• Lachine, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

• Member of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: December 23, 1985
  • Invested on: November 12, 1986

  An organist and harpsichordist of international repute, he has also enjoyed a very successful career as a teacher at the Conservatoire de musique de MontrÚal and as an associate professor at Concordia University. He played a major role in the renewal of interest in the classical organ in North America and, in 1978, was awarded the "Grand Prix du QuÚbec" for interpretative arts. He has been on the juries of numerous international competitions.

• Officer of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: October 10, 2002
  • Invested on: May 09, 2003

  He has made use of his exceptional talent as an organist both at home and abroad to promote the importance of music as an art form. Known for his expressive performances, particularly of the baroque repertoire, he has given us Bach's complete organ and other keyboard works. This monumental project, a set of 22 CDs, confirms his authority in this area and won him an Opus Award. Also recognized as an outstanding teacher, this professor emeritus of Concordia University continues to communicate his passion for Bach by giving courses at institutions such as McGill's International Organ Academy. This is a promotion within the Order.