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Apr. 11, 1959 The Toronto Daily Star

Czechoslovakians Contribute Fierce Love of Freedom

Oskar Morawetz is one of a half-dozen refugees from Czechoslovakia who have contributed much to Canadian music. His Canadian-born wife, Ruth, also is an accomplished musician.

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Czechs have made conspicuous contributions to Canada's musical life. Conductors Walter Kaufmann and Nicholas Goldschmidt and composer Oskar Morawetz have international as well as secure local reputations.

[...] the 40-year-old composer lives quietly in a two-piano house with his Canadian-born wife, Ruth. She, too, is an accomplished musician.

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