Ensembles

As well as being a solo perfomer, Serge André Jones performs as a duo with other musicians.


With Julie Tremblay, soprano

Contrasting, excentric, original. What more can you say of a duo that is able to successfully present Mozart and Gloria Gaynor in the same show! Targeting young music lovers as well as the not so young, this duo will certainly bring a smile to your face! This ensemble, along with a third member, presents itself under the name Perce-Oreilles! But don't worry, it doesn't hurt!

As well as her performances as a mind blowing soprano, Julie Tremblay is also part of the group Smog, a group that explores electronic music. She is also a voice singing teacher.




Examples for the repertoire of this ensemble:
« Die Hölle rach » (Queen of the night) excerpt from The Magic Flute

The final ensemble, a risky and excentric arrangement from Serge-André Jones, excerpt from the show Le pianiste s'éclate. (The pianist is out of bounds) (Julie Tremblay and Lyse Guérin, sopranos)

With Lyse Guérin, soprano

« We were swept off our feet! » is the expression used by the public to describe them. A duo for which the intensity of emotion and perfection of the show are the very important. Their repertoire varies from the grandests operas to the charm of more popular songs. On occasion, they will even be heard singing in duo, while Serge-André Jones accompanies on the Piano.

Mme. Guérin played the rôle of Carlotta Giudicelli during 10 years in the mega production « The Phantom of the Opera ». She has also played many roles in the Québec and Montreal opera.




Repertoire examples from this ensemble: 

French music: Plaisir d'amour (Martini), La vie en rose (Piaf)

Latin music: Cielito lindo (Fernandez), Bésame mucho (Velasquez).

Sacred music: Bachianas Brasileiras (Villa-Lobos), Ave Maria (Caccini)

Operetta music:Heure exquise (Lehar), Viens mon héros (Strauss)

Waltzes: Ciribiribin (Pestalozza), Vienne, ô ville exquise (Sieczynski)

Musicals: The Phantom of the Opera (Webber), My fair Lady (Loewe)

Ave Maria de Caccini, and arrangement of Serge-André Jones, presented during the show Le pianiste et ses copains (The Pianist and his Friends)



With Manon Lefrançois, mezzo-soprano

Charm, lyricism, and poetry are the principal qualities of this duo. Frequently invited to play in retirement homes, the music of this ensemble is equally suited to other groups. The joy transmitted to the public is very important for Mrs. Lefrançois as for M. Jones. They know how to brighten up an afternoon or evening!!

Manon Lefrançois has participated for a number of years in various public and private events. She played the principal role of Maria in “The Sound of Music” presented by Dina-Bélanger productions in 1996. She also created the duo “La clé des chants” with baritone Mario Tremblay. As well as having a career as a stage artist, Manon Lefrançois an active voice teacher.





Repertoire examples of this ensemble (French folk song, operetta excerpts, traditional songs):
Bizet, L'amour est un oiseau rebel, habanera excerpt from the opera Carmen
Charlys/Scotto, Quand on s'aime bien tous les deux
Misraki/Hornez, Qu'est-ce qu'on attend pour être heureux?


With Mélanie de Bonville, violinist


You will find in this duo a particular sense of intimacy and sensitivity. In their music, tranquility and peace combine with depth and spirit. The vibrancy of the violin and piano in an ensemble is ideal for all kinds of receptions, cocktails and dinners, offering a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Mélanie de Bonville participates in various different events, public and private. Baroque musique has a very important place in her career. She playswith the very promising baroque ensemble “ La chamaille”. She also teaches violin.

Repertoire example of this ensemble:
Piaf, Hymne à l'amour
Beethoven “ Spring ” Sonata