Canadian musicians who were born in 1930
Here are 8 famous musicians from Canada were born in 1930:
John Lynch-Staunton
John Lynch-Staunton (June 19, 1930 Montreal-August 18, 2012 Pincher Creek) was a Canadian politician.
He was a member of the Senate of Canada from 1990 to 2011 and served as the leader of the opposition in the Senate from 1993 to 2004. Prior to his political career, Lynch-Staunton worked as a journalist and was the editor-in-chief of the Montreal Gazette from 1965 to 1977. He later served as the chairman of the Board of Governors of Concordia University from 1988 to 1990. In recognition of his contributions to Canadian public life, Lynch-Staunton was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2008.
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Kenny Wheeler
Kenny Wheeler (January 14, 1930 Toronto-September 18, 2014 London) otherwise known as Kenneth Wheeler or Wheeler, Kenny was a Canadian composer and trumpeter.
His most recognized albums: Windmill Tilter: The Story of Don Quixote, Song for Someone, All the More, Double, Double You, It Takes Two!, What Now?, Gnu High, Deer Wan, Music for Large & Small Ensembles and Dream Sequence. Genres: Avant-garde jazz, Post-bop, Chamber jazz and Free improvisation.
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Gordon Pinsent
Gordon Pinsent (July 12, 1930 Grand Falls-Windsor-) also known as Gordon Edward Pinsent or Porky is a Canadian actor, film director, screenwriter, voice actor and writer. He has three children, Leah Pinsent, Barry Kennedy and Beverly Kennedy.
His discography includes: At the Rim of the Carol-Singing Sea - A Festival of Readings and Carols "A Child's Christmas in Wales" and Down and Out in Upalong.
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Maureen Forrester
Maureen Forrester (July 25, 1930 Montreal-June 16, 2010 Toronto) also known as Maureen Kathleen Stewart Forrester, Big Mo or Maureen Kathleen Stewart Forrester, CC OQ was a Canadian actor, voice actor and opera singer. She had five children, Daniel Kash, Linda Kash, Gina Kash, Susan Kash and Paula Kash.
Discography: The Stratford Ensemble, Des Knaben Wunderhorn and Das Lied von der Erde. Genres she performed: Opera.
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Alan Walker
Alan Walker (April 6, 1930 Scunthorpe-) is a Canadian musicologist.
His related genres: Romantic music.
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Ron Collier
Ron Collier (July 3, 1930 Coleman-October 22, 2003 Toronto) also known as Ronald William Collier was a Canadian film score composer.
He studied music composition at the University of Toronto and went on to become one of the most respected jazz musicians in Canada. In addition to film scores, Collier composed music for television, theater, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He was also an educator and worked as a professor of music at York University in Toronto for many years, where he taught jazz composition and arranging. Collier was a recipient of numerous awards for his contributions to the Canadian music industry, including the Order of Canada and the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 73.
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Mario Bernardi
Mario Bernardi (August 20, 1930 Kirkland Lake-June 2, 2013 Toronto) also known as Mario Bernardi, CC was a Canadian conductor, pianist and music director.
His albums: Mozart: Piano Concerti, Frenergy: Music of John Estacio, Concertos: Music of Jacques Hétu, The Overcoat: Music by Dmitri Shostakovich, Schumann Piano Works, Bruch Concertos: Vol II, English Piano Concerti: Britten, Rawsthorne, Ireland, Finzi, Mozart Horn Concertos, Glitter and Be Gay and Schumann: Symphony No. 3 & Konzertstück.
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Cornelis Opthof
Cornelis Opthof (February 10, 1930 Rotterdam-December 16, 2008 Toronto) otherwise known as Opthof, Cornelis was a Canadian opera singer.
He was a tenor known for his powerful voice and dramatic presence on stage. Opthof began his career in Europe, performing with several opera companies and gaining critical acclaim for his roles in productions such as "Otello" and "Rigoletto." In the 1960s, he moved to Canada and became a regular performer with the Canadian Opera Company, where he continued to impress audiences with his vocal range and acting ability. Opthof also served as a vocal coach and mentor to many aspiring opera singers, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with the next generation of performers. He passed away in 2008, leaving behind a legacy as one of Canada's most influential and beloved opera singers.
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