Hamilton Opera Company fonds (00036)

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Hamilton Opera Company fonds (00036)

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  • Hamilton Opera Corporation

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1961-1972

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In 1961, the Hamilton Opera Company was founded by the soprano June Kowalchuk and the former D'Oyly Carte singer Clifford Cox. The Gypsy Baron was the group’s first production, which was performed at Hill Park High School. The Hamilton Opera Company had three directors: George Crum, Music Director at Canada’s National Ballet School, Lee Hepner, former conductor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, and William Santor. From 1970 to 1972, the company collaborated with the Mohawk College Opera Workshop to offset the lack of a suitable theatre, of local musicians experienced in opera, and of funds. After 1972, the company disbanded, and its supporting body, the Hamilton Opera Corporation, transferred to Mohawk College's opera productions.

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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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  • EAC

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