Unheard of : memoirs of a Canadian composer / John Beckwith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beckwith, John.

Series:

Life writing series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Beckwith, John.

Composers--Canada--Biography.

Composers.

Canada.

Genre:

Biographies.

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

ix, 388 pages : illustrations, music, portraits ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Waterloo, Ont. : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, [2012]

Summary:

Author John Beckwith is a composer, researcher, and writer on Canadian music. This memoir celebrates his role in the growth of Toronto theater and his career in the University of Toronto's music department, as well as his collaborations with Canadian literary figures. Beckwith describes his childhood and adolescence, his education, and his work in writing, academia, and politics. A section on his compositions contains chapters devoted to his instrumentals, operas, and choral music. The final section portrays his personal life and travels. The book is illustrated with many b&w stage and behind-the-scenes photos, sheet music, and personal photos. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Life, Part I

1 Father 3

2 Mother 21

3 Victoria: Childhood and Adolescence 41

Studies

4 Toronto: Youth 63

5 Composing 85

6 Paris 97

Career

7 Writing 119

8 Academia 147

9 Politics 165

Compositions

10 For Instruments (1) 193

11 For Instruments (2) 215

12 Operas 245

13 Choirs 277

14 For Voice(s) 305

Life, Part 2

15 Full Length 319.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-369) and index.

ISBN:

9781554583584

1554583586

OCLC:

741549539