France to tell the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet as part of L'International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS
MONTREAL, July 21 /CNW Telbec/ - At 10 p.m. this evening, as part of L'International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS, French firm Féérie will provide fireworks enthusiasts with numerous moments of intense emotion during "Amour à mort", a pyrotechnics presentation filled with joy, love, duels and hope.
In the sky above La Ronde, Féérie will present Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare's celebrated play about the passionate love affair of a young couple whose families have feuded for decades. To move and dazzle the expected tens of thousands of people who will be taking in the show, the firm's president and artistic director Joel Hamon has chosen to tell the greatest love story of all time in a series of scenes that weave together carefully selected effects and colours.
The ball scene, enlivened by joyful Italian music, will open this
magnificent tale. The classic balcony scene, with red and gold hues and soft Zamphir pan flute music, will enchant all romantics. Duelling and death will dominate the following scene, with excerpts from modern film scores and a chorus of very deep voices contributing to creating a truly sorrowful atmosphere. Blood reds and pure whites will make up an integral part of the grand finale, as a chorus's euphoric singing and festive music close out the
performance on a hopeful note. At one point in the show, a heart-shaped flower at the end of a long green stem will appear in the sky.
A vast range of colours will be used during the performance, with special emphasis on monochromes and colour duos. Each scene focuses on an emotion and each will present specific colours and well-adapted musical pieces that will stir hearts throughout the huge crowd. "The show's technical creativity is employed in the quest to experience pure emotion," Joel Hamon explained.
Founded 15 years ago, Féérie is honoured to be participating in the Montreal pyrotechnic arts competition. The firm's many exploits include its performance in 2000 at La Baule, where it was invited by the mayor to produce a pyrotechnic spectacular extending 9 km along the immense beach that borders the region. Winner of a silver Vestale at Cannes in 2005, in 2006 Féérie also captured the gold Vestale in a competition involving the winners from the five
previous years.
Source: CNW/La Ronde |