GPAC PRESENTS THE VOICE OF "LA VIE EN ROSE"
2/02/09
GPAC PRESENTS THE VOICE OF "LA VIE EN ROSE"
The Germantown Performing Arts Centre presents French vocalist Jil Aigrot in a concert tribute to legendary singer Edith Piaf on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. Aigrot voiced the songs of Piaf in the Academy Award-winning film La Vie En Rose with such authenticity that she has been described as Piaf's reincarnation. Her work in the film and her passionate performances on stage are bringing her world-wide acclaim. Spend an evening being transported to another era through the artistry of this extraordinary singer.
WHO: Jil Aigrot
WHEN: Saturday, March 21
TICKETS: Single tickets are $30, $35, and $45, plus handling fee, and are available now by calling (901) 751-7500 or online at www.GPACweb.com.
Box Office Hours: Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and noon on the day of performance. All major credit cards accepted.
WHERE: Germantown Performing Arts Centre
1801 Exeter Road
Germantown, TN 38138
CONTACT: For more information or to arrange an interview with the artist(s), please contact Carrie Corbett at (901) 751-7501 or carrie@gpacweb.com.
IMAGES: See attached
ARTIST WEB: www.jilaigrot.com
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:
Jil Aigrot was raised in Cannes, France, and at an early age began studying music, specializing in French Song. After performing in theater for several years, she came to be particularly interested in Light Opera, and Aigrot's reputation grew with appearances on the popular French television shows Qui Est Qui and C'est L'ete, which lead to a role as a singer on Remington Steele with Pierce Brosnan.
Discovered by Ginou Richer, a close friend of Edith Piaf, Jil Aigrot has was chosen to be the voice of singing legend Edith Piaf in the movie La Mome (known in the U.S. as La Vie En Rose) directed by Olivier Dahan.
In the superb program, all of the great Piaf classics are not only relived, but given a special magic with Aigrot's stunning voice. Audiences around the world will no doubt recognize and enjoy the great songs of Piaf all over again. Songs like L'Hymne A l'Amour, L'Accordioniste, Flan, Flan du Bal and the eternal Non, je ne regrette rien.
When Jil sings, it is not just another voice of the sparrow, as Piaf was called. She brings a modern energy, giving the old songs new life. It is indeed unusual to hear a modern voice reinventing these classics. Jil Aigrot is passionate and magnificent in concert in her homage to Edith Piaf.
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