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maureen forrester, contraltoIn Memoriam (1930-2010)cbc still photo collection/dale barnes“I long, my friend, to enjoy the beauty of the evening at your side.from the farewell from gustav mahler’s dasWhere are you? You have left me alone so long!” lied von der erde / the song of the earthWhile Maureen Forrester’s singing voice has long been silent, she will be much missed and remembered by fans and friendsaround the world. This year Stratford Summer Music is honoured to dedicate its entire season to the memory of this distinguished,internationally-acclaimed Canadian artist. Miss Forrester’s family have asked Stratford Summer Music to mounta special tribute - a celebration - of their mother’s life. That event will take place on July 25th, 2011 - the date which wouldhave marked Maureen Forrester’s 81st birthday and, coincidentally, in the year that marks the centennial of the death ofGustav Mahler, the composer whose music is most closely associated with Maureen Forrester.the sun life financial guide to stratford summer music | 5