of Paris with 32% of votes. The currently level with 30% of the votes. Sacre Coeur currently has 12% of votes and Tour Saint Jacques has 8%. Fat Tire Tours currently leads the This year the Best Yoga category seems to have been Best Tour of Paris category with 33% of the votes, fol- decided at an early stage. With its low prices and ded- lowed by last year's runner up, Street Art Tour (32%). icated teachers Affordable Yoga sits in first place. 2016 winner Sight Seeker's Delight currently sits in 3rd place with 13% of votes. FOOD & DRINK In their search for the best fish and chips Expats have The Best Terrasse votes are as follows: Best View cur- placed La Maison Mère in primary position with 28% rently sits with Terrasse de l'Hôtel Raphael (23%), Un- of the votes, followed by God save the Fish (21%) and usual Choice - Palazzo (42%), Green Choice - Les Jar- Johana's Fish and Chips (17%). Firmly ahead, La Pe- dins de l'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre (27%) and Chic tite Liste de Manon (40%) seems to all but claim the Choice - Terrasse Kléber du Peninsula (38%) Best Food Blog of 2017, Les Paris de Laura (17%) and Cook'heure (15%) follow. Buddha Bar currently takes STYLE top spot for best weekend brunch. Best Tea Room Best Fashion Blog is contested between 3 main blogs, is currently led by new tea room (founded in August Agentluxe (24%), Meetmeinparee (18%) and 2016 winner - Petite in Paris (17%). The Best Fashion Start- up category has evolved into a head to head clash with Cuvh (53%) and Unidraft (45%). Best Fashion De- signer is between Ngalala Yaba (51%) and Enoka Fon- seka (45%), and Best Fashion Week Hotspot sees Le Jardin du Palais Royal with 45% of votes and Café de Flore with 27%.

ROMANCE & SPECIAL OCCASSIONS Passerelle Debilly footbridge is currently the preferred choice for Best Place to Propose in Paris, leading 2016 choice Pont Bir Hakeim by 15%. Pont des Arts is proving a popular choice for the Best Place To Kiss with 42%. With 80% of the votes, 2016 winner Fete in France seems to be on track to retain their title of Best Wedding Planner 2017, however, the Best Wed- ding Photographer category remains an open category, Sławomir Janick currently leads with 31%, Krystal Kenney at 14% and Anna Moskal at 13% chase for top spot.

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Welcome to France, where knowing English alone friends, to understand the culture, to figure out the guarantees you a life lost in translation. You're prob- bureaucracy, and more importantly to know and ex- ably thinking, "I'm an expat, not an immigrant. I've ercise your rights. Most people recognise the impor- managed with just English in other countries before." tance of learning the language but only a fraction of Whether you're a privileged person due to your ori- those take the steps to really learn it, mostly due to gin, a highly qualified worker, someone seeking bet- financial and time constraints. Others also feel that ter opportunities, forced by your situation to be here, as adults, they're too old to learn a new language. on a temporary project or here for good ... in France, So without the French proficiency, how does one try the linguistic demand is the same. to survive here?

I've been an official interpreter for different state Some depend on their entourage to explain things. I services (administrative, legal, social, medical) for have met a lot of parents who rely on their French-ed- eight years now. I also freelance for private com- ucated children to translate for them. Others have panies and individuals. My work has allowed me no choice but to limit their social circle and options, to work with people from all continents with various constantly looking for nearby English-speaking this ethnic origins, socio-economic backgrounds, and and that. Some are in denial of the necessity, ex- reasons for being in the territory. One thing they pecting a positive response each time they ask, "Do have in common is the need to understand and be you speak English?" and they get upset when peo- understood in this country. ple say, "No" – easier to be annoyed at someone else's inadequacy than their own. And the rich just I was once asked why there aren't enough English pay people to do things for them. More than once, signs in big cities or why I couldn't just conduct the I was privately hired for the simplest tasks like fill- civic instruction class in English instead of them having out a basic French form which could have been ing to sit through a French immigration seminar while easily done if they bothered to exert the minimum I translate it to English, especially since our group effort of using Google. But not everyone can afford was 95% Anglophone. Because that's France. It the luxury of paying for interpreters and even if they doesn't miss a chance to remind you where you are all could, I've observed that my affluent clients were and that it has this official language that is favoured not spared from the frustration of not being able to over other languages. Since the 16th century, the easily communicate. use of French language is mandated and they even created the Académie Française to ensure its cor- In fairness, the state has been providing free basic rect use and to protect French from the threat of An- French classes to non EEA nationals with legal doc- glicisation. They also set music quotas so that radio uments for the past 10 years under the Republican stations are play a certain percentage of songs in Integration Contract (formerly known as Reception French - to keep the language alive on air. and Integration Contract), to make the newcomers' integration easier. But that can only go as far as be- Anyone who wants to stay here longer than a vaca- ing able to survive mundane daily life. What about tion would soon be hit by reality from the moment when you get sick? When you get in trouble with the they have to deal with the dreaded prefecture in- police? When someone violates your rights? When terviews, the infamous obsession of the French with you want to complain? When you want to negotiate paperwork, the mandatory integration appointments a contract? When you're facing a legal battle with and training, the signing of contracts, buying food, a francophone? You're at a disadvantage from the finding lodging, working, etc. very beginning.

Indeed, the linguistic barrier is a big challenge In- I regularly provide linguistic support for situations deed, the linguistic barrier is a big challenge re- where it's difficult enough to be involved in one with- gardless of one's intentions to be here. The less out having to struggle with literally understanding French you know, the more difficult it is to make local what's being said and what's needed to be said.

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for them. I wish they were proficient enough Some are dealing with health problems, some in French to stand up for themselves. Things are facing legal repercussions or conse- would be simpler. Of course, their life would quences of not being aware of the law, some be much easier if they didn't have to face are fighting injustice, some are victims of em- those problems at all. ployer abuse, discrimination, violence, petty and serious crimes, some are going through However, you never know what life has in store separation, death, and other family issues. for you. Maybe you visualised a seemingly perfect and easy-going life when you decid- Being an immigrant myself, my understanding ed to live here. But sometimes things don't go of their plight goes beyond the language that as planned and are beyond your control. The we share - it is also the experience that we most you can do is be equipped with the min- share. It takes a lot of strength and courage imum tools in case things go south. to go through difficult phases in your life when you have no family around, when you're away That is why I cannot stress enough that even from home and your usual support group, if you're not aiming for citizenship or a lifetime when you've given a lot just to be here, espe- residency, language proficiency is very impor- cially when the option to pack your bags and tant. It will save you from a lot of disconcertion leave France is a complicated or and trouble. Also, when you no longer need to rely on others to express what you want to say, "What's really going on?" "What will happen you'll feel a sense of empowerment. It opens to me?" "Help!" I see these messages in their new doors and maybe you'll even start to think eyes. They expect me to put on a social as- or dream in French, which some consider as sistant or lawyer's hat, especially during in- quite an indication of finally feeling at home vestigations or court appearances, which is away from home. Do not be settled with the beyond my job description and against work idea that the best version of your life here is ethics. But sometimes I do end up playing the something as confusing as watching a foreign part when people ask me for advice outside of movie without subtitles. my actual job. I wish I could have done more

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Opening this September, Hub School Vincennes is the first of the Hub School 21 network of innovative, private, independent, secular schools. Hub School 21 is reinventing education in the 21st century by providing a new way for children to learn, whereby they flour- ish, have confidence in their own potential, and learn to take a pro- active approach to life and create a sus- tainable world. Hub School Vincennes believes that each child is Hub School 21 uses active teaching methods, provid- unique and aims to provide a caring and safe envi- ing 'positive' education, a link to the outside world and ronment conducive to the realization of each child's develops pupils' relational skills. Educational research potential. The social, cultural, cognitive and psycho- and the first successful trials in France and elsewhere logical diversity of the school's pupils is also a source have shown that this approach favours not only learn- of learning and mutual enrichment. School work is ing and exam success, but also children's overall done in class, in groups and with a tutor which frees well-being and self-confidence. children from the stress of homework and the weight of their school bags! Hub School Vincennes attaches Active teaching methods include “learning by doing” great importance to pupils knowing themselves, their and “flipped class”, which put the students at the cen- body and their emotions. Physical exercise, self-ex- tre of the learning experience, making them both the pression, exchanges and gratitude are all part of the authors and the participants of their daily lessons. Pu- daily routine, ensuring the right conditions for learning pils are actively involved in their educational projects, and developing emotional intelligence and relation they work together, ask questions, research, test, and skills from an early age. are allowed to make mistakes. Teachers have the role of a tutor or coach, helping each child to give the best Progress is always measured in an encouraging way. they can by developing personal, individual learning Games, badges, belts for different skill levels, and paths and by providing them with regular, constructive works produced by the children are all used to en- feedback. This different approach makes the whole courage and gauge progress in a positive way. The learning process more meaningful and creates a more school also tests and validates the acquisition of the motivating environment in which to learn. basic skills required by the French national educational system, with particular importance given to learning Classes at Hub School Vincennes are for mixed age English "in situ". groups, because it has been proven that mixing children of different ages encourages them to be more Registration is now open for the next school year, start- mature by nurturing exchanges between the younger ing 4th September, when Hub School Vincennes will and older students, creating a real group dynamic. In welcome pupils aged 8 to 11. Other classes will open the mornings students follow their own, personalized in the months that follow. lessons for French and mathematics where they can progress at their own speed. Afternoons are devoted For more information contact to working on inspiring, interdisciplinary projects (gar- Fanny Peissik, Co-founder of Hub School 21 and Head- dening, building, presentations, video, creative arts, mistress of Hub School Vincennes on +33(0)6 8351 cultural and sporting activities), which consolidate 9921 [email protected] , www.hubschool21.fr and give real meaning to the theoretical learning.

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"It is empowering to be able to create When I moved to Paris from the UK I could already speak some French, but like so many multicultural and expats I was keen to improve and wanted to be able to converse naturally and fluently, or multilingual shows" at least to get by in French without sounding silly. I tried all manner of traditional learning methods, from evening classes (yawn), to self-study contemporary dialogues in order to enrich vocabulary with grammar book and CD, to language ‘exchange’ and syntax, and we develop language through the use soirées, but nothing seemed to work. Whilst I could con- of emotion and imagination. Progress is quick and the jugate verbs in several tenses, I would still get stuck in atmosphere is fun and engaging everyday situations and couldn't really express myself. Why did you create this method? And then I discovered Sylvaine Hinglais' "Français par It stemmed from my training in music, dance and the- les techniques théâtrales" a theatrical teaching method atre. In everyday life, we rarely talk just sat behind a that uses real French. The classes were not only great table. I wanted to give people the opportunity to move fun, but I also got to meet, and actually converse with away from the traditional, rigid classroom setting. You other open-minded internationals, and, more important- don’t just learn a language in your head. To express ly, to learn and remember French as it is really spoken. your ideas and feelings you also need to do it with your heart. To find out more about her method, I sat down with Syl- vaine to ask a few questions. Your theatre company has members from all over the world. How did the idea come about? Can you describe what happens in a ‘French through I created this company with a small group of interna- theatre’ lesson? tional people. Expat actors have a hard time integrating Well first of all, you don't need to be an actor to come! into the milieu of French theatre, either because of their It is a language course, which anybody (with a B1 lev- accent or their physical appearance. But on the contra- el of French or higher) could follow. All the activities ry, I find this exciting. I think it is empowering to be able in the course are designed to help you progress with to create multicultural and multilingual shows, where communicating and expressing yourself in French: We the actors speak French on stage, but they also speak use movement to help with phonetics, we memorise their own languages in some scenes too.

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SOPRANO OLIVIA KAHLER

You've worked in Munich, London, New York and now Par- you tell us about this? is, how does opera differ between countries? Ultimately what I love most about singing is bringing Although there are many similarities, each opera house people joy, and sharing an emotional experience with the and country certainly have their own little differences, and audience. I love singing at weddings, as they are such traditions. The tone that the management sets is very in- romantic, happy occasions, and I enjoy creating what I fluential, and some general stereotypes apply. Germany, hope is a special moment to remember at their wedding. for example, tends to be quite organized and efficient. Although opera is my focus, I also enjoy singing music In each country, operas are performed in their original from a variety of genres from time to time. At weddings, language, although many opera houses do place value I often perform jazz standards or pop songs exclusively on hiring native singers and performing repertoire from or in addition to opera. I recently sang at a wedding that that country. In general, however, the majority of singers was held outside at the Rodin museum, where I sang a and even management comes from all around the world, set of pop songs with a guitarist. It was certainly a lovely so opera houses tend to be quite international places. performance venue!

What has been the highlight of your opera career to date? Another memorable performance was at the Shangrila I loved debuting the role of the Queen of the Night in New Hotel, for a corporate dinner. I sang arias (solo piec- York City. It is one of my favourite roles, and I was happy es), and duets with a colleague of mine, in between the to be able to perform it in the city that is my adopted courses of a dinner. home. You do a lot of outreach work, introducing opera to people You sing in a variety of languages including English, who wouldn't usually have access to it... French and Japanese, what are the challenges when I would love to do even more outreach work, and fit it into singing in another language and do you have a prefer- my schedule whenever I can. I was inspired to become a ence for one over another? singer at age eight, after seeing a performance of Phan- Italian is the easiest language to sing in, because it has tom of the Opera. Classical music is so rich, beautiful, clear, pure vowels. Pronouncing the double consonants and complex, and I love introducing it to children. It is my Italian has, however, without interrupting the line of the hope that it will enrich their lives, and perhaps even in- music, is a challenge for me. The nasal vowels in French spire the next generation of classical musicians. I recent- (en, on, an etc.) can be difficult, as are the very closed u ly sang at a Montessori school for very young students vowels. I moved to France five years ago, and have been (age 3-5). I selected three pieces I thought they would working tirelessly on correct French diction - something enjoy, and then spoke about classical music in an age the French are particularly picky about. Singing in Jap- appropriate manner. Even though attention spans can be anese was fun, but also a lot of work to learn new vowel quite short at that age, the teachers were impressed that sounds, and memorize the combination of sounds, rather the children maintained their focus on the mini concert than words, as I do not speak Japanese. and lecture for the entire duration.

You also sing at private events, in particular weddings can During my tour of Japan, I had the pleasure of singing for

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PAGE 24 PEOPLE | Facebook: @ExpatriatesMagazine | Instagram: @Expatriates_Magazine PAGE 26 PEOPLE | Expatriates Magazine residents of several different nursing homes. As opera is a studio of about eight students, of all levels and ages not really a part of Japanese culture, many of them had - from nine to fifty. Working with complete beginners is never heard opera before - especially those in the more very rewarding, and I love helping people discover the remote areas of the country. One particularly secluded instrument within them! I teach my students how to use nursing home had been looking forward to my arrival for their instrument in a healthy way that allows them to sing months, and the residents decorated the whole cafete- virtually any style of music. I also like to incorporate a bit ria with origami and signs to welcome me. After singing of music theory and history into my one hour lessons. a few arias, I went around the meet the residents, and many had tears in their eyes. I was so honoured to be While I love performing in operas, I also enjoy recital able to sing for them, and was so touched by their com- work, which makes up a good portion of my season. I ments that a translator relayed to me. perform in a variety of venues, but am particularly passionate about singing in more intimate venues, in what Can you tell us some pieces which inspire you and why? are known as “salon concerts.” Many pieces from the There are so many pieces that I love, and that inspire turn of the century were created for such a setting, and I me as I discover a new facet every time I work on them. think it provides a unique setting for the audience to be In terms of operatic repertoire, my favourite roles to sing able to experience classical music up close, with only are: Fiordiligi from Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, Manon from a meter or two separating the performer from the au- Massenet’s Manon, Musetta from Puccini’s La Bohème, dience. I also usually host a cocktail following the per- and the Queen of the Night from Mozart’s Die Zauber- formance for audience members to socialize amongst flöte. I also find the songs of Hahn - especially L’Heure themselves, and chat with me if they would like. Exquise - and Strauss Lieder - especially Amor, Morgen and Befriet - to be particularly inspiring. All of these Where can we see you perform in 2017? pieces and roles so wonderfully express such specific I am still finalizing my schedule for the 2017/18 season, and complex human emotions, and I find them so musi- but I know will be performing on September 29th in Neu- cally interesting in their composition and creativity. illy, November 9th at Salle Cortot in Paris, and March 17th at a private residence in Paris. Additional details, You're also a vocal teacher, what can you tell us about and the additional dates that will be added soon will your lessons? be all up on my website: www.oliviakahler.com. There Performing is my main focus, but I do enjoy teaching as is also an option to sign up for my newsletter, which will well. I started teaching the last year I was living in New include updates to my schedule. York City,56P_QTR_PGE_Advert_revB.pdf six years ago, and have 1taught 09/01/2017 for a few 16:56 years now here in France, in both English and French. I have For more information visit www.oliviakahler.com

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MY (PART-TIME) JE T'AIME...MAYBE? PANCAKES IN PARIS: THE NEW PARIS: PARIS REALLY NEEDS PARIS LIFE APRIL LILY HEISE LIVING THE AMERICAN THE PEOPLE, PLACES THERAPY LISA ANSELMO DREAM IN FRANCE & IDEAS FUELING A LUCKNER PIERRE CRAIG CARLSON MOVEMENT LINDSEY TRAMUTA

After barely surviving Craig Carlson was The city long-adored Through the spiritual Lisa Anselmo wrapped lens, Pierre exam- her entire life around a turbulent series of the last person any- for its medieval her mother, a strong romantic misadven- one would expect to beauty, old-timey ines the intricate woman who was a tures in the City of open an American brasseries, and cor- circumstances that defining force in Lisa’s Love (found in the first diner in Paris. From ner cafés has even have preconditioned life - maybe too defin- volume, Je T'aime, humble beginnings in more to offer today. past generations in ing. When her mother Me Neither), our a working-class town In the last few years, French society. From dies from breast can- heart-torn heroine Lily in Connecticut, he a flood of new ide- poor customer ser- cer, Lisa realizes she is ready to throw in the had never worked in a as and creative lo- vice to unpractised hadn’t built a life of towel on amour. That restaurant, and didn't cals has infused food hygiene in local her own and struggles is, until she receives know anything about a once-static, tra- restaurants to se- to find her purpose. a very unexpected ditional city with a ductive lies, Parisi- email--one which re- starting a business. Who is she without her But from his first visit new open-minded ans have embittered mother - and her moth- vives her hope in find- sensibility and ener- foreigners and even er’s expectations? ing true love ... yet at to Paris, Craig knew he had found the city gy. Journalist Lind- non-Parisians who the same time awak- live in France. In Eu- ens the mischievous, of his dreams, al- sey Tramuta offers Desperate for an- detailed insight into rope, some Parisians swers, she turns to her passionate energy of though one thing was favorite city Paris - and Paris. missing-the good ol' the rapidly evolving take more medica- impulsively buys a American breakfast worlds of food, wine, tion than other Euro- small apartment. What Will she manage to he loved so much. pastry, coffee, beer, peans, for Parisians starts out as an act of connect with her po- fashion, and design are depressed and survival sets Lisa on a tential soul mate, on Pancakes in Paris in the delightful city need therapy. If there course that reshapes the other side of the is the story of Craig of Paris. Tramuta was a French Mickey her life in ways she globe? Could she tackling the impossi- puts the spotlight on Mouse, the French never could have im- leave her beloved ble-raising the mon- the new trends and Mickey Mouse agined. Suddenly, Paris to pursue a dif- ey to fund his dream, people that are mak- would eat lots of ba- she’s living like a local ferent sort of love? A tracking down inter- ing France’s capital guettes for dinner in a city she thought challenging dilemma, a more whimsical, and have a bread complicated further national suppliers she knew. From dat- for "exotic" American creative, vibrant, belly. C’est incroya- ing to home ownership by lovestruck police- and curious place ble! Indeed, Pierre’s in a foreign country, men, elegant Counts, ingredients... and finding love along to explore than its experiences in Par- Lisa quickly learns rebellious rock stars is should convince and a crew of roman- the way. His diner, classical reputation it’s not all picnics on might suggest. With readers about the the Seine, and starts tic contenders who Breakfast In America, to doubt herself - and emerge from the Pa- is now a renowned hundreds of striking false friends who are her love of the city. risian woodwork. It's tourist destination, photographs that snobbish through But she came to Paris an exciting journey, and its story is just capture this fresh, defiance and en- to be happy, and she but will it lead to a as delicious and sat- animated spirit, The courage readers can’t give up now. Isn’t heart-filled heaven ... isfying as the classic New Paris shows us to examine French happiness worth fight- or heartless purgato- breakfast that tops its the storied City of society through the ing for? ry? menu. Light as never be- spiritual lens. fore.

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