Hamiltonian and Renowned World Conductor Boris Brott dies in hit-and-run in Hamilton

Heartfelt messages from Hamiltonians poured in shortly after the Brott Music Festival confirmed that Brott, 78, succumbed to injuries in hospital after being hit in the Durand neighbourhood shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Boris a member of the Order of Canada who conducted at Carnegie Hall and in front Pope John Paul II in Vatican City, was founder and artistic director of the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and the Brott Music Festival in Hamilton. He and his author-attorney wife Ardyth Webster Brott resided in Hamilton. Boris introduced people and many kids to all aspects of music. He was a household name in the region… Three officers were injured during the arrest of the 33-year-old, hit-and-run suspect……Ed

Source: Nathan Sager/Photo: Bob Hatcher