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- 1993-2012 (Creation)
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7 cm of textual records
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John Beckwith (1991-2001); Kathleen McMorrow (A2023-11)
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File contains research notes, drafts of the libretto by James Reaney, correspondence between Reaney and Beckwith, and programs, correspondence, reviews, contracts, and other materials relating to the development workshop at Glenn Gould Studio (June 16, 1994); a proposed revival in 2002; and at the University of Toronto Opera Division (March 7-15, 2003). File includes a copy of Robin Elliott's talk at the Chancellor Jackman Symposium (March 8, 2003) entitled "Sounds Canadian: Music, History, and Music History in Taptoo!" and a copy of John Beckwith's "Composer's Remarks" at the same symposium. Correspondents include Stephen Ralls, Michael J. Rudman, Susan Goldenberg, Ken Winters, and William Littler.
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- English
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- Elliott, Robin (Subject)
- Ralls, Stephen (Subject)