Boris Brott

Boris Brott
Born	(1944-03-14)March 14, 1944 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died	April 5, 2022(2022-04-05) (aged 78) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	conductor, composer, violinist
Education	Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal McGill Conservatory
Spouse	Ardyth Webster
Children	3

Boris Brott, OC OOnt (March 14, 1944 – April 5, 2022) was a Canadian conductor and motivational speaker.^[1] He was one of the most well known Canadian conductors. He performed at Carnegie Hall and Covent Garden. Brott was the founder and artistic director of the National Academy Orchestra of Canada.

Brott was killed after being hit by a car while riding his bike in Hamilton, Ontario on April 5, 2022 at the age of 78.^[2][3]

References

1. "Presenting Boris Brott News: Boris Brott Biography". Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2008-01-15.
2. Fallon Hewitt (April 5, 2022). "Renowned conductor Boris Brott killed in hit and run". The Hamilton Spectator.
3. Lofaro, Joe. "Montreal conductor Boris Brott killed in hit-and-run in Hamilton, Ont". montreal.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved April 6, 2022.