Bruno Pelletier
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Bruno Pelletier is a francophone Quebecer singer.
. In 1983 Pelletier performed in the bands Amanite and Sneak Preview, which sang in English. He later started a group called Pëll, singing in French. At 23 years old, he moved to Montreal
, where he sang in bars. In 1989, he participated in the rock competition Envol, where he was awarded a special mention. In 1991, he had a role in the musical Vu d'en haut, presented at the Festival of the Montgolfières in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The following year, he joined the musical spectacle Les fous du rock'n'roll, at which he has performed forty times.
in the rock opera La Légende de Jimmy, by Luc Plamondon
and Michel Berger
in November.
In the summer of 1994, Pelletier was invited to participate in the FrancoFolies de La Rochelle. In September, he returned to the Mogador Theater in Paris to perform in Starmania
until the end of the year, which he performed 400 times. He also recorded his second album, Défaire l'Amour, released in 1995. In 1997, his third studio album, Miserere, surpassed 200,000 copies sold. He also won the Félix Award
for male singer of the year. At the same time, he appeared on the Quebec TV series Omertà II.
Between January and August 1998, Pelletier performed more than 100 concerts in Quebec. After that, he went to Paris to play the role of Gringoire in the Luc Plamondon
-Riccardo Cocciante
musical Notre-Dame de Paris
. In 1999, Pelletier released his fourth album, D'autres rives, simultaneously in Europe and Quebec. During this period, he also performed the role of Gringoire in the English-language production of Notre-Dame de Paris in London. In 2001 he released a live album, Sur Scène. In August 2002 he released his sixth album, Un monde à l'envers.
During this period, Pelletier worked with the prestigious Symphonic Orchestra of Montreal for the series Les Week-ends pop de l'OSM. He united with the orchestra a second time in December 2002 to present a Christmas series, recorded as the album Concert de Noël.
In 2006, Pelletier played the leading role in the musical Dracula - Entre l'amour et la mort
, a modern retelling of the Dracula
story. The cast album was released in 2005. Pelletier released a jazz album titled Bruno Pelletier et le GrosZorchestre on September 11, 2007. He released his latest album titled Microphonium on February 3, 2009.
In 2011, Pelletier played the role of Napoléon in Michel Rivard
's musical, Les Filles de Caleb.
Life
Pelletier was born in Charlesbourg, a suburb of Quebec CityQuebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
. In 1983 Pelletier performed in the bands Amanite and Sneak Preview, which sang in English. He later started a group called Pëll, singing in French. At 23 years old, he moved to Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, where he sang in bars. In 1989, he participated in the rock competition Envol, where he was awarded a special mention. In 1991, he had a role in the musical Vu d'en haut, presented at the Festival of the Montgolfières in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The following year, he joined the musical spectacle Les fous du rock'n'roll, at which he has performed forty times.
Career
In 1992, he released his first self-titled album in October and played the role of James DeanJames Dean
James Byron Dean was an American film actor. He is a cultural icon, best embodied in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause , in which he starred as troubled Los Angeles teenager Jim Stark...
in the rock opera La Légende de Jimmy, by Luc Plamondon
Luc Plamondon
Luc Plamondon, OC, CQ is a French-Canadian lyricist.-Career:Plamondon has written for many artists, notably the Québécois singers Bruno Pelletier, Diane Dufresne, Robert Charlebois, Céline Dion, Ginette Reno, Fabienne Thibeault, Martine St. Clair, and Garou, as well as the French singers Julien...
and Michel Berger
Michel Berger
Michel Berger , born Michel Jean Hamburger, was a very successful French singer and songwriter. He was a central figure of France's pop music scene for two decades both as a singer and as a songwriter for well-known French artists like his wife France Gall, Françoise Hardy and Johnny Hallyday...
in November.
In the summer of 1994, Pelletier was invited to participate in the FrancoFolies de La Rochelle. In September, he returned to the Mogador Theater in Paris to perform in Starmania
Starmania
Starmania is a French/Québécois rock opera written in 1976 with music by Michel Berger and lyrics by Luc Plamondon. Some of its songs have passed into mainstream Francophone pop culture.-Genesis:...
until the end of the year, which he performed 400 times. He also recorded his second album, Défaire l'Amour, released in 1995. In 1997, his third studio album, Miserere, surpassed 200,000 copies sold. He also won the Félix Award
Félix Award
The Félix Award is a music award, given on an annual basis to artists in the Canadian province of Quebec.The first Félix awards were presented on September 23, 1979, by the Association du disque, de l'industrie du spectacle québécois...
for male singer of the year. At the same time, he appeared on the Quebec TV series Omertà II.
Between January and August 1998, Pelletier performed more than 100 concerts in Quebec. After that, he went to Paris to play the role of Gringoire in the Luc Plamondon
Luc Plamondon
Luc Plamondon, OC, CQ is a French-Canadian lyricist.-Career:Plamondon has written for many artists, notably the Québécois singers Bruno Pelletier, Diane Dufresne, Robert Charlebois, Céline Dion, Ginette Reno, Fabienne Thibeault, Martine St. Clair, and Garou, as well as the French singers Julien...
-Riccardo Cocciante
Riccardo Cocciante
Riccardo Cocciante, also known in French-speaking countries as Richard Cocciante , is an Italian singer-songwriter and actor. His oeuvre includes recordings in Italian, French, and Spanish; he has recorded some of his songs in all three languages.He was born in Saigon, French Indochina, now Ho Chi...
musical Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris (musical)
Notre-Dame de Paris is a sung-through French-Canadian musical which debuted on 16 September 1998 in Paris. It is based upon the novel Notre-Dame de Paris by the French novelist Victor Hugo...
. In 1999, Pelletier released his fourth album, D'autres rives, simultaneously in Europe and Quebec. During this period, he also performed the role of Gringoire in the English-language production of Notre-Dame de Paris in London. In 2001 he released a live album, Sur Scène. In August 2002 he released his sixth album, Un monde à l'envers.
During this period, Pelletier worked with the prestigious Symphonic Orchestra of Montreal for the series Les Week-ends pop de l'OSM. He united with the orchestra a second time in December 2002 to present a Christmas series, recorded as the album Concert de Noël.
In 2006, Pelletier played the leading role in the musical Dracula - Entre l'amour et la mort
Dracula - Entre l'amour et la mort
Dracula – Entre l'amour et la mort is a Québécois musical created by Bruno Pelletier. Lyrics are written by Roger Tabra; music is by Simon Leclerc; the original concept is credited to Bruno Pelletier and Richard Ouzounian.The musical ran in Quebec from January 13, 2006, to December 16, 2006.The...
, a modern retelling of the Dracula
Dracula
Dracula is an 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker.Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to relocate from Transylvania to England, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor...
story. The cast album was released in 2005. Pelletier released a jazz album titled Bruno Pelletier et le GrosZorchestre on September 11, 2007. He released his latest album titled Microphonium on February 3, 2009.
In 2011, Pelletier played the role of Napoléon in Michel Rivard
Michel Rivard
Michel Rivard , is a singer-songwriter and musician from Quebec. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His father was an actor, Robert Rivard...
's musical, Les Filles de Caleb.
Albums
- Bruno Pelletier (1992)
- Défaire l'amour (1995)
- Miserere (1997)
- D'autres rives (1999)
- Sur scène (2001)
- Un monde à l'envers (2002)
- Concert de Noël (2003)
- Dracula - Entre l'amour et la mort (2005)
- Bruno Pelletier et le GrosZorchestre (2007)
- Microphonium (2009)
Félix Awards
- 2008 Album de l'année - Jazz interprétation (Bruno Pelletier et le GrosZorchestre)
- 2000 Interprète masculin de l'année (vote populaire)
- 2000 Album de l'année - Pop-Rock (D'autres rives)
- 1999 Interprète masculin de l'année (vote populaire)
- 1999 Spectacle de l'année interprète (Notre-Dame de Paris)
- 1999 Album de l'année Meilleur Vendeur (Notre-Dame de Paris)
- 1999 Artiste québécois s'étant le plus illustré hors Québec: Notre-Dame de Paris
- 1999 Album de l'année - Populaire: Notre-Dame de Paris - L'Intégrale
- 1999 Chanson populaire de l'année: Le temps des cathédrales - Interprète: Bruno Pelletier
- 1998 Album de l'année Meilleur Vendeur (Miserere)
- 1998 Album de l'année Pop Rock (Miserere)
- 1998 Spectacle de l'année interprète (Miserere, la tournée)
- 1998 Album de l'année Populaire (Notre-Dame de Paris)
- 1997 Interprète masculin de l'année (vote populaire)
- 1994 Spectacle de l'année interprète (Starmania)
- 1993 Spectacle de l'année interprète (La légende de Jimmy)
Victoires de la Musique
- 1998 Pop album of the year (Notre-Dame de Paris)
- 1994 Musical show of the year (Starmania)
World Music Awards
- 2000 World Best Selling French Recording Artist/Group (Notre-Dame de Paris)
- 1999 World Best Selling French Recording Artist/Group (Notre-Dame de Paris)
Certifications
- 2006: Dracula - Entre l'amour et la mort (Billet or, 50 000 spectateurs)
- 2003: Concert de Noël (Or/Platine)
- 2001: Sur scène (Gold)
- 2001: The D'autres rives tour (Billet or, 50 000 spectateurs)
- 2000: The D'autres rives tour (Billet argent, 25 000 spectateurs)
- 1999: D’autres rives (Gold) Canada
- 1999: The Miserere tour (Billet argent, 25 000 spectateurs)
- 1998: Miserere (Double Platinum) Canada
- 1998: Notre-Dame de Paris (Gold/Platinum/Double Platinum/Triple Platinum/Quadruple Platinum) Canada
- 1998: Notre-Dame de Paris (Diamond Disc) France
- 1998: Le temps des Cathédrales (Gold) France
- 1997: Miserere: (Gold/Platinum) Canada
- 1994: Starmania Mogador 94 (Platinum) France
Other awards and achievements
- 2009: Prix SOBA - Jazz Artist or Group of the Year (Bruno Pelletier et le GrosZorchestre)
- 2001: Talent France Bleu 2000/2001, awarded by the France BleuFrance BleuFrance Bleu is a network of 43 local and regional radio stations in France. National programming from Paris is relayed by local and regional stations supplemented with local news and content. It is part of the public broadcaster Radio France...
radio network - 1998: Le Palmarès - "Aime" breaks the record of 10 consecutive weeks in first position
- 1996: Trophy SOCAN - "En manque de toi" 1st position of Palmarès
Nominations
- 2009 FélixFélix AwardThe Félix Award is a music award, given on an annual basis to artists in the Canadian province of Quebec.The first Félix awards were presented on September 23, 1979, by the Association du disque, de l'industrie du spectacle québécois...
Spectacle de l'année - Interprète (Microphonium) - 2003 Félix Interprète masculin de l'année (vote populaire)
- 2003 Félix Album de l'année - Pop-Rock (Un monde à l'envers)
- 2003 Félix Site internet de l'année (www.brunopelletier.com)
- 2003 Félix Spectacle de l'année - Auteur-compositeur-interprète (Un monde à l'envers)
- 2001 Félix Interprète masculin de l'année (vote populaire)
- 2001 Félix Site internet de l'année (www.brunopelletier.com)
- 2001 Félix Album de l'année - Meilleur vendeur (Sur scène)
- 2001 Félix Album de l'année - Pop-Rock (Sur scène)
- 2000 Félix Album de l'année - Meilleur vendeur (D'autres rives)
- 2000 Félix Spectacle de l'année - Interprète (La tournée D'autres rives)
- 2000 Félix Spectacle de l'année - Interprète (La dernière de Céline)
- 2000 Félix Artiste québécois s'étant le plus illustré hors Québec - (Notre-Dame de Paris)
- 1999 Génie Meilleur variété: Bruno Pelletier, Plein Chant
- 1998 Félix Vidéoclip "Aime"
- 1998 Félix Interprète masculin
- 1998 Félix Chanson Populaire "Aime"
- 1997 Juno AwardJuno AwardThe Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
Best selling Francophone album "Miserere" - 1997 Juno Award Male vocalist
- 1996 Félix Interprète masculin
- 1996 Félix album Pop Rock "Défaire l'amour"
La Fondation Canadienne Rêves d'Enfants
Pelletier is the spokesperson for La Fondation Canadienne Rêves d'Enfants and has said, "Being the spokesperson of the Canadian Children's Wish Foundation, I hold the well-being of the young people particularly to heart."External links
- Official site (in French)
- Les filles de Caleb Official site (in French)
- Dracula - Entre l'amour et la mort Offical site (in French)
- Multilingual Russian based fan-site (in Russian, English and French)
- Unofficial Russian fan-site (in Russian and English)
- Polish site