Saxoprano
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The classical-jazz duo Saxoprano combines timeless classical soprano vocals with contemporary jazz saxophone to provide a fresh, unique take on popular songs from all genres of music, from the traditional and jazz to Broadway hits, movie classics, worship songs, and much more! Our distinctive sound is something you've never heard before! You can listen to some of our excerpts at http://www.saxoprano.com/media/audio! About The Soprano - Léna Gauthier (D.E.C. Mus., M. Mus., B. Th.) Léna Gauthier completed a Master's Degree in Performance at the Université de Montréal after studying piano and voice at Université Laval and at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Winner of the Debut Young Concert Artists Competition, semi-finalist for the Joseph Rouleau Award, and national finalist in her category in the Canadian Music Competition, Léna has appeared as soloist with various orchestras and ensembles and as guest at the George Weston Recital Hall, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Isabel Bader Theatre, among others. Her operatic performances include Mozart's The Magic Flute, Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande, and Mozart's Don Giovanni. Léna has been teaching students of all ages and levels for 27 years and currently owns and runs the Léna Gauthier Christian Music Academy, which she founded in 2003. About The Saxophone - Jonathan Roe (B.F.A. Hon.) Jonathan Roe completed a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with Honours in Jazz Performance at York University while completing a technical certificate in voice acting at the National Institute of Broadcasting as well as an Honours Certificate in Worship Leadership from Canada Christian College. Jonathan owns and runs J.R. Media Productions, founded in 2012, through which he produces and mixes music, including working with Léna on her fourth album, Through the Eyes of Faith.
