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STUART
HAMILTON
Stuart Hamilton was
the founder, and from 1974 to 1994 the artistic director of the celebrated
series Opera in Concert, based in Toronto. In 1984 he was made
a member of the Order of Canada, in 1989 he won the Toronto Arts Award, in 1992
the Governor General's Commemorative Medal, and in 2000, he was awarded the
first "Ruby" given by Opera Canada Magazine. Since 1982 he has
been the Quiz Master on CBC' s SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA, as well as
appearing regularly on the Metropolitan Opera Quiz from New York. Well known as a
vocal coach and accompanist, his master classes across the country have been
described as "dazzling", "unforgettable",
"magical", and "an inspiration". On October 11,
2000, he was the recipient of the first Music Educator Award from Opera
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