8 with the Toronto Symphony, Beethoven’s Symphony No. On the concert stage he was featured in Mahler’s Symphony No.
Mac Master continues to be in demand for heroic repertoire and he has recently repeated a number of his signature roles including Florestan in FIDELIO for Edmonton Opera, and Herodes in SALOME with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New Orleans Opera.
His schedule has also included performances of Verdi’s REQUIEM at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa with Zukerman, Aegisth in ELEKTRA for the Canadian Opera Company, Janacek’s GLAGOLITIC MASS with William Eddins and the Edmonton Symphony plus PAGLIACCI and ARIADNE AUF NAXOS (both for Vancouver Opera). Of particular note was his assumption of the role of Tristan in TRISTAN UND ISOLDE for Welsh National Opera conducted by Mark Wigglesworth and a subsequent outing at the Met in this demanding role, with Levine in the pit. Mac Master’s acclaimed Metropolitan Opera début came as Canio in PAGLIACCI in performances that included the Saturday Afternoon ‘Live from the Met’ radio broadcast. 9 with Sir Bernard Haitink (both with the London Symphony Orchestra) and his debut at Dresden’s Semper Oper as Calaf in TURANDOT conducted by Fabio Luisi. Performances and recording projects include Florestan in FIDELIO with Sir Colin Davis in London, Beethoven’s Symphony No. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.Since his astonishing portrayal of Canio in PAGLIACCI at Glimmerglass Opera, John Mac Master has been in demand at the highest international level for the dramatic tenor repertoire. In living memory of John MacMaster, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY. A special thank you to Richard Wingerter for the dedicated care he gave John during his illness and to the Unit 300 Staff at the Beverly Care Centre, Glenmore. John is survived by his wife Wilma and brother Philip Thomas MacMaster in Flintshire, England.Ī Memorial Service will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, Februat 10:30 a.m.įorward condolences through If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to research at the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Suite 1200, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8, or directly to the Calgary Humane Society (S.P.C.A.), 1323 – 36 Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 6T6 Telephone: (403) 250-7722 ext. John received an award of Merit from IEEE in 1988. John was a member of APEGGA, Canadian Society of Forensic Science, International Association of Arson Investigators, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and St. John and Wilma lived in Calgary until their move to an acreage in the Red Deer Lake area in 1978. In June of 1971, John and Wilma formed MacMaster Engineering Ltd.
John and Wilma moved to Calgary in 1966 where he worked for Bates and Associates as Vice-President from 1966 – 1971. Ltd., and from 1961 – 1966 for Trans Canada Pipe. From 1952 – 1954 he was employed by Canadian Brazilian Services, from 1954 – 1961 for Power-Tronic Eng. from 1951 – 1952 in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. John and Wilma came to Canada in April 1951 where he worked for the C.N.R. John’s Presbyterian Church of England, South Shields. John and Wilma were married on Decemin St.
John was born on Jto John Bradshaw and Eileen Mary MacMaster in Wallasey, England. (nee Henderson) MacMaster of Calgary, passed away on Thursday, Januat the age of 82 years.
John MacMaster, beloved husband of Wilma G.