Denis Gougeon is among the most active composers on the Canadian scene. He has more than 90 works to his credit, ranging from solo to orchestral works. The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec (OSQ), la Société de Musique Contemporaine du Québec, le Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, Radio-Canada (OSM), Percussions de Strasbourg in France, and the Oslo National Ballet of Norway are among the many artists and associations to commission his works. In 1989, Denis Gougeon was appointed by conductor Charles Dutoit, composer in residence for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra – the first appointment in the orchestra’s history. He has received the Prix Jan V. Matecek in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2007 for the most concert and radio performances of his works throughout Canada. In 2001, he was appointed composition teacher at the Faculté de Musique de l’Université de Montréal. In March 2007, he won the JUNO Award for “Clere Vénus” as the Classical Composition of the Year. In Shanghai, May 2009, he won National Section of the Présences/Shanghai Spring Festival Competition and in May 2010, he won the Grand International Prizes of the Présences/Shanghai Spring Festival Competition.