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Man of Music

1959 18 min
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This short documentary is a profile of Healey Willan, composer, conductor, choirmaster, organist and teacher. We follow Dr. Willan from his seat at his favourite organ in the church where he is choirmaster to his study where he works, and to a visit with his students at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Throughout, the sound of beautiful music accompanies Dr. Willan’s journeys.

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This short documentary is a profile of Healey Willan, composer, conductor, choirmaster, organist and teacher. We follow Dr. Willan from his seat at his favourite organ in the church where he is choirmaster to his study where he works, and to a visit with his students at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Throughout, the sound of beautiful music accompanies Dr. Willan’s journeys.

  • director
    Roger Blais
  • producer
    Tim Wilson
  • executive producer
    Nicholas Balla
  • script
    Robert Fleming
    Louis Applebaum
  • photography
    Denis Gillson
  • sound
    Joseph Champagne
    Marcel Carrière
  • re-recording
    George Croll

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