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Gavin Williamson (harpsichordist)

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At the University of Chicago, Williamson met Philip Manuel (1893–1959) and the two developed an interest in harpsichord as a concert instrument. At this time in the 1920s, there were fewer than 50 harpsichords in the United States, most located in museums. The two men went to Paris in search of a
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to produce two instruments for their use. With these instruments, they initiated concert tours of the United States, and also worked as teachers of harpsichord, piano and voice. The two frequently played with the
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After his partner died in 1959, Williamson continued this career as a solo performer and music teacher. He died in
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Concerto in C Major for 2 Harpsichords and Strings/Musette de Taverny
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Concerto in C Major for 3 Harpsichords and Strings / Les cyclopes
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American pianist, harpsichordist and music educator
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Artur Schnabel
Ethel Leginska
Theodor Leschetizky
University of Chicago
Philip Manuel
harpsichords
Winnipeg
Manitoba
University of Chicago
Oxford University
Artur Schnabel
Ethel Leginska
Theodor Leschetizky
Pleyel et Cie
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
National Broadcasting Company
Chicago
Alexander Frey
Rosalyn Tureck
Dina Koston
Philip Manuel
Ethel Leginska
Artur Schnabel
Theodor Leschetizky
Gavin Williamson: Helped save harpsichord
Letters, Volumes 41-42
OCLC
9467134
Harpsichord and Clavichord: An Encyclopedia

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