Renée Morisset
Musical artist
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Renée Morisset, OC CQ (June 13, 1928 – May 3, 2009) was a Canadian pianist. She and her husband, Victor Bouchard, were one of the foremost piano duos in Canadian classical music.[3]
Renée Morisset | |
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| Born | June 13, 1928 |
| Died | May 3, 2009 (aged 80), |
| Genres | classical music |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1952—2003 |
Honours
Morisset was a pupil of Georges-Émile Tanguay. In 1964, she and her husband were awarded the Prix Calixa-Lavallée. In 1981, she and her husband were made Members of the Order of Canada in recognition of having "contributed to" Canada's "musical life by attracting attention to the works of Canadian composers - works that were composed especially for them - and through their participation in various cultural organizations". In 1985, they were promoted to Officers.[4] In 1994, they were made Knights of the National Order of Quebec.[5]
