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Legendary German singer Ute Lemper returns to Canada
Show Offers a Sensual Program of Cabaret, Broadway Hits and French Songs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27,2023
Toronto, ON - Legendary song-stylist Ute Lemper’s storied 40-year career has earned her a world-wide reputation as the foremost modern interpreter of the music of 1920s Germany. After a decades long absence from Canadian stages, the powerhouse vocalist will bring her one-of-a-kind show to Toronto’s Massey Hall on January 26th, 2024 and Montreal’s Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier on January 28, 2024. Blending the magic of Cabaret, Broadway classics and French songs, Ute Lemper: From Berlin to Broadway features a range of audience favourites, including Kander & Ebb’s Cabaret, Weill & Brecht’s Weimar Suite, and Brel’s Ne me quitte pas.
Performed under the baton of conductor Francis Choinière and the FILMharmonic Orchestra, a symphonic ensemble renowned for its performances of cinematic music and popular classical works, this rare Canadian performance will transport audiences through time and space, reliving the golden era of cabaret with songs rich with captivating melodies of Broadway hits with the works Cabaret and All That Jazz. Ute Lemper, widely known for her iconic performances as Sally Bowles in the original Paris production of Cabaret and Velma Kelly in the revival of Chicago on Broadway, will weave her magic, performing an eclectic selection of songs spanning the range of her remarkable career, from her roots in Cold War Berlin to her triumphant presence on the stages of Broadway.
Said Ute Lemper, "After the many decades of making music I feel like a Time Traveler and see that certain songs written a long time ago carry an even more important message today. I want to sing those songs!"
Ute Lemper's vast and varied artistic career is nothing short of exceptional. She was born in Munster, Germany and completed her studies at The Dance Academy in Cologne and the Max Reinhardt Seminary Drama School in Vienna. Ute has made her mark on the stage, in films, in concert and as a unique recording artist. She has been universally praised for her interpretation of Berlin Cabaret Songs, the works of Kurt Weill and French chanson, and for her portrayals on Broadway, in Paris and in London’s West End. Twice nominated for a Grammy Award, Ute has cemented her status as an entertainment icon. Her performances are marked by an irresistible blend of passion, authenticity, and charisma, making her a true pioneer in the world of music and theatre.
Named "a promising young conductor," by Christophe Huss (Le Devoir), and one of CBC’s “30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30,” Francis Choinière is a versatile musician active as a conductor, concert producer, pianist, and composer. Winner of the prestigious Prix Goyer Mécénat Musica 2023 and the Hnatyshyn Foundation’s Christa and Franz-Paul Decker Conducting Fellowship, Choinière has collaborated with some of the world’s top international artists, including engagements as chorus master and collaborative conductor for concerts with Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, Ramin Djawadi, Hans Zimmer, and Jonsi & Alex Somers.
Tickets for Ute Lemper: From Berlin to Broadway are available here.
UTE LEMPER: Canadian Tour Dates
January 26, 2024: Massey Hall - Toronto
January 28, 2024: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier - Montreal
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About GFN Productions
GFN Productions is a Quebec-based entertainment company that produces concerts, records and digital media. GFN invests in the development of Quebec and Canadian talent and presents artists from around the world. In partnership with the FILMharmonic Orchestra, since 2018, the company has produced some of the most popular films and franchises in concert. This series of film concerts has become a staple of the programming at Place des Arts in Montreal.
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