A Tribute to Legendary Singer Edith Piaf
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present the internationally acclaimed Piaf! The Show on Sat., Oct. 22, as part of its 2016–17 Discovery Series exploring the arts and culture of France. Starring vocalist Anne Carrère, Piaf! The Show celebrates the life and music of French actress and singer Edith Piaf (1915–1963), one of the 20th century’s greatest performers.
In two 45-minute acts, the multi-media show narrates the rags-to-riches story of the Parisian singer’s career through her classic songs and never-before-seen photographs. Carrère and a quartet of musicians on piano, percussion, accordion and double bass take the audience on a journey through the streets of Paris during the time of “La Vie en rose.”
Anne Carrère in Piaf! The Show. PHOTO BY G. MARSALLA
Conceived and directed by the Nice-based Gil Marsalla, Piaf! The Show premiered in 2015 as a tribute to “The Little Sparrow of Montmartre” on the centennial of Piaf’s birthday. It has become a worldwide success, packing theaters and earning rave reviews, with Carrère hailed as “Edith Piaf’s legitimate musical heiress.” Piaf! The Show’s current global tour also includes a special presentation at Carnegie Hall in January on the 60th anniversary of Piaf’s final performance at that famous venue.
“Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has a 40-year history of welcoming artists from around the world,” remarks Ally Haynes-Hamblen, director. “Anne Carrère is a rising star on the international stage, and we’re thrilled to present her Arizona debut as part of our Discovery Series.”
Spanning many different artistic disciplines, the Center’s Discovery Series offers an in-depth exploration of French culture throughout the 2016–17 season, including live performances, films and education programs.
Highlights include a Nov. 29 solo concert by French pianist Helene Grimaud; American pianist Jeffrey Siegel performing music by French composers on Feb. 28; performances by L.A.-based DIAVOLO: Architecture in Motion, led by French-born Artistic Director Jacques Heim, on March 16 and 17; an onstage cooking demonstration with world-famous French chef Jacques Pépin and Claudine Pépin on March 25; and OrigiNation: A Festival of Native Cultures on March 26.
A complete schedule of events is available HERE.
Piaf! The Show
Sat., Oct. 22, 2016 | 8 p.m.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
For more information, visit scottsdaleperformingarts.org
