Healey Willan (1880-1968) Commemorative plaque, 1980.
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Resource ID
6089
Access
Open
Address
477 Manning Avenue, Toronto, ON M6G 2V8
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
1980
Historical Themes
Music History, Performing Arts
Program Category
Historical Plaques
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Time Period
1835-1899, 1900-1953
Caption
Healey Willan (1880-1968) Commemorative plaque, 1980.
Description
Healey Willan, Canada's first internationally known composer, was born in Balham, Surrey, England, and came to Canada in 1913. He taught at the Toronto Conservatory of Music and became professor of music at the University of Toronto. From 1921 to 1968 he was organist and choirmaster at the church of St. Mary Magdalene, (Anglican), a task he considered his "special job in life". Willan contributed music for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. His numerous works included operas, symphonies, a piano concerto, organ music, masses and motets. His greatest and most enduring works, however, were those he wrote for the church.
Marker lat / long: 43.658843, -79.413977 (WGS84)