The strong and warm voice of Bruno Pelletier has accompanied the people of Quebec for 40 years and has radiated throughout the French-speaking world.
To celebrate four decades of music from the man who won Félix awards – including Male Artist of the Year three times – TVA will broadcast the documentary Bruno Pelletier – The Time Has Come… on December 7th, which tells the story traces highlights of the career of the singer-songwriter from the Charlesbourg district of Quebec.
The now 61-year-old Bruno Pelletier not only shone with his albums – his first came from 1992 – but also with the musicals “The Legend of Jimmy”, “Notre Dame de Paris”, “Starmania” and, more recently, with the Musical show “Al Capone”.
Bruno Pelletier plays Gringoire in the English adaptation of “Notre Dame de Paris” at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on January 25, 2000. AFP
Of course, the music is the focus of the documentary, which is full of archival images – including several provided by the main interested party – and takes us back to the long-haired Bruno Pelletier of his younger years.
Bruno Pelletier in October 1992. PHOTO SERGE LAPOINTE / LES ARCHIVES / LE JOURNAL DE QUEBEC
The team also accompanied the artist in his daily life, during the publication of his book “Bruno Pelletier: The time has come…” and his return to the spotlight at Notre Dame de Paris.
Everything is complemented by comments from Bruno Pelletier and the participation of, among others, Daniel Lavoie, Luc Plamondon and Richard Séguin. His loved ones have not been forgotten, including his sister Dominique.
This 60-minute meeting, produced by Tangerine Image in collaboration with Quebecor Content, will be hosted by Sonia Routhier, Guy Tourville and François Tourville. It will air next Thursday, December 7th at 9pm on TVA.
Also note that Bruno Pelletier will be France Beaudoin’s guest on En direct de l’univers this Saturday October 28th at 7pm on ICI Télé.
Bruno Pelletier on stage
As for the stage, it is still close to the heart of Bruno Pelletier, who has just received the Luc Plamondon Prize from the SPACQ Foundation.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY MUSICOR SPECTACLES
In November and December, his program includes performances in Montreal and Quebec for his show “Bruno Pelletier – 20th Anniversary Christmas Concert”. There are also multiple dates for his Miserere 25th anniversary show across the province in the winter and spring of 2024. All information is available online.