This Wednesday, September 18, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées was transformed into a veritable gala scene for the Concerto for Peaceorchestrated by Omar HarfouchThe concert, exclusively accessible by invitation, welcomed a shower of stars on the red carpet.
Many personalities present
The evening started off beautifully with the gorgeous Jenifer, elegant in a black ensemble and a circus-inspired jacket that immediately caught the attention of the photographers. Shortly after, Catherine Deneuve made her entrance with a sophisticated look, sporting a sparkling sequined jacket and black pants. Laetitia Casta, freshly back from Milan, captivated the eyes in an ultra-sexy black bodysuit, adding a touch of glamour to the event. Cindy Fabre, the former Miss France, for her part caused a sensation with a bottle green velvet blazer dress, while the athlete Marie-José Pérec stood out with an intense and refined black outfit. The photocall was particularly lively thanks to the presence of Slimane, Vitaa and Amel Bent, whose musical energy lit up the red carpet with their obvious complicity. Omar Harfouch also counted on the presence of Pierre Arditi, Adil Ramy, Sonia Rolland, Christophe Beaugrand, Shy’m, Jordan De Luxe, Clara Morgane, Sasha Elbaz, Sarah Saldmann, Joyce Jonathan and Stéphane Bern.
Anthony Delon, initially scheduled to attend the grand “Concerto Pour la Paix” had to cancel his presence on September 18th due to the anniversary of the death of his father, Alain Delon. However, true to his commitment to his friend, he attended the rehearsals of the concerto on September 15th at the Scène Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt.
Influential couples
Many couples also added glamour to the memorable evening. Teddy Riner, Olympic judo champion and French sports icon, caused a sensation at the concert. Known for his exploits on the tatami and his impressive stature, Teddy Riner is now enjoying some downtime after the intense pace of the Olympic Games.
But it was not the only famous duo to make an appearance in front of the photocall, there was also Marc Lavoine and Adriana Karembeu who made their relationship official that day, Franck Dubosc and his charming wife Danièle, Nawel Debbouze and her husband Fouad Ben Kouider, Bernard de La Villardière with his wife Anne, the mayor of Asnière Manuel Aeschlimann and his wife Marie-Dominique or Nicoletta accompanied by her husband Jean-Christophe Molinier.
Music in the service of peace
Omar Harfouch, the man behind this event, is a French-Lebanese pianist whose career is as fascinating as his music. Born in Tripoli and marked by the horrors of war, he found refuge in the pianowhich became his savior. At 17, he won a piano competition and continued his training in the USSR before launching into journalism and business in Ukraine. At the age of 55, Omar Harfouch has now turned to music, composing pieces inspired by his experiences and the dramas of the world. The Concerto for Peace is not only a musical event, it is also a project imbued with meaning. For Omar Harfouch, this evening aims to promote peace through music. He had explained that he had decided not to make the concert public for “security reasons”, due to the presence of many personalities. But he wanted to share this special evening surrounded by his family and his wife Yulia Lobova, whom he has been married to since 2014.
