Marie-Pierre Arthur brings an intimate, close-knit concert experience to the Grande Salle of Salle Pauline-Julien, built around the concept of nearness — between performers and audience, between voices and ears. The evening favours softness and connection, spotlighting both her best-known songs and rarer pieces from her catalogue.
The show features an ensemble of exceptional performers: Naomie Delorimier (N Nao), Émilie Pompa (Em Pompa), and Raphaël Pépin-Tanguay (Velours Velours) add colour and refinement to the vocal arrangements, while François Lafontaine accompanies on piano and Joe Grass on guitar.
Together, the group — billed as the Ensemble doux — revisits, rearranges, and reimagines Arthur's repertoire in a format designed to highlight the essence and emotional power of each song. The result is described as beautiful, essential, and a testament to the strength of gentleness.
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Marie-Pierre Arthur
Marie-Pierre Arthur is a Quebec chanson artist known for her intimate songwriting style. In this concert she leads her Ensemble doux, revisiting her catalogue — rare tracks and fan favourites alike — in an up-close, emotionally resonant format.
Naomie Delorimier
Naomie Delorimier, also known as N Nao, is described as an incomparable interpreter — both colourful and refined — capable of great dynamic contrasts.
Émilie Pompa
Émilie Pompa, also known as Em Pompa, is one of the colourful and refined performers chosen by Marie-Pierre Arthur for her Ensemble doux, capable of great dynamic contrasts.
Raphaël Pépin-Tanguay
Raphaël Pépin-Tanguay, also known as Velours Velours, is one of the incomparable interpreters — colourful and refined — selected for this intimate concert.
François Lafontaine
François Lafontaine is Marie-Pierre Arthur's constant piano collaborator, described as her accomplice of every moment.
Joe Grass
Joe Grass is a long-standing musical companion of Marie-Pierre Arthur, performing on guitar in the Ensemble doux.
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