Pelletier, Wilfrid, 1896-1982

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Canadian conductor and music educator.

From the description of Interview conducted by Ben Grauer, Jan. 29, 1979 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862088

Canadian conductor and music educator (1896-1982). Won the Prix d'Europe in 1915 and moved to Paris where he studied piano with Isidore Philipp, harmony with Marcel Samuel-Rousseau, opera repertory with Charles Bellaigue, and composition with Charles-Marie Widor. In 1917 he was engaged as répétiteur at the Metropolitan Opera, and made assistant conductor in 1921. In 1932 he was appointed conductor of the Met's Sunday Night Opera Concerts, and he served as house conductor until 1950. Pelletier was instrumental in founding the Conservatoire de Musique de Québec à Montrèal, where he served as director from 1942 until 1961, and he was artistic director of the Quebec Symphony Orchestra from 1951 to 1966. From 1961 to 1970 he served as music director in the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the Quebec government.

From the description of Wilfred Pelletier Music Collection, approximately 1917-1982. (The Juilliard School). WorldCat record id: 465212949
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creatorOf Taylor, Deems, 1885-1966. Ramuntcho : orchestra sketch / [Deems Taylor]. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Chausson, Ernest, 1855-1899. Symphonie en si ♭ majeur, op. 20 : esquisse / Ernest Chausson. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Leonard Warren papers, 1938-1963 The New York Public Library. Music Division.
creatorOf Taylor, Deems, 1885-1966. [Peter Ibbetson. So fleet is time] / Deems Taylor. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn The Papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz., 1784-1991 Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
referencedIn Collection of items associated with Arturo Toscanini, ca. 1882-1967 The New York Public Library. Music Division.
creatorOf Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918. Les papillons / pantoum de Th. Gautier ; empapilloné par Ach. Debussy. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Bampton, Rose. Collection of items associated with Arturo Toscanini, ca. 1882-1967. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Pelletier, Wilfrid, 1896-1982,. Interview conducted by Ben Grauer, Jan. 29, 1979 [sound recording]. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Müller, René. Letters received : by Georges Miquelle and René and Marjorie Müller from musicians, 1939-1955, 1981. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Taylor, Deems, 1885-1966. A song for lovers : op. 13, no. 2 / Deems Taylor ; contralto and orchestra. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Horowitz, Vladimir, 1903-1989. The papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz, 1784-1991 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
referencedIn Jascha Heifetz Collection, 1911-1972 Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries
creatorOf Pelletier, Wilfrid, 1896-1982. Wilfred Pelletier Music Collection, approximately 1917-1982. The Juilliard School, Lila Acheson Wallace Library
creatorOf Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960. Leonard Warren papers, 1938-1960. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Bampton, Rose,. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Apr. 19, 1977 [sound recording]. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Ruby Mercer Collection. Transcripts of interviews conducted by Ruby Mercer concerning reminiscences of Edward Johnson, some for "Opera Time." University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
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associatedWith Grauer, Ben, person
associatedWith Horowitz, Vladimir, 1903-1989. person
associatedWith Horowitz, Wanda Toscanini. person
associatedWith Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923. person
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associatedWith Müller, René. person
associatedWith Pfeiffer, John, 1920- person
associatedWith Ruby Mercer Collection. corporateBody
associatedWith Taylor, Deems, 1885-1966. person
associatedWith Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957. person
associatedWith Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960. person
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