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Par Christine Thériault
Originaire de Drummond, Line Rioux a grande dans un univers ou la musique était omniprésente. En plus de s'être démarquée lors de différents événements, cette artiste de 23 ans caresse plusieurs projets. Lesquels?
Bachelière en chant classique de l'Université de Moncton, depuis 2007, Line Rioux enseigne le chant au Canadian Music Conservatory. «En entreprenant des études en chant classique, je souhaitais apprendre à comprendre la musique, ce que j'ai réussi à faire, explique-t-elle. D'ailleurs, si je n'avais pas découvert le classique, je n'en serais pas où j'en suis.»
Au cours des ses cinq années d'études, Line Rioux raconte s'être principalement consacrée à la musique classique, en plus d'avoir participé à quelques opéras. Durant ses dernières années universitaires, la jeune artiste a chanté du jazz en compagnie de l'Ensemble de l'Université de Moncton. «Il s'agit d'un style très différent que l'on associe souvent à l'improvisation.»
Réalisation
Au fil des années, Line Rioux s'est démarquée lors de sa participation à différents concours. Après avoir remporté le prix «Production première scène» (2004), au concours «Music Hall» de Saint-Jean-de-Dieu, l'artiste de Drummond a chanté au Capitole de Québec, quelques instants précédant la prestation de Laurent Paquin.
En 2005 et 2006, Line Rioux a remporté le deuxième et le premier prix lors de ce même concours. constamment à la recherche de nouveaux défis, la passionnée de musique a, en 2007, remporté les honneurs dans la catéborie «Auteur-compositeur-interprète», et ce, lors de «Trois-Pistoles en chanson». «Après avoir participé à plusieurs concours en tant qu'interprète, je souhaitais me consacrer davantage à l'écriture et à la composition.»
Des Projets
Suivant sa victoire à «Trois-Pistoles en chanson», Line Rioux assurera la première partie du spectacle d'Étienne Drapeau, à Rivière-du-Loup, le 12 octobre, ainsi que de Véronica Larc, à Rimouski, le 11 novembre. De plus, Line Rioux prévoit tenter sa chance pour participer à une comédie musicale.
À l'horaire de la jeune chanteuse, on retrouve l'enregistrement d'un démo, sur lequet on retrouvera du matériel original. «Cet automne, je me rendrai au Studio Allegro de Kamouraska afin d'enregistrer trois de mes chansons, indique-t-elle. Fidèle à mes racines, j'interprèterai des chansons en français et en anglais.»
Bien qu'elle ait aimé découvrir différents genres musicaux, Line Rioux est heureuse d'effectuer un retour aux sources, soir à la musique populaire C'est donc dans un mélange de jazz, de populaire, et d'alternatif, que les gens pourront entendre des compositions inspirées d'expériences vécues. Parmi les thèmes abordés par l'artiste, on compte la maladie d'Alzheimer, la mort de son grand-père et le taxage. Qui sait, peut-être que ce démo se transfomera en un album...
Déterminée à poursuivre une carrière dans le domaine de la chanson, Line Rioux se considère choyée d'être entourée de fidèles collaborateurs, ainsi que de profiter de l'appui du public. - La Cataracte
By Heidi Cyr
Drummond native Line Rioux, will be among the province's best during this year's Music New Brunswick week, wich will take place in St-Andrews, May 17-20. this annual gathering is to promote musical talent and for New Brunswick artists to share skills through workshops.
Last year this event took place in Edmunston where Rioux promised herself, she would be up on stage at the next event.
"My goal will be reality, soon. I envied the other artists who preformed and wanted to be part of it soon."
this year she will have her own showcase on May 18 among the province's cream of the crop.
"I will be able to meet and maybe jam with musicians who have years of experience in the business, like Chris Colpaugh and the Cosmic Crew and many others," Rioux explained. Among the participants, 44 artists were chosen from hundreds of applicants who will have the opportunity to have their own showcase. This is a great opportunity fo Rioux who just finished her bachelor's degree in classical music from the Université de Moncton.
"This is the first time I will bring my own compositions, my own pieces for I have written the word and the music. I look forward to share my stories and my background with other participants."
Rioux's style is her own. She used all he past experience for a mixture wich comes together to create a unique sound.
"In the past , I have done some alternative, some jazz and my degree is in classical music. All that mix, I call that the Line Rioux style," she described, saying she is inspired by everyday life when she writes her songs.
"My past takes a big part in my songs, sometimes it<s hard to talk about... One of my lyrics is about how a photo is important for memories. Another is about Alzheimer's, an illness my grand-mother sufferes from and how I can't give her the help that I wish I could. Until now my songs are sad ones, but I beliece that when all the bad stuff is out there, the beauty will emerge."
Since her move to Moncton for her studies she has the chance to work and hang our with many musicians. "I work with 'Les Paĩens' and met-up with Fayo last week. I made a spot for myself in the business here in Moncton."
Rioux who will take the stage with pianist Joel Robichaud, fells ready for the event.
"I'm proud to have been chosen to participate in different contests and is completing her demo. "I was chosen to take part in "Trois-Pistoles en Chanson" smi-final. For the first time I will compete in singer-wong writer category. This contest is scheduled for July 21-28."
Another show wich Rioux will take part of is the "Return to the Roots" concert at the Richelieu Auditorium on June 9, where Rioux will share the stage with Christianne Bélanger, Annie Levesque and pianist, Julien LeBlanc.
This classical recital will bive Rioux a chane to present what she worked on during her university studies. This local artist also teaches music at the Canadian Music Conservatory, where she loves sharing her passion with others who wish to learn about music. - Victoria Star
by Heidi Cyr
Just out of university, three young singers originally from the Grand Falls region will gather their talent to offer a concert titled "Return to the Roots". This concert wich will take place on June 9 at 8 pm at the Richelieu Auditorium will showcase what they have learned while at the University of Moncton, where they all recently finished their bachelor degree in classical music interpretation.
Mezzo-soprano Christianne Bélanger and Sopranos Annie Levesque and Line Rioux, the trio will sing some Broadway tunes and some popular opera and will be accompanied by Julien LeBlanc on the piano.
"We want to offer a gift to the public that have followed us when we started to sing. We all graduated from university together and this concert is for the Grand Falls community who believed in our talents," Christianne Bélanger explained. "It<s a celebration of the knowledge we have acquired trough our hard work," Annie Levesque said. "We are all friends and we work well together, following a discussion we decided it would be a great idea to be on stage together," added Line Rioux. She explained that by joining forces to prepare a concert, will be better and more subtantial then if they gone at it alone.
Their repertoire is quire varied, but this show will include different opera tunes and a few well known Broadway songs. The girls have been working to put together this concert since September. They said it was hard work but a learning experience, for it's the first time they had to take care of everything from the marking, the production and the musical arrangements.
"I want to folks that attend our concert to say we are hard workers. We have evolved since our beginnings and it's quite obvious," Rioux stated.
The idea is to show the audience that it is possible to come from a small town and make a career in classical singing.
"I want folks from Grand Falls and the rest of the region to see we can make it in the arts. Opera is alive and still current," Bélanger added.
In fact, Bélanger and Levesque will pursue their masters Degree in Classical Interpretation at the University of Montreal next September. On the other hand, Rioux teaches singing at the conservatory in Moncton and takes some time to write music and songs, a passion she has developed during her studies at university.
- Victoria Star
By Heidi Cyr
Grand Falls natice Line Rioux will showcase her talent during the East Coast Music Award (ECMA) wich will take place inFredericton from Feb. 7 to 10.
Rioux has been chosen to among young emerging artists to perform on the Discovery Stage at the Sweetwaters night club on Feb. 8. at 1 pm.
She will sing four to five of her own compositions with a band of musicians. "For the first time I will sing on stage at an event with a group, not only a pianist, but some base, and percussions," Rioux said.
The group wich will perform on stage with Rioux is made-up of Joel Robichaud on the piano; Sébastien Michaud the base and her father Marcellin Rioux on drums. she describes her style as a unique mix of jazz and pop.
She aims to use this opportunity to network with fello Canadian Musicians.
I hope I can exchange with important people in the music industry, it's the biggest gathering for musicians and artists from the ezst coast."
Rioux wants to offer to her audience a night of smiles, relaxation and truth all put together in a jazz setting.
"It's another opprotunity to performe on stage and learn a bit more about myself as an artist to see what kind of career path I will follow," she said.
Rioux is working on her demo and hopes to launch an album by the end of this year. She now teaches music to about 50 students at the Music conservatory in Moncton and is a graduate with a Bachelor degree from the University of Moncton. - Victoria Star
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During her career, Line Rioux has explored many different styles before choosing, jazz-blues, the perfect style for her warm voice. The young singer from Grand-Falls New Brunswick, is currently working on her first album. Line now lives in Moncton where she teaches voice and piano.
On stage, Line Rioux has passion, intensity and warmth. « I love feeling the music pass through me, and being able to share the emotions of the songs with my musicians and the audience. » A good structure, with room for improvisation, jazz-blues offers Line the freedom she was searching for. She hopes that the choice to explore jazz-blues will give her community more opportunities to enjoy this wonderful music. For her first album, this artiste will serve a combination of originals, standards and collaborations with New Brunswick song-writers.
Music in the soul
Line started singing lessons at the young age of 10, with Léola Dionne and Étienne Deschênes. Her first steps in the industry started very early on. Her love for music and art in all its forms comes from her parents. (father musician and mother artist at heart) «My voice comes from my mother, she admitted. My sisters, my brother and I have all been involved in an art form at some time or another, it`s a family thing. »
Line studied voice with Lisa Roy and Monette Gould during her music studies at the Université de Moncton, where she obtained her bachelor of music in 2007. With the help of the opera workshops directed by René Poirier, Line had the opportunity to fully explore her stage presence. In 2007, one of the high peaks of her career, was when she brought home the auteur-compositeur category (chanson primée) of the Gala de la chanson de Caraquet. Her song, Tant de rêves à réveiller, was sung by singer song-writer Danny Boudreau from Petit-Rocher. Line was also winner of Trois Pistoles en chanson (2007) and finaliste, semi-finaliste at Le Tremplin de Deglis (2002, 2003 and 2004).
On stage, Line Rioux is surrounded by very talented musicians. Altered Roots will be working on the album: Joël Robichaud (piano and producer), Sébastien Michaud (bass, trumpet and saxophone), Mike Maillet (guitar) and Mike Melanson (percussions). In April 2010, Line will be releasing her first album at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton.
(July 2009)
Line Rioux a touché à plusieurs styles musicaux avant de poser son choix sur celui qui s’harmonise le mieux avec sa voix chaude et rauque : le jazz-blues. La jeune chanteuse originaire de Grand-Sault, au nord-ouest du Nouveau-Brunswick, proposera bientôt un premier opus presque entièrement dans la langue de Molière : « Le français, c’est moi, c’est poétique, c’est une langue qui peut se fondre dans tous les genres. » Line habite la région de Moncton où elle enseigne le chant ainsi que le piano.
Sur scène, Line Rioux déborde de passion, d’intensité et de chaleur. « J’adore sentir la musique s’infiltrer en moi, me laisser porter sur les émotions que me transmettent mes musiciens et envelopper mon public de mes chansons. » Un genre structuré, mais où l’espace d’improvisation est large, le jazz-blues offre à Line toute la liberté créative qu’elle recherche. Elle souhaite que ce pas décisif sur la scène du jazz et du blues qu’on foulée certaines de ses plus grandes inspirations, dont Ella Fitzgerald et Judy Garland, lui permettra de faire connaître davantage sa musique aux gens de sa région. Pour ce premier album, l’artiste proposera des compositions ainsi que des standards du jazz et du blues. Elle collabore avec des auteur-compositeur néo-brunswickois dont Claude Sonier.
La musique dans l’âme
Line a entamé son parcours en musique à l’âge de 10 ans en suivant des cours de chant avec Léola Dionne et Étienne Deschênes. Ses premiers pas dans le monde des arts remontent toutefois à sa tendre enfance. Ses parents, un père musicien et une mère amatrice de l’art sous toutes ses formes, lui ont très tôt transmis l’amour de tout ce qui est créatif. « Ma voix me vient de ma mère, avoue-t-elle. Mes deux sœurs, mon frère et moi-même avons tous touché aux arts d’une façon ou d’une autre, c’est vraiment une histoire de famille. »
Lors de son passage à l’Université de Moncton où elle a obtient un Baccalauréat es arts en musique (2007), Line étudie le chant avec les professeures Lisa Roy et Monette Gould. Elle développera son amour de la scène grâce aux ateliers d’opéras de l’Université de Moncton sous la direction de René Poirier. En 2007, elle franchie une étape importante de sa carrière et remporte la palme au Gala de la chanson de Caraquet dans la catégorie Auteur-compositeur (chanson primée). Sa chanson, Tant de rêves à réveiller, est interprétée par l’auteur-compositeur-interprète de Petit-Rocher, Danny Boudreau. Line a été lauréate à Trois Pistoles en chanson (2007) ainsi que finaliste et demi-finaliste au concours Le Tremplin de Deglis (2002, 2003 et 2004).
Sur scène, Line Rioux s’entoure des musiciens talentueux de la
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