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Kaas Chante Piaf - Patricia Kaas

To commemorate 50 years since the death of Edith Piaf, world-renowned French performer Patricia Kaas will be opening her new show “Kaas Chante Piaf” in London and this album will coincide with the launch.


1. Mon Dieu
2. Padam, Padam
3. Avec ce Soleil
4. Milord
5. The 9th Hour
6. La Belle Histoire d'Amour
7. Les Amants Merveilleux
8. T’es Beau tu Sais
9. Hymne à l'Amour
10. C'est un Gars
11. Song for the Little Sparrow
12. La Foule
13. Mon Manège à Moi
14. La Vie En Rose
15. Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
16. Je T’ai Dans La Peau



“Kaas Chante Piaf“ - “Kaas Sings Piaf” - is Patricia Kaas’ new project, focusing on songs recorded by the great Edith Piaf. After a fabulous career of more than 20 years and international success, Patricia Kaas is still the rightful heiress to “La Mome” for audiences across the world. She has been awarded multi platinum status albums during her long career, and since the appearance of her debut album Mademoiselle chante... in 1988, Kaas has sold over 16 million records worldwide. In 2002 Kaas was voted the “International Female Artist of the Year”, and previous awards include “Best French Female Artist of the Year” (World Music 1991 and 1995), and “Female Singer of the Year” (Golden Europa 1990). She also has landed major acting roles in the film “And Now,…Ladies & Gentlemen” directed by Claude Lelouch and in the TV production “Assassinée” (Murdered) by Thierry Binisti.

The Album was recorded at Air Studios in London with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, arranged, orchestrated, conducted and produced by Golden Globe winner Abel Korzeniowski, the new wonder-boy of the Hollywood music scene. This new milestone in Patricia’s career covers some of the most beautiful songs of Edith Piaf’s repertoire, ranging from world famous hits to some of her more confidential melodies.

After the opening of the tour on the 5th November 2012 at the Royal Albert Hall, the show will be performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, and will tour in more than 45 countries from February 2013.

Arranged, orchestrated, conducted and produced by Abel Korzeniowski

Musicians:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Leader/Featured Soloist:
Duncan Riddell
Featured Soloists:
Liz Varlow (viola)
Chantal Webster (cello)
Anthony Alcock (double bass)
Cameron Todd (trumpet)
Andrew Vinter/John Constable (keyboards)
Eddie Hession (accordion)
Julian Jackson (harmonica)
Christian Mason (theremin)
Rhythm Section:
Colin Green/Adam Goldsmith (guitars)
Andrew Pask (bass guitar)
Harold Fisher (drum kit)

RSVP Voices conducted by Rob Johnston

Recorded and mixed by Geoff Foster at Air Studio (London, UK)
Vocals recorded and mixed by Frederic Helbert at Studio Le Bruit Rose (Palaiseau, France)
Orchestra mixing engineer : Geoff Foster
Protools engineers : Chris Barrett, Fiona Cruickshank
Air Studio assistant : Laurence Anslow
Abel Korzeniowski’s assistant : Mina Korzeniowska
Mastering : Benjamin Joubert at Translab (Paris, France)
Artwork : Anne-Sophie Melot, Gregory Garçon
Executive production : Richard Walter Productions
Executive producers : Robin Millar, Richard Walter