The ten singers selected for the territorial final of the Lyrical Singe of the Overseas singing competition began their training with singer Fabrice Di Falco, in Saint-Pierre. One of them will be selected on July 28 to represent the archipelago during the grand finale in Paris. Portraits.
Ten candidates were selected in the archipelago to participate in the final territory of the 8th edition of the Lyrique Voice of Overseas singing competition. At the end of this evening which will take place on Monday July 28 at the Cultural and Sports Center of Saint-Pierre, one of them will be chosen to represent Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, during the grand final in January, at the Paris Opera.
To prepare them as best as possible, they will access a series of free masterclass in the coming days with Fabrice Di Falco, professional lyric singer. The first meeting, focused on vocal technique, took place this Saturday, July 19. On this occasion, SPM the first was able to meet the majority of them.
- Aldric Mahé, 25 years old. 1st participation.
The sportsman decided to embark on singing, after attending the final in Paris last year. “”I found it great! I told myself that it would be interesting to work on my voice so I started this new challenge“. For those who have never taken a single singing lesson, this competition is a”real springboard“. “Apart from being a singing experience, it is also a human experience. I will take everything there is to take“, He smiles.
- Cindy Gautier, 32 ans, 2e participation
After having fed a desire for singing for many years, Cindy decided to start on stage in 2023, in the group Chakramies. “For me, it’s also a way to gain confidence“. She hopes to take advantage of overseas and masterclass voices to acquire more scenic ease and technique.”In lyric, we are forced to project our voice so I think it will help me gain power.“
- Albin Girardin, 47, 1st participation
He too is known to the local scene. Singer for twenty years in the group Joke and hale, Albin was tempted this year by the competition. “I told myself that it would be good to take singing lessons with people whose job is.” “I have nothing to lose and everything to learn”, he enthuses.
- Lilo Le Mignot, 20 years old, 1st participation
The one who sings since Petite began to perform on stage recently, in Saint-Pierre and Montreal. “”I was in the popular singing troop of my university“She says.”I am super happy to participate, this is a great opportunity, it will be a trainer.“His lyric song on July 28?”When I am laid in earth d’Henry Purcell“.
- Alix Desse, 36 ans, 3e participation
During his first participation, Alix sang in Paris for the interlude, an experience that made him want to participate again this year. “”It is a real opportunity to progress, because in the archipelago, there is no teacher of lyric singing or classic pianist“He says.”I am especially here to learn new techniques, and have fun.“
- Enora Chaigne, 2nd participation
Guitarist of the One Shot group for two years, Enora has won the special prize It’s not lyrical During her first participation in 2023. She has already tried several musical instruments and discovered lyrical song with the voice of Overseas. She participates to develop her vocal technique and also because “It is not every day that we can be accompanied on stage by a super pianist.“
- Clélia Vigneau, 15, 1st participation
After a first experience as a chorister in college, Clélia discovered lyrical song as part of her music option. She came to observe the Masterclass last year, before sending her candidacy in voice to overseas this year. “”It’s to challenge me, to see if I am able to sing on stage“. His variety song on July 28?”All cries Les Sos de Daniel Balavoine.”
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Thalia Detcheverry, Louis Moutard-Martin and Cynétia Moutou were also selected to participate in this eighth edition. The ten candidates will continue their intensive lyric singing training on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27 July, before performing on Monday July 28 at the Saint-Pierre cultural and sporting center, at 7:30 p.m.
