She is an artist who has seduced all generations. It is undoubtedly not for nothing that his tube Music became the anthem of the first season of “Star Academy”. Nicoletta is already celebrating her 60 years of career with iconic titles like The sun is dead, We have Blue or even Dark thoughts. This time the artist launches into animation. It is she, at 80 years old, who will host a series of shows on Melody YV for the end of year celebrations. The opportunity to dive back into the archives from the 1960s to the 1990s.
But that's not all, Nicoletta will soon perform for a very special event and awaited by the whole world. This is the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral the weekend of December 7 and 8. All channels will be mobilized to bring this major event to life for viewers. This is the case, in particular, of “Télématin” with Damien Thévenot and Maya Lauqué. They both asked Nicoletta to sing a Hail Mary on the square in front of the religious building.
But, questioned by our colleagues from TV 7 daysthe singer reveals thatshe jumped for joy at the idea of doing this exercise : “A few days ago, my companion and agent (Jean-Christophe Molinier) told me that France 2 wanted me to come and sing a Hail Mary on the square for Télématin on December 7. At the time, I said to him: 'But are you crazy? I'm going to have to get up at four in the morning to warm up my voice” she tells our colleagues. Finally, the pretty blonde changed her mind: “And then, I thought. Nothing is impossible. With God's help, we'll see…“.
Nicoletta: a very religious singer
In 2023, Nicoletta embarked on a special tour. If she didn't tour the stadiums, she did that of churches and cathedrals. “I'm a believer, obviously, but I don't actually practice” the composer confided to our colleagues at the daily Le Pays Briard. “I don't have time to go to mass every Sunday, like a ritual. I just try to be vigilant in my actions in life. I am a fairly upright person, I like people, I try to do good to those around me. If friends have misfortunes, I listen to them. I practice in my own way” she added.
As she takes out a compilation of his 50 most beautiful songsNicoletta doesn't let go of the stage yet. Since November 2, she has been back on tour and, despite the early hour, will undoubtedly not regret experiencing this unique moment in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 7.
