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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 Canada. |
