Jacqueline Richard
Jacqueline Richard 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.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.
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.
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.Accolades
- Jacqueline Richard was awarded the Quebec Lieutenant-Governor's medal in 1953.
- She was awarded the Order of Canada in 2004.
