About Mario Bernardi
Lived 1930 – 2013 (aged 82). Mario Bernardi was a Canadian pianist, conductor, musicologist and conducting.
Mario Bernardi, (20 August 1930 – 2 June 2013) was a Canadian conductor and pianist. He conducted 75 different operas and over 450 other works with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
Personal life Bernardi worked until age 80, when he had a serious stroke and moved to a care home. He continued to play piano until he lost sufficient finger dexterity.
Bernardi was married, with one daughter and two grandsons. 1982: Received the Diplôme d'Honneur from the Canadian Conference of the Arts 1999: Bernardi received the National Arts Centre Award, a companion award of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. 2001: He received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. 2006: He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
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Who was Mario Bernardi?
Canadian conductor and pianist
When was Mario Bernardi born?
Mario Bernardi was born on 20 August 1930 in Kirkland Lake.
When did Mario Bernardi die?
Mario Bernardi died on 2 June 2013 in Toronto.
What was Mario Bernardi's occupation?
Mario Bernardi was a pianist, conductor, musicologist and conducting.
What nationality was Mario Bernardi?
Mario Bernardi was Canadian.
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