October 23, 2008

A little sparrow too

As promised yesterday, I present to you Naomi Emmerson as Édith Piaf. Actor, singer, dancer, director, designer, Naomi was born in Montreal, Canada and lives in New York City, and has been touring Piaf: Love Conquers All for several years now. The play has "The Little Sparrow" chatting with the audience in English, reminiscing about her singing, the music, the men in her life. To highlight certain experiences, she then sings—thirteen songs in the original French. You may have noticed the piano in yesterday's photo. That was for the pianist who accompanied Naomi in the songs. Here in Manila, the pianist was Carmela Buencamino-Sinco, a Filipino who is also based in New York City. Piaf's life seems to be as poignant as her songs. Now I want to watch La Môme.

Naomi Emmerson as Edith Piaf

22 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 23, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    Most interesting post.

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  2. OlivierOctober 23, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    elle a en effet quelque chose de Piaf cette actrice. cela devait être un superbe spectacle.
    it has something of Piaf in effect this actress. it had to be a superb show.

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  3. Mary Stebbins TaittOctober 23, 2008 at 10:22 PM

    What a great smile, cool capture, and interesting post. Mary :-D

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  4. Debbie Courson SmithOctober 23, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    How fun - interactive theater!

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  5. Chuck PefleyOctober 24, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    Interesting report ... it's always fun doing the things you love and enjoying your work!

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  6. BergsonOctober 24, 2008 at 1:06 AM

    Naomi seems to Edith Piaf
    We want a song on your blog

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  7. HalcyonOctober 24, 2008 at 1:25 AM

    Edith Piaf had such a tumultuous life. If you haven't seen the recent movie La Mome you really ought to. It was wonderful.

    Looks like this was a good show too! I love hearing live singers.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 24, 2008 at 4:55 AM

    That's a lovely portrait - she looks like she's really enjoying what she's doing.

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  9. WebradioOctober 24, 2008 at 5:19 AM

    Thank You for this post...
    I'm french, and I love Edith Piaf...
    Thank You...

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  10. SharonOctober 24, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    This must have been a fantastic show. I love Edit Piaf.

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  11. gogouciOctober 24, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful set and an Edith Piaf 'tribute' sounds like the making of a wonderful show.

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  12. escapeOctober 24, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    from the photo, i can see her passion in doing it.

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  13. UnknownOctober 24, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    The minute I start reading your post I was wondering if you have watched 'La vie en rose' (La Môme) and I got the answer at the end. :-)

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  14. JoyOctober 24, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    I love Edith Piaf's La Vie En Rose! Sounds like you enjoyed this performance.

    Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comments. Have a great weekend!

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  15. Ken MacOctober 24, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    did you enjoy la vien rose?

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  16. JillyOctober 25, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    I'd adore to see this actress playing Piaf and yes, I'd love to see La Mome too. You've really captured a special moment in this photograph.

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  17. Clueless in BostonOctober 25, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    Interesting report. I have watched La Mome and loved it. Marion Cotillard certainly deserved her Oscar for best actress. I was surprised she won because usually the Academy, being so parochial, picks a Brit or American.

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  18. robOctober 25, 2008 at 2:24 AM

    What a grace!

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  20. JulesOctober 25, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    Would love to see her - i am a Piaf fan!!!

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  21. SallyOctober 25, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Putting my hand up as another Piaf fan.
    Sydney Daily Photo

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  22. Louis la VacheOctober 28, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    ...and "Louis" raises a hoof as a Piaf fan!

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