Glenn Kruspe
Glenn Clarence Kruspe (born January 25, 1909 in Stratford , Ontario , † November 21, 1983 in Cambridge , Ontario) was a Canadian organist, conductor and composer.
Kruspe studied organ and music theory with Ernst Bullock at the Royal College of Music in London and continued his education at the Toronto Conservatory of Music , the Royal Conservatory of Music and at the University of Toronto with Charles Peaker and Healey Willan . In 1950 he attended a conducting workshop with Pierre Monteux in Maine.
From 1929 to 1933 he was organist and choirmaster at Wesley United Church in Brantford, then until 1960 at Zion United Church in Kitchener. From 1945 to 1960 he was chief conductor of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra , which he co-founded , with which he gave a concert with Lois Marshall and Margaret Stilwell at the opening of the Kitchener Memorial Audiitorium in 1951 . From 1941 to 1960 he also conducted the Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir , which under his direction became the most important oratorio ensemble in the region.
Kruspe's compositional work is not very extensive. Among other things, he wrote a string quartet, a symphony, a chorale prelude for organ, songs, carols and anthems.
source
- Glenn Kruspe ( English, French ) In: Encyclopedia of Music in Canada . published by The Canadian Encyclopedia .
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| SURNAME | Kruspe, Glenn |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kruspe, Glenn Clarence (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian organist, conductor and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 25, 1909 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stratford , Ontario |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 21, 1983 |
| Place of death | Cambridge , Ontario |