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Posted 06 July 2010 15:34:27


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I'd love to have a go at translating this (my limited French is at least better than Googles!) but 5 min left on a library computer means I'll have to leave the task to another.

http://www.parismatch.com/People-Match/Musique/Actu/Katherine-Jenkins-La-nouvelle-diva-de-la-variete-192249/

Ian

 

PS.I think the piece is quite recent.KJ tweeted re an interview with PM a few weeks ago.

                 

                                                

 

               

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Posted 07 July 2010 18:03:28


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hi ian,

thanks 4 link 2 interview and lovely photo

dave

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Posted 19 July 2010 10:33:52


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Hello

Well,no one has taken up the challenge of a translation-so here goes! Can't vouch word for word but I think it will be pretty close to the meaning.

The New Variety Diva

Article appeared in "Paris Match" [on 11/6/10] 

The secret of her success-a golden mezzo-soprano voice dedicated to popular songs-this ex-model is on the way to becoming a worldwide star.Her new album "Believe (Warner-release 14 June) is already a hit in England.

Paris Match-Who are the most prestigious personalities you have sung for?

KJ-The pope....Barack Obama

PM-Your most memorable concert?

KJ-In Basra,in Iraq-on top of a military truck when I sang in front of 4,000 boys. 

PM-The biggest shock of your life?

KJ-When my father died,I learned through the press that I had two half-sisters.

PM Ten years ago,in London,you were the victim of an attempted rape.How did you get over this shock?

KJ-By,counselling.When it happened,I was using the mobile so that I didn't feel alone in the street.Its something girls often do.I advise against it-it only makes us more vulnerable.

PM-The "pursits" condemn your musical style,Crossover,a mixture of classical and variety.Does that annoy you?

KJ-It doesn't bother me.I'm not focusing on them.There are people who have gone to an opera for the first time having heard me,so....  

Edith Piaf as idol

 

PM-So,you have never sung a whole opera..

KJ This forms part of my future plans.I'm taking lessons with Placido Domingo to develop my voice.I would like to begin with "Carmen".

PM-Who are your musical idols?

KJ-Maria Callas,Barbara Streisand,Judy Garland,Edith Piaf

  

PM What do you do with all the money you earn?

KJ-I'm careful but I'm no miser.I have bought houses and cars for all those close to me.

PM How do you train your voice?

KJ-I do vocal exercises every day in the shower.I avoid air-conditioning,alcohol and tobacco as well as dairy products and spicy dishes.Before going on stage I don't talk for 2-3 days.

PM-If she exists,what does the secret Katherine Jenkins most resemble?

KJ-A domestic goddess![literally a "queen of the ovens"]-with a fondness for cakes-my weakness.

Interview ends

Answer 3 sounds like two replies conflated into one-translation into French to blame??

Little bit surprised re part of penultimate reply

 

Ian

                 

                                                

 

               

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Posted 19 July 2010 19:53:42


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Hi Ian

Many thanks for the translation

Kevin

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Posted 20 July 2010 10:02:36


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Hi Kevin,

My pleasure.By the way,I have since added one Q&A ( one above "Edith Piaf as idol").Sorry,it was overlooked before.

Ian

                 

                                                

 

               

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Posted 20 July 2010 11:15:37


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Many thanks for the article and some excellent translation work there
Steve


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Posted 20 July 2010 17:45:43
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Many thanks Ian for translating the article and well done!
Regards


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