Rea Beaumont

Rea Beaumont

University of Toronto

Rea Beaumont is the recipient of the SOCAN Foundation / MusCan Award of Excellence for the Advancement of Research in Canadian Music.  An internationally recognized concert pianist and composer, Beaumont is known for her powerful performances and beautifully curated albums that highlight important global issues, including climate change.  She has premiered many works in collaboration with leading composers, including R. Murray Schafer, and her own works continue to be broadcast around the world.  Beaumont is a leading authority on Canadian music, which she shares through a wide range of publications. She has received awards and grants from The Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, British Columbia Arts Council, SOCAN, Toronto Arts Council.   www.reabeaumont.com

Exploring R. Murray Schafer’s Work in the Context of Transforming Tradition and (Re-)Tuning the World