Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 20, 2014
• Invested on: November 18, 2015

For contributing to the cultural and musical development of his city, notably as director of the Opéra de Québec.

Grégoire Legendre is a pillar of Québec’s musical life and cultural development. As the general director of the Opéra de Québec for over 20 years, he has helped to position the institution on the world stage through innovative programming and partnerships with major institutions. He also inaugurated the first Festival d’opéra de Québec which, from its first edition, has been a tremendous success. He is also known for giving special attention to the development of up-and-coming performers and for his efforts to make opera accessible to everyone.