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Francesca Gagnon - The Voice of Alegria with symphony orchestra |  | |
Millions around the world have seen their shows " millions more have purchased, and continue to purchase, their audio CDs. By turns lyrical and playful, the music of Cirque du Soleil is imbued with the many colors of the world. A new world with a universal language, where we celebrate our differences be that of culture, color or creed, a world in which we remember how to dream and dare to do so.
One of the many elements that sets CIRQUE DU SOLEIL apart ...
is its MUSIC.
Orange County Register, CA
With the generous support of the University of Florida Performing Arts, VOA Productions (2Luck Concepts, Aureka Productions, GAMI/Simonds) is pleased to announce the world premiere of Francesca Gagnon: the Voice of Alegria with symphony orchestra - a complete musical and visual experience for the senses - a magical journey that takes the audience by the hand and leads them into a fairy tale land for children and a paradise for adults.
The creative team for The Voice of Alegria includes Cirque du Soleil alumni Francesca Gagnon (the incomparable voice and presence of the original production of Alegria), musical director Benoit Groulx (producer for the recording Cortéo) with three time Grammy winner Jorge Calandrelli contributing additional arrangements and lighting director Michael Riotto (lighting designer for Le bar au bu du Monde). Added to the mix is stage direction by Marion J. Caffey, of 3 Mo' Tenors and 3 Mo' Divas fame.
world premiere
Friday, October 22, 2010
University of Florida Performing Arts
Gainesville, FL
Curtis M. Phillips Center
with the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra, Raymond Chobaz, conductor
This symphonic program (50 minutes) draws from several productions including Alegria, Cortéo, Kà, Quidam, Saltimbanco, Delirium, and Zed that evoke the essence and most memorable moments of Cirque du Soleil.
Broadway - pop/vocal - traditional - international - the music of Cirque du Soleil is magical - it leaves you floating on a cloud.
Francesca Gagnon: The Voice of Alegria is available worldwide for presentations in concert halls and summer festivals beginning with the 2010-2011 season.
For a promotional CD (available end of August 2010), score and parts, our competitive fee structure and available dates please contact:
GAMI/SIMONDS
Laurelle Favreau, Director, Co-Producer
Tel: (860) 567-2500
Email: GAMI/SIMONDS
or
2 LUCK CONCEPTS
John Luckacovic, Director, Co-Producer
Tel: (518) 756-1852
Email: 2LUCK CONCEPTS
PRODUCED BY:
VOA PRODUCTIONS, LLC
photo credit: Victor Diaz Lamich
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