Fernand Lindsay
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Father Fernand Lindsay, CM
, CQ
(often known simply as Father Lindsay) (May 11, 1929 – March 17, 2009) was a Canadian churchman, educator, organist
and festival director. He founded the Lanaudière International Music Festival a major classical music festival, and was awarded the Order of Canada
and National Order of Quebec
, as well as the Calixa-Lavallée
and Lescarbot Award
s.
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...
(often known simply as Father Lindsay) (May 11, 1929 – March 17, 2009) was a Canadian churchman, educator, organist
Pipe organ
The pipe organ is a musical instrument that produces sound by driving pressurized air through pipes selected via a keyboard. Because each organ pipe produces a single pitch, the pipes are provided in sets called ranks, each of which has a common timbre and volume throughout the keyboard compass...
and festival director. He founded the Lanaudière International Music Festival a major classical music festival, and was awarded 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...
and 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...
, as well as the Calixa-Lavallée
Calixa-Lavallée Award
The Calixa-Lavallée Award is a music award created in 1959. It is granted by the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society of Montreal to a Quebecer having distinguished himself or herself in the field of music...
and Lescarbot Award
Lescarbot Award
The Lescarbot Award is awarded by the federal government of Canada to people who have contributed the most to their arts community.Recipients of this award include:* Judith Budovitch, Fredericton, 1991* John Cutruzzola, Brampton* Garry Davies, Peace, 1991...
s.