Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2011-05-26
Invested on: 2011-11-04
Alain Lefèvre is a world-renowned virtuoso pianist and a passionate promoter of Canadian music. Notably, he is credited with reviving and bringing recognition to the work of the late composer André Mathieu. Moreover, he is a remarkable communicator, introducing young students in Canada and abroad to classical music. He also hosts an influential radio program on Radio-Canada.