Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: April 30, 1992
- Invested on: February 14, 1995
World-renowned Montreal pianist, he has been dedicated to music since his childhood. This virtuoso made his international debut at the age of nineteen with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, during its tour of China and Japan. Since that time, he has played with many orchestras and given recitals around the world, winning many awards both at home and abroad.