Abstracts
Abstract
This article examines neglected orchestral works by six Canadian composers: Rodolphe Mathieu, Colin McPhee, John Weinzweig, Harry Somers, Istvan Anhalt, and R. Murray Schafer. Despite the considerable professional accomplishments and career achievements of these composers, each has at least one orchestral work in his catalogue that failed to make a good impression with the musical public or has never been heard in live performance. The article attempts to find why these compositions did not win a place in the repertoire and also considers how these works illustrate broader issues relating to the Canadian orchestral repertoire.
Résumé
Cet article examine une série d’oeuvres orchestrales de six compositeurs canadiens : Rodolphe Mathieu, Colin McPhee, John Weinzweig, Harry Somers, Istvan Anhalt, et R. Murray Schafer. Malgré les réalisations professionnelles considérables et les carrières remarquables de ces compositeurs, chacun d’entre eux a composé au moins une oeuvre orchestrale qui n’a pas emporté l’adhésion du public ou qui n’a même jamais été créée en concert. Dans cet article, on tente de compendre pourquoi ces compositions ne se sont pas taillé une place dans le répertoire, ce qui soulève des questions plus générales au sujet du répertoire orchestral canadien.
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