Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 18, 2001
- Invested on: October 26, 2002
Her virtuosity as a pianist is matched only by her desire to give back to her country. Known for her outstanding interpretations of the Romantic repertoire, she is an acclaimed recording artist who has performed in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia with many of the world's most prestigious ensembles. As the founder of Piano Six, a non-profit group that supports Canadian composers through commissions of their work, she brings live classical music to Canada's rural communities.