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Alegria: a state of mood, a state of mind, Spanish for ‘joy’.......
Produced by VOA Productions (2Luck Concepts, Aureka Productions, GAMI/Simonds) and a co-commission with the University of Florida Performing Arts (Gainesville, FL), Francesca Gagnon - the Voice of Alegria is a comprehensive work for symphony orchestra that draws from several Cirque du Soleil productions including Alegria, Cortéo, Kà, Quidam, Saltimbanco and Delirium that evoke the essence and most memorable moments of Cirque du Soleil.
Millions around the world have seen their shows, millions more have purchased 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.
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), and lighting director Michael Riotto (lighting designer for Le bar au bu du Monde), along with three time Grammy winner Jorge Calandrelli, Frédéric Chiasson and Anthony Rozankovic contributing additional arrangements. Added to the mix is stage direction by Marion J. Caffey, of 3 Mo’ Tenors and 3 Mo’ Divas fame.
With shades of Piaf, Brel, Ferland and Vigneault, Francesca’s unique voice gives the production an international reach with songs sung in multiple languages (French, English, Italian, Spanish). Francesca Gagnon - the Voice of Alegria is a complete musical and visual experience for the senses. It is colorful, has texture, shape, form and intensity.
“It takes the symphony orchestra out of the traditional classic western European repertoire and creates a new sound, a new look. It’s a way of getting new audiences to understand that the symphony orchestra, the orchestral sound, doesn’t have to be trapped in the romantic period or in the 17th century, but truly is a 21st century art form.”
Michael Blachly, Director, UFPA
World Premiere
October 22, 2010
Curtis M. Phillips Center
University of Florida, Gainesville
Raymond Chobaz, conductor
from the audience.....
“If other symphonies want to have a pops concert they should jump at it. It’s remarkable.”
“I still have chills...after seeing it I still have chills, it’s just incredible.”
“I wasn’t sure how the music was going to work on its own, but it stands on its own, and then some...it just takes your breath away.”
One of the many elements that sets CIRQUE DU SOLEIL apart ... is its MUSIC.
Orange County Register, CA
If CIRQUE DU SOLEIL is indeed the eighth wonder of the world, GAGNON is the otherworldly herald who made everyone notice.
Entertainment Today, Los Angeles
Contacts:
GAMI/SIMONDS
Laurelle Favreau, Director, Co-Producer
Tel: (860) 567-2500
Email: GAMI/SIMONDS
or
2 LUCK CONCEPTS
Eleanor Oldham, Director, Co-Producer
Tel: (518) 756-1852
Email: 2LUCK CONCEPTS
PRODUCED BY: VOA PRODUCTIONS, LLC
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