User blog:BeccaSchmecca/Claudine Jalbert in Real Life: Debut Tour

Claudine Jalbert LIVE! was the debut headlining concert tour by Canadian classical crossover/R&B singer Claudine Jalbert, in support of her debut album Claudine. The tour began on June 16, 2009 in Dallas and concluded on September 22 in São Paulo, comprising 50 concerts. At each tour stop, she was accompanied by her cousin Daniel Bonneton at the piano and synthesizer, several live string players, and prerecorded backing tracks. Her mother (Olga Jalbert; born November 14, 1964) served as the travelling assistant.

Background and development
The tour was announced in November 2008. Tickets went on sale in early December of that year. Each show started between 6:00 and 8:00 in the evening.

Set list

 * 1) "The Music of the Night" (Michael Crawford cover)
 * 2) "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Cliff Edwards cover)
 * 3) "Voler comme un ange" (original song written by Claudine's sister Diane)
 * 4) "Doretta's Dream" (Sarah Brightman cover)
 * 5) "Good for Me" (Amy Grant cover)
 * 6) "Dance with My Father" (Luther Vandross cover)
 * 7) "Rose Garden" (Lynn Anderson cover)
 * 8) "Who Wants to Live Forever" (Queen cover)
 * 9) "Lost in the Horizon" (original song written by Claudine herself)
 * 10) "Time to Say Goodbye" (Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman cover)

Reaction
A reviewer in Boston says: "Jalbert's angelic vocals and poise are the stars of the show, and she's at her best when it's her, a glittery microphone, and several live musicians."

Tour dates

 * Cancellations

Personnel

 * Claudine Jalbert - lead vocals
 * Daniel Bonneton - piano and synthesizer
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