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Lortie won First Prize in the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition in 1984. In the same year, he won the fourth place prize at the Leeds Competition. He was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, and was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec as well as receiving an honorary doctorate from Université Laval.
In demand on five continents for more than thirty years, Louis Lortie performs with the most prestigious orchestras and in major concert halls around the world. A prolific artist, he has produced more than 45 recordings for Chandos Records featuring the pillars of piano literature.
In demand on five continents for more than thirty years, Louis Lortie performs with the most prestigious orchestras and in major concert halls around the world. A prolific artist, he has produced more than 45 recordings for Chandos Records featuring the pillars of piano literature.
Apr 15, 2010 · For the Montreal Symphony's Beethoven Festival, Lortie appeared as pianist and conductor in the five piano concertos, and with Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth in the Triple Concerto. In addition, he played the cycle of 32 piano sonatas, and the complete works for piano and violin with James Ehnes, violinist.
Apr 14, 2010 · A pianist whose interpretations reveal strong personality and impeccable technique, Lortie has established himself not only as one of Canada's foremost pianists but also as one of his generation's outstanding musicians in any discipline.
May 21, 2019 · Canadian pianist Louis Lortie is currently master in residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Brussels, and artistic director of the LacMus International Festival on Lake Como.
Oct 12, 2023 · For over three decades, French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has continued to build a reputation as one of the world’s most versatile pianists; he extends his interpretative voice across a broad spectrum of repertoire, and his performances and award-winning recordings attest to his remarkable musical range.
Canadian pianist Louis Lortie is recognized as one of the world’s greatest and most versatile artists. He commands a broad spectrum of repertoire and a remar...
For over three decades, French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has performed world-wide, building a reputation as one of the world’s most versatile pianists. He extends his interpretative voice across a broad spectrum of repertoire, and his performances and award-winning recordings attest to his remarkable musical range.
There are few Canadian musicians who have exhibited such consistency, versatility and high standards in performance as Montréal-born pianist Louis Lortie.
