Canadians' most popular form of entertainment, the lyric stage, has brought operetta, pantomime, and musical comedy. From the late 18th century Canadians have witnessed touring troupes from abroad and the occasional home-grown production.



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These pieces have been given "full treatment". That means that there are midi files, pictures, information, and scores.


Last Name First Name Birth-Death Composition Date Composed Where to find it pdf or picture
Lavallée Calixa 1842-1891 Farewell For Ever from The Widow 1882 CMH 10 pdf
Quesnel Joseph 1749-1809 Colas et Colinette Nºs 1 & 2 1789 CMH 10 pdf
Telgmann Oscar F. 1855-1946 Ho! Ho! My Pretty Maid Scene, Leo, the Royal Cadet 1891 CMH 10 pdf


These pieces have been given "partial treatment", and contain a picture and some information on the composer.
Last Name First Name Birth-Death Composition Date Composed Where to find it pdf or picture
Clappé Arthur A. 1850-1920 Canada's Welcome: A Masque 1879 CMH 10 picture
Dichmont William 1882-1943 Miss Pepple (of New York) 1909 CMH 10 picture
Harriss Charles A. E. 1862-1929 Torquil 1896 CMH 10 picture
Lavallée Calixa 1842-1891 TIQ (The Indian Question): Settled at Last ca. 1865 CMH 10 picture
Manning Edward 1874-1948 Rip Van Winkle 1913-1930 CMH 10 picture
Mills Frederick W. fl. 1867-1877 The Maire of St. Brieux ca. 1875 CMH 10 picture
Quesnel Joseph 1749-1809 Lucas et Cécile, Nº17; Plus de tristesse ca. 1808 CMH 10 picture
Telgmann Oscar F. 1855-1946 Our Premier 1885 CMH 3 picture
Vézina Joseph 1849-1924 Le Fétiche 1912 CMH 10 picture
Vézina Joseph 1849-1924 Le Lauréat 1906 CMH 10 picture
Vézina Joseph 1849-1924 Le Rajah 1910 CMH 10 picture





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