Post by davidhr on Aug 27, 2019 6:26:08 GMT -5
Now ‘home’ again in Montreal, Lara this past week was likely busy preparing for her “intimate concert” for Rhythme FM (https://montreal.rythmefm.com/concours/7881) on August 29th. Interestingly, this event is not listed on Lara’s FB page, nor on most of her ‘fan’ pages. Perhaps, as the article at that link indicates, it will be “up close”, so implying a small audience, and Lara may not want to mislead fans about the seating availability. Regardless, assuming it does take place, it will be interesting, if anyone reports the setlist, to speculate what that may mean for the official opening in mid-September of her 50 World Tour.
Considering that World Tour, Lara will be in Craiova, Romania on November 17th, 2019 (although it’s not listed in the ‘Events’ section of her FB site, as usual the Lara Fabian Bien Plus Qu’une Passion. Corse-Reunion website does have it (
www.facebook.com/operacraiova/photos/pcb.2441922289208977/2441920952542444/?type=3&theater
Following are several articles describing it (with google translation), first about the uniqueness of the show (thanks to the 'Lara Fabian web' FB site for the text):
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Today at the press conference, Antony Zamfir, the manager of the Romanian Opera Craiova, talked about the show that will be supported by Lara Fabian on November 17, 2019, at the international festival "Elena teodorini", which will not be a typical concert of the famous artist, but a special event.
"On the 17th of November we will see a show that will perform musical moments, moments, projections. We will listen to Lara Fabian, along with surprise guests, along with the orchestra of the Romanian Opera Craiova, by conductor Dumitru Cârciumaru. The first guest announced is Bogdan Mihai, a Romanian tenor, a colorway tenor - for the connoisseurs of lyrical art, who performed opera in the great theatres of the world and also addresses the pop-Opera genre. Lara Fabian will sing a duet with him, there will be other guests, including among the Romanian Opera Craiova. We will listen to Lara Fabian perform the hit "Je t'aime", known to all, but also two opera areas, accompanied by the Romanian Opera Orchestra Craiova. It's a great event, not just the opera, it's a great event of the Craiova."
Thank you to the Ramada Plaza Craiova Hotel for hosting and press representatives for your interest in the projects of the Romanian opera
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The next, describing some ‘difficulties' in booking this show can be found at
cvlpress.ro/21.08.2019/lara-fabian-spectacol-eveniment-al-operei-romane-craiova-peste-4-000-de-bilete-au-fost-puse-in-vanzare/?fbclid=IwAR27rvRJ19CtWGIPtxq75JJVgAdffkjElRqKrHUKunMLut-5agEHQl5ekQ0
with again the (google) translation:
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Lara Fabian, show-event of the Romanian Opera Craiova! Over 4,000 tickets went on sale
"Musical and choreographic moments, projections and guests-surprise" will be found in the show-event of November 17, 2019, from the Polyvalent Hall Craiova, which has invited the famous artist Lara Fabian and which will conclude the 16th edition of the International Festival "Elena Teodorini", organized by the Romanian Opera Craiova. The announcement was made yesterday by the manager of the institution, Antoniu Zamfir, during a press conference, in which he gave assurances that "Lara Fabian will definitely be in Craiova", currently being signed to "a firm, extremely serious contract with the artist's impresario”. The specification was required in the context where in the public space, with the announcement of the event, there were comments and dissatisfaction expressed by those who have not until now been returned the money for tickets purchased at the two concerts of Lara Fabian canceled, December 11, 2016 and October 3, 2017. "The Romanian Opera in Craiova had no connection with those missed concerts!”, stressed Antoniu Zamfir. Over 4,000 tickets for the show-event on November 17, 2019 were put up for sale: depending on the six categories of seats, they have prices between 39 and 159 leu until September 30, 2018 and between 49 and 179 leu after 1 October.
The Romanian Opera Craiova will open the 2019-2010 season with the International Festival "Elena Teodorini", organized with the support of the City Hall and the Craiova Municipal Council. The 16th edition will take place between October 12 and November 17, 2019 and will offer music lovers events held on stage in Craiova and Râmni Vâlcea. "Currently working on the program. When it is finalized, that means including contracts signed with the invited theaters and artists, we will make it public ”, said Antoniu Zamfir, manager of the Romanian Opera Craiova.
The festival will end with the show-event "Pop Opera" supported by Lara Fabian, who is in this period in a new world tour, "50 World Tour". "The tournament celebrates the 50th anniversary of Lara Fabian, and this show will celebrate her over 30 years of career, concentrated in 14 albums with international success," the organizers said. Her new album, in French, entitled "Papillon", was released on February 8, 2019 and includes "songs defined by the emotion and warmth of the hits that have dedicated it".
"The Craiova opera had no connection with those missed concerts"
After two failed attempts to perform in front of the Craiova audience, Lara Fabian appears to be climbing the stage of the Multipurpose Room in Craiova, however. The manager Antoniu Zamfir gave assurances, adding that the negotiations with the artist's impresario "were made difficult by these missed performances", referring to those of 2016 and 2017. "At the time of the negotiation, I had some difficulties because there were two - three years ago, two concerts promoted, with tickets sold, but unorganized. I want to assure you that, at this moment, between us and the artist's representative there is a firm, extremely serious contract and one hundred percent this show will be presented to the Craiova audience. At the same time, I mention that the Romanian Opera Craiova had no involvement in the two announced and unorganized concerts. In the public space there were requests for access to the show on November 17, 2019, based on the tickets bought then, for which the money was not returned today by the organizers. But, again, the Craiovian Opera had no connection with those missed concerts, so that access will not be possible on the basis of those tickets,” said Antoniu Zamfir.
In a unique duet with the famous Romanian tenor Bogdan Mihai
Asked why he wanted the presence of the artist Lara Fabian in Craiova, during the International Festival "Elena Teodorini", he mentioned that "it is a voice that has flirted and flirted even with opera music", adding that "besides the hits 'Je t 'aime' and 'Je suis malade', which she will play with the piano, will perform, in pop style, two opera areas, in the accompaniment of the orchestra conducted by conductor Dumitru Cârciumaru. The show will include musical and choreographic moments, screenings and surprise guests. On the Craiova stage, Lara Fabian will perform a unique duet with the famous Romanian tenor Bogdan Mihai, whose musical qualities have opened the gates of the great opera houses in the world, including Dubai Opera House, Bolshoi Theater in Moscow or Champs Elysees Theater in Paris.
The fee that the artist will receive remains confidential
At the press conference yesterday, manager Antoniu Zamfir also said that Lara Fabian "had the demands of an artist of the notoriety of the dance" and that she will come to Craiova with all the staff, including the pianist and band accompanying her. Regarding the fee that the artist will receive for the show at the Multipurpose Hall, he specified that the amount is confidential. "Her financial expectations far exceed those of an opera artist with whom we are accustomed. The budget of the Romanian Opera Craiova, however, allowed the signing of this contract, it was not necessary to request additional budget or to call on the sponsors. It is impossible for me to tell you the amount, because there is a confidentiality clause, for the public opinion, imposed strictly by the artist's manager. Most of the great singers demand it ... "
About 4,400 tickets have been put on sale for the show-event "Pop Opera", as announced by the management of the Romanian Opera Craiova. These can be purchased from the eventim.ro platform, from the online ticketing platform of the institution and from the agency from "Mihai Viteazul” no. 7. Between August 19 and September 30, 2019, tickets will be available in the following categories and prices: Premium - 159 leu, VIP 1 - 119 leu, VIP 2 - 109 leu, Category I - 59 leu, Category II - 49 leu, Category III - 39 leu. From October 1st, they will be able to purchase: Premium - 179 leu, VIP 1 - 139 leu, VIP 2 - 119 leu, Category I - 69 leu, Category II - 59 leu, Category III - 49 leu.
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On her FB page, Lara put a link to a major video initiative begun by Chares LaFortune concerning children with autism, including his son, who are growing up. A video can be seen at
www.facebook.com/CharlesLafortuneOfficiel/videos/2372916262793678/UzpfSTIwMTA2NTgwNjYwMTU5MTozMDQwMTk2ODM5MzU1MTI2/
and the accompanying text reads:
----------------------------------------
Autistic, Soon to Come of Age
Mathis, Sophie and I are very proud and a little anxious, we must admit, to present our daily life ... which is a little ... how to say ... different
I hope you will strongly shake this hand which is extended to you!
We wanted it simple, true, bright, touching and at the limit inspiring ...
We know quite a lot about someone who lives with this reality and sometimes we do not know how to approach the subject for fear of being clumsy.
“Autistic, Soon to be Come of Age” will answer, I hope, several questions and will make you want to ask others, to those who like us, who live autism everyday.
The worst things are silence and isolation, help us change that ... your empathy and curiosity are already a very good start !!!!
A huge thank you to my friend Marc Dupré for the opening song!
Thank you in advance and welcome to us!
Mathis, Sophie and Charles
Xxx
To not miss the first episode on August 21 at 7:30 pm, subscribe to the channel MOI ET CIE: tv.moietcie.ca/subscribe
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In conjunction with the video, Lara wrote, “What an emotion ... thank you Charles 🙏 💋”
Charles LaFortune was the host of La Voix last year (and will be returning this year). His biography, in addition to noting his achievements as an actor and comedian, indicates he is “Very committed to the fight against childhood diseases, he co-animated the Telethon Opération Enfant Soleil from 2005 to 2007, and for some years now has been the spokesperson for École Pas de Géant, which specializes in the education of children with autism.”
And speaking of La Voix, the show procued a wonderful video of various “Lara-isms” that took place on that show during her two years there; it can be found at (thanks to the Lara Fabian Coeur de Lumiere FB site for the link):
www.facebook.com/lavoixtva/videos/508762386562008/
La Voix/TVA included the comment, “Lara was definitely the most expressive coach, do you agree?” Without question!
.
Interesting photo of the week: ‘Interesting' for a different reason than usual, the Lara Fabian Coeur de Lumiere FB site posted a photo of Lara with Stas Khristov, a Russian concert agent, at
One of the accompanying comments mentioned “Lara Fabian very good performance” at a private party. If indeed this occurred over the weekend, then Lara was more active than first thought…
Lara’s private concert for Rhythme FM in Montreal will likely occur later this week, and perhaps we’ll get some indication of what was performed. Other than that, it’s now some three weeks before the 50 World Tour officially begins, and the anticipation is growing, for both Lara and her fans. "Bring it on!"
David
Considering that World Tour, Lara will be in Craiova, Romania on November 17th, 2019 (although it’s not listed in the ‘Events’ section of her FB site, as usual the Lara Fabian Bien Plus Qu’une Passion. Corse-Reunion website does have it (
www.facebook.com/operacraiova/photos/pcb.2441922289208977/2441920952542444/?type=3&theater
Following are several articles describing it (with google translation), first about the uniqueness of the show (thanks to the 'Lara Fabian web' FB site for the text):
---------------------------------
Today at the press conference, Antony Zamfir, the manager of the Romanian Opera Craiova, talked about the show that will be supported by Lara Fabian on November 17, 2019, at the international festival "Elena teodorini", which will not be a typical concert of the famous artist, but a special event.
"On the 17th of November we will see a show that will perform musical moments, moments, projections. We will listen to Lara Fabian, along with surprise guests, along with the orchestra of the Romanian Opera Craiova, by conductor Dumitru Cârciumaru. The first guest announced is Bogdan Mihai, a Romanian tenor, a colorway tenor - for the connoisseurs of lyrical art, who performed opera in the great theatres of the world and also addresses the pop-Opera genre. Lara Fabian will sing a duet with him, there will be other guests, including among the Romanian Opera Craiova. We will listen to Lara Fabian perform the hit "Je t'aime", known to all, but also two opera areas, accompanied by the Romanian Opera Orchestra Craiova. It's a great event, not just the opera, it's a great event of the Craiova."
Thank you to the Ramada Plaza Craiova Hotel for hosting and press representatives for your interest in the projects of the Romanian opera
------------------------------------------------
The next, describing some ‘difficulties' in booking this show can be found at
cvlpress.ro/21.08.2019/lara-fabian-spectacol-eveniment-al-operei-romane-craiova-peste-4-000-de-bilete-au-fost-puse-in-vanzare/?fbclid=IwAR27rvRJ19CtWGIPtxq75JJVgAdffkjElRqKrHUKunMLut-5agEHQl5ekQ0
with again the (google) translation:
------------------------------------------------
Lara Fabian, show-event of the Romanian Opera Craiova! Over 4,000 tickets went on sale
"Musical and choreographic moments, projections and guests-surprise" will be found in the show-event of November 17, 2019, from the Polyvalent Hall Craiova, which has invited the famous artist Lara Fabian and which will conclude the 16th edition of the International Festival "Elena Teodorini", organized by the Romanian Opera Craiova. The announcement was made yesterday by the manager of the institution, Antoniu Zamfir, during a press conference, in which he gave assurances that "Lara Fabian will definitely be in Craiova", currently being signed to "a firm, extremely serious contract with the artist's impresario”. The specification was required in the context where in the public space, with the announcement of the event, there were comments and dissatisfaction expressed by those who have not until now been returned the money for tickets purchased at the two concerts of Lara Fabian canceled, December 11, 2016 and October 3, 2017. "The Romanian Opera in Craiova had no connection with those missed concerts!”, stressed Antoniu Zamfir. Over 4,000 tickets for the show-event on November 17, 2019 were put up for sale: depending on the six categories of seats, they have prices between 39 and 159 leu until September 30, 2018 and between 49 and 179 leu after 1 October.
The Romanian Opera Craiova will open the 2019-2010 season with the International Festival "Elena Teodorini", organized with the support of the City Hall and the Craiova Municipal Council. The 16th edition will take place between October 12 and November 17, 2019 and will offer music lovers events held on stage in Craiova and Râmni Vâlcea. "Currently working on the program. When it is finalized, that means including contracts signed with the invited theaters and artists, we will make it public ”, said Antoniu Zamfir, manager of the Romanian Opera Craiova.
The festival will end with the show-event "Pop Opera" supported by Lara Fabian, who is in this period in a new world tour, "50 World Tour". "The tournament celebrates the 50th anniversary of Lara Fabian, and this show will celebrate her over 30 years of career, concentrated in 14 albums with international success," the organizers said. Her new album, in French, entitled "Papillon", was released on February 8, 2019 and includes "songs defined by the emotion and warmth of the hits that have dedicated it".
"The Craiova opera had no connection with those missed concerts"
After two failed attempts to perform in front of the Craiova audience, Lara Fabian appears to be climbing the stage of the Multipurpose Room in Craiova, however. The manager Antoniu Zamfir gave assurances, adding that the negotiations with the artist's impresario "were made difficult by these missed performances", referring to those of 2016 and 2017. "At the time of the negotiation, I had some difficulties because there were two - three years ago, two concerts promoted, with tickets sold, but unorganized. I want to assure you that, at this moment, between us and the artist's representative there is a firm, extremely serious contract and one hundred percent this show will be presented to the Craiova audience. At the same time, I mention that the Romanian Opera Craiova had no involvement in the two announced and unorganized concerts. In the public space there were requests for access to the show on November 17, 2019, based on the tickets bought then, for which the money was not returned today by the organizers. But, again, the Craiovian Opera had no connection with those missed concerts, so that access will not be possible on the basis of those tickets,” said Antoniu Zamfir.
In a unique duet with the famous Romanian tenor Bogdan Mihai
Asked why he wanted the presence of the artist Lara Fabian in Craiova, during the International Festival "Elena Teodorini", he mentioned that "it is a voice that has flirted and flirted even with opera music", adding that "besides the hits 'Je t 'aime' and 'Je suis malade', which she will play with the piano, will perform, in pop style, two opera areas, in the accompaniment of the orchestra conducted by conductor Dumitru Cârciumaru. The show will include musical and choreographic moments, screenings and surprise guests. On the Craiova stage, Lara Fabian will perform a unique duet with the famous Romanian tenor Bogdan Mihai, whose musical qualities have opened the gates of the great opera houses in the world, including Dubai Opera House, Bolshoi Theater in Moscow or Champs Elysees Theater in Paris.
The fee that the artist will receive remains confidential
At the press conference yesterday, manager Antoniu Zamfir also said that Lara Fabian "had the demands of an artist of the notoriety of the dance" and that she will come to Craiova with all the staff, including the pianist and band accompanying her. Regarding the fee that the artist will receive for the show at the Multipurpose Hall, he specified that the amount is confidential. "Her financial expectations far exceed those of an opera artist with whom we are accustomed. The budget of the Romanian Opera Craiova, however, allowed the signing of this contract, it was not necessary to request additional budget or to call on the sponsors. It is impossible for me to tell you the amount, because there is a confidentiality clause, for the public opinion, imposed strictly by the artist's manager. Most of the great singers demand it ... "
About 4,400 tickets have been put on sale for the show-event "Pop Opera", as announced by the management of the Romanian Opera Craiova. These can be purchased from the eventim.ro platform, from the online ticketing platform of the institution and from the agency from "Mihai Viteazul” no. 7. Between August 19 and September 30, 2019, tickets will be available in the following categories and prices: Premium - 159 leu, VIP 1 - 119 leu, VIP 2 - 109 leu, Category I - 59 leu, Category II - 49 leu, Category III - 39 leu. From October 1st, they will be able to purchase: Premium - 179 leu, VIP 1 - 139 leu, VIP 2 - 119 leu, Category I - 69 leu, Category II - 59 leu, Category III - 49 leu.
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Understandable that the fans who lost money on the two missed concerts would want to have them apply to this one, although as noted, the Craiova Opera was not involved with them. It's interesting that Lara's fee was far above that which the opera is accustomed to paying to opera performers, and that Lara's management did not want it revealed. As for the ticket prices, 1 Romanian leu is about equal to $.23, so the most expensive ticket is only $49. Maybe that disparity is part of the reason why the previous two concerts never took place.
In a way, the big news here is that Lara will be singing two opera arias; it’s been a while since she’s done so (outside of the occasional duet with Krutoi’s crew), so it’s nice to see her being more adventurous vocally.
On her FB page, Lara put a link to a major video initiative begun by Chares LaFortune concerning children with autism, including his son, who are growing up. A video can be seen at
www.facebook.com/CharlesLafortuneOfficiel/videos/2372916262793678/UzpfSTIwMTA2NTgwNjYwMTU5MTozMDQwMTk2ODM5MzU1MTI2/
and the accompanying text reads:
----------------------------------------
Autistic, Soon to Come of Age
Mathis, Sophie and I are very proud and a little anxious, we must admit, to present our daily life ... which is a little ... how to say ... different
I hope you will strongly shake this hand which is extended to you! We wanted it simple, true, bright, touching and at the limit inspiring ...
We know quite a lot about someone who lives with this reality and sometimes we do not know how to approach the subject for fear of being clumsy.
“Autistic, Soon to be Come of Age” will answer, I hope, several questions and will make you want to ask others, to those who like us, who live autism everyday.
The worst things are silence and isolation, help us change that ... your empathy and curiosity are already a very good start !!!!
A huge thank you to my friend Marc Dupré for the opening song!
Thank you in advance and welcome to us!
Mathis, Sophie and Charles
Xxx
To not miss the first episode on August 21 at 7:30 pm, subscribe to the channel MOI ET CIE: tv.moietcie.ca/subscribe
----------------------------------
In conjunction with the video, Lara wrote, “What an emotion ... thank you Charles 🙏 💋”
Charles LaFortune was the host of La Voix last year (and will be returning this year). His biography, in addition to noting his achievements as an actor and comedian, indicates he is “Very committed to the fight against childhood diseases, he co-animated the Telethon Opération Enfant Soleil from 2005 to 2007, and for some years now has been the spokesperson for École Pas de Géant, which specializes in the education of children with autism.”
And speaking of La Voix, the show procued a wonderful video of various “Lara-isms” that took place on that show during her two years there; it can be found at (thanks to the Lara Fabian Coeur de Lumiere FB site for the link):
www.facebook.com/lavoixtva/videos/508762386562008/
La Voix/TVA included the comment, “Lara was definitely the most expressive coach, do you agree?” Without question!
.Interesting photo of the week: ‘Interesting' for a different reason than usual, the Lara Fabian Coeur de Lumiere FB site posted a photo of Lara with Stas Khristov, a Russian concert agent, at
http://instagram.com/p/B1nmsOZCvw7
One of the accompanying comments mentioned “Lara Fabian very good performance” at a private party. If indeed this occurred over the weekend, then Lara was more active than first thought…
Lara’s private concert for Rhythme FM in Montreal will likely occur later this week, and perhaps we’ll get some indication of what was performed. Other than that, it’s now some three weeks before the 50 World Tour officially begins, and the anticipation is growing, for both Lara and her fans. "Bring it on!"
David
