Robert Stuart Hamilton (1929 - 2017)

Born 28 Sep 1929 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Died 1 Jan 2017 at age 87 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

Stuart Hamilton is Notable.

An award-winning Canadian accompanist, vocal coach, and opera producer based in Toronto, well known as an advocate of post-Baroque French opera. He was recognized nationally for his work as the longtime quiz master for CBC Radio’s Saturday Afternoon at the Opera and he taught opera repertoire and diction at the University of Toronto.

As one of Canada’s top vocal coaches for over 65 years, he has inspired and coached generations of singers. As a piano accompanist, he had performed alongside internationally celebrated artists.

Stuart was born September 28, 1929 in Regina, Saskatchewan. He was the son of James Hamilton and Florence Stuart.

Awards & Honours

• 1984 - made a member of the Order of Canada
• 1989 - won the Toronto Arts Award in the Performing Arts Category
• 1992 - received the Governor General's Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in recognition of significant contributions to performing arts in Canada
• 2000 - was awarded the 1st Ruby Award (named for Ruby Mercer) given by Opera Canada Magazine
• 2004 - was awarded the Beckmesser Award from the Los Angeles Opera League
• 2008 - received honorary doctorate from Dalhousie University (Halifax NS)
• 2012 - was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Stuart died at the age of 87 on January 1, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario.

Sources

SEE ALSO:

• Wikipedia:Stuart_Hamilton