RUTH MORAWETZ – Pianist
RUTH MORAWETZ, a multi-talented pianist experienced in opera, classical music and musical theatre repertoire, is pleased to present CANADIAN CABARET.

Education:
B.A. Music Pedagogy, University of Western Ontario
Associate of the Royal Conservatory (Piano), age 17   
             
Professional background:

  • collaborative pianist, Maureen Forrester in Concert, benefit concert for Toronto Sinfonnietta.
  • collaborative pianist An Evening of Cabaret:  Linda Maguire, Nassau Bahama.
  • music director, El Amor Brujo by Manuel de Falla, Skylight Theatre, Toronto.
  • music director, La Voix Humaine by Francis Poulenc, with soprano, Rosemarie Landry French Embassy, Ottawa & Le Théâtre Français de Toronto,  director Martha Henry
  • collaborative pianist, world premiere of Violin Sonata, by Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
  • senior accompanist & coach, Banff Centre: music theatre, opera, ballet divisions.
  • lecturer in accompanying, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto.
  • rehearsal pianist, National Ballet of Canada, Toronto.                        

Founding Artistic Director, CLASSICAL CABARET  Concert Series1980––1996.

  • a platform of national significance for emerging musicians and established artists, including: Ben Heppner, Adrianne Pieczonka, Louise Pitre, Francis Ginzer, Karen Kain, etc.
  • negotiated the commissioning of more than a dozen new Canadian works for classical music,  music theatre and dance.
  • showcased over 250 artists in venues throughout Toronto and on tour, including: EXPO’86, Shaw Festival, Elora Three Centuries Festival, Quinte Summer Music, Opera Lyra, Huntsville Festival of the Arts and various remote regions of Ontario

Consultant and / or Board Member:

  • Canadian Opera Company (the COVC Chalmers Award),
  • Toronto Symphony Orchestra (32 years Preview Lectures),
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Music (Deans Committee)
  • Toronto Arts & Letters Club (Club Nights and Members’ Dinners)
  • Opera Canada Magazine (Board Member, Co-Chair Rubies)

Ruth Morawetz has made a significant contribution to Canada’s cultural life by giving a platform to so many outstanding Canadian singers, many of whom went on to international careers, focusing her talents on volunteering and sharing her expertise on various Arts Boards.

Maureen Forrester C.C.
Internationally renowned contralto; former chairperson, Canada Council.

I must say that La Voix Humaine will always remain one of my very favorite experiences.

Rosemarie Landry O.C.
soprano, January 2000

I thoroughly enjoyed working with two wonderful colleagues, Peter Barnes and yourself. You are indeed an amazing woman.

Tracy Dahl
soprano, February 1987

For many of us in our profession, she has become a national treasure who has turned her hand to many aspects of music always in a very giving manner.

Brian Macdonald C.C.
Opera & Theatre Director, Canadian Opera Company; Banff Center; Stratford Festival.