Stuart Hamilton

For other people named Stuart Hamilton, see Stuart Hamilton (disambiguation).
Stuart Hamilton
Stuart Hamilton

Robert Stuart Hamilton, CM, Hon. LL.D, A.R.C.T. (September 28, 1929 – January 1, 2017) was an award-winning Canadian accompanist, vocal coach, and opera producer based in Toronto. He was a well-known advocate of post-Baroque French opera.[1] He was recognized nationally for his work as the longtime quiz master for CBC Radio's Saturday Afternoon at the Opera, 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 such as: Isabel Bayrakdarian, Mary Lou Fallis, Maureen Forrester, Elizabeth Benson Guy, Ben Heppner, Rosemarie Landry, Richard Margison, Dustin Lee Hiles, Stuart Howe, Lois Marshall, Roxolana Roslak, and Mary Simmons.[2]

  1. ^ Scott, Iain (Summer 2005). "Saturday Afternoon at the Opera: Vive la Différence!". Opera Canada. 46 (3). Toronto: Opera Canada Publications: 30–31.
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