Jean Coulthard Flashcards
Jean Coulthard is one of the most widely recognized _______ composers of the ______ century. Her early studies were with _______ and she later studied in _________ at the ___________ with _____________.
Jean coulthard iss one of the most widely recognized Canadian composers of the 20th century. Her early studies were with her mother and she later studied in London, England at the Royal Academy of Music with Ralph Vaughan Williams
She enjoyed a successful career in _______, where she was active as a __________, _________, and _______. Coulthard was a leading figure in ______________________, and in paving the way for ______________.
She enjoyed a successful career in Vancouver, where she was active as a composer, educator and pianist. Coulthard was a leading figure in establishing Canadian music internationally and in paving the way for female composers in Canada.
Name 3 influences to Coulthard
Ralph Vaughan Williams (her teacher) Bela Bartok, Aaron Copland, and Arnold Schoenberg
What neo Romantic characteristics does Coulthard’s work possess?
Lyricism, lush harmonies, emotional intensity
How did Coulthard demonstrate nationalism in her works?
via quotations from Canadian folk music, and through titles alluding to Canada ex. Canadian Fantasy, The Pines of Emily Carr)
name one award won by Coulthard
Officer of the Order of Canada
True or false: Coulthard wrote some didactic repertoire
True she had an interest in pedagogical works
Name two orchestral works by Coulthard
Canada Mosaic, The Pines of Emily Carr
Name one opera by Coulthard
The Return of the Native
Name one piano work or collection by Coulthard
Theme and Variations for Piano on B-A-C-H
