Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2007-10-25
Invested on: 2008-12-12
One of the top opera singers of her generation, soprano Adrianne Pieczonka has performed in a variety of roles in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses. In recent years, she has developed a growing reputation as a Wagnerian superstar. Her rich, flexible and powerful voice has been called "luminous" and "radiant," and her international following and acclaim continue to grow.