Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2014
• Invested on: May 08, 2015

For broadening the appeal of contemporary Canadian music and for supporting the legal rights of Canada’s composers.

Victor Davies is a fierce supporter of Canada’s creative music community and one of our most beloved composers. His compositions have broadened the appeal of Canadian contemporary music, and he is regularly commissioned by arts organizations and lay people alike. He has written everything from a rock opera based on the legend of Beowulf to an oratorio entitled Revelation to children’s songs. In addition, his world-renowned Mennonite Piano Concerto has become part of the classical piano repertoire. As an advocate who has helped advance the legal rights of Canadian creators, he regularly shares his industry expertise with fellow musicians.