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James Healey Willan CC (12 October 1880 – 16 February 1968) was an English and Canadian organist and composer. He composed more than 800 works including operas, symphonies, chamber music, a concerto, and pieces for band, orchestra, organ, and piano. He is best known for his church music.
Jun 14, 2010 · A dominant figure in Canadian musical life for over half a century, Willan influenced several generations of composers, organists, choir directors, singers and audiences through his teaching and example. After immigrating to Canada in 1913 he taught at the Toronto Conservatory (1913-36) and U of T (1937-50).
BIOGRAPHY OF HEALEY WILLAN. (James) Healey Willan. Composer, organist, choir conductor, teacher. Born: Balham (later a part of London), England, October 12, 1880. Died: Toronto, Canada, February 16, 1968.
Feb 14, 2018 · Few in the Canadian musical establishment at Healey Willan’s death in 1968 would have predicted that the composer’s name would endure past the 20th century.
- John Terauds
Healey Willan, one of the great composers of the twentieth century, transformed, interpreted, adapted, and composed works that sustained a tradition and took it to new dimensions.
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As a composer, organist, choir master and teacher, Healey Willan waged constant war on mediocre church music. In the process he elevated the position of the church organist and set the standard for his profession.
