Renée Morisset facts for kids

Renée Morisset, OC CQ (June 13, 1928 – May 3, 2009) was a talented Canadian pianist. She was born in St-Damien-de-Bellechasse, near Quebec City. Renée was famous for playing the piano with her husband, Victor Bouchard. They formed a special musical team called a piano duo. They were one of the best piano duos in Canadian classical music for many years.

A Life in Music

Renée Morisset dedicated her life to music. She started playing the piano at a young age. She studied with a well-known teacher named Georges-Émile Tanguay. Renée and Victor Bouchard played together for over 50 years. They performed many concerts and helped share Canadian music with the world.

Awards and Special Recognition

Renée Morisset and Victor Bouchard received many important awards. These awards recognized their amazing contributions to music.

• In 1964, they won the Prix Calixa-Lavallée. This is a special award given to musicians in Quebec.
• In 1981, they became Members of the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest honors a Canadian can receive. It recognized their great work in Canada's music scene. They helped people notice music by Canadian composers.
• In 1985, they were promoted to Officers of the Order of Canada. This showed even greater recognition for their achievements.
• In 1994, they were made Knights of the National Order of Quebec. This is another very important award from the province of Quebec.

Renée Morisset passed away on May 3, 2009, in Quebec City. She is remembered as a pioneering Canadian pianist. Her work with Victor Bouchard left a lasting mark on Canadian classical music.