Background
Armenian, Raffi was born on June 4, 1942 in Cairo. Son of Barour and Marguerite (Podimatas) Armenian.
Armenian, Raffi was born on June 4, 1942 in Cairo. Son of Barour and Marguerite (Podimatas) Armenian.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, U. London, 1965; student, Academy Music Vienna, 1962, 68, 69; Doctor of Laws, U. Waterloo, 1983.
Music director, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, 1971-1993;
music director, Opera Studio Opera de Montreal, 1986-1989;
music director, Montreal Conservatoire Orchestra, since 1980;
principal guest conductor, art advisor, Symphony Nova Scoti. Music director Stratford Festival, 1973-1976. Founder Canada Chamber Ensemble, 1974.
Conductor Canada Opera Company, 1974, 75, 77, Montreal Opera, 1982, 85, 86, 91, 93, Opera Columbus, 1986, 88, 89, Michigan Opera, 1981, 90, also major Canada orchestras, Brussels Radio, Bucharest Philharmonic.
Member Order of Canada, 1987.
Married Agnes Grossmann, March 27,1984.