Rediscover Leonard Cohen.

Some songs become part of who we are.
They accompany us through different seasons of life, speaking to us differently as we ourselves change. Leonard Cohen’s songs are among those rare companions, rich with beauty, longing, tenderness and extraordinary insight into what it means to be human.

Cohen Noir is an invitation into that remarkable world.

An exceptional ensemble of musicians and guest artists explores Cohen’s songs, poetry and prose with imagination, sensitivity and extraordinary musicianship. Drawing on jazz, tango, Latin, folk, klezmer and cinematic orchestration, the music reveals new colours and perspectives while remaining faithful to the emotional heart of the songs.

Throughout the performance, Cohen’s own recorded voice, poetry and humour weave gently through the music, drawing audiences into the world behind the songs and revealing the wisdom, humanity and quiet grace that resonate so deeply.

Over the past 20 years, triple ARIA Award-winning Monsieur Camembert’s Cohen Noir has evolved into one of Australia’s most acclaimed live music experiences, earning standing ovations and sold-out performances at the Sydney Opera House, State Theatre, City Recital Hall and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Audiences return not simply to hear these extraordinary songs again, but to discover something new within them.

Whether you’ve treasured Leonard Cohen’s music for decades or are discovering it for the very first time, Cohen Noir offers a rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s greatest songwriters afresh, and to leave with an even deeper appreciation of the remarkable artist behind the songs.