Composer | Pianist | Author
Recipient of King Charles III Coronation Medal
Rea Beaumont, DMA, is an internationally recognized Toronto concert pianist, composer, and author who was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2025 for her achievements in music, art, and culture.
Dr. Beaumont is known for her powerful performances, albums that are reviewed as “beautiful” (MPR). and innovative compositions that highlight global issues, including climate change. Her creative work has been presented throughout North America, South America, and Europe.
“A world authority” (CBC) and specialist in Canadian music and culture, Dr. Beaumont was awarded the SOCAN Foundation/MusCan Award of Excellence for the Advancement of Research in Canadian Music.
She has collaborated with many of the country's artists and composers, premiering works by legendary Canadian composers Barbara Pentland, R. Murray Schafer, and others. Beaumont hosts the popular podcasts Canadian Culture and Canada's Musical Mosaic, featuring in-depth interviews with celebrated Canadians such as Bruce Cockburn, Opera Atelier, director Don Shebib, Mark Surman (Mozilla Foundation), Barbara Hannigan, R.H. Thomson, and more.
