Serge Fiori's national funeral set for July 15 at Place des Arts
Progressive rock icon Serge Fiori's national funeral will take place on July 15 at Place des Arts in Montreal, the province announced Wednesday.
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The funeral will start at 3 p.m. in Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. Members of the public can attend the funeral, the news release said, but instructions for obtaining tickets haven't been announced.
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The Quebec flag at the National Assembly will fly at half-mast on the day of the ceremony.
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Fiori died June 24, on the Fête nationale, at age 73.
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The singer-songwriter was the founding artist of Harmonium. Though the band only released three albums before breaking up, it left a lasting imprint on Quebec's cultural identity. His song Pour un instant was a classic of the lyric-driven Quebec chanson genre.
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Serge Fiori, founder of the rock band Harmonium speaks during an interview in Montreal, Tuesday, November 15, 2016. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press) A national funeral to honour singer-songwriter Serge Fiori is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 15, according to Quebec Premier François Legault's office. 'Throughout his career, Serge Fiori gave us a body of work that united us, resembled us and touched our hearts,' said Legault. 'He helped build Quebec's musical identity, and our nation owes him a debt of gratitude. This national tribute is a way for Quebec as a whole to recognize the profound mark he leaves behind. It's our turn to say thank you.' READ MORE: Quebec music legend Serge Fiori dies at 73 The ceremony, organized with Fiori's family and in collaboration with his close friends, will allow the public to pay their last respects 'to an artist and creator who had a profound impact on Quebec culture and helped shape our musical landscape.' Passes are expected to be distributed to members of the public, with more details to be announced in the coming days. For now, a registry has been set up for anyone wanting to write a note to Fiori's family. The funeral is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier at Place des Arts in Montreal. The Quebec flag on the central tower of the Parliament Building is expected to be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on the day of the ceremony.
