Beckwith, John

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Dates:
Birth 1927-03-09
Canadians,

Biographical notes:

John Beckwith, composer, author and teacher, was born in Victoria, BC, 9 March 1927. He has written in most musical genres, and has contributed scholarly articles and criticism in Canadian music studies.

From the description of John Beckwith papers 1948-1992. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225154183

Epithet: Major-General; of Add MS 48837

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001164.0x0000a8

Commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Composed 1953. First performance Toronto, October 1953, CBC Studio Orchestra, John Adaskin conductor. Revised (re-scored) 1955. First performance of revised version Montreal, 1956, Canadian League of Composers, Jean-Marie Beaudet conductor. This work is a set of variations on a slow reflective theme for solo clarinet. The rapid changes of mood and tempo from one variation to another explain the title.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Montage / John Beckwith. [1953] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50856107

Epithet: Major-General

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000209.0x000199

Epithet: son of Major -General John Beckwith

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001164.0x0000a9

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Subjects:

  • Anthems
  • Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices)
  • Composers, Canadian
  • Electronic music
  • Folk songs
  • Medicine
  • Music
  • Music
  • Organ music
  • Quartets (Organ, English horn, violin, viola)
  • Songs (High voice) with keyboard instrument
  • Songs (High voice) with piano
  • Songs (Medium voice) with piano
  • String quartets
  • Variations (Clarinet with orchestra)

Occupations:

  • Composers

Places:

  • Canada (as recorded)

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