Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 3, 2011
• Invested on: September 28, 2012

Catherine Robbin has graced concert stages around the world as an accomplished mezzo-soprano. A specialist in Baroque and Romantic repertoire, she is best known for her ability to find the emotional centre of a piece of music. After more than 30 years of singing, she has become an inspiration for our artists of tomorrow. She has established herself as a leading teacher of singing and professor at York University, where she has earned praise for her mentorship, guidance and support of the next generation of Canadian singers.