Jacqueline Richard

Jacqueline Richard (born March 8, 1928) is an acclaimed Québécois Canadian pianist and conductor who is most 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.

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 piano privately.

...
Wikipedia