A unique evening of French love songs and texts, scented with the "Amour" of Yves Montand, Jacques Brel, Napoleon, Nougaro, Reggiani, Moustaki, Becaud, Pagnol and others, presented by Actor-singer Pierre-Emmanuel Hannoun.
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"Emmanuel Hannoun embodies the "singer-musician-actor" ideal developed in the tradition of French folk singing.
His show presents us with an experience that is not just nostalgic, it offers us a true connection to a living culture that we
should keep on learning from. Talent is required in order achieve this mission, and that talent is evident in every moment of
Emmanuel Hannoun’s moving performance."
Emmanuel Halperin
The Group:
Pierre-Emmanuel Hannoun: Vocals and Guitar
Born in Algeria, studied acting in Israel and in France. Performs in the Rina Yerushalmi's Itim ensemble
in Israel and abroad in the projects: "Vayomer-Vayelech", "Vayishtachu-Vayera", "Mitos" and "Three Sisters". Sings and acts with the Israeli
Philharmonitc Orchestra, The Symphonic Orchestra of Rishon Le’Zion, The Israeli Stage Orchestra of Holon and the Noa Dar Dance Group.
Shai Peker: Contrabass
Studied in Vienna, and performed with different orchestras in Israel and abroad. Currently performs
with the Israeli Kamera Orchestra, and with several groups playing Classical and Jazz music.
Conductor, composer and stage performer. Roni works regularly with the Israel Stage Orchestra and the Israel
Philharmonic. Visit Roni's Site.
Oren Fried: Drums
Born and raised in Jerusalem, musician Oren Fried studied with Jerry Garval and at the Jerusalem Rubin Academy of
Music and Dance. He played with a variety of jazz groups and musicians, both Israeli (Tzlil Shachen) and foreign (Steve Grossman,
Arnie Lawrence and others). In NY he studied Latin percussion with Frankie Malabe and played with John Sherman’s Zydeco band,
Sam Bennet’s “Chunk” and the psychedelic funk band “Anabubula”. At the 2000 Israel Festival he performed a selection of Piris
Eliyahu’s compositions, together with singer Alim Kassimov.
Arie Zonshine: Piano and vocals
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The show creators: Pierre-Emmanuel Hannoun and Tamara Klein Hannoun
"Pierre-Emmanuel’s performance is keen, his voice deep and warm, and his body language transmits both strength and tenderness. His talent is evident in his capacity to embrace the unique shade of each song, adding interesting personal comment through movement, props and acting..."
"Pierre-Emmanuel’s show fills a void and offers a magical evening to French culture connoisseurs. Hurry and see the show before it leaves the stage, like all other shows not in line with the local main stream..."
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