Beckwith, John
Variant namesJohn 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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Person
Birth 1927-03-09
Canadians
