The highlight of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Celine Dion’s performance in the Eiffel Tower was unanimously acclaimed, unlike other scenes imagined by artistic director Thomas Jolly. Some viewers, however, seemed to believe that she had lip-synced like Lady Gaga and Aya Nakamura, two other stars of the ceremony.
In interview with West Francethe ceremony’s musical director, Victor Le Masne, nevertheless claims that it was indeed the diva’s voice that was heard in this breathtaking number. The use of a pre-recorded vocal track had been planned due to the diva’s health problems, “but she really sang,” he assured.
The marketing of a recording of this performance ofOde to love is also “a very strong possibility,” the music director revealed in another interview with BFM TV. He also indicated that the artists had rehearsed the number the day before the ceremony at 3 a.m. on the Eiffel Tower, without attracting anyone’s attention. Rumours had also suggested that the Quebec singer was going to sing instead La vie en rose in a duet with Lady Gaga.