Céline Dion Live 2017 was the twelfth concert tour by French Canadian singer Celine Dion. The tour was organized to support Dion's 2016 French-language studio album, Encore un Soir. For the anglophone shows, Dion performed her song "How Does a Moment Last Forever" (from the 2017 version of "Beauty and the Beast"), along with a few rare songs and fan favourites.[1][2][3] With twenty five shows, the tour began in Copenhagen, Denmark on 15 June 2017 and concluded on 5 August 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.[2]
Continental tour by Celine Dion | |
Location | Europe |
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Associated albums | |
Start date | 15 June 2017 |
End date | 5 August 2017 |
Legs | 1 |
No. of shows | 25 |
Box office | $63.3 million |
Celine Dion concert chronology |
Background
editAfter Dion's previously large-scale Taking Chances World Tour in 2008-2009 in support of her album Taking Chances, she began a new concert residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2011, with a contract through 2019. On 25 January 2017, Dion's official website announced sixteen shows in Europe to take place during the summer months of 2017.[1][2] Tickets for those shows were available to the general public on 3 February 2017.[1][2] Eight additional dates—in London, Paris, Lille, Manchester, Birmingham and Berlin—were later added.[4] On 31 March 2017, The SSE Hydro posted an intimation of a concert in Glasgow, Scotland. Details for this show were announced during the first week of April 2017.[4] Véronic DiCaire joined Dion as the opening act.[5]
On 14 June 2017, it was announced that both shows scheduled to take place at Manchester Arena on 25 June and 1 August would be rescheduled due to ongoing investigation after the Manchester Arena bombing.[6] The shows were rescheduled to be at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, United Kingdom, on 25 June 2017 and 2 August 2017.[7]
Critical reception
editThe tour received positive reviews. The Independent rated the concert five stars out of five, calling it "a flawless show with zero pretence" with Dion's "unstoppable vocals".[8] The Guardian rated the concert four stars out of five.[9] London Evening Standard also rated it four stars out of five, writing that Dion "didn't just crank out soulful power ballads" but she was also "a stage-strutting, air-punching, kiss-blowing bundle of fun, gratitude and good humour".[10] Gay Times also praised the show, writing that Dion proved she's very much at the height of her career.[11] In a positive review Metro wrote that Dion's "vocals can easily be considered the eighth wonder of the world".[12] According to a positive review by the Official Charts Company, Dion's concert was "almost a religious experience".[13] Her concert in Leeds, on 25 June, was given a five star rating by the Manchester Evening News. Performing on a stage with a backdrop of "Leeds in loving support of Manchester", Dion was praised for her boundless energy and note and pitch perfect performance.[14]
Broadcasts and recordings
editDion's team recorded two shows in Paris (8 and 9 July) as well as two shows in London (29 and 30 July.) However, there has been no confirmation regarding possible CD/DVD release. On 26 January 2018, a recording of "Encore un soir" was broadcast on TF1 as part of "Jean-Jacques Goldman, 40 years in music."[15]
Commercial reception
editDion sold-out all of her European concerts.[16][17][18][19] She also broke records across the United Kingdom as the highest grossing artist at each UK venue where she performed.[20][21][22][23]
Band
edit- Musical Director, Piano: Scott Price
- Drums: Dominique Messier
- Bass: Yves Labonté
- Guitars: Kaven Girouard
- Keyboards: Guillaume Marchand
- Percussion: Paul Picard
- Background Vocals & Tin Whistle: Élise Duguay
- Background Vocals: Barnev Valsaint, Dawn Cumberbatch
- Violins: Philippe Dunnigan, Jenny Elfving, Laraine Kaizer, Rebecca Ramsey, Svetlin Belneev, Lisa Dondlinger, Lenka Hajkova, John Arnold, De Ann Letourneau
- Violas: Jerome Gordon, Kaila Potts, Dmitri Kourka
- Celli: Lindsey Springer, Raymond Sicam III, Irina Chirkova, Judy Kang, Élise Duguay
- Woodwinds: Eric Tewalt, Philip Wigfall
- Trumpets: Matt Fronke, Kurt Evanson, Nico Edgerman, Don Lorice
- Trombones: Daniel Falcone, Nathan Tanouye
Set list
edit- "The Power of Love"
- "I Drove All Night"
- "Taking Chances"
- "Loved Me Back to Life"
- "That's the Way It Is"
- "I'm Alive"
- "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
- "How Does a Moment Last Forever"
- "Beauty and the Beast" (duet with Barnev Valsaint)
- "The Reason"
- "Think Twice"
- "Recovering"
- "The Colour of My Love"
- "I'm Your Angel"
- "My Love"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "All by Myself"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Treat Her Like a Lady"/"Misled"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Love of My Life"
- "The Power of Love"
- "I Drove All Night"
- "Taking Chances"
- "Loved Me Back to Life"
- "That's the Way It Is"
- "I'm Alive"
- "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
- "How Does a Moment Last Forever"
- "Beauty and the Beast" (duet with Barnev Valsaint)
- "The Reason"
- "Think Twice"
- "Recovering"
- "The Colour of My Love"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "All by Myself"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Love of My Life"
- "The Power of Love"
- "I Drove All Night"
- "Taking Chances"
- "That's the Way It Is"
- "I'm Alive"
- "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
- "How Does a Moment Last Forever"
- "Beauty and the Beast" (duet with Barnev Valsaint)
- "The Reason"
- "Think Twice"
- "Recovering"
- "The Colour of My Love"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "All by Myself"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley:"Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Love of My Life"
- "Dans un autre monde"
- "Terre"
- "L'étoile"
- "Ordinaire"
- "On ne change pas"
- "Je sais pas"
- "Immensité"
- "Et je t'aime encore"
- "Zora sourit" (contains elements from "Man in the Mirror")
- "Si c'était à refaire"
- "À vous"
- "Le ballet"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "S'il suffisait d'aimer"
- "Un garçon pas comme les autres (Ziggy)"
- "Tous les blues sont écrits pour toi"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Encore un soir"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "Dans un autre monde"
- "Terre"
- "L'étoile"
- "On ne change pas"
- "Je sais pas"
- "Immensité"
- "Et je t'aime encore"
- "Zora sourit" (contains elements from "Man in the Mirror")
- "Si c'était à refaire"
- "À vous"
- "Le ballet"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "S'il suffisait d'aimer"
- "Un garçon pas comme les autres (Ziggy)"
- "Tous les blues sont écrits pour toi"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Encore un soir"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "Dans un autre monde"
- "Terre"
- "Encore un soir"
- "L'étoile"
- "On ne change pas"
- "Je sais pas"
- "Immensité"
- "Et je t'aime encore"
- "Zora sourit" (contains elements from "Man in the Mirror")
- "Si c'était à refaire"
- "À vous"
- "Le ballet"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "S'il suffisait d'aimer"
- "Un garçon pas comme les autres (Ziggy)"
- "Tous les blues sont écrits pour toi"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "The Power of Love"
- "Dans un autre monde"
- "Taking Chances"
- "That's the Way It Is"
- "I'm Alive"
- "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
- "How Does a Moment Last Forever"
- "Beauty and the Beast"
- "Recovering"
- "Think Twice"
- "Le ballet"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "S'il suffisait d'aimer"
- "All by Myself"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Love of My Life"
- "The Power of Love"
- "I Drove All Night"
- "Taking Chances"
- "That's the Way It Is"
- "I'm Alive"
- "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
- "How Does a Moment Last Forever"
- "Beauty and the Beast" (duet with Barnev Valsaint)
- "Recovering"
- "Think Twice"
- "Le ballet"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "All by Myself"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Love of My Life"
- "The Power of Love"
- "I Drove All Night"
- "Taking Chances"
- "That's the Way It Is"
- "I'm Alive"
- "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
- "How Does a Moment Last Forever"
- "Beauty and the Beast" (duet with Barnev Valsaint)
- "Recovering"
- "Think Twice"
- "Le ballet"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "All by Myself"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Love of My Life"
- "The Power of Love"
- "I Drove All Night"
- "Taking Chances"
- "That's the Way It Is"
- "I'm Alive"
- "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
- "How Does a Moment Last Forever"
- "Beauty and the Beast" (duet with Barnev Valsaint)
- "Recovering"
- "Think Twice"
- "Le ballet"
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "All by Myself"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Love of My Life"
- "The Power of Love"
- "I Drove All Night"
- "Taking Chances"
- "That's the Way It Is"
- "I'm Alive"
- "It's All Coming Back to Me Now"
- "How Does a Moment Last Forever"
- "Beauty and the Beast" (duet with Barnev Valsaint)
- "Recovering"
- "Think Twice"
- "Le ballet"
- "Because You Loved Me"
- "All by Myself"
- Medley: "Refuse to Dance"/"Love Is All We Need"/"Black or White" (featuring René-Charles)
- Medley: "Love Can Move Mountains"/"River Deep, Mountain High"
- "The Show Must Go On"
- "My Heart Will Go On"
- "Love of My Life"
Additional Notes
- "I'm Your Angel", "My Love", "Treat Her Like a Lady" and "Misled" were performed only during the concert in Copenhagen
- "Loved Me Back to Life" was performed from 15 to 20 June 2017.
- "Ordinaire" was performed during the concert in Bordeaux.
- "The Reason" and "The Colour of My Love" were removed from the set list after six concerts.
- "The Show Must Go On" was not performed during the second concert in Berlin.
- "Pour que tu m'aimes encore" was not performed during the concert in Glasgow.
- Only during shows in France was "Pour que tu m'aimes encore" performed in an acoustic version only accompanied by a guitar.
Tour dates
editDate (2017) | City | Country | Venue | Opening act | Attendance | Revenue |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 June | Copenhagen | Denmark | Royal Arena | Véronic DiCaire | 13,269 / 13,269 | $2,577,612 |
17 June | Stockholm | Sweden | Tele2 Arena | 21,699 / 21,699 | $2,544,591 | |
20 June | London | England | The O2 Arena | 28,976 / 28,976 | $4,135,146 | |
21 June | ||||||
23 June | Arnhem | Netherlands | GelreDome | 26,406 / 26,406 | $3,039,276 | |
25 June[a] | Leeds | England | First Direct Arena | 7,205 / 7,205 | $1,124,798 | |
29 June | Bordeaux | France | Matmut Atlantique | 31,140 / 31,140 | $3,505,145 | |
1 July | Villeneuve-d'Ascq[b] | Stade Pierre-Mauroy | 51,355 / 51,355 | $5,869,005 | ||
2 July | ||||||
4 July | Paris | AccorHotels Arena | 48,226 / 48,226 | $7,918,424 | ||
5 July | ||||||
8 July | ||||||
9 July | ||||||
12 July | Décines[c] | Groupama Stadium | 39,507 / 39,507 | $4,645,895 | ||
15 July | Bern | Switzerland | Stade de Suisse | 23,143 / 23,143 | $4,728,650 | |
18 July | Marseille | France | Orange Vélodrome | 43,128 / 43,128 | $5,095,778 | |
20 July | Nice | Allianz Riviera | 30,270 / 30,270 | $3,648,103 | ||
23 July | Berlin | Germany | Mercedes-Benz Arena | 20,391 / 20,391 | $3,338,229 | |
24 July | ||||||
27 July | Birmingham | England | Barclaycard Arena | 12,275 / 12,275 | $1,916,987 | |
29 July | London | The O2 Arena | 29,352 / 29,352 | $4,305,399 | ||
30 July | ||||||
2 August[d] | Leeds | First Direct Arena | 8,897 / 8,897 | $1,448,536 | ||
3 August | Birmingham | Barclaycard Arena | 11,590 / 11,590 | $1,770,707 | ||
5 August | Glasgow | Scotland | SSE Hydro | 11,094 / 11,094 | $1,723,094 | |
Total | 457,923 / 457,923 | $63,335,375 |
Notes
- ^ The concert on 25 June 2017 at First Direct Arena in Leeds was originally scheduled to take place at the Manchester Arena in Manchester.
- ^ Promoted as Lille
- ^ Promoted as Lyon
- ^ The concert on 2 August 2017 at First Direct Arena in Leeds was originally scheduled to take place at Manchester Arena in Manchester on 1 August 2017.
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Day, Rebecca (16 June 2017). "New venue revealed for cancelled Céline Dion arena shows". Retrieved 17 June 2017.
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