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Mon Dieu: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Edith Piaf Symphonique, February 10 and 11

Parsian actor-singer Nathalie Lermitte performs some of the legend’s greatest hits

Nathalie Lermitte.

 
 
 

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Edith Piaf Symphonique at the Orpheum Theatre on February 10 and 11 at 8 pm

 
 

PARIS-BASED CHANTEUSE Nathalie Lermitte takes centre-stage in Edith Piaf Symphonique, a concert featuring the legendary songstress’s greatest hits with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Think La vie en rose; Non, je ne regrette rien; Mon Dieu; Hymne A L'Amour, and more.

With numerous albums to her name (starting with her debut at age 18),  Lermitte has performed in over 50 countries. Joining the actor-singer are pianist Nobuyuki Nakajima, who’s also based in Paris, and accordionist  Aurélien Noël. VSO RBC assistant conductor David Bui conducts.

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