Renée Morisset
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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 duo
in Canadian classical music
.
. 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 Officer. In 1994, they were made Knights of the National Order of Quebec
.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
, CQ
National Order of Quebec
The National Order of Quebec, termed officially in French as l'Ordre national du Québec, and in English abbreviation as the Order of Quebec, is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Quebec...
(June 13, 1928 – May 3, 2009) was a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
. She and her husband, Victor Bouchard
Victor Bouchard
Victor Bouchard, OC, CQ was a Canadian pianist and composer.Bouchard received his first musical trainin from 1941 to 1946 at the Collège de Lévis with Father Alphonse Tardif. The he studied at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec under Tardif , Hélène Landry and Françoise Aubut...
, were one of the foremost piano duo
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
in Canadian classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
.
Honours
Morisset was a pupil of Georges-Émile TanguayGeorges-Émile Tanguay
Georges-Émile Tanguay was a Canadian composer, organist, pianist, and music educator. An associate of the Canadian Music Centre, his compositional output is relatively small; consisting of 4 orchestral works, 4 chamber music pieces, 9 works for solo piano, 2 works for solo organ, and 4 choral works...
. 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
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
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 Officer. In 1994, they were made Knights of the National Order of Quebec
National Order of Quebec
The National Order of Quebec, termed officially in French as l'Ordre national du Québec, and in English abbreviation as the Order of Quebec, is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Quebec...
.