| May 11, 2008 |
Fredericton, NB, Canada |
Fredericton Playhouse |
"On the road again, Cohen is once more among his own folk, less melancholy than his reputation
and as passionate and articulate as ever." - Toronto Globe and Mail
"Put it this way: When my time on this mortal coil nears to a close and,
if by grace, some pivotal life moments are allowed to rattle back into my mind,
this night will be one of them." - Daily Gleaner
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| May 12-17, 2008 |
Halifax, NS, Canada |
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium |
"Another mid-set standing ovation greeted a soul-stirring Hallelujah,
which built to an inspired crescendo of praise and forgiveness, and by the end,...
no one wanted the night to end." - The Chronicle Hearld
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| May 18, 2008 |
Charlottetown, PE, Canada |
Confederation Centre |
"[Cohen] also knows how to pick a band.
The lineup he assembled for this tour features such primo players as
guitarist Bob Metzger, keyboard player Neil Larsen, bandurria player Javier Mas,
sax player Dino Soldo, drummer Rafael Gayol and bass player Roscoe Beck,
who also served as his musical director." - The Guardian (Charlottetown)
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| May 20 & 21, 2008 |
Glace Bay, NS, Canada |
Savoy Theatre |
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| May 23, 2008 |
Moncton, NB, Canada |
Capitol Theatre |
"Est-ce que je vous ai convaincus qu’il s’agissait
bel et bien du meilleur spectacle de ma vie ? "
("Have I convinced you it was indeed the best performance of my life?") - Chronique du Monde
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| May 25-27, 2008 |
St. John's, NL, Canada |
Holy Heart Theatre |
"The concert in its entirety was flawless
and the vocal performances of Robinson and the Webb sisters
and those of each of the musicians, coupled with Cohen's enthusiastic integrity,
made for an evening those in attendance likely won't forget..." - The Telegram
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| May 30 & 31, 2008 |
Saguenay, QC, Canada |
Auditorium Dufour |
"Du jamais vu! Si intense que l’on demeure sans voix,
ne trouvant pas le mot pour traduire ce moment d’exception.
Un spectacle unique. Un personnage immense.
Entre Leonard Cohen et le public
ce n’est rien de moins que de l’amour...."
(Unheard of! An intensity that cannot be defined,
no words can describe this event.
A unique spectacle. A huge character.
Between Leonard Cohen and his audience there is nothing but love. - Le Quotidien
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| June 2, 2008 |
Kitchener, ON, Canada |
Centre in the Square |
"He delivered a superb concert. He ended by singing,
"here's a man still working for your smile."
He worked not only for smiles, but for tears of joy." - The Record
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| June 3 & 4, 2008 |
Hamilton, ON, Canada |
Hamilton Place Theatre |
"An extraordinary thing happened next.
Cohen began to sing. And, man, did he sing.
Who knows what key his sub-baritone voice found,
but he stuck to it unwaveringly through the night.
He sang for two-and-half hours...
sounding better than he has on many of his later records..." - The Hamilton Spectator
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| June 6-9, 2008 |
Toronto, Canada |
Sony Centre - Performing Arts |
"While never a great singer, his deep, rumbling voice has only improved with age,
in terms of his recital of words - a poetry reading of A Thousand Kisses Deep
towards the end of the show was so powerful you wanted to weep openly.
(Well, maybe if you were a girl.)" - Toronto Sun
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"[T]his was a love-in because the man is the real deal,
a songwriter who's contributed so much ageless,
gorgeous verse to the English language
that he makes one wonder why anyone else even bothers." - Toronto Star
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"This show is one for the ages." - National Post
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"But there was no resting on laurels
or coasting on reputation at the Sony Centre.
Cohen didn't just present the songs that made him famous -
he brought them to life, animating his well-turned verses
with wit and passion and presence. He was charming, flirtatious, seductive.
He was, in short, everything a rock star is supposed to be,
except 50 years older." - Toronto Globe & Mail
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"Cohen poured everything he had into a stunning performance.
" - Rolling Stone
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| June 13-15, 2008 |
Dublin, Ireland |
IMMA/Royal Hosp. Kilmainham |
"What unfolds over two-and-a-half hours is likely to become the stuff of Irish concert lore.
Quite simply, it doesn't get much better than this.
" - Independent.ie
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"Cohen remains restrained throughout, letting his inner strength take the musical weight,
and it makes for a consummate night of nostalgia.
When he pushes his voice that extra yard for Hallelujah,
his 10,000 guests rise as one in a standing ovation.
Well, when you're in the presence of someone of such class and vintage,
it's only good manners..." - The Irish Times
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| June 17-20, 2008 |
Manchester, UK |
Opera House |
"On this kind of grand autumnal form,
he should tour every year." - Times Online
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"That voice is as rich and sexual as it was 40 years ago,
and its tonal imperfections are only an enhancement." - Independent.co.uk
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"Surrounded by a team of crack musicians and singers,
to whom he often deferred, Cohen magisterially delivered
a career-spanning set that seemed to be one highlight after another." - Manchester Evening News
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| June 23-25, 2008 |
Montreal, Canada |
Montreal Jazz Festival / Place des Arts |
"Backed by a wonderful nine-piece band,
he has rarely sounded better, singing clearly and with more power
than his last couple of albums would have suggested.
He confidently climbed the ascending lines of Hallelujah,
added some muscle to In My Secret Life and
did faithful and hushed renditions of Suzanne and Sisters of Mercy that
erased more than 40 years and seemed to have a few wiping away tears." - The Montreal Gazette
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"Plus que les mots, les arrangements somptueux de l'ensemble,
soudé comme par un, et les livraisons nous ont rappelé à quel point
Cohen est un compositeur aussi génial qu'un auteur incroyable." - Le Journal de Montréal
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| June 29, 2008 |
Glastonbury, UK |
Glastonbury Festival |
"Hallelujah - a real crowd-swelling, arm-waving moment of perfection.
As Cohen staggers into the line "love is not a victory march -
it's a lonely and a broken hallelujah," half the people in the vicinity start crying.
Myself included." - The Guardian
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"Leonard Cohen stole the show..." - Birmingham Post
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| July 1, 2008 |
Oslo, Norway |
Bislett Stadium |
"Jeg har tråkket en del festivaler og konserter opp igjennom karrieren,
med større og mindre utbytte,
men tirsdagens messe med Leonard Cohen i Oslo matcher det aller beste. "
("I have attended a number of festivals and concerts over my career,
at both large and small venues,
but Tuesday's show with Leonard Cohen in Oslo matched the very best.") - Østlands-Posten
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| July 3, 2008 |
Helsingborg, Sweden |
Sofiero Slott |
"Leonard Cohen själv är numera en utsökt sångare."
("Leonard Cohen himself is now an excellent singer.") - SvD
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"Min mest givna femma någonsin under mina 20 år som recensent."
("The most obvious five-star grade I've ever given in my 20 years as a reviewer.") - Nöje
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| July 5, 2008 |
Copenhagen, Denmark |
Rosenborg Castle |
"Leonard Cohen leverede en smuk og rørende koncert,
der fik voksne mænd til at græde på Rosenborg Eksercerplads..."
("Leonard Cohen delivered a beautiful and touching concert,
there were grown men crying at Rosenborg...") - Berlingske Tidende
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| July 6, 2008 |
Arhuus, Denmark |
Raadhus Parken |
"Sjældent, eller lad os bare få konstateret aldrig,
har man oplevet ni så velafbalancerede og talentfulde assisterende artister
finde sammen i så smuk en syntese."
("Rarely, or let me say never,
have there been nine so well balanced and talented accompanying artists
coming together in so beautiful a synthesis.") - Gaffa
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| July 8, 2008 |
Montreux, Switzerland |
Montreux Jazz Festival |
"Sa voix profonde, faite de craie et de soie, a gardé toute sa suavité,
toute sa fluidité, toute sa clarté. Cohen fait toujours danser les couleurs de l'ombre
et des étincelles avec la même gravité, la même légèreté."
("His voice deep, made of chalk and silk, has kept all its sweetness,
all its fluidity, its full clarity. Cohen is still dancing colors of the shadows and sparks
with the same seriousness, the same weight.") - 24heures
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| July 9, 2008 |
Lyon, France |
Festival de Fourvieres |
"[U]n superbe récital..."
("[A} superb concert...") - La Croix
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| July 10, 2008 |
Bruges, Belgium |
Minnewater Park/Cactus |
"Hats off to Leonard Cohen!" - Focus Knack
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| July 12, 2008 |
Amsterdam, Holland |
Westerpark |
"Onvergetelijk concert!"
("Unforgettable concert!") - OOR
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| July 16, 2008 |
Edinburgh, UK |
Castle |
* * * * * - Edinburgh Evening News
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"[A] note perfect gig." - BBC
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| July 17, 2008 |
London, UK |
The 02 Arena |
"[A] magnificent performance..." - This Is London
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"Most interesting, perhaps is the recitation,
"A Thousand Kisses Deep", which establishes Cohen,
his voice, and his art, as the ultimate in romantic accomplishment.
Behind me, a woman audibly gasps." - Uncut
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| July 19, 2008 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
Passeio Maritimo |
| July 20, 2008 |
Benicassim, Spain |
FIB Heineken Festival |
"[U]na actuación mágica a su público."
("[A] magical performance for the audience.") - Levante-emv
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"[Cohen's] performance was possibly the best ever seen at the festival." - Typically Spanish
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| July 22, 2008 |
Nice, France |
Jazz Festival |
"[U]n récital à l'intensité émotionnelle unique."
("[A] concert of unique emotional intensity.") - Le Journal du Dimanche
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| July 25, 2008 |
Lorrach, Germany |
Stimmen Der Welt |
"[V}erzauberte er in Lörrach sein Publikum."
("[I]n Lörrach he enchanted his audience.") - Taz.de
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| July 27, 2008 |
Lucca, Italy |
Summer Festival |
"E' musica ipnotica... Arrangiamenti squisiti..."
("Hypnotic music... Exquisite arrangements...") - LaStampa
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"[È] stata un'esperienza incredibile, esaltante, indimenticabile."
("[A]n incredible experience, exciting and unforgettable.") - LoSchermo
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| July 28, 2008 |
Rome, Italy |
Auditorium Parco della Musica |
"[U]n evento veramente speciale."
("[A] very special event.") - OUTune
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| July 30, 2008 |
Athens, Greece |
Terra Vibe |
("[M]agic.") - Eleytherotypia
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("[O]ne of the finest, most emotional and perfectly coordinated concerts I have ever seen...") - Kathimerini
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| August 3, 2008 |
Ledbury, UK |
Big Chill Festival |
"[A]n utterly spell-binding performance and
the unquestionable highlight of the Big Chill." - New Statesman
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