Montréal, March 14^th 2010 – In order to celebrate the artistic achievements of Violist Juan Miguel Hernandez, the deputy of Mercier, Amir Khadir and the deputy of Rosemont, Louise Beaudoin, honored Mr. Hernandez with the medal of Quebec’s National Assembly.

  “Juan Miguel Hernandez, of whom the parents live the circumscription of Rosemont, deserves all our heartfelt congratulations and admiration for his exceptional artistic development, from the public high school Pierre-Laporte in Montreal all the way to some of the most prestigious halls and recognition around the world” says deputy of Rosemont, Louise Beaudoin. “I will join his family and friends to recognize, with this medal, the great talent of this violist who contributes to the shining of Quebec on the international scene. “

 “His exceptional success, Mr. Hernandez owes it of course to his talent and his hard work” adds Amir Khadir, deputy of Mercier. “His success is also in part due to the contribution of the Pierre-Laporte music High school which illustrates the best the public school system has to offer. It is indeed in the public school system that he acquired the necessary knowledge to continue his studies in music at the University level. The public School system makes place for all the children of Quebec with no discrimination towards race or social status of their parents. Public schools don’t discriminate which is why they give place for so many talents to be discovered.”

Recent interview on the airwaves of Radio-Canada with Christiane Charette exposed Juan Miguel Hernandez to many Quebecois. To listen to the interview (in French) click here.