Steve Barakatt awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Exceptional Merit

He is the first composer and pianist to receive this prestigious distinction

QUEBEC CITY, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - World-renowned composer and pianist Steve Barakatt was awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Exceptional Merit during a ceremony yesterday in Quebec City.

The medal, which recognizes outstanding achievements of an individual or an organization, is an especially meaningful tribute for the Quebec City native.

"I am honoured to pay homage to Steve Barakatt, an internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and producer who has become a leading ambassador for Quebec's music and culture on the global stage through his many artistic activities," said the Honourable J. Michel Doyon, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.

"Today is an opportunity to look back on my journey, to appreciate the full value of my collaborations with so many worthy and irreplaceable artists, and to see how music really has given me everything," said Steve Barakatt.

About Steve Barakatt

For more than three decades, internationally acclaimed composer, pianist, singer, producer, and creative director Steve Barakatt has collaborated with the world's top artists, studios, and organizations on hundreds of artistic projects. In true artist-entrepreneur-philanthropist fashion, Barakatt has presented more than 500 productions across the globe. He has also sold more than 5 million albums worldwide as a recording artist.

SOURCE Abaca Group Inc.

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