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Montreal Gazette
25-06-2025
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- Montreal Gazette
Quebec open to holding a state funeral for Serge Fiori, Legault says
The Quebec government is open to holding a state funeral for singer-songwriter Serge Fiori, if that is the wish of the artist's family. Premier François Legault made the announcement in a social media post Wednesday, the day after the death of the founder of the band Harmonium. 'Serge Fiori was a giant of our music who touched the hearts of several generations of Quebecers. To honour his memory, the Quebec government is open, if that is the wish of the family, to holding a state funeral. It's a way to highlight the immense legacy he leaves to the people of Quebec,' Legault wrote. Serge Fiori était un géant de notre musique qui a touché le cœur de plusieurs générations de Québécois. Pour honorer sa mémoire, le gouvernement du Québec est ouvert, si c'est le souhait de la famille, à organiser des funérailles nationales. Une façon de souligner l'héritage… — François Legault (@francoislegault) June 25, 2025 Fiori died Tuesday at the age of 73. His passing, on Quebec's national holiday, sparked a wave of tributes from politicians and artists. Fiori's musical career truly took off in 1974 with the release of the self-titled album Harmonium. The song Pour un instant is now a classic of Quebec music. The group would only release two more albums — Si on avait besoin d'une cinque saison and L'Heptade —before disbanding, leaving a lasting mark on Quebec's cultural universe.
Montreal Gazette
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
Quebec singer-songwriter Serge Fiori dies at 73
By La Presse Canadienne Singer-songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of the band Harmonium, died Tuesday at the age of 73. His manager at GSI Musique, Serge Grimaux, confirmed the news on social media. 'It is with great regret that we inform you that in the early hours of this Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Serge Fiori passed away from the consequences of a long illness,' he wrote in a statement. 'Serge left us as he lived, with that legendary smile that shone on all those who knew him, all those to whom he brought immense joy, and on this country that was his, in his heart and in his eternal passion,' he added. L'Étoile du Lac was the first media outlet to report the news of his death at his home in Lac-Saint-Jean. Born in Montreal in 1952, Fiori was immersed in music from a young age, as his father was the leader of a dance band. His musical career truly took off in 1974 with the release of the self-titled album 'Harmonium.' The song 'Pour un instant' would become a classic of Quebec music. The group would only release two more albums — 'Si on avait besoin d'une cinque saison' and 'L'Heptade' — before disbanding. This didn't end Fiori's career, however. In 1977, he wrote the song 'Duodadieu' with Luc Plamondon and François Cousineau. He recorded it as a duet with Diane Dufresne. He also collaborated in 1978 with Richard Séguin on the album 'Deux cents nuits à l'heure,' which received numerous awards at the very first ADISQ gala held the following year. The singer-songwriter's career has been marked by several hiatuses and returns to the stage. Fiori was named a Knight of the National Order of Quebec at the last insignia ceremony on June 18. He was absent from the event. A wave of tributes Serge Fiori's legacy on Quebec was highlighted by several politicians shortly after the announcement of his death. The leader of the Parti Québécois, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, notably called him a 'true ambassador of Quebec culture.' 'Serge Fiori was an immense lyricist and melodist. The melodies of his songs have accompanied us for over 50 years and will continue to do so in the future,' he commented on the social network X. 'There have been many great artists in Quebec. But greats of Serge Fiori's stature are few. Harmonium's three albums will outlive us all. This is eternal music, deeply human and contemporary,' wrote Québec solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal on X. Tributes were also numerous from the cultural community. Singer Bruno Pelletier recounted in a Facebook post that it was thanks to him that he 'wanted to start playing guitar after the drums, and to want to write in French as a teenager.' Singer Laurence Jalbert thanked him 'for everything you left us.' The band Salbarbes paid him a poetic tribute on Facebook, emphasizing that 'we listened to Harmonium's songs as a catalyst for our identity.' This story was originally published June 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM.
