describing success stories impossible to ignore the great concoctor Guy Laliberte and Cirque du Soleil. One name which is - «Cirque du Soleil» - «Circus of the Sun"! In this name - the brightness of stars warmth and a smile, plus the irrepressible imagination and the universal ambitions of a man who wrote it.
Guy Laliberté was born September 2, 1959 in Quebec, francophone Canadian province of Quebec. He began his career at age 14, speaking on the streets of his native city - swallowed the fire, walked on stilts, playing the accordion. At age 18, dropped out of college and went on tour with a troupe of wandering circus. Traveled halfway around the world. The best preserved impressions of the Hawaiian Islands and France.
Circus of the Sun - Birth
Returning to Canada, Guy Laliberte, instead of fabulous riches brought bag of crazy ideas and experience of the organizers of circus shows. Here he finds adherents among childhood friends. It is the owner of a consulting company, Daniel Gauthier and Gilles street circus St. Croix. Together, they develop the concept of new circus and make a plan for its implementation. Sorry, the legend of the birth of Circus of the Sun does not mention the name of the municipal clerk to whom the help young "fire eaters". His passionate speech Laliberte convinced him that it would take a little time, and the new circus will be the hallmark Canada, along with a maple leaf and hockey. Authorities in Montreal (Quebec city) have gone toward self-assured "fakir" and an amount necessary for staging a performance in honor of the 450 th anniversary of the opening of Canada. So in 1984 the company was founded Cirque du Soleil.
Cirque du Soleil - becoming
Away All was not rosy in the life of a young circus. Following successful performances in all major Canadian cities followed the failure of representation in the marquees, built near Niagara Falls. Tourists prefer to enjoy the beauties of nature, ignoring the ads show the unknown. Circus of the Sun was almost bankrupt. Was a complete gamble and a trip to the circus festival in the U.S.. In the case of the failure of the troupe had no money even for the return journey. Here, however, Cirque du Soleil expect a dizzying success and the attention of serious investors. In the 90 years, Laliberte has traveled extensively, studying circus arts from different countries and peoples. Over time, this experience became the basis for most performances.
«- When you come to the idea to combine art and business of the circus? In your house in Montreal training sites downright intertwined with offices.
- Twenty-five years ago. We almost immediately realized that we can live off of our circus, and were originally intend to expand, regularly producing new insights. And we, the leaders, and artists need to understand that it is not only fun, it's business. Of course, first had to work hard, it was not easy. But after only three years after its founding in 1987, we had great success in Los Angeles, and since then we have been quite successful - And as artists, and as managers. "
Cirque du Soleil - special signs
On the brainchild of Guy Laliberte says that this is the only circus that does not torture animals. Indeed, all the animals depicted in the representation of people. In addition to the moral satisfaction, it brings the company significant financial and media support for the Green Party. Stage area Cirque du Soleil - the arena, turned inside out. Spectators are below the main stage. Artists fall or descend from above, emerge from the intricate system of labyrinths and hatches. Performed their role, quietly dissolved in the artificial fog or Among the many decorations.
main difference between the Cirque du Soleil: Any idea - a solid performance with a single dramatic basis. Non-smooth flow from one to another without disrupting the general atmosphere of the spectacle. On a par with spectacular and risky circus, a leading role in organizing the action belongs to the music, color and light design. Such a fantastic, beautiful costumes and scenery you will not see anywhere else. Having successfully used technical innovations, many of whom owe their appearance of "creative cabinet" of the company, which collects 7.8 Laliberté his close friends to share creativity.
The company's headquarters was built on the outskirts of Montreal. This yellow-blue building area 18,600 square meters. Ceiling height of a large training hall - 23 meters.
annual revenue from performances - 810 million dollars.
equipment while touring 71 carries trailer.
Views Cirque du Soleil watched 80 million people.
fabric for the main tent weighs over 5 tons.
At auditions for new artists the company spends $ 45 million.
«... my brain. He is so constituted that while imprisoned, and on the business, and creativity. Usually, however, as it happens: either you're a good businessman, but weak as a creative unit, or you're a creator, but a very poor businessman. I found a balance between commerce and art. Well, two: I know how to find the right people, of which obtained a great team and, therefore, work out projects of any complexity. Our
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Some scenographic and dramatic techniques Laliberté "spied on" in the famous "Litsedeev. With their founder and inspirer of Slava Polunin Ki friends in St. Petersburg. Almost a year "Actors" participated in one of the representations Cirque du Soleil.
Generally, the Cirque du Soleil so many immigrants from the former Soviet Union. In addition to circus, it's known athletes and musicians.
invitation to take part in the performances of the season in 2011 was Kseniya Simonova. Her "Sand animation has won 1 st place in the television show "Ukraine Got Talent."
Individual awards Guy Laliberté
1997 - Knight of the National Order of Quebec.
2001 - Honorary citizen of the city of Montreal.
2004 - the Order of Canada (the highest award the country).
2004 - the magazine «Time» Laliberte named among the 100 most influential people in the world.
2008 - an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Laval.
Equally significant may be considered a reward in 2,5 billion dollars of personal wealth. Another big award - five children, adores her daddy clown. In addition, Guy Laliberte - one of the most famous poker players who regularly participate in international competitions.
In 2009, Guy Laliberte has made a unique gift to his 50-th and 25 th birthday of the Cirque du Soleil. September 30, he became the 7 th in a row space tourist. On board the ISS (International Space Station) Laliberte had 2-hour world show "Move the star and Earth for the sake of water ", devoted to the depleting water sources on Earth. The show was attended by U2, Shakira, Peter Gabriel, Salma Hayek, Al Gore.
«The theme of water - Source of life grabbed me - said Guy Laliberte during a live broadcast from the ISS. - When a few years ago I learned that every eight seconds in the world a child dies due to lack of drinking water, I realized that I needed to act. "
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All who were lucky enough to visit on the performances Cirque du Soleil, they talk about a sense of celebration and complete happiness, born of the great fantasies of Guy Laliberte and his team.
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