Pierre Therrien announced Thursday evening during his show Therrien blues that this season on the airwaves of the public broadcaster would be his last. After forty years at Radio-Canada, the host is retiring.
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“Having reached the age of fully consuming retirement, I am taking leave from homework and lessons and I am stopping work,” said Pierre Therrien, in a press release. “I’m privileged to have been associated with some great projects and that being said humbly, I’m quite proud of what I’ve accomplished. »
In recent years, at the helm of emissions Pleasures Therrien, Therrien blues and The night watchmanthe experienced host talked about music and shared his passion with his listeners.
“A lover of all music, Pierre Therrien has his own way of presenting it, establishing a real connection with the public,” testified Caroline Jamet, general manager of Audio and Radio at Radio-Canada, also through a press release. Her distinctive voice and unique presence on the mic created wonderful moments on air. »
Pierre Therrien began his Canadian radio career in the 1980s as a researcher. Subsequently host of musical programs, sports reporter and even TV presenter (The world destination race), he joined the ICI MUSIQUE team in 2011.