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Elizabeth Raum
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| Born | 13 January 1945 Berlin, New Hampshire |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician |
| Instruments | Oboe |
Elizabeth Raum, born on January 13, 1945, is a talented Canadian musician and composer. She plays the oboe and writes many different kinds of music. She has even received a special award called the Saskatchewan Order of Merit for her amazing work.
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About Elizabeth Raum
Elizabeth Raum was born in Berlin, New Hampshire, in 1945. She later became a Canadian citizen in 1985. She loved music from a young age.
Her Musical Education
Elizabeth studied how to play the oboe at the Eastman School of Music. She finished her studies there in 1966. Later, in 1985, she earned a master's degree in composing music from the University of Regina. This means she learned how to create her own musical pieces.
Her Career as a Musician
Elizabeth played the main oboe for two important orchestras. First, she played for the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for seven years. After that, she played for the Regina Symphony Orchestra in Regina, Saskatchewan. Playing principal oboe means she was the lead oboe player in the orchestra.
Awards and Recognition
In 2004, Elizabeth Raum received a special honorary doctorate degree from Mount St. Vincent University. This was to recognize her great achievements. In November 2010, she was given the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. This is a very high honor for people who have done excellent work in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Elizabeth Raum's Compositions
Elizabeth Raum is known for writing a lot of music. Her pieces have been played all over the world. They have also been broadcast on national radio and television. She writes many different types of music.
Types of Music She Writes
Elizabeth has composed:
- Operas (musical plays with singing)
- Chamber pieces (music for small groups of instruments)
- Choral works (music for choirs to sing)
- Vocal works (music for solo singers)
- Ballets (music for dance performances)
She has also written music for many films and videos.
Selected Works for Films
Here are some films that feature Elizabeth Raum's music:
- Saskatchewan River
- Like Mother, Like Daughter
- Sparkle
- Evolution: A Theme with Variations
- Prelude to Parting
- The Green Man Ballet
- Symphony of Youth
Selected Works for the Stage
Elizabeth has written music for these stage productions:
- Sortilegio (an opera)
- The Garden of Alice (an opera)
- Romance of the Gods (an opera)
Selected Music Recordings
You can find Elizabeth Raum's music on these recordings:
- Prairie Alphabet Musical Parade
- A Prairie Alphabet
- The Legend of Heimdall
- Renovated Rhymes
- Incantations and Rhymes
- Sonata for Piano Four Hands
- Requiem for Wounded Knee
- Pantheon for violin, horn, and piano
- how bodies leave ecstatic marks
- Scenes from Andalusia
