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| | Composer Information |
 | | CALIXA LAVALLÉE (1842-1891) was initiated to the piano, violin, organ, and cornet by his father, a musical instrument maker. |
 | | Returning to Montreal Lavalleé opened a teaching studio with the violinist-composer Jéhin-Prume and served as choirmaster at St. James Church 1875-79. |
 | | Best known as the composer of "O Canada", he was one of Canada's most active and versatile musicians of his day. |
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