Among the Quebecers - 1

 

RICHARD ABEL (1955- ) is playing piano since the age of 8. Like his idol Liberace, he likes to give prestigious galas accompanied by a full orchestra, dancers and singers while exploiting his whimsical side. His repertoire includes Quebec and international hits, classical tunes and some compositions. His musical affectivity must be close to Nanas as they have 26 titles in common. He has performed in major concert halls in Quebec and his 16 albums have sold over a million copies in Canada.

Renowned American tenor, STEFANO ALGIERI (195?- ) has performed in the major opera houses in North America and Europe. Since 2003, he lives in Montreal and teaches singing at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University. On May 20, 2018, he accompanies four students during Nana's master class. It’s an invaluable experience to have the opportunity to sing before her. Maestra Mouskouri, as he calls her, is an eminent communicator.

No need to introduce the greatest entertainer of the twentieth century with more than 60 year career. Born in Armenia and Ambassador of French music, CHARLES AZNAVOUR (1924-2018) lived in Quebec from 1948 to 1950 where he made ​​his beginnings while forming a duo with the pianist-vocalist Pierre Roche. It was the birth time of the local artistic life through the first French cabarets. A few years ago, he said he felt Montrealer and decided to buy an apartment in the center of town. His first meeting with Nana took place in January 1961 at the Athens airport, just before she flew to Paris. Since then, they remained good friends and often sang together on stage and for TV. Charles and Nana are unquestionably the two international artists who gave more concerts in Quebec.

 

1.93 meters tall and weighing nearly 225 kilos, this giant of Yugoslav origin claimed to be the strongest man in the world. In Quebec, ANTONIO BARICHIEVICH (1925-2003) made his fame by pulling buses loaded with passengers, or several buses tied to one another, with his hair. The Great Antonio, as he was called, never missed the occasion to be photographed in the company of the biggest stars, and he liked Nana's songs. Happy to meet this phenomenon, Nana accepted his request, and their photo was published in the mass media in 1980.

ROGER BAULU (1910-1997) is a pioneer of French-speaking radio in North America. This host undertook his career behind the microphone in the 1930’s before making his transition to television in the 1950’s. In addition to his cordial personality, Roger Baulu possessed an exceptional voice, making him worthy of being called the king of advertisers. In 1967, Nana was one of his guests on the talk show "Les couche-tard" that he animated with Jacques Normand.

Actress and hostess as much on the French as on the English-speaking side, SONIA BENEZRA (1960- ) even dabbled in music by recording an album. She admired Nana since her childhood. In her eyes, she is an role model for her universality and the number of languages she sings. Both found each other three times in TV studios to carry out very touching interviews.

After receiving his law degree in 1994, SÉBASTIEN BENOIT (1972- ) decides to go into show business. Within a short time, we see and hear him everywhere. He becomes interviewer, columnist, reporter and host. Passionate and talented, he doesn’t fear challenges. We can see him at the helm of the most popular programs and he has the chance to cover major sporting events and to play on the big screen. Over the years, he met many personalities. Nana is one of them. He interviewed her in 1997 for the magazine "Flash".

HENRI BERGERON (1925-2000) is one of our great communicators and ambassadors of the French language. Born in Manitoba, he makes his beginnings with a theatre company in 1943. Shortly after becoming a radio announcer, he settles in Quebec. In 1952, he is the first TV host in the country. "Les Beaux Dimanches" that he presents from 1966 to 1983, will mark generations of TV viewers. Nana is often programmed during these cultural evenings. Whether for "Zoom", "Monsieur B" or "Superstar", each time, he has for her these glowing words: «Here is the charming Nana Mouskouri!» Besides being an accomplished speaker, Henri Bergeron was an outstanding teacher and writer.

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