About this Event
Gil Marsalla and Directo Prod present
FORMIDABLE ! AZNAVOUR
Starring by the internationally acclaimed JULES GRISON
After the triumphs of Piaf! The Show and Brel! The Show, Directo Prod returns with Formidable! Aznavour. Far more than a simple tribute, this production is a true emotional journey through the life and extraordinary career of Charles Aznavour. Audiences are transported back to a bygone era, reliving the magic and essence of Parisian bohemia.
Producer Gil Marsalla and performer Jules Grison have achieved the remarkable feat of recreating the enchanting atmosphere of the bustling streets of the French capital, where Aznavour drew his inspiration. Each song performed becomes a piece of the puzzle of his life, from his humble beginnings to his international acclaim.
Formidable! Aznavour is a heartfelt ode to the life and artistry of an artist who left an indelible mark on music history and whose voice still resonates with the same intensity, continuing to touch hearts and inspire new generations of admirers.
“Formidable! Aznavour” is produced by the sole company DIRECTO PRODUCTIONS and is distinct from any concert or show produced by the Aznavour Foundation or members of Charles Aznavour’s family.
Charles Aznavour, an exceptional worldwide career.
An inaudible voice and a difficult physique, that's how acerbic critics described Charles Aznavour's early career, but the public was never wrong. Success after success, the public's unfailing support brought him to the top of the bill.
Aznavour became friends with Charles Trenet and Edith Piaf. The "Môme" took him to the United States before performing in Montreal. From Ray Charles to Fred Astaire and Shirley Bassey to Bing Crosby, great American artists covered his hits, giving them international resonance.
Back in France, Charles Aznavour performed at the Alhambra and then at the Olympia in 1954. The public was definitely won over.
Author of more than 800 songs, the greatest international stars flocked to sing alongside him. In 2017, his international career was consecrated by a star on the "Walk of Fame" on Hollywood Boulevard, in Los Angeles, in the "Live Performance" category.
A privileged witness to our daily lives, he has always been an enlightened observer of our society. An accomplished artist, he still seems to have no equal when it comes to interpreting love and immortalizing the passing of time, his two favorite themes.
This legend of French song died on 1 October 2018 at the age of 94.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Embassy of France in the United States, 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 84.75
