Published by: Guillaume Martin — Editor in Chief
Updated on 2 August 2025
As soon as she thinks of Charles Aznavour, Magali Ripoll still feels the thrill that arises when the curtain rises and the charisma an artist fills the scene. Behind the scenes, one perceives a perfectionist capable of reborn at each concert, as if time did not take hold on him: even age and fatigue disappeared in favour of a timeless voice and irresistible presence. For Magali, who has shared seven years of tours with her, the emotion remains alive, between colorful memories and a lancinating question: how to accompany another singer after such a legacy ?
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An emotional shock and boundless admiration
As soon as she thinks of Charles Aznavour, Magali Ripoll still feels this little thrill that brings her back to the stage. One imagines the curtain that rises, the projectors that illuminate a singer with unalterable elegance... and this singer dazzled by such charisma. How can we resist such an aura, especially when we know how much each concert could move in grace? You too may have seen Charles Aznavour flirting on stage despite the years. The desire to understand how, at an advanced age, he managed to reborn from the first notes intrigue you? We'll see what made Magali Ripoll so marked, who accompanied him for seven years, and understand why she asked: « Who could I go with after him? »
How one measures the footprint of such an artist
A perfectionist who pushes all the limits
From the beginning of their collaboration, Magali Ripoll felt that sharing the scene with Charles Aznavour would be unique. Far from mere presence, he had a rare requirement: nothing should be left to chance. The rehearsals were intense, sometimes painful for him, but he never complained. Once on stage, everything disappeared: age, fatigue, any doubts. Instead, a smile, surprising vitality and timeless voice.
"What was moving each time was this contrast between his suffering and the energy he was generating in concert."
Far from any fioriture, Magali Ripoll describes a determined man, driven by the passion of the profession. The slightest note counted, every agreement had to vibrate just. Such rigour has ended up marking all those who have come together: one can never again approach the music in the same way after having crossed such a pattern.
A deeply rooted human and artistic heritage
When we've had years of tours with him, it's hard to turn the page. Magali Ripoll admits that even the idea of working with another artist seemed almost inconceivable. How to replace such a complete mentor? Only this question speaks volumes about the place he occupied in his life. Far from being confined to the stage, Charles Aznavour instilled a true philosophy of performance: fully embodying each song and offering the public the best of self.
The discreet force of an example for all
Infallible support in life as in music
With her, Ulla, the mother of her children, gave her this extra impetus. As soon as the lights shone, the singer seemed to rejuvenate thirty years: he leaped, smiled, and fatigue was more than a distant memory. He drew this energy from his love for music as much as from his desire to delight his long-held audience. And yet, despite the stature of a legend, he kept his feet on earth and offered everyone a sincere kindness.
The indelible trace of an unforgettable artist
Despite his disappearance, his aura continues to radiate. His family and relatives are now looking after a considerable legacy, estimated at several million euros, maintained with certain care. But beyond the numbers, it is the memory of a deeply human artist that remains. He leaves behind him notes, gestures, looks that give the vertigo to those who accompanied him to the end.
A story that continues without ever erasing
For Magali Ripoll, collaboration with Charles Aznavour did not simply change a career: she changed a life. When such a man shares his musical world, he grows up. Today, Magali talks about it with a sweet bitter nostalgia, but also an infinite gratitude. What if this legacy made you want to plunge yourself back into the strength of this passion, even when the years seem to be trying to stop us? The story goes on, ready to touch who will hear it well.
Updated on 2 August 2025
