"Moments of unforgettable sharing between an actress and her public. Binoche is enchanting."
Hadrien Volle - Théâtral Magazine
"It feels feverish,
Juliette Binoche brings a touching intensity."
Marie-José Sirach - l'Humanité
"In escaping the biopic's pitfalls Juliette Binoche delivers a subtle tribute to "the lady in black"."
Anne Diatkine - Libération
Based on texts by Barbara
2017
Starring:
Juliette Binoche
Alexandre Tharaud
"Ma plus belle histoire d’amour", "Dis, quand reviendras-tu?", "L’Aigle noir" , "Nantes", "La solitude" and "Une petite cantate" are just some French chanteuse Barbara's greatest hits. 2017 marks the twentieth anniversary of her death.
Juliette Binoche, and the renowned pianist Alexandre Tharaud, come together in Vaille que Vivre, a show created around their memories of Barbara. The show premièred on 23 July at the prestigious Festival d’Avignon.
Binoche and Tharaud both have a close and deep tie with the Grand-dame of the French chanson; a bond that has been forged over time, as Barbara has accompanied them throughout their lives. For this reason, and with the wish to pay a warm tribute filled with humility, they ask themselves about her absence, about the vacuum that the singer has left in their lives. They have chosen the texts and the music together in a simply staged yet hugely emotive show.
On stage, Juliette Binoche evokes Barbara by reciting texts that seek to bring her words to life from her unfinished autobiography Il était un piano noir. Tharaud accompanies Binoche to cast light on Barbara's music and its extreme richness through his performance on the piano, some in a minimalist spirit. A unique night to remember.
Juliette Binoche
Alexandre Tharaud
Created by
Base on texts and music by
Decors and lighting design
Artistic collaboration
Produced by
With the support of
Juliette Binoche
Alexandre Tharaud
Barbara
Éric Soyer
Vincent Huguet
Chris Gandois
Les Visiteurs du soir
l'Onde Théâtre Centre d'art de Vélizy-Villacoublay
Yamaha Music Europe
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