Designed for French language learners and French culture lovers, « Si on chantait? » takes the audience on an immersion trip into the most beloved French songs. Everlasting songs born on a street corner, revived between friends and at family gatherings, and continually revisited by contemporary performers.
With a lively selection of iconic songs, Aline DEFORGE and Emmanuel PRESSELIN take you to the Parisian cabarets, guinguettes and dancing halls, and tell the stories of people and social relationships of a bygone era. Both talented singers and storytellers, they bring back to life the figures of Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Georges Brassens, Serge Gainsbourg, Yves Montand and others.
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From Edith Piaf to Joe Dassin, a century of French popular songs
Aline and Emmanuel, a couple of modern troubadours
Sing along !
Aline DEFORGE and Emmanuel PRESSELIN are both accomplished multi-instrumentalists and singers. They are passionate about keeping the French repertoire alive and well.
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They have performed as a duo for over the last ten years, giving concerts in France and abroad, enjoying close interaction with their audiences and providing a joyful and poetic gateway into French culture.
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Aline DEFORGE : vocals, accordion, flute
Emmanuel PRESSELIN : vocals, guitar, trumpet, accordion
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Aline is also a teacher in French as a Second Language. On top of regular language lessons, she runs French song workshops for foreign students.
Each participant receives a handout with song lyrics, additional information and illustrations. You are welcome to sing along and relish the joyful, true and authentic French atmosphere!
Conditions
Length of the show : 1h15 to 1h30
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Please make sure that the room can be darkened and equipped with a projection screen.
For organisation purposes, it may be required of the organizer to make photocopies of the handouts for the attendees.
The performers use their own audio and video equipment.
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Pricing: € 400
Alliance Française
of New Orleans
