Hamilton City will name one of the two theaters in the FirstOntario Concert Hall after Boris Brott as a tribute to the late Canadian conductor and composer. is.
Maestro's contribution is acknowledged by the Mayor Fred Eisenberger presenting and naming the Great Hall in honor of him following a motion that passed the city council on Wednesday.
Eisenberger said the move was to recognize Blot's commitment to promoting and building Hamilton.
"When he came to Hamilton, he brought Philharmonic to the steelworks, brought Philharmonic to everywhere in our community, and then embarked on an opera in a very big way. "Eisenberger told the councilor.
The city will officially give a compliment at the first concert of the 35th season of the Blot Music Festival on June 30th.
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A FirstOntario A plaque was set up inside the concert hall, an external sign was added to the existing sign, and it was performed at the venue for 40 years. We commend the musicians who have continued to do so.
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"He was also Hamilton's propaganda and construction giant. It's worth praising the permanent placement of his name in a hall that we all always recognize and certainly appreciate. There is, "says Farr. ..
Blot died in early April after a hit-and-run incident near the intersection of the low cities of Park Street South and Markland Street.
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A 78-year-old boy in a series of incidents currently being investigated by the Ontario police guard dog, a special investigation unit. Was killed.
Born in Montreal in 1944, After being the conductor of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra from 1969, he founded the National Academy and the Blot Festival of the same name, creating a permanent home in Hamilton. I built it. 1990.
In 1986, Blot became an officer of the Order of Canada and was appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2006.
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The conductor leaves his wife, daughter Alexandra, and sons David and Benjamin.
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