Old Ideas World Tour Reports
Europe
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| 12, 14, 15, 17 & 18 Aug |
Ghent Belgium - St Peters Square |
"Leonard Cohen steelt alle harten in Gent... een zwoele, muzikale topavond."
"Leonard Cohen steals all hearts in Ghent...a sultry, musically great evening."
-- Bert Staes, Nieuwsblad (Belgium), August 13, 2012
"Cohen hield het publiek moeiteloos in de ban met nieuwe songs uit zijn nieuwe album, en veel klassiekers... Hij bljft een categorie en klasse apart".
"Cohen kept the audience effortlessly captivated with new songs from his new album, and many classics... He is a category and class apart."
-- Peter Vantyghem, De Standaard (Belgium), August 13, 2012
"Canciones monumentales, que siguen sacudiendo sensibilidades."
"Monumental songs that are shaking sensibilities."
-- Jordi Bianciotto, El Periódico (Spain), August 13, 2012
"Un spectacle...rare et parfait... On ne se souvient pas d'avoir déjà entendu, en plein air, une acoustique aussi exceptionnelle. Chaque instrument s'entendait jusque dans les moindres détails... Mister Leonard nous a livré le meilleur de son art, tel le dernier des géants! Thank You, Mister Cohen!"
"A show...rare and perfect... We do not recall having ever heard, outdoor acoustics as exceptional. Each instrument is heard in the smallest details... Mister Leonard gave us the best of his art, as the last of the giants! Thank You, Mister Cohen!"
-- Thierry Coljon, LeSoir (Belgium), August 13, 2012
"Mooie première... Elk detail, elk akkoord, elke zucht klonk glashelder... Cohen zelf zong ronduit uitstekend."
"A beautiful premiere... Every detail, every chord, every sigh sounded crystal clear... Cohen himself sang downright excellently."
-- Bart Steenhaut, DeMorgen (Belgium), August 13, 2012
"Een legendarisch concert...Alle nummers klinken zoals u ze ook op Cohens platen hoort. Dat wil zeggen: compleet perfect. Met dank uiteraard aan zijn internationale zeskoppige begeleidingsband. Een gitarist uit Barcelona en een violist uit de Balkan, dat kan niet missen... Cohen is duidelijk klaar om de wereld te veroveren."
"A legendary concert...All the songs sound as you hear them on Cohen's discs. That is to say completely perfect. Thanks of course to his international six-member backing band. A guitarist from Barcelona and a violinist from the Balkans, can not miss... Cohen is clearly ready to conquer the world."
-- Stefan Laenen, Het Belang Van Limburg (Belgium), August 12, 2012
"Leonard Cohen nog altijd in topconditie... Het is mooi als iemand een nummer vertolkt dat beter is dan het origineel, maar wellicht is het een nog grotere ervaring wanneer je de maker zijn eigen klassiekers deze perfect hoort zingen."
"Leonard Cohen is still in top condition... It is beautiful if someone played a song that is better than the original, but it is perhaps an even greater experience when you hear the creator of his own classics sing them perfectly."
-- Jelle van de Kamp, Metronieuws (The Netherlands), August 14, 2012
"Le concert...Impeccable. Généreux. Parfois émouvant... Son concert est d'une rare profondeur, loin du vacarme et de l'éphémère du monde moderne."
"The concert...Impeccable. Generous. Sometimes moving... His concert is a rare depth, away from the din and the ephemeral of the modern world."
-- Jean-Christophe Laurence, La Presse (Canada), August 13, 2012
"Niet een foute noot gehoord... magnifieke concert."
"Not a false note heard... magnificent concert."
-- Wouter Carton, De Redactie (Belgium), August 13, 2012
"De vraag is niet òf er vanavond traantjes zullen vloeien, maar wel vanaf wanneer... het is dan ook bijwijlen haast ondraaglijk mooi. Niet het minst door de hartverscheurende bijdragen van de Webb Sisters...en Cohens rechterhand, cosongwriter en zangeres Sharon Robinson."
"The question is not whether tonight the tears will flow, but only when... it is also at times almost unbearably beautiful. Not the least of which because of the contributions from the heartbreaking Webb Sisters...and Cohen's right hand, co-songwriter and vocalist Sharon Robinson."
-- Peter Lissens, Knack (Belgium), August 17, 2012
"Un concert rare et parfait à tous points de vue.... La qualité acoustique exceptionnelle
du site permet de déceler les notes de chaque instrumentiste."
"A rare concert and perfect in every way... Exceptional sound quality at the site can detect the
notes of every instrumentalist."
-- Sergio Da Silva, Luxemburger Wort (Luxembourg), August 14, 2012
"Soirée éblouissante... que la matière est si belle."
"Dazzling evening... the material is so beautiful."
-- Marie Baudet, La Libre (Belgium), August 14, 2012
"His voice melts into his songs like butter into hot scones. New material...[is] delivered with as much subtlety and attention to detail as you can imagine."
-- Tony Clayton-Lea, Irish Times (Ireland), August 18, 2012
"Waren we tot tranen geroerd... De man is de betovering zelve."
"We were moved to tears... The man is the embodiment of enchantment."
-- Bart Wijlaars, De Telegraaf (Netherlands), August 16, 2012
"On peut distinguer chaque instrument avec précision et la voix de Cohen est magnifiquement mixée, le concert propose une qualité sonore assez rare pour un plein air... les nouveaux arrangements donnent [extraits des albums des années 80] une nouvelle vie et on se rend encore plus compte de l'énorme talent d'écriture de l'artiste... Leonard Cohen est une légende vivante."
"We can distinguish each instrument accurately and Cohen's voice is beautifully mixed, the concert offers a rare sound quality for outdoors... the new arrangements give [the songs from the 1980s] a new life and one becomes even more aware of the enormous writing talent of the artist... Leonard Cohen is a living legend."
-- Laurent Rieppi, RTBF (Belgium), August 18, 2012
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| 21 & 22 Aug |
Amsterdam The Netherlands - Olympic Stadion |
"Met een concert van ruim drie uur verbluft Cohen zijn publiek. Hij oogt monter en vitaal en heeft bovendien een geniale begeleidingsband bijeen gesprokkeld met muzikanten uit alle hoeken van de wereld... Op zijn oude dag slaagt de Canadees er als geen ander in drie generaties muziekliefhebbers te ontroeren."
"With a concert of three hours Cohen stunned his audience. He looks lively and vigorous and has a brilliant backing band gleaned with musicians from all over the world... In his old age the Canadian succeeds in moving us like no other in three generations of music lovers."
-- Pierre Oitmann, Nu (Netherlands), August 22, 2012
"Leonard Cohen gaf een geweldig concert... De band die hij om zich heen verzameld had, was meer dan vakkundig en een genot om naar te luisteren... wij hopen dat de man ons nog jaren zal verwennen met zijn pure vakwerk."
"Leonard Cohen gave a great concert... The band he gathered around him, was more than professional and a pleasure to listen to... we hope that the man will spoil us for years with his pure craftsmanship."
-- Ernie, Laser Radio (Netherlands), August 22, 2012
"Leonard Cohen klinkt fantastisch en zijn stem verwarmt de aanwezigen... prachtige avond geweest... duizenden fans betoverd."
"Leonard Cohen sounds fantastic and his voice warms the audience... a beautiful evening... he has thousands of fans spellbound."
-- Rutger Otto, Tapeweek (Netherlands), August 22, 2012
"Met diepe, diepe basstem dreunt hij het Amsterdamse publiek steeds verder in extase."
"With deep, deep bass voice thundering he put the Amsterdam audience increasingly in ecstasy."
-- Willem Bemboom, OOR (Netherlands), August 22, 2012
"Cohen en zijn band waren magistraal... Een adembenemend optreden om nooit te vergeten."
"Cohen and his band were magnificent... A breathtaking performance to remember."
-- Dominique van der Geld, Lust for Life Magazine (Netherlands), August 22, 2012
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| 25 Aug |
Copenhagen Denmark - Rosenborg Castle |
"* * * * * * 6 out of 6 stars... Med en over tre timer lang og alligevel alt for kort koncert. Det er nærmest naturstridigt. Og ikke mindst ualmindeligt livsbekræftende... For lyden ved aftens koncert var nærmest hinsides perfektion - hver en delikat tone, og de var mange - stod klokkeklart i de udsøgte arrangementer... han gav alt hvad han kunne. Hvilket var lige så imponerende, som det var bevægende."
"* * * * * * 6 out of 6 stars... Over three hours long and yet too short of a concert. It's almost unnatural. And not least of which, unusually life-affirming... The sound at tonight's concert was almost beyond perfection - each delicate tone, and they were many - was clear-cut in the exquisite arrangements... he gave everything he could. Which was just as impressive as it was moving."
-- Jacob Ørsted, Ekstra Bladet (Denmark), August 26, 2012
"* * * * * 5 out of 6 stars... Sublimt."
"* * * * * 5 out of 6 stars... Sublime."
-- Espen Strunk, Gaffa (Denmark), August 26, 2012
"* * * * * * 6 stars out of 6... Leonard Cohen leverede overjordisk skønhed... måske dén bedste og mest klokkeklare lyd, jeg nogensinde har haft fornøjelsen af at opleve udendørs... Det var en stor, stor aften med en endnu større kunstner."
"* * * * * * 6 stars out of 6... Leonard Cohen delivered unearthly beauty... perhaps the best and most crystal-clear sound I have ever had the pleasure to experience in the outdoors... It was a great, great evening with an even greater artist."
-- Steffen Jungersen, BT (Denmark), August 26, 2012
"* * * * * 5 stars out of 6... Leonard Cohen med band spillede...frem med mesterlig præcision."
"* * * * * 5 stars out of 6... Leonard Cohen with his band played...with masterful precision."
-- Lars Rix, Berlingske (Denmark), August 26, 2012
"* * * * * * 6 stars out of 6... Fremragende koncert med Leonard Cohen... en stor og stærk oplevelse... han er frem for alt en stor kunstner."
"* * * * * * 6 stars out of 6... Excellent concert by Leonard Cohen... a great and powerful experience... he is above all a great artist."
-- Peter Schollert, Jyllands-Posten (Denmark), August 26, 2012
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| 26 Aug |
Aalborg Denmark - Molleparken |
"Seks stjerner ud af seks mulige til Leonard Cohen... Aalborg kommer ikke til at opleve noget større musikalsk i meget, meget lang tid... Lydbilledet er krystalklart, nærmest akustisk, og det er så du kan høre hvert et ord og en betoning. En absolut sjældenhed ved udendørs koncerter."
"Six stars out of six possible to Leonard Cohen... Aalborg will not experience something more musical in a long, long time... The sound is crystal clear, almost acoustic, and it is so you can hear every word and emphasis. An absolute rarity at outdoor concerts."
-- Bent Stenbakken, Nordjyske (Denmark), August 27, 2012
"* * * * * * 6 stars out of 6... Bør turneen blive et triumftog."
"* * * * * * 6 stars out of 6... The tour should be a triumph."
-- Peter Schollert, Jyllands-Posten (Denmark), August 27, 2012
"5 stjerner... Cohen levede perfekt op til forventningerne... man ikke kan gøre meget andet end glæde sig over 4 timer i selskab med en så elegant, dybsindig, legende og original kunstner som Cohen."
"5 stars... Cohen lived up to expectations perfectly... we can't do much else but rejoice over 4 hours in the company of such an elegant, profound, playful and original artist as Cohen."
-- Michael Bach Henriksen, Kristeligt-Dagblad (Denmark), August 27, 2012
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| 28 Aug |
Bergen Norway - Bergenhus Festning-Koengen |
"* * * * * 5 out of 6... Mannen hadde stil - og hjerte... Poeten har fortsatt et sting, en sjarm og en dybde mange kan misunne ham, 45 år etter hans første album."
"* * * * * 5 out of 6... The man had style - and heart... The poet still has a sting, a charm and a depth that many can envy, 45 years after his first album."
-- Ann Kristin Odegaard, Bergensavisen (BA.no) (Norway), August 28, 2012
"* * * * * 5 out of 6... Konserten leveres i flerdelte sett, sett som alene ville fungert som fullverdige konserter."
"* * * * * 5 out of 6... The concert comes in multiple sets, sets that alone would work as full concerts."
-- Tor Martin Bøe, VG Nett (Norway), August 28, 2012
"* * * * * * 6 out of 6... Tre timer med magi på Koengen... Cohen har virkelig med seg et musikalsk stjernelag... Leonard Cohen er vår mann."
"* * * * * * 6 out of 6... Three hours of magic in Bergen... Cohen has really brought a musical star team... Leonard Cohen is our man."
-- Kjetil Kopren Ullebø, Bergens Tidende (Norway), August 29, 2012
"* * * * * 5 out of 6... Bandet utøver sitt fag med en sober eleganse, som er en fryd for øregangene."
"* * * * * 5 out of 6... The band carries on his trade with a subdued elegance, which is a delight to the ears."
-- Torgrim Øyre, Dagbladet (Norway), August 29, 2012
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| 29 Aug |
Halden Norway - Fredriksten Festning |
"* * * * * 5 out of 6... Hadde Leonard Cohen Halden-publikummet i sin hule hånd... lekre arrangementer... Alt fremført med sylskarp lyd... en flott aften på Fredriksten festning."
"* * * * * 5 out of 6... Leonard Cohen had Halden audience in the palm of his hand... gorgeous arrangements... Everything performed with ultra-crisp sound... a great evening in Fredriksten."
-- Lars Weberg, Fredriksstad Blad (Norway), August 30, 2012
"Leonard Cohens gamle ideer vinner... Det intimt forsterkede lydbildet kjælte med øregangene og gikk like til hjertene... en uslåelig rekke av pustende poesi."
"Leonard Cohen Old Ideas wins... The intimate amplified sound caressed ears and went straight to the hearts.. an unbeatable range of breathable poetry."
-- Arne Guttormsen, Vårtland (Norway), August 30, 2012
"* * * * * 6 out of 6... Leonard Cohen kan nå legge Fredriksten festning til lista over viktige erobringer, rett etter Manhattan og Berlin."
"* * * * * 6 out of 6... Leonard Cohen can now add Fredriksten fortress to the list of important conquests, right after Manhattan and Berlin."
-- Tom Skjeklesæther, Halden Arbeiderblad (Norway), August 30, 2012
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| 31 Aug |
Gothenburg Sweden - Gamla Ullevi |
"Cohen gav allt... Leonard Cohen gav en väldigt fin konsert på Gamla Ullevi... Cohen och hans band inte bara spelar sig igenom alla klassikerna med en distinkt skärpa och närvaro. Leonard Cohen tar sig an varje strof, vartenda ord med ett otvivelaktigt engagemang."
"Cohen gave everything... Leonard Cohen gave a very fine concert... Cohen and his band not only played through all the classics with a distinct clarity and presence. Leonard Cohen tackles every verse, every word with an undeniable commitment."
-- Johan Lindqvist, Göteborgs-Posten (Sweden), September 1, 2012
"Leonard Cohen är en karismatisk scenpersonlighet... Cohens röst mörknat...och förstärker den melankoliska svärtan i texterna."
"Leonard Cohen is a charismatic stage personality... Cohen's voice has darkened...and enhances the melancholy darkness in the lyrics."
-- Dan Backman, Svenska Dagbladet (Sweden), September 1, 2012
"En lysande, lyhörd, omfångsrik orkester, som bidrar till värmen."
"A brilliant, sensitive, extensive orchestra, which contributes to the warmth."
-- Marcus Grahn, Aftonbladet (Sweden), September 1, 2012
"Vilken kväll!... Det är märkligt hur han kan göra dessa maratonshower... Bandet är förstås en dröm för varje trubadur."
"What a night!... It is amazing how he can do these marathon shows... The band is of course a dream for every troubadour."
-- Per Hägred, Nöje (Sweden), September 1, 2012
"Leonard Cohen blir bara bättre och bättre."
"Leonard Cohen just gets better and better."
-- Po Tidholm, Dagens Nyheter (Sweden), September 2, 2012
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| 2 Sep |
Helsinki Finland - Sonera Stadium |
"Han röst är fortfarande otrolig... Ljudåtergivningen är i det närmaste perfekt, alla nyanser når obrutna ända till läktarna hundra meter bort... Sångtexterna hörs genomgående tydligt, och man blir i varje låt påmind om hur stor poesi här ligger till grund."
"His voice is still amazing... The sound reproduction is almost perfect, all shades reach unbroken all the way to the stands a hundred yards away... Lyrics can be heard clearly, consistently, and it is in every song you are reminded of how much poetry is here."
-- Janne Strang, Hufvudstadsbladet (Finland), September 3, 2012
"Cohen on taikuri: hänellä on kyky tehdä tilasta kuin tilasta tuo pieni klubi... Erinomainen taustabändi."
"But Cohen is a magician: he has the ability to perform as if the space in use were a small club... Excellent backing band."
-- Pertti Avola, Helsingin Sanomat (Finland), September 3, 2012
"Hänen yhtyeensä on loistava."
"His band is great."
-- Ari Väntänen, Sue (Finland), September 3, 2012
"Leonard Cohen on ajaton ilmestys."
"Leonard Cohen is a timeless revelation."
-- Veli-Pekka Leppänen, Kansan Uutiset (Finland), September 3, 2012
"Virheetön äänentoisto."
"Flawless audio."
-- Hippo Taatila, Dome (Finland), September 4, 2012
"Harvassa ovat artistit jotka pystyvät esittämään kolmenkymmenen biisin setin, jossa ei ole ainuttakaan tylsää tai huonoa biisiä."
"There are few artists who are able to present a thirty-song set, which does not have a single boring or bad song."
-- Aki Lehti, Keskisuomalainen (Finland), September 4, 2012
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| 5 Sep |
Berlin Germany - Waldbühne |
"Leonard Cohen begeistert in der ausverkauften Waldbühne."
"Leonard Cohen thrilled the sold out Waldbühne."
-- Aleksandar Zivanovic, Berliner Zeitung (Germany), September 7, 2012
"Leonard Cohen verzaubert die Waldbühne."
"Leonard Cohen enchants Waldbühne."
-- Klara Berger, Berliner Umschau (Germany), September 6, 2012
"Leonard Cohen gibt in der Berliner Waldbühne ein bewegendes Konzert."
"Leonard Cohen gives a moving concert at the Berlin Waldbühne."
-- Rüdiger Schaper, Der Tagesspiegel (Germany), September 7, 2012
"Bewertung: * * * * *."
"Rating: * * * * *."
-- Holger Zimmer, Kultur Radio (Germany), September 6, 2012
"Rating: * * * * * ... He has assembled an immaculate band... Cohen well and truly took Berlin."
-- Robert Heller, Bloomberg Businessweek (US), September 6, 2012
"Dreieinhalb musikalisch phantastischen."
"Three and a half hours of fantastic music."
-- Wiebke Hüster, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany), September 9, 2012
"Eine Stimme, die alles kann... Akustik fabelhaft. Ein wirklich groβer Abend."
"A voice that can do anything... fabulous acoustics. A really great evening."
-- Lars Grote, Märkische Allgemeine (Germany), September 7, 2012
"Ein gefühlvolles, emotionales und unvergessenes Konzert... Vielen Dank für diese unvergesslichen Momente, Mister Cohen."
"A sensitive, emotional and unforgettable concert... Thank you for these unforgettable moments, Mr. Cohen."
-- Promipool (Germany), September 8, 2012
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| 6 Sep |
Mönchengladbach Germany - Mönchengladbach Hockeypark |
"Verzauberte das Publikum in Mönchengladbach."
"Dazzled the audience in Mönchengladbach."
-- Lutz Debus, Westdeutsche Zeitung (Germany), September 7, 2012
"Ein wunderbarer Auftritt."
"A wonderful performance."
-- Philipp Holstein, Rheinische Post (Germany), September 8, 2012
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| 8 & 9 Sep |
London UK - Wembley Arena |
"Leonard Cohen delivered a scintillating performance... Cohen captivated the crowd with a mix of more recent songs and classics drawn from his past albums... Cohen delivered a superb three-part concert which lasted around three and a half hours... for the most part the concert was an upbeat affair focusing on love and family (although, being Leonard Cohen, loss and longing too)... he continues to deliver an intense and creative, music driven set and his tour, as it continues worldwide, is well-worth catching."
-- Tim Sandle, Digital Journal (UK), September 9, 2012
"* * * * * 5 stars... The show is studded with moments like that, tiny gestures or musical flourishes that decorate the measured poise of the performance. These songs don't need a dazzling light-show or pyrotechnics to impress."
-- Andy Gill, The Independent (UK), September 10, 2012
"Divided into two 90-minute sections, either of which would have constituted a substantial performance in its own right, the event was one of high emotion and superlative musicianship, presented with wit and unusual decorum... Cohen enunciated his wry, poetic lyrics with wonderful precision and clarity, while his band did likewise with their instruments and voices. It was the best sound I can recall hearing at this venue, contributing to a performance that reduced such a huge space to an intimate enclosure... The chemistry between Robinson and Cohen when they sang In my Secret Life together was palpable... what an uncompromising and unique performer he remains."
-- David Sinclair, The Times (UK), September 9, 2012
"Class from the master crooner... Cohen played for three hours and seemed to grow stronger in the second half... he was surrounded by superb musicians... On this form, Cohen could still be playing arenas at 80."
-- André Paine, London Evening Standard (UK), September 10, 2012
"* * * * * 5 stars... a masterpiece of musical courtship from the seasoned singer and songwriter... Leonard Cohen's powers of seduction are undimmed... His voice has been frayed by age but it remains rich and resonant, a handsome antique. He illustrated the songs' meaning with the deftness of a master storyteller."
-- Ludovic Hunter-Tilney, The Financial Times (UK), September 10, 2012
"Leonard Cohen demonstrated...that he will forever belong to the higher echelons of music... He made the large space of Wembley Arena feel like a small basement bar in Soho... His poetical lyrics came alive on stage... Cohen couldn't have been more energetic live... Magical, unforgettable and inspiring - such words still don't give his performance justice. Perhaps the best advice to be given is this: If you only see one concert again in your life, make it a Leonard Cohen gig."
-- Ella Alexander, Vogue (UK), September 10, 2012
"* * * * * 5 stars... A sublimely pleasurable evening... this remains a country for old Len."
-- Sarfraz Manzoor, Telegraph (UK), September 11, 2012
"I am mesmerised... Like all great performers, he has the power to transport. But, because he is first and foremost a poet, it is the words that grip you. Listening to him is emotional, uplifting and, yes, a spiritual experience."
-- Mark Seacombe, The Guardian (UK), September 13, 2012
"Best of all was the haunting The Partisan, sung in French and English. For this the entire ensemble moved forward on the stage, each playing an instrument - a gripping musical masterclass. Worth the price of admission alone."
-- Jenni Frazer, The Jewish Chronicle, September 13, 2012
"It's obvious within half a verse of opening fanfare 'Dance Me To The End Of Love' that one should prepare to be astounded. His band sound pristine...every note of every instrument as individually pristine and perceptible as a diamond in a tiara."
-- Andrew Mueller, Uncut (UK), November 2012
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| 11, 12, 14 & 15 Sep |
Dublin Ireland - IMMA |
"A truly magical concert experience... The audience remained enthralled till the end... Leonard well and truly took Dublin."
-- Ken Sweeney, Irish Independent (Ireland), September 12, 2012
"Cohen's band presents a masterclass in rich and, at times, gorgeous rock and folk instrumentation. It's a subtle yet wonderfully crafted celebration of an exceptional songbook."
-- Chris Wasser, Evening Herald (Ireland), September 12, 2012
"His is a voice that grows ever better with age... The musicianship, as always, is impeccable."
-- Stuart Clark, Hot Press (Ireland), September 12, 2012
"The best live act on the planet."
-- Marc O'Sullivan, Irish Examiner (Ireland), September 12, 2012
"As captivating and enchanting as live music can be... His voice has improved with age... Cohen gives his absolute all in every performance... It is so rare to see a show without fault."
-- Colin McCracken, Louder Than War, September 13, 2012
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| 19 Sep |
Istanbul Turkey - Ulker Arena |
"Ile dinleyenleri büyüleyen efsanevi müzisyen Cohen...unutulmaz bir gece yasatti."
"Legendary musician Cohen entranced listeners...an unforgettable party night."
-- RotaHaber (Turkey), September 20, 2012
"Cohen'e bir kez daha hayran oldugumu itiraf etmeliyim."
"I must admit that I am once again amazed by Cohen."
-- Celestial Göksu, CNN Turk (Turkey), September 21, 2012
"Cohen again worked his magic, and the spell he cast was mesmerizing at the Ulker Sports Arena... a thoughtful, well-measured and exhilarating live show. Somehow, between the magic of his fantastic songs, his superb band, the mysterious charisma of the man himself and the will of the crowd to enjoy the moment, something strange and spectacular happened: a thrilling performance that nobody...could really explain. When Cohen sings with total conviction, age is irrelevant. Class is permanent. Every show feels unique. The Ulker Sports Arena witnessed one of the best."
-- Nenad Georgievski, All About Jazz, October 6, 2012
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| 22 Sep |
Bucharest Romania - Piata Consitutional |
"Seara magica."
"Magical evening."
-- Diana Robu, Ziare (Romania), September 23, 2012
"Leonard Cohen i-a impresionat."
"Leonard Cohen impressed."
-- A.P., Ziuaveche (Romania), September 23, 2012
"Ce m-a impresionat? Totul... extraordinarul recital."
"What impressed me? Everything... extraordinary concert."
-- Ana-Maria Paunescu, Jurnalul (Romania), September 23, 2012
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| 24 Sep |
Verona Italy - Verona Arena |
"Raffinato concerto del cantautore canadese... è stato uno show assoluto."
"Fine Canadian songwriter concert... an absolute show."
-- G.BR, L'Arena (Italy), September 25, 2012
"Ingentilita dai suoni di una band stellare... una festa per gli occhi e per le orecchie."
"Graced by the sounds of a stellar band... a feast for the eyes and ears."
-- Alfredo Martian, Rockol (Italy), September 25, 2012
"Concerto magnetico... sarebbe ingiusto non chiamare il concerto con l'unico aggettivo che si merita: magnifico."
"Magnetic concert... it would be unfair not to call the concert the only adjective that it deserves: magnificent."
-- Francesco Verni, Corriere del Veneto (Italy), September 25, 2012
"La notte perfetta... Un concerto impressionante: oltre tre ore di musica, in un'atmosfera di rapimento estatico, con 12mila persone in religioso silenzio, una musica calda, suonata con gran gusto e dai diversi sapori: folk, country, flamenco, swing, soul, blues e un pizzico di rock'n'roll."
"The perfect night... An awesome concert: more than three hours of music, in an atmosphere of rapture, with 12 thousand people in religious silence, hot music, played with great taste and different flavors: folk, country, flamenco, swing, soul, blues and a pinch of rock and roll."
-- Giulio Brusati, L'Arena (Italy), September 26, 2012
"La voce di Cohen vale quel tomo, per rarità, preziosità e autorevolezza."
"Cohen is the voice of a tome, rare, valuable and authoritative."
-- Cristiano de Cesare, LaCorrente (Italy), September 26, 2012
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| 26 Sep |
Toulon, France - Zenith Omega |
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| 28-30 Sep |
Paris France - Olympia |
"Beau concert parisien."
"Beautiful concert in Paris."
-- Dana Jean-Yves, La Croix (France), September 29, 2012
"Leonard Cohen accueilli comme un Dieu à l'Olympia."
"Leonard Cohen welcomed as a god in Olympia."
-- AFP, Paris-Normandie (France), September 29, 2012
"Des performances de quatre heures, à la ferveur quasi religieuse et à l'élégance rare."
"A four hour performance of almost religious fervor and rare elegance."
-- Pierre Siankowski, LesInRocks (France), October 3, 2012
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| 3 Oct |
Barcelona Spain - St Jordi |
"Asombroso...un sonido excelente."
"Amazing...excellent sound."
-- Luis Hidalgo, El País (Spain), October 4, 2012
"Barcelona se rinde ante Leonard Cohen."
"Barcelona surrenders to Leonard Cohen."
-- EFE, El Universal (Spain), October 3, 2012
"Un antológico concierto de más de tres horas."
"A memorable concert of more than three hours."
-- David Morán, ABC (Spain), October 4, 2012
"El cantautor cautivó a sus fans con un majestuoso y maratoniano recital."
"The singer wowed fans with a majestic and marathon recital."
-- Jordi Bianciotto, El Periódico (Spain), October 4, 2012
"Un encuentro inolvidable que hizo proclamar aquel lema de «I'm Your Fan»."
"An unforgettable encounter that made proclaim that slogan of "I'm Your Fan."
-- Víctor Fernández, La Razón (Spain), October 3, 2012
"Una vez más, Leonard Cohen me dejó fascinado por sus canciones, por sus poemas, por su manera de recitar y de cantar."
"Once again, Leonard Cohen left me fascinated by his songs, his poems, his way of reciting and singing."
-- Robert Álvarez, La Vanguardia (Spain), October 5, 2012
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| 5 Oct |
Madrid Spain - Palais Desportes |
"Divino... Pocas veces el Palacio de los Deportes ha sonado tan prístino."
"Divine... Rarely has the Palacio de los Deportes sounded so pristine."
-- Luis J. Menéndez, Mondo Sonoro (Spain), October 6, 2012
"El sonido era el más prístino que se puede encontrar hoy en día en un concierto... Vayan a verlo si pueden, merece lo que cuesta."
"The most pristine sound that can be found today in a concert... Go see him if you can, worth the money."
-- Jorge Arenillas, Rolling Stone (Spain), October 6, 2012
"Un magistral show... Una banda de lujo."
"A masterful show... A deluxe band."
-- J. F. Úbeda, Libertad Digital (Spain), October 6, 2012
"Leonard Cohen hipnotiza... una actuación impecable rodeado de virtuosos... Una actuación elegante y emotiva."
"Leonard Cohen mesmerizes... singer gave us a flawless performance surrounded by virtuosos... An elegant and moving performance."
-- Juan Ceñal, Antena 3 Television (Spain), October 6, 2012
"El concierto de Cohen ha sido una exaltación de la vida."
"Cohen concert was a celebration of life."
-- Darío Prieto, El Mundo (Spain), October 6, 2012
"La esencia del arte."
"The essence of art."
-- EFE, El Nacional (Spain), October 5, 2012
"Uma dessas experiências musicais inesquecíveis... Cohen hipnotizou uma plateia de 15 mil aficionados por quatro horas, numa verdadeira maratona de emoção, inspiração e virtuosismo musical... O repertório foi irretocável."
"One of those unforgettable musical experiences... Cohen mesmerized an audience of 15,000 fans for four hours, a marathon of emotion, inspiration and musical virtuosity... The repertoire was flawless."
-- André Barcinski, Folha de S.Paulo (Brazil), October 8, 2012
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| 7 Oct |
Lisboa Portugal - Pavilhao Atlantico |
"Soberbos músicos...ajudam a manter o patamar de rara excelência."
"Superb musicians...help maintain the level of rare excellence."
-- Nuno Galopim, Diário de Notícias (Portugal), October 7, 2012
"Um concerto perfeit... uma banda soberba... uma noite triunfal em que Cohen deixou claro porque é um dos maiores músicos vivos e um clássico para muitas gerações."
"A perfect concert... a superb band... a triumphant night when Cohen made it clear why he is one of the greatest living musicians and a classic for many generations."
-- Davide Pinheiro, Disco Digital (Portugal), October 8, 2012
"Soberbo, elegante."
"Superb, elegant."
-- Paula Oliveira, TVI24 (Portugal), October 8, 2012
"Basta-lhe a perfeição."
"Simply perfection."
-- Rui Miguel Abreu, Blitz (Portugal), October 7, 2012
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