The young lady of Avignon, elder of 14 children, usually takes on her summer quarters in Saint-Tropez with the Madar couple (Interparfums). A week when she has grown the unchanging ritual for several years where improvisations are linked to Club 55, “Song pilgrimage” Under the tropézien bell tower and maintenance at the Caprice des Deux.
The ceremonial differs this season, since it is at the school square, a new district inaugurated last April that the one which was raised to the rank of commandeur in the order of arts and letters presents itself for a photo-souvenir in the company of Mayor Sylvie Siri and the elders who populate this pilot habitat. “You are full of youth!”she concluded towards the Virgin of the Church so that she“Help before Olympia”. And finally reveals a meeting with … BB!
What amplers take this 60 -year career tour?
It no longer ends! (laugh) I start with three Olympia from October 24 to 26, and I have the scare! In the south it will be Montpellier and Marseille in November, then I finished with two strong emotional dates on December 5 and 6 at home in Avignon. The tour will also go through Belgium, Switzerland, then next year Prague, Romania, Germany, Austria before a return to Canada in 2027. On the other hand there will be no video capture, it’s too complicated …
Unveil us some exclusives of the “best of” that also happens?
All concerts will be preceded by the international release of a compilation (read elsewhere) with three unpublished titles, You have to believe so far only in German re -recorded this year in French version and The voice of Godin German and French version. Rares like The dove In several languages, The Sand Castle In Japanese, the duo with Paul Anka, Bring the Winethe two collaborations with Patrick Duffy, namely the tube Together We’re Strong that everyone knows and the B side of the 45 laps of the time, Something Going Onetc. To talk about all of this I will record in early October A strong Sunday Special with Michel Drucker.
What does the believer you think are from Leon XIV?
Extraordinary! Among his first statements this pope said “May peace be with you”. I exclaimed with joy “Oh! It’s my song!”[Que la paix soit sur le monde, ndlr]. And I cried when he recited “I greet you Marie, full of grace …”. Pope Francis was more politicized I think … I support Leon XIV 100%. There is immense joy around him. He embodies a hope of peace! Precisely you whose voice carries in Russia, would you be ready to sing “thousand doves”For peace in Ukraine?
If I have a privileged relationship, it is above all with the Russian people who are great and who – no one talks about it – loves France! These people should not only be assimilated to war. I also sang in Ukraine in the past which of course deserves peace. There are other wars that must not be forgotten and respect all religions. Who does not want everyone to be happy? So if I sing for peace, it is not more for Ukraine than Russia, it is for all those who suffer! I don’t do politics.
As part of the diplomatic rapprochement between France and China, could you support a French delegation in Beijing led by President Macron?
Ah no no no! I am a Gaullist, it has nothing to do with Macronie! Besides, remember, no one invited me to the Paris Olympics! (she laughs and begins to hum to make a diversion) But if there is a request from China, I will of course go. The first time I went to sing there in 1986 with the Beijing Philharmonic was already at the request of the Chinese president.
“Panis Anglicus” and “Santa Maria de la Mer” resonated in a golden voice under the bell tower, with meditation in front of the Virgin so that she “helps it before the Olympia”.Photo Sophie Louvet.
Tropézian exchanges with Brigitte Bardot
“There’s a Years that I want to meet a big one. The biggest. Brigitte Bardot. It had never happened before. Thanks to the mayor of Saint-Tropez I was able to speak to him during my Tropezien stay. It was by phone. She had an extraordinary voice, fun that I was coming to Saint-Tropez with everyone in summer and told me that we were ‘two little girls from France’ ‘. “
“When we finished, she called me her” little sister “. And I greeted her by replying that she was my” big sister “. I was moved, filled with joy and happiness to be able to exchange with her, especially on the animals that bring us so much happiness, as to my brother who is disabled … I sang the Ave MariaWhen one of my mom’s favorite cats died and – a very moving phenomenon – all her other cats came to her box to greet her by one … “
“I promised to be a relay of its foundation. For the abandonment of animals to cease and that people go to adopt in refuge. There is only that it has such truth, determination and such radiation.”
How do you want to be up to such a personality?
“Yes, I watched the TV series Bardot. The actress did what she could, but how do you want to be up to such a personality? It’s a monument! We both embodied Marianne’s bust, but Brigitte is the symbol of France around the world. “
“I was finally able to show him all my admiration and my support! Brigitte concluded by saying: ” Now that you are there, I am happy, I am not alone! ””