Following the major success of Piaf! Le Spectacle in 2019, “Formidable! Aznavour”, a musical celebration of the life and music of Charles Aznavour, one of the greatest stars of the French song of all time. Interpreted by Jules Grison and his five musicians, ‘Formidable! Aznavour’ will enthrall music lovers with a jazzy interpretation of Aznavour’s eternal tunes in “Formidable! Aznavour” on 13-14 February.
Travel back to Bohemian-era France and discover the roots of the incredible Charles Aznavour! Known as France’s Frank Sinatra, Aznavour’s career spanned 70 years during which he recorded more than 1200 songs and sung them in a variety of different languages. In total, this artist counts more 180 million records sold around the world and is considered as one of the most famous musical legends of our time – alongside the likes of Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel.
Produced by the same team behind Piaf! Le Spectacle, this powerful celebration immortalizes the toe-tapping tenor’s career in a multimedia production of images, video and original staging. Aznavour even gave the production his personal blessing before his passing in 2018. Discover the roots of his greatest songs, which have become an integral part of the world’s musical heritage, interpreted by French musician, singer, actor, author, composer and director Jules Grison. Surrounded by five musicians, Grison embodies, lives, and vibrates to the rhythm of music, transported by lyrics, all in the tradition of the great French song.
With the help of images and videos projected on the stage backdrop, and original staging and decor, the ‘Formidable! Aznavour’ musical has become the most wonderful celebration ever
dedicated to the career of the artist Charles Aznavour, with iconic songs such as “La Bohème”, “Désormais”, “Emmenez-moi”, “For me Formidable”, and many more.
*Tickets go on sale with a 20% Early Bird Offer on VIP and Platinum seat categories until 10 November.
Tickets are available to purchase from www.dubaiopera.com, all Virgin Megastores UAE, Platinum List, and through the Dubai Calendar app.
