Françoys Joseph Arthur Maurice Bernier was a Canadian pianist, conductor, radio producer, arts administrator, and music educator. He served as the music director of the Montreal Festivals from 1956 to 1960 and was an active conductor and a producer for CBC Radio during the 1950s and early 1960s. He was the General Director of the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec from 1960 to 1966 and then the orchestra's Music Director from 1966 to 1968. He was also active as a teacher of conducting at a number of universities, notably serving as the first director of the Music Department at the University of Ottawa.
Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993)
On July 12, in the year 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of July 12, one of 441 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on July 12, 1927 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 13 June 2026.
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