When Céline Dion took the stage in Memphis in 1997, she didn’t just perform “To Love You More” she created a volcanic eruption of emotion that still burns white-hot decades later. This legendary live performance, featuring virtuoso violinist Taro Hakase, captures the Quebec diva at her most powerful; her voice soaring with desperate passion while Hakase’s strings weep with equal intensity.
Watch how Céline commands the stage from the first note; her hands trembling with emotion as she pleads “take me back into the arms I love.” Hakase’s violin becomes her musical shadow, mirroring every vocal run. The climax at 3:42, when voice and violin spiral upward together, remains one of pop music’s most breathtaking live moments.
Céline Dion – To Love You More feat. Taro Hakase (Live in Memphis, 1997)
Fans call this “the definitive version” of the song; comments overflow with memories: “I saw this tour; the arena shook” and “That high note at 4:15 still gives me chills.” The video’s 7M+ views prove its enduring power with new fans discovering it daily through TikTok duet challenges with Hakase’s violin parts.
While this duet shows Céline’s collaborative brilliance, her solo performance of “All By Myself” at the 1997 Grammys revealed her unparalleled vocal mastery; that legendary high E♭ remaining one of pop’s most jaw-dropping live moments.
Incredible Celine Dion performs All By Myself at Grammy 1997
This Grammy performance redefined vocal possibility; watch how Céline’s eyes close as she approaches that Everest of high notes. The controlled vibrato, the flawless breath support, the emotional crescendo; it’s a masterclass in technical perfection fused with raw feeling. Even the orchestra players can be seen shaking their heads in awe.
The #ToLoveYouMoreChallenge has singers attempting Céline-Hakase harmonies with hilarious results. Meanwhile, classical musicians analyze Hakase’s fingerwork in YouTube breakdowns. Céline’s team recently hinted at a potential Hakase reunion, sending fans into a frenzy with a cryptic “strings attached” tweet.