Gli Amorosi (‘The Lovers’) is Alys Cordeaux and Jonathan Marshall, a vibrant and fresh young vocal duo.
Trained as classical singers, they are bringing a unique and exciting sound to the world of contemporary vocal entertainment. They have recently been engaged as regular artists for one of the Gold Coast’s top resort complexes.
Alys and Jon are passionate about their music - “We love what we do – to sing is such a joy, and to sing in beautiful harmony with another person is beyond words. We are like two threads woven together.”
Gli Amorosi’s distinctive fusion of soaring soprano and smooth lyric tenor voices creates an extraordinary and captivating sound – one that thrills the emotions and touches the soul of audiences everywhere. Recent comments include:
“Great, great voices!!!!”
“Can’t wait to hear more.”
“Wonderful talent”
“Your voices are fantastic!”
“We had the great joy of listening to Gli Amorosi [and] were just blown away by the music they both sang”
Gli Amorosi sing popular, romantic and inspirational songs, as well as the great film themes and classics from Broadway and West End musicals. Their performance is guaranteed to add that special touch to your corporate event or promotion, sophisticated restaurant dining, wedding ceremony, wine tasting, birthday or other special occasion.
Jon and Alys will provide a programme tailored to your event. They have their own top-quality backing tracks and sound equipment, and will style their presentation to suit your venue.
Their repertoire includes such favourites as:
All I Ask Of You (‘Phantom of the Opera’)
I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You
On The Street Where You Live (‘My Fair Lady’)
Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life)
So In Love (‘Kiss Me Kate’)
Il Mio Cuore Va (theme from ‘Titanic’)
Ave Maria (Schubert)
I Hate You, Then I Love You (Celine Dion/Luciano Pavarotti)
Senza Catene (Unchained Melody)
Love Changes Everything (‘Aspects of Love’)
Panis Angelicus
You'll Never Walk Alone (‘Carousel’)
Pie Jesu
Ave Maria (Bach)
Somewhere (‘West Side Story’)
The Impossible Dream (‘Man of La Mancha’)
Something Stupid (Robbie Williams/Nicole Kidman)
The Prayer (Celine Dion)
Time To Say Goodbye (Andrea Bocelli/Sarah Brightman)
You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban)
BIOGRAPHIES
ALYS CORDEAUX – soprano
Born into a musical family in Aotearoa-New Zealand, soprano Alys Cordeaux began singing lessons at age five with renowned vocal teacher Clifton Cook OBE, who described her ability as “exceptional.” By her early teens, Alys was a seasoned and successful performer with local operatic and professional theatre companies and Canterbury Opera, as well as a winner of vocal competitions and awards.
Alys was privileged to study and perform with Dame Malvina Major, one of New Zealand’s best loved and well-known international opera singers, while at the University of Canterbury. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music Honours (First Class) in Vocal Performance in 2004, and has been the recipient of several awards and scholarships, including the Dame Malvina Major Foundation High Achiever Award and the Hawke’s Bay Opera “Operatic Aria” Scholarship.
Alys has performed a diverse range of solo and ensemble works in various events and venues, including an appearance at “Opera in the Vines,” an annual festival in New Zealand’s major wine-growing region of Marlborough. In Australia, she recently performed with her partner Jon, as a feature artist in a successful fund-raising concert for Queensland Cancer Research, alongside well-known Australian tenor Romano Dragoni.
JONATHAN MARSHALL – tenor
Growing up in a small rural community in the deep south of New Zealand, tenor Jonathan Marshall seemed destined to follow in the family footsteps as a farmer. But a chance to learn music at the age of seven beckoned Jon away from the woolshed to the bright lights of the stage and the concert platform.
From the age of eight, Jon keenly participated in choirs, musicals and vocal competitions. At 17 he was selected for the prestigious New Zealand Secondary Schools Choir, and had the opportunity of touring to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
In 2004, Jon completed a Bachelor of Music Honours degree at the University of Canterbury where he was tutored by international opera singers Dame Malvina Major and Vernon Midgley. During this period, Jon performed in various choral and stage productions, including a principal role in The Magic Flute, and a duet with Dame Malvina.
Singing duets is now a major part of Jon’s life - with soprano and partner Alys Cordeaux as part of the popera duo Gli Amorosi.
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