the Grand Theatre of Quebec and then the Place of the Arts of Montreal and finally at the National Centre of the Arts of Ottawa. Following the opera's Canadian release was the release of the studio-recorded double album, Nelligan. In January 1992, Gagnon composed the music for the film The Pianist. In 1999, the album Juliette Pomerleau was released. In 2011, the album Les chemins ombragés was certified a gold album having sold 40,000 copies. Gagnon also composed music for many artists, such as Diane Dufresne (Le 304), Renée Claude (Je suis une femme d'aujourd'hui, Ballade pour mes vieux jours) and Nicole Martin (Mannequin). Gagnon died on 3 December 2020, at age 84. He had suffered from Lewy body disease. Awards and recognition Juno awards 1978: Instrumental Artist of the Year 1995: Instrumental Artist of the Year He has received Juno nominations in several other years. Government honours Gagnon was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1978 and an Officer of the National Order of Quebec in 2018. Discography Albums Singles References External links The Canadian Encyclopedia: André Gagnon 1936 births 2020 deaths French Quebecers Officers of the Order of Canada Canadian composers Canadian male composers London Records artists Columbia Records artists New-age pianists Musicians from Quebec Juno Award for Album of the Year winners Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year winners Juno Award for Classical Album of the Year – Vocal or Choral Performance winners Canadian male pianists 21st-century Canadian pianists 21st-century Canadian male musicians Félix Award winners Deaths from dementia in Canada Deaths from Lewy body dementia