Healey Willan

Healey Willan
CC
Willan in 1918
Born
James Healey Willan

(1880-10-12)12 October 1880
London, England
Died16 February 1968(1968-02-16) (aged 87)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
  • Organist
  • composer

James Healey Willan CC (12 October 1880 – 16 February 1968) was an English and Canadian organist and composer, and an influential teacher. 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 church music.

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