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Also known as James Healey Willan

Anglo-Canadian composer and organist (1880–1968)

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Born
1880
Died
1968
Works
112

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  • Healey Willan fonds
  • Healey Willan : Introduction / Passacaglia
  • Ten hymn preludes for organ
  • Six chorale preludes
  • 36 short preludes and postludes on well-known hymn tunes, for organ

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Healey Willan, CC (October 12, 1880 - February 16, 1968) was a English organist and composer. He composed more than 800 works including operas, symphonies, chamber music, a concerto, and pieces for band, orchestra, organ, and piano. He is best known for his religious music. He was born in Balham, London and emigrated to Canada in 1913 to become the head of the theory department at the Canadian Conservatory of Music (now the Royal Conservatory of Music) in Toronto. <a href="https://www.last.fm/m

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date of birth
1880-10-12
date of death
1968-02-16
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