Description

LIVE FROM THE SALLE PLEYEL, PARIS 2009: MICHEL LEGRAND AND THE CINEMA | DVD

UPC: 080728015993

Product Features

Artists Featured: Michel Legrand, Patrick Fiori, Liane Foly, Maurane, Catherine Michel, Mario Pelchat, Hélène Ségara
Orchestra: Orchestre National d'Ile de France
Director: Michel Legrand
Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Subtitle Languages: French (Original), English, German
Picture Format: 16:9
Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
Bonus Content: Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with Michel Legrand and other performers, backstage and rehearsal footage

Overview

This DVD offers a memorable live performance from the Salle Pleyel in Paris in 2009, featuring the legendary composer Michel Legrand. Accompanied by the Orchestre National d'Ile de France and guest artists like Patrick Fiori, Liane Foly, Maurane, and others, Legrand revisits some of his most iconic film scores in a grand symphonic setting. The concert spans over fifty years of Legrand's cinematic compositions, including music from films like Yentl, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Thomas Crown Affair, Summer of '42, and The Three Musketeers.

The DVD also includes behind-the-scenes content, with interviews and rehearsal footage, offering a deeper insight into the preparation and execution of this exceptional concert.

Interesting Facts

Michel Legrand's Influence: Known for saying, "Melody is the mistress of music," Legrand’s compositions have shaped the landscape of film music for over five decades.
Guest Artists: The concert features a blend of talent from across the French music scene, including Maurane and Hélène Ségara, who bring their unique vocal interpretations to Legrand's classic scores.
International Appeal: The inclusion of Quebec star Mario Pelchat highlights the global reach of Legrand's music, which transcends cultural and linguistic barriers.
Bonus Content: The behind-the-scenes material provides a rare glimpse into the artistic process of Legrand and his collaborators, making this DVD a must-have for fans and collectors.