André Laplante

André Laplante (born in Rimouski, November 12, 1949) is a Canadian pianist.

Laplante was awarded 3rd prizes at the inaugural edition of the Sydney Competition and the XV Long-Thibaud competition, and, most notably, shared a 2nd prize with Pascal Devoyon at the 1978 Tchaikovsky Competition. At his return to America he made his debut at Carnegie Hall; an intercontinental career ensued.

He has received two Felix Awards and a Juno Award for his recordings. He was decorated the Order of Canada in 2006.

References

[http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1SEC889710 The Canadian Encyclopedia]