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Frances James (soprano)

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and as a recitalist from the late 1920s through the 1950s; premiering works by numerous Canadian composers of note and championing works by contemporary international composers. Her performances were noted for their musical intelligence and sophistication. Her singing was admired by several important
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who specialized in concert repertoire. She worked prolifically as a performer on
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in Boston. From 1952 to 1973 she taught voice at the
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Canadian
soprano
CBC Radio
Benjamin Britten
Paul Hindemith
Darius Milhaud
operas
Healey Willan
Canadian Music Council Medal
Saint John
New Brunswick
Alfred Whitehead
Schulich School of Music
McGill University
lieder
Emmy Heim
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Enrico Rosati
Maria Kurenko
Roland Hayes
University of Saskatchewan
Victoria Conservatory of Music
University of Victoria
mezzo-soprano
Dorothy Howard
Jane Leslie MacKenzie
tenor
Richard Margison
Murray Adaskin
Victoria, British Columbia

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