Boris Brott

Boris Brott, born on March fourteenth, nineteen forty-four, was a distinguished Canadian conductor and motivational speaker, celebrated for his contributions to the world of classical music. His remarkable career saw him grace some of the most prestigious stages globally, including Carnegie Hall, La Scala, and Covent Garden. Brott was particularly renowned for his innovative approaches to making classical music accessible to diverse audiences.

As the founder and artistic director of the Brott Music Festival, the National Academy Orchestra of Canada, and BrottOpera, all based in Hamilton, Ontario, he played a pivotal role in promoting Canadian music. His dedication to the arts extended to commissioning, performing, and recording a wide array of Canadian orchestral works, thereby enriching the cultural landscape.

In addition to his work in Canada, Brott served as the founding Music Director and Conductor Laureate of the New West Symphony in Thousand Oaks, California. He also held the position of artistic director and conductor of the Orchestre classique de Montreal, formerly known as the McGill Chamber Orchestra. His influence in the field of music education was significant, having been a Principal Youth and Family conductor with both the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, where he led various family and educational programs.