Oscar Peterson - Ottawa, Ontario
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This plaque describes Oscar Peterson as one of the world's greatest piano virtuosos. Cette plaque nous informe qu'Oscar Perterson s'est hissé au rang des plus grands virtuoses du piano de la planète.
Waymark Code: WMX37V
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 11/20/2017
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Oscar Peterson - 1925-2007
Oscar Peterson emerged from the Montreal working class neighbourhood known as little Burgundy to become one of the world's greatest piano virtuosos. HIs place in the international jazz pantheon is universally recognized.
With this sculpture by Ruth Abernethy, Canada's National Arts Centre proudly commemorates the masterful contribution Oscar Peterson made during his 65 year career as a musician, recording artist, composer and mentor.
Commissioned by the Oscar Peterson Sculpture National Committee and the National Arts Centre.
This sculpture was unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
June 30, 2010
Oscar Peterson - 1925 - 2007
Du quartier de la Petite-Bourgogne où il a grandit à Montreal, Oscar Peterson s’est hissé au rang des plus grands virtuoses du piano de la planète. Il est une figure universelle reconnue au panthéon international du jazz.
Par cette sculpture de Ruth Abernethy, le Centre national des Arts du Canada a voulu immortaliser fièrement la contribution remarquable qu’a apportée Oscar Peterson durant ses 65 ans de carrière comme musicien, artiste de disque, compositeur et mentor.
Oeuvre commandée par le Comité national de la sculpture d’Oscar Peterson et le Centre national des arts.
Cette sculpture a été dévoilée par sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II.
Le 30 Juin 2010
Group that erected the marker: Commissioned by the Oscar Peterson Sculpture National Committee and the National Arts Centre.
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
1 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON Canada
K1P 5W1
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