Brott, who graduated in 1971, is an accomplished cellist and teacher.
He is also recognized for his part in establishing the Canada Council of the Arts’ Musical Instrument Bank, according to a Jacobs School of Music news ?release.
Queen Elizabeth II established the Order of Canada in 1967. The Order recognizes exceptional achievement, commitment to community and service to Canada, according to the music school.
In addition to being internationally known as one of the nation’s best performing musicians, Brott is also the founder and executive and artistic director of the Montreal Chamber Music Festival.
“Being named to the Order of Canada is an honor unlike any I have had in my life,” Brott said in the release. “I am proudly Canadian and to be recognized by my own country this way is thrilling.”
Brott attended The Julliard School before arriving at IU in 1968 to train under cellist Janos Starker.
He won second place in the Munich International Cello Competition in 1973, where he gained international attention just two years after finishing his training at IU.
A chamber musician, Brott worked with the Orford String Quartet for eight years, creating 25 recordings with the group and earning two Juno Awards, according to the release.
Brott has also spent much of his career teaching. His career as a professor of cello and chamber music has spanned from the North Carolina School of the Arts to the University of Toronto Faculty of Music, and several other universities and institutes.
Brott will be presented with the Order’s insignia at a later date.
“Music surpasses all borders and prejudices. It speaks directly to the heart and soul of all human beings,” Brott said in the release. “To me, it quite literally reflects the identity of what our great country stands for in the world. My life’s work has been a passion and this honor will serve to continue to motivate me to excel, with devotion, in speaking the language of music.”
Kathrine Schulze
