To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Coup de coeur francophone and its 12th season in Vancouver (Canada), Le Centre invites you to discover a young singer whose star is on the rise and to revisit some of the great names of French music with two talented Francophone performers!

Does the name of Joe Dassin make you feel like humming « Les ChampsÉlysées » or « L’Eté Indien »? Then you will be glad to hear the renditions of these favourites sung by Raphaël Torr, a singer who has adopted Quebec as his home. The show « In Praise of Joe Dassin » has been such a great hit that we decided to bring it to Vancouver. Raphaël Torr first appeared on stage at the age of 15 and since then, he has given over 4000 concerts.

Saturday, November 4th at 8 p.m.
At Studio 16
1551 West 7th Avenue
Member $ 15, non-member $ 20

Isabelle Longnus, writer, composer and performer, will sing the praises of Barbara, with her rendition of the diva’s most beautiful songs.
Isabelle Longnus is a major figure in the Francophone cultural life of Western Canada, where she has produced films, documentaries and televised series. She has also received many awards in the performing arts and film.
Isabelle Longnus will bring the music of Barbara to life for our listening pleasure.

Saturday, November 25th at 8 p.m.
At Studio 16
1551 West 7th Avenue
Member $ 12, non-member $ 17

Wilfred Le Bouthillier will come to Vancouver to perform his best loved songs for students in the Francophone school system.
Wilfred grew up in a small village in the province of New Brunswick. Although it appeared most likely he would become a fisherman, his destiny brought him to the stage and he carried off first prize at Star Académie in 2003. From there, his rise to fame has been phenomenal, and his first album is now a platinum recording.

Thursday, November 30th 2006
At Kitsilano Secondary School
In the auditorium
Concert dedicated to schools

For further information :
Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver
1551, West 7th Avenue
Tel. : 604.736.9806

Founded in 1974, the Vancouver Francophone Cultural Center is a non-profit association. Its mandate is to offer artistic, community and educational programming in French to the 180,000 Francophones & Francophiles in Metropolitan Vancouver.