Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1985-12-23
Invested on: 1986-04-09
A prolific composer whose reputation extends beyond his own country, his works have been commissioned by orchestras, soloists and cultural organizations. The composer of a large orchestral work that premiered at the opening ceremonies of Expo '67 and of a piece commissioned for the gala commemorative concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Music Centre in 1984, he was awarded the Prix d'Europe for composition in 1963 and the Canadian Music Council Medal in 1977. A professor in the Faculty of Music of the University of Montreal since 1964, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Music Centre.