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This article discusses the role played by the concept of "North" in Glenn Gould's musical thought. In Gould's writings and interviews, the meaning of the "North" is twofold: ( 1) The concept refers to musical phenomena and qualities (counterpoint, non-virtuosity, sonic austerity) which were important for Gould's value judgments of music; (2) Gould used the concept as a metaphor, enabling him to bring together the ideas of isolation, the use of technology to creatively "opt-out," and the notion of non-competition into a coherent aesthetic and ethical perspective. Through a study of Gould's written documents, the concept of "North" will be examined to establish a hermeneutic framework within which to better appreciate and evaluate Gould's musicianship.
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AbstractThe primary aim of this article is to introduce and present a preliminary list of Canadian staged dramatic music composed between 1867 and 2007 as a contribution to a previously under-cultivated field of Canadian cultural activity and research. More than simply an exercise in establishing a repertoire, this article approaches these works as important historical documents that articulate contemporaneous cultural, social, and political values over the past 140 years. Through a discussion of issues raised in determining genre and musical citizenship, the scope, nature, and history of these works lays a foundation for systematic research into this most important Canadian cultural artifact.To facilitate access to what is a substantial body of information, this preliminary list is offered in three formats: 1) alphabetically by composer's surname; 2) alphabetically by the title of the work; and 3) chronologically by date of completion of the work. Compositions are identified across all formats by a Preliminary Ingraham Number (PIN) comprised of the composer's surname and the date of completion of the work.
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