Céline Dion is stronger than ever
Many have wondered: after the years of pain that followed, will he really make it? And how will she return after six years of absence due to a debilitating illness that prevented her from singing? Questions that, after the first notes, are immediately answered: Céline Dion is stronger than before. Her voice is always with her, powerful and sharp, warm and emotional. Nothing has changed. Or rather: in this new phase, almost a renaissance, the Quebec nightingale transforms into a lioness. More aware and vulnerable, stronger and loved. Beloved. This is what can be perceived from the first song, On ne change pas, which officially begins Dion's return. The tears of joy just at the idea of being back, tears that the artist tries to hide while singing but the emotion is so great that no, she continues to be moved. It's nice to see that a giant of music lives moments like these so intensely, but it's also true that these moments also make the difference between those who live their profession as a job and those who have transformed a passion and talent into a profession. This has always been the leitmotif of Céline Dion's career. Who even on the first evening (of twenty-six) of his Parisian residency left many lessons: appearing fragile is not weakness, never. And always have respect for the public who, in these years of distance, have never made her feel alone.
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Celine Dion in Paris, the embrace of the fans waiting for the concert
Four acts, two and a half hours of music, a unique performer
In the first concert since his return, in a Plenitude Arena packed with around forty-five thousand faces and hearts, Céline returns all the affection received. Two and a half hours of concert in which she spared none of her strength, singing with all her heart. Or rather: singing about life, as she herself underlined. “I have learned to live with my fragility, now I sing what I am, my path, life” is what he said to those present in the room. It is the heart of the four acts, in which the artist brings a large part of his discography and sings Dansons for the first time, a song released on April 17th this year. But he also paid homage to Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer with his interpretation of I Feel Love and Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics. And, in the fourth act, he sings the aria Ebben ? I'll go far away from the opera La Wally by Alfredo Catalani performed by the great soprano Maria Callas.
Dion's voice? Perfect and regal
The voice? Perfect and regal, like her. Like his clothes, changed in every act of his concert. Long dresses and a suit, all very elegant that tell who Céline Dion is today, after a difficult period that kept her away from her audience and her beloved music, the communication tool of her life. The stiff person syndrome, which she was diagnosed with, caused Dion to have spasms and pain, so severe that she could no longer sing. Pain and sadness that disappeared as soon as she returned to her habitat, an arena packed with an audience. The voice is there, of course. Céline Dion too. And it's even stronger.
"Hold onto your dreams"
Before leaving, he sends a message to everyone: "Take care of yourselves, I love you. And hold onto your dreams, always." How to learn, once again, from Céline Dion. I hope everyone can listen to it live: you will be moved, you will cry and you will laugh. But you will experience an unforgettable moment, which no one will ever be able to take away from you: it will always be yours alone.
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Céline Dion, the cycle of 16 concerts begins in Paris
