Biography
Michael Snow was a jazz musician who played piano. Michael Snow was born on 10 December 1929 in Toronto and died on 5 January 2023 in Toronto. The music is usually filed under jazz and public art. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Musics for Piano, Whistling, Microphone and Tape Recorder” (1975) to “Hearing Aid” (2021). Honours include Molson Prize (1979), Guggenheim Fellowship and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
Michael James Aleck Snow (December 10, 1928 – January 5, 2023) was a Canadian artist who worked in a range of media including film, installation, sculpture, photography, and music. His best-known films are Wavelength (1967) and La Région Centrale (1971), with the former regarded as a milestone in avant-garde cinema.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1979 Molson Prize
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Companion of the Order of Canada
- Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts
- Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Michael Snow play?
Michael Snow is known for playing piano.
When and where was Michael Snow born?
Michael Snow was born 10 December 1929 in Toronto.
What are Michael Snow's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Musics for Piano, Whistling, Microphone and Tape Recorder (1975), The Last LP: Unique Last Recordings of the Music of Ancient Cultures (1987), Sinoms (1991), Live at The National Gallery (2016) and Hearing Aid (2021).
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