Piaf and Brel: The Impossible Concert

See it if you love French cabaret music. The singing is marvelous. And there are some charming stories about Piaf, Brel and the performer.

Don't see it if you expect to see a play. This is a recital with commentary. There is no attempt to inhabit either of the titular characters.

See it if you enjoy the music of Piaf and Brel, and don't mind that it's all in French.; you like a bit of history of the performers thrown in.

Don't see it if you dislike French chanteuse.

See it if You love Brel & Piaf & can appreciate a fun, entertaining & well-delivered performance of their music & great stories in an intimate setting

Don't see it if You're French; or Belgian: in spite of best intentions, the idea of an American singing in French may not be compelling.

Also Ms Gall's engaging charm, gorgeous looks & spirit, combined with her slightly self-deprecating humor, wit & enthusiasm do much to carry the evening. She’s a wonderful entertainer & her love of the material is obvious. This, and her huge, well-trained operatic voice pull the audience right in; resistance is futile.
Nevertheless, that voice was a bit uneven on opening night, her high register at some moments occasionally (& surprisingly) sounding strained & at other points her American roots coming through. Still, her Under Paris Skies was a knockout, totally inhabited & authentic, as were her La Vie en Rose and Padam, Padam. Vieux Amants & Ne Me Quitte Pas are both gorgeous songs of amazing depth, but may have been approached with too much caution or respect and so seemed not yet fully inhabited. Would that she'd sung Non Je ne Regrette Rien before having the audience join in, and the last number seemed improvised, unfocused; Ms Gill needs her own solo & boffo, well deserved big finish... Read more Read less

See it if you would enjoy listening to a solo performer sing the songs of Piaf and Brel for an hour and tell you a bit about their lives.

Don't see it if you're expecting a Piaf impersonation. You'll be annoyed that most songs are sung in French without English translation.

See it if you enjoy classic music from Piaf and Brel, like a bit of musical history and hear great classic songs

Don't see it if you don't care for French music, don't like one-person shows

See it if You love French and Belgian music by Brel and Piaf - interred well and laced with background on both artists.

Don't see it if If you don't like songs in French- are uninterested in the artists or are expecting imitations of the artists either physically or vocally

See it if you love the music of Edith and Jacques. It is done very well!

Don't see it if you don't know their music and don't know French. It's still great to listen to even if you don't understand it, though. :D

See it if you like-chanson/French music-cabaret style concerts

Don't see it if you want a conventional musical. don't like music in other languages-minimal staging

See it if You like French Chansons, one person shows, great singing.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals, you are in the mood for a plot-driven drama.

See it if You enjoy the beautiful music of Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel and would like to see an ambitious lady tackle some of the best

Don't see it if You're not a Piaf/Brel fan

See it if You like musical concerts featuring music of Piaf and Brel.

Don't see it if You are looking for a traditional musical.

See it if you enjoy french music you enjoy cabaret style shows

Don't see it if you only like English spoken songs

See it if you enjoy listening to a biography of 2 amazing artists from days gone by through music.Ms Gall delivers the story passionately & eloquently

Don't see it if you don't enjoy French music, one person shows or a little bit of history.

See it if enjoy Piaf or Brel - if you like incredibly strong singing. Cabaret style banter with backstories to songs

Don't see it if don't liek 1-man shows, hate singing, opposed to french lyrics.

See it if you're interested in learning about the lives of Piaf and Brel, interspersed with personal commentary and recital-style singing

Don't see it if you already know all the interesting facts about Piaf and Brel, or if you expect Gall's singing to impersonate/sound like either of them

See it if You love music and would like to listen to some in French.

Don't see it if You don't like Piaf's or Brel's style of music.

See it if If you like French style cabaret music. And if want to listen to some charming stories about Brel and Piaf.

Don't see it if If you don't like French music