February 12, 2009 - Montreal, Canada (Bell Centre)

[VinnyT.]

CÉLINE DION - LE RETOUR

Montréal pour la fin

Agnès Gaudet

Le Journal de Montréal

07-08-2008 | 06h34

Céline Dion ajoute une neuvième date de spectacle à Montréal et terminera sa tournée mondiale Taking Chances au Centre Bell la veille de la Saint-Valentin, le 13 février. Les billets seront mis en vente le 23 août.

 

C'est enfin officiel, une neuvième date de spectacle est ajoutée à Montréal pour Céline Dion. Au lieu de terminer la tournée comme prévu à Fort Lauderdale le 30 janvier 2009, c'est à Montréal que le rideau tombera sur Taking Chances. On sait que les billets pour les dates précédentes se sont envolés en des temps records lors de leur mise en vente et la demande est toujours présente.

 

Tous les soirs de spectacle déjà prévus au Centre Bell, soit les 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 25, 31 août et 1er septembre, affichent complet. Au total, 172 000 billets ont vite trouvé preneurs pour assister au retour de la chanteuse prodige.

 

«C'est plein chaque soir, se réjouit René Angélil, joint au téléphone. Il y aura 22 000 personnes chaque soir. Notre scène centrale permet d'utiliser une partie de la glace du Centre Bell. Il y a donc plus de monde qu'à un match de hockey !» plaisante l'impresario amateur de sport.

 

Une grosse surprise

 

Bientôt, les principaux médias et amis de Céline Dion et René Angélil recevront des invitations pour la première de Taking Chances à Montréal, qui aura lieu le 15 août. Le carton ne révélera pas qui a été choisi pour faire la première partie de la star, mais on sait qu'il s'agit d'un artiste (ou groupe) québécois qui va faire jaser. «Ne ratez surtout pas la première partie de Céline Dion», indiquera l'invitation.

 

Aux États-Unis, la première partie du spectacle de Céline Dion est assumée par l'humoriste Gordie Brown. Au Québec, ce sera évidemment autre chose. «C'est une surprise. Ça va donner un grand coup», révèle René Angélil.

 

Comme Paris

 

À l'exception de quelques mélodies, le spectacle montréalais de Taking Chances sera sensiblement le même que celui présenté à Paris, avec beaucoup plus de chansons en français que la version pour le reste du monde. Avec ce spectacle, Céline Dion a mis le feu au Palais Omnisport de Bercy-Paris au mois de mai dernier. Après une entrée sous un tonnerre d'applaudissements, la chanteuse avait tout de suite enchaîné ses chansons francophones en commençant par J'irai où tu iras. Pour ses fans français, Céline Dion avait interprété huit chansons dans la langue de Molière, dont Ziggy, Je sais pas, S'il suffisait d'aimer, au lieu d'une seule dans le reste du monde.

 

Lors de cette première à Bercy, le public français, découvrant une Céline époustouflante sur sa grande scène moderne, était très démonstratif. Beaucoup avaient apporté affiches et banderoles. La plupart savaient par coeur les paroles et les mélodies. On verra si Montréal est aussi expressif.

[nano]

cool!

[Love,]

Thanks Vinny for this information!

 

Here the news is translated:

 

CELINE DION - THE TOUR

Montreal to the end

Agnes Gaudet

Le Journal de Montreal

07-08-2008 | 06h34

 

 

Celine Dion adds a ninth date show in Montreal and finish her Taking Chances World Tour, at the Bell Centre on the Eve of Valentine's Day, February 13th. Tickets will go on sale August 23rd.

 

It's finally official, a ninth date show is added to Montreal for Celine Dion. Instead of completing the tour as scheduled in Fort Lauderdale on January 30, 2009, in Montreal, the curtain will fall on Taking Chances. We know that tickets for dates earlier went on record time when they are put on sale and the demand is always present.

 

Entertainment will be provided at the Bell Centre on August 15th, 16th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 31st and September 1st - all sold-out. In total, 172 000 tickets have quickly found buyers, ready to assist in the Return of the Prodigious Singer.

 

"It's full every night," says René Angélil, via telephone. "There will be 22,000 people each evening. Our centre stage allows us to use a portion of the ice at the Bell Centre. So, therefore, more people than a hockey game!" Jokes the impresario of amateur sports.

 

A big surprise

 

Soon, the mainstream media and friends of Celine Dion and René Angélil will receive invitations to the premiere of Taking Chances shows in Montreal, which will take place on August 15th. The board does not reveal who was chosen to open for the star, but we know the person is an artist (or group) from Quebec, who will speak. "Do not miss the first part of Celine Dion," the invitation indicated.

 

In the USA, the first part of the show, Celine Dion is will be open by the comedian Gordie Brown. In Quebec, this is obviously something else. "It's a surprise. It will give a big blow," reveals René Angélil.

 

Just as Paris

 

With the exception of a few melodies, the Taking Chances shows in Montreal will be substantially the same as her presentations in Paris, with many more songs for Francophone audiences of the world. With this show, Celine Dion has set the Palais Omnisport de Bercy-Paris on fire last May. Upon her entrance, under a thunder of applause, the singer was immediately was absorbed in her French songs, beginning with "J'irai où tu iras." For her French fans, Celine Dion had performed eight songs, somewhat like the language of Moliere, including "Ziggy," "Je sais pas," "S'il suffisait d'aimer" ...

 

During this first at Bercy, the French public discovered a stunning Celine on its great modern stage. They were was very expressive. Many had brought posters and banners. Most knew by heart the words and melodies of her songs. We'll see if Montreal is also as expressive!

Edited August 7, 2008 by Love,

[Davey84]

oke cool!! I might go to this last date!

[VinnyT.]

With the exception of a few melodies, the show's Montreal Taking Chances will be substantially the same as that presented in Paris, with many more songs to the french version for the rest of the world.

 

[Shamrock_1982]

So much for wrapping this tour up in Vegas!!!!

 

And no mention of her returning to europe for the other rumoured countries!!

Ah well.....

 

Darren.

[Love,]

With the exception of a few melodies, the show's Montreal Taking Chances will be substantially the same as that presented in Paris, with many more songs to the french version for the rest of the world.

 

Does the following sound better? LOL

 

With the exception of a few melodies, the Taking Chances shows in Montreal will be substantially the same as her presentations in Paris, with many more songs for Francophone audiences of the world.

 

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So much for wrapping this tour up in Vegas!!!!

 

Awww Darren, I was truly looking forward to Vegas!

Edited August 7, 2008 by Love,

[celinevegas]

I already knew him.

I would go whatever he arrives.

[Prince Whiskers]

I wonder how much the tour is going to gross in Montreal alone.

[Love,]

I wonder how much the tour is going to gross in Montreal alone.

 

At least $25 million

[vroni]

Hui but 23rd of August sounds quite early to me, how could you save money? Edited August 7, 2008 by vroni

[P@ulin@]

Nothing about coming back to Europe? I'm sad.

[Prince Whiskers]

Nothing about coming back to Europe? I'm sad.

And Beijing?

[Bellamy]

Nothing about coming back to Europe? I'm sad.

And Beijing?

Exactly. But I didn't expect them to keep their promise since the first day.

[Céline's Blues]

AND MOZAMBIQUE`??????????????

[Prince Whiskers]

Nothing about coming back to Europe? I'm sad.

And Beijing?

Exactly. But I didn't expect them to keep their promise since the first day.

I would've wanted them to go back to China so there'd be no need for me to travel all the way to the US.

[Edwin]

oke cool!! I might go to this last date!

Really?

[Bellamy]

I would've wanted them to go back to China so there'd be no need for me to travel all the way to the US.

or Canada? I think Montreal in February would be very cold. I guess next Vegas show would be a better option to me.

[Julian]

Ahhhh it's my birthday

[Shamrock_1982]

The reason why she may not be finishing up this tour in Vegas like I was told is, possibly because Rene is currently in talks about having Celine back in Vegas, to do a new show!!

 

Darren.

[Teodora]

Nothing about coming back to Europe? I'm sad.

And Beijing?

Exactly. But I didn't expect them to keep their promise since the first day.

They never said, as far as I remember, that they were going to come back to Beijing during this tour. They said they'll be back some day... Some day could be 10 years from now.

 

I really wish I could go to this Montreal concert, but I think it's too expensive for me.... But it's cool. 9 concerts! Lucky city!

[stevo]

I DON'T WANT A NEW VEGAS!!! It'll be bye-bye Celine. Forever.

[CellyDee87]

Wow how exciting for the Montreal fans I hope she comes back to Australia some time soon

 

I DON'T WANT A NEW VEGAS!!! It'll be bye-bye Celine. Forever.

I sooooo want a New Vegas

Edited August 7, 2008 by Denelle

[Bellamy]

They never said, as far as I remember, that they were going to come back to Beijing during this tour. They said they'll be back some day... Some day could be 10 years from now.

Or 100 years later. I can't hold my breath for so long.

[anna]

A big surprise

 

could it also be JJG

Edited August 7, 2008 by anna

[DianaLuts]

i would love to go. I guess it depends on what day of the week it will be....

[Chula]

Hey! What about more EU shows next year? Brazil? Mexico? I am going to these shows!

 

 

Damn!

[ubulka]

I wont be suprised if they add aonther show 14 February. Because the first rumors talked abaout Velentines day to Valentines day... But great! I'd love to go ... But it seems that I won't be there

 

NO MORE VEGAS!! PLS!!!! A Wolrd Tour moves more more more more fans!!!

[Chula]

I hate the Vegas show as well. USA has too much priority.

[bruno_oliveira]

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PLEASE CELINE DONT FORGET YOUR LATIN AMERICAN FANS!!

IF YOU WANT TO RETIRE...OR SIGN ANOTHER HUGE LONG DEAL

COME TO US BEFORE PLEASE

http://blogs.ipswitch.com/archives/Latin%20America.jpg

WE EXIST!!!