Identity area
Reference code
OTUFM 10-C-1986-09
Title
[Selections from the publications of George Thomson]
Date(s)
- July 12, 1986 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 ms. score (2 p.) : pencil + 1 ms. score (1 p.) : copies
Context area
Name of creator
(1927-2022)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Kathleen McMorrow (A2024-02)
Content and structure area
Scope and content
File consists of manuscript score arrangements by John Beckwith of selections by George Thomson. The arrangements were included in the "Canada's Scottish Heritage" program at Music at Sharon (July 12, 1986). Selections on the program were:
- Green grow the rashes, O / arr. Joseph Haydn, text by Robert Burns
- The Ploughman / arr. Joseph Haydn, text by Robert Burns
- Duncan Gray / arr. Ludwig van Beethoven, text by Robert Burns
- O swiftly glides the bonny boat / arr. Ludwig van Beethoven, text by Joanna Baillie [not included in file]
- The Highland watch / arr. Ludwig van Beethoven, text by James Hogg
- Ye shepherds of this pleasant vale / arr. Ludwig van Beethoven, text by William Hamilton.