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
  1. "Gov. Gen. accepts three resignations from Order of Canada". CBC News. June 1, 2009. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2013-06-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. Charbonneau-Conquer, Thérèse. "Jacqueline Richard". thecanadianencyclopedia.ca.
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