Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1998-10-21
Invested on: 1999-04-14
He has produced a diverse body of compositions covering the full spectrum of orchestral and chamber music. Now retired from the National Film Board, he has written over two hundred musical scores for feature films and documentaries during a career which has spanned fifty years. His multi-screen production, Labyrinth, became the highlight of the N.F.B.'s pavilion at Expo 67 and he has composed music for five Imax productions. His distinct technique of deliberately overlapping different themes, weaving them into a rich tapestry of motifs, is the hallmark of his unique avant-garde style and has received international accolades.