CFUW Elizabeth & Rachel Massey Award

Funded by the Massey Family
Value: $5,000

Established in 2006, in memory of Elizabeth Massey, a young lawyer and member of CFUW whose life was greatly enriched by her love of the creative arts. For post-graduate studies in the visual arts/fine arts, such as painting or sculpture; or in music. The award is tenable in Canada or abroad.

2018-2019 Winner: HANNÉ BECKER

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2018-2019 Winner: HANNÉ BECKER

B.Mus. Performance (Honours), 2014, University of Toronto
M.A. Performance (Organ), 2016, Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
D.M.A. Performance (Organ), 2017–2021, University of Toronto

Hanné Becker’s doctoral research focuses on the imaginative organ music of composer Matthias Weckmann (1616 – 1674). Through analysis of the extant pieces and application of historically appropriate methodology, Hanné aims to discern Weckmann’s style and make this music more accessible to performers and scholars.

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