Celine Dion fans are delighted to see her again.
After a long break, due to health concerns, the singer is ready to return to the forefront. On July 26, she impressed the entire planet by performing from the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. She had interpreted The hymn to love by Edith Piaf, however being the subject of unfounded rumors, notably mentioning a possible playback. This Wednesday, November 13, Céline Dion responded to her detractors, once again proving her immense talent.
It was an unexpected performance that was broadcast during the parade 1001 Seasonsorganized in Riyadh by the famous designer Elie Saab. At the end of the event, Céline Dion took the stage to perform her iconic song
I’m Alive. For this special occasion, she showed the public that, despite the problems she may have encountered in recent years, her voice is still very present. Dressed in a long sparkling dress, Céline Dion set fire to an audience delighted to see the singer again. An unexpected performance but one that was unanimous and which marks his lasting return to the stage.
Celine Dion: a highly commented performance
After a very notable absence, Céline Dion performed at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. An unforgettable performance for fans of the singer but which was the subject of unfounded rumors. For many Internet users, she would have opted for playback. Victor Le Masne, the musical director of the ceremony, quickly stated that this was not the case. The same goes for Thomas Jolly, artistic director of the ceremonies: “The performance was performed without playback. And the voice is there.”
If the two men were unanimous, Internet users still had doubts. Many people claimed that the performance was not live. A committee member gave his opinion, stating that it was his “personal opinion” and stating: “Everyone realizes that she sang lip sync. The sound had been recorded, it shows.” According to him, Celine Dion would have had difficulty singing live, particularly because of the weather. During the opening ceremony, the rain accompanied the entire evening.
The singer therefore decided to prove them wrong with this new performance.
Celine Dion: “I know how important it is”
Celine Dion has worried her fans a lot in recent years. When she spoke publicly about her diagnosis, the singer was supported by the whole world, who patiently waited for her news. She is gradually returning to the forefront, notably on October 22. Present at the Spirit of Life gala in Los Angeles, organized by the City of Hope cancer research center, Céline Dion gave a very moving speech. “It is a great joy to come together with everyone in this room tonight to do all we can to help spread this great gift of hope.”she began, thinking of René Angélil, her husband who died of throat cancer on January 14, 2016.
In the rest of her speech, Céline Dion explains: “City of Hope doesn’t just do innovative research, it’s a place that provides much-needed care and gives hope to those who need it most”before adding:
“It provides the most precious ingredient, it gives hope. And I know how important that is” .
To conclude her remarks, the singer addresses her audience directly: “I know that in our wonderful lives, filled with family, joy and love, we can also face enormous challenges, with great tests of faith and strength”. Despite the difficulties she may encounter, Céline Dion wishes to move forward.
