Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: May 06, 2022

alcides lanza, C.M.
MontrÚal, Quebec

Through his innovative creations and mentorship, alcides lanza has influenced the next generation of electroacoustic musicians. As the former director of the Electronic Music Studio at McGill University, the Canadian-Argentinian composer created new ways of thinking and talking about music. In his compositions, recordings and piano performances around the world, he brought with him a unique blend of European avant-garde and American experimentalism, while acknowledging his South American heritage. As the organizer of contemporary music events, he has championed Canadian works in the Americas as well as in Europe.