Jacqueline Richard
Jacqueline Richard (March 8, 1928 - August 2, 2015) was a Québécois Canadian pianist and conductor who is perhaps best known for resigning from the Order of Canada in 2009. Her resignation was in protest of the appointment of pro-choice advocate Henry Morgentaler to the order.[1]
Biography
Jacqueline Richard was born March 8, 1928 in Montreal.
Richard performed with Jeunesses Musicales Canada, during the years of 1950-1951, 1954-1955, and every year between 1957-1961.[2]
In 1963, she founded the Boutique d'opéra. She presented 75 performances, in two years, of various operatic works including L'Oca del Cairo by Mozart.[3]
In 1984, she co-founded the Atelier lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal.
In 1985, she retired to coach singers privately.
She died on 2 August 2015 in Montreal.[3]
Accolades
- Jacqueline Richard was awarded the Quebec Lieutenant-Governor's medal in 1953.
- She was awarded the Order of Canada in 2004.
References
- ^ "Gov. Gen. accepts three resignations from Order of Canada". CBC News. June 1, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b Charbonneau-Conquer, Thérèse. "Jacqueline Richard". thecanadianencyclopedia.ca.