Benoit Jutras c.v.

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Composer

¯    Borderline, feature film directed by Lyne Charlebois and produced by Roger Frappier

¯    Wind in the Willows, TV film directed by Rachel Tallalay, a joint BBC/CBC production

¯Le Rêve, resident show at the Wynn Las Vegas, directed by Franco Dragone

¯The Far Side of the Moon, directed by Robert Lepage

¯Journey of Man, Imax 3D film by Cirque du Soleil

¯Francesco il Musical, original Italian production, book by Vincenzo Cerami (Italian Jubilee and Millennium Premiere - May, 2000)

¯Ultimate G’s, IMAX 3D film

¯La Nouba, a theatrical journey of the senses from Cirque Du Soleil, permanent show at Walt Disney World resort in Florida

¯ “O”, Cirque du Soleil’s celebration of Life and Death, permanent show at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas

¯Alegria, original movie inspired by same name production by Cirque du Soleil

¯ The Hunger, Showtime television series (19 episodes)

¯Quidam, internationally renowned Cirque Du Soleil production, still on tour today throughout the world

¯Asiana, touring show in Japan

¯Cirque Knie, 4 different productions from 1993 to 1996 for the Switzerland National Circus)

¯Mystère, Cirque du Soleil production at the Treasure Island Hotel in Las Vegas

¯ Le Diner Farfelu, cabaret at Casino de Montreal

¯ Fascination, Cirque du Soleil Japanese tour (co-composer)

¯ G7 Summit in Halifax, Canadian Government command performance

¯ Cirque Réinventé, first Cirque du Soleil world tour (co-composer)

¯Cirque du Tonnerre, canadian tour

Musical Director and Musician
¯Cirque Réinventé, Cirque du Soleil tour 1987 to 1990
¯ Mystère, Cirque du Soleil Treasure Island, Las Vegas, 1992 to 1993
¯ Circus Knie of Switzerland Swiss tour, 1994
¯ Several Pop bands from 1979 to 1987

Awards
¯ Received the Hagood Hardy award by SOCAN presented to members whose complete repertoire of creative works achieved the highest number of performances in their respective categories
¯ “World’s Best Composer” Award at Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo for Circus Knie of Switzerland, the renowned European circus
¯Winner of a Claude Jutra Award for “Best Original Score” for Alegria, The Movie
¯ Special award for “Best Composer” at the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo

Academic Achievements
¯ Studied composition at the Conservatoire de Montreal, 1984 to 1987

***Winner of two composition first prizes at the Conservatoire

Discography
Le Rêve
”O”
Journey of Man
La Nouba
Alegria the movie
 Francesco il musical
Quidam
Délirium
Mystère Live