• Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

• Member of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: May 9, 1996
  • Invested on: November 13, 1996

  As an internationally renowned violinist, she has received many awards and won the hearts of audiences in Canada and abroad with her recitals as well as her recordings. She is always happy to share her tremendous talent and knowledge with the youngsters she meets every week on her television show. This young musician, while promoting an appreciation and love for beautiful music, is also an excellent ambassador for our country, often interpreting the works of major Canadian composers.

• Officer of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: May 24, 2012
  • Invested on: May 03, 2013

  Violin virtuoso Angèle Dubeau has had an exceptional career spanning over 35 years. One of Canada’s most illustrious classical musicians, whose successful discography is unparalleled, she founded and leads La Pietà, an internationally renowned all-female string orchestra. Following her example, this ensemble distinguishes itself by its precise playing and the infectious joy that emanates from it. She has also pursued her passion for making classical music accessible to a wider audience; among other things, she is responsible for the popular Mont Tremblant music festival. She is also actively involved in her community and supports numerous causes and charities through benefit concerts.
  
  This is a promotion within the Order.