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- July 1, 1982 (Creation)
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parts : pencil, copies
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Kathleen McMorrow (A2024-02)
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File consists of manuscript parts for arrangements by John Beckwith of excerpts from The Widow with music by Calixa Lavallée and text by Frank H. Nelson. The arrangements were for the "Heritage Celebration Program" at Music at Sharon (July 1, 1982). Arranged for soprano solo with clarinet, trumpet, percussion, piano, flute (optional), oboe, cello, and SATB chorus. Excerpts included are:
- Happy and free (air)
- That such thing could occur (laughing chorus)
- Smiling hope (air).
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- English
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Text in English.
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Beckwith's arrangement of the laughing chorus was reused in the "Images of Canada: 1888" program at Music at Sharon (July 23, 1988).
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The program also included "Can I believe my eyes?", "O trust my love" (duet), and "How very delightful" (quartet) from The Widow but these are not included in the file.