Forrester, Maureen

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Forrester, Maureen

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        Dates of existence

        1930 - 2010

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        Maureen Forrester (1930-2010), born in Montreal, Quebec, was one of the world's leading contraltos. After making her professional debut in 1951, she toured the world performing with virtually every major choir until the 1990s. In 1965 she began giving master classes. She was chairman of the voice department at the Philadelphia Music Academy from 1966 to 1971 and later taught part-time at the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta. Forrester was chair of the Canada Council 1983 to 1988, chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University 1986-1990, and in 1986 she was honorary president of the International Year of Canadian Music. Maureen Forrester received many awards and recognitions including 30 honorary degrees. She was named a Companion of the Order of Canada in 1967, awarded a Canadian Music Council medal in 1983, received the Order of Ontario in 1990, and inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame. Wilfrid Laurier University named its recital hall in her honour and established a scholarship in her name.

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        Kash, Eugene (1912-2004)

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        S709

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        family

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        Kash, Eugene is the spouse of Forrester, Maureen

        Dates of relationship

        1957 - 1974

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        Eugene Kash was married to Maureen Forrester from 1957 - 1974.

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        S708

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        ON00362

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