André Gagnon's 1964 debut, Piano et orchestre, marks the elegant starting point of a remarkable career. On this album, Gagnon not only performs but also directs and arranges the orchestra, immediately establishing his signature blend of classical refinement and popular melody. Featuring original compositions and tracks like "La Fumée Des Matins," the record offers a collection of intimate and lyrical pieces that set the stage for his future as a pioneering force in instrumental music.

Released in 1973, Projection marked a pivotal moment as the debut album of original compositions by acclaimed Québécois pianist and composer André Gagnon. Recorded at CBS Studios in London, the album beautifully showcases Gagnon's signature style, weaving together classical influences with the folk and pop sensibilities of the era. This instrumental collection is perhaps best known for featuring the evocative theme "Les Forges de St-Maurice," one of Gagnon's many celebrated contributions to television.

On Notre Amour, the 1968 album that captures André Gagnon at a pivotal moment in his career—bridging his early classical training with the melodic, emotionally direct style that would later define him as one of Canada's most beloved composers. Released during the period when Gagnon was transitioning from accompanist for Monique Leyrac and Claude Léveillée to a solo artist forging his own path, the album showcases his gift for crafting intimate, piano-driven pieces that balance elegance with accessibility. The title track, "Notre Amour," stands as a signature moment—a tender, wistful melody that would become one of Gagnon's most enduring compositions, reappearing on subsequent compilations and earning its place in the canon of Québécois popular instrumental music. Across the album's selections, Gagnon's distinctive voice emerges: refined yet unpretentious, romantic without excess, laying the groundwork for the crossover success he would achieve with Neiges seven years later.

André Gagno] was a Canadian pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and actor, known for his fusion of classical and pop styles, including compositions Neiges, Smash, Chevauchée, Surprise, Donna, and Mouvements in the disco and pop fields. Gagnon also composed for television, including La Souris Verte, Vivre en ce Pays, Format 60, Format 30,Techno-Flash, and Les Forges de Saint-Maurice as well as for theatre with such productions as La Poudre aux Yeux, Doña Rosita, Terre d'Aube, La Dame de Chez Maxim's, and Wouf-Wouf. Some of his most notable songs are "Pour les Amants", "Turluteries", and "Mes Quatre Saisons".