Cancer claims an opera chief
mainThe death has been announced of Bob McPhee, head of Calgary Opera for 19 years. He retired in 2018 for health reasons.
A former baritone, he worked his way up the ladder through poats as Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Edmonton Symphony and Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tne conductor Bramwell Tovey comments: ‘He was the most wonderful and trustworthy of colleagues.’
photo: Calgary Opera
Bob and I have known each other since singing in a church choir together in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was a wonderful musician and leader.
A visionary, supportive colleague and true gentleman. RIP dear Bob.