1 10 157 https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/c6466dfd4262be303eba4ee75ba91d65.JPG e4a68a22a96a0e0ddb34104a6768c6e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Regent Concert Orchestra" [newspaper photo] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Regent Concert Orchestra." Ottawa Journal. January 20, 1918: 13. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1918 Subject The topic of the resource photo; orchestra; Regent Description An account of the resource Photograph of the Regent Concert Orchestra of the 1917-1918 season. From left to right: Joseph Pelisek (violin), Amédée Tremblay (piano and organ), Julius Hillas (clarinet), Rudolph Pelisek (violin), Horace Wilson (organ), Robert Richard Wimperis (double bass), Lucien Labelle (cello) Inscription: REGENT CONCERT ORCHESTRA | This talented organization, under the direction of Prof. Rudolph Pelisek, has established an enviable reputation in local musical circles. The orchestra will be heard in a special programme of selections from the world's greatest composers during the Regent Anniversary Week, beginning next Monday. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photo; newspaper Language A language of the resource English https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/95309a1ac09d076f834d5a313b614d34.jpg ed9837e155d9f93439d83d07fbef6cc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Amédée Tremblay at the organ Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library and Archives of the Organ Historical Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Subject The topic of the resource Tremblay, Amédée; organ Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Courtesy of Library and Archives of the Organ Historical Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photograph Description An account of the resource A framed photograph of Amédée with the signature, "P. A. Tremblay", appearing at the bottom. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/8aac3527ebba58760bc0b9123c7855bb.jpg 91416a1af493f1c841037218c50a8e72 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "L'Intransigeant" opera at Le Monument National [advertisement] Description An account of the resource "L'Intransigeant", an opera by Amédée Tremblay and Rémi Tremblay, played at Le Monument National in June 1906. This may have been the premier. Inscription: Le Monument National. L'Intransigeant. | Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor General and Grace Archbishop Duhamel. | French Comic Opera, composed by Amedee Tremblay and Remi Tremblay. | Monday Evening, June 25, 1906. | Reserved Seats 75 and 50 cents; General Admission 25 cents. | Plan at Orme's Music Store until Saturday noon, and at "Le Monument National," Dalhousie Street. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Le Monument National advertisement. Ottawa Journal. June 22, 1906: 6. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Le Monument National Subject The topic of the resource advertisement; opera; Le Monument National Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; newspaper advertisement Language A language of the resource English https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/d9ed873e2f08a3c64e7f39db3f12b400.jpg 3991885f111cbc4321a09e51dce92b3e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Canada's Brave Sons off to the War" event at the Russell Theatre [advertisement] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Russell Theatre advertisement. Ottawa Journal. February 8, 1900: 3. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 Subject The topic of the resource advertisement; Biography; military; Russell Description An account of the resource Early notice of films being shown at the Russell Theatre. Inscription: Canada's Brave Sons off to the War | FOR THE | National Patriotic Fund | Under the Immediate Patronage of | Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Countess of Minto | THE BIOGRAPH | Only perfect moving pictures of the | parades and departure at Halifax of | THE SECOND CONTINGENT | With splendid moving views relative | to the | WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA | All the great generals, regiments, | personages and events of the day, | Music by the military bands. | Songs by Miss Beverley Robinson | and other distinguished artists. Recitations by Captain Graham, A.D.C., | and sketches by Mr. Oven A. Smiley. | Russell Theatre | FRIDAY AND SATURDAY | FEB. 23. and 24. | At 3.30 and 8.15 p.m. | Evenings-$1, 75c, 50c, 25c. | Afternoons-50c, 25c. | Children, 15c | Seats on sale at the box office. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/a02d813da03cc54ba6276c1c026ca3de.JPG 8b7e8c1be7c8a4648e28d0b91867abab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Regent [advertisement] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Regent Theatre advertisement. Ottawa Journal. September 29, 1917: 15. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Description An account of the resource The first of three times this image of the Regent Orchestra would be featured in the Ottawa Journal between 1917 and 1918. A rare example of putting cinema musicians front and centre in a newspaper advertisement. <a href="https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/neatline/show/the-regent-orchestra-1917-1918" target="_self">Click here</a> to learn more about this orchestra. Full page black and white advertisement with photo of Regent Concert Orchestra in centre (all male, black tie, with instruments). Above photo reads, "The Incomparable Regent Concert Orchestra". Below Photo reads: "Prof. Amedee Tremblay | Prof. Joseph Pelisek | Prof. J. Hillas | Prof. Rudolph Pelisek (Director) | Prof. Horace Wilson | Prof. R. R. Wimperis | Prof. Lucien Labelle". Text as follows: The Ottawa Evening Journal Saturday September 29, 1927 | Announcement Extraordinary Of The Most Progressive Policy Ever Pursued By Any Canadian Theatre | The Regent | Have made arrangements for the purchase at a tremendous price of the Latest And Greatest Feature Films In The World | Recognized as the most exclusive, extensive And High Class Film Features On The North American Continent | Some of the Features: "Baby Mine" | "The Slacker" | "Fighting Odds" | "Womanhood" | "Twin Beds" | "The Call of Her People" | "Mother O' Mine" | "The Spreading Dawn" | "The Eternal Magdalene" | "The Auction Block" | "The Manxman" | Some of the Stars: | Madge Kennedy | Jane Cowl | Emily Stevens | Maxine Elliott | Alice Joyce | Ethel Barrymore | Mae Marsh | Mme. Olga Petrova | Harold Lockwood | Francis X. Bushman | Mary Garden | Clara Kimball Young | Extra! Extra! Extra! | In addition to this wonderful Film Service and Famous Orchestra The Regent will present during the coming season Artists of World wide reputation. They will include Willis Flanagan, Tenor; Mlle. Rubanni, Soprano, Madame Choiseul, Soprano; Harold Jarvis, America's Most Popular Tenor. | Popular Prices Will Prevail --- Matinee 10c, 15c. Evening 15c, 20c, 25c Box Seats 35c | All Next Week - Madge Kennedy in "Baby Mine" Miss Irene Delory | Lyric Soprano, Direct from Boston https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/33b039a53f551df0fb32f136bee9da5c.jpg 97dffa14146caa9310a14b6ecabe8d80 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Charleston Taught on Centre Screen" [article] Subject The topic of the resource newspaper article; dance; Centre Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Charleston Taught on Centre Screen." Ottawa Journal. July 2, 1926: 13. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; newspaper article Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource An article announcing a series of dance lessons on screen at the Centre theatre. Inscription: Charleston Taught on Centre Screen | Movie fans and dance lovers will be well advised to follow the Centre Theatre shows for the next four weeks, as Manager Don Stapleton has something unique and interesting to offer, and it's all the craze nowadays. | You guessed right, it's the Charleston, but not a demonstration or exhibition. It's an honest to goodness series of lessons on the screen presented by the foremost dance master in America, Ned Weyburn. | The complete course of Charleston lessons will take four weeks to show. The first lesson will commence this Saturday and continue all next week. A new lesson will be given every succeeding week for the next three weeks, starting on Saturday. The foremost dance instructor in America gives you the lessons and demonstrates each step Special Charleston music by the famous Centre Theatre orchestra under the direction of Mr. Jack Fallen will add to value of the lessons. If the combination of Ned Weyburn and the Centre orchestra doesn't send you away "steppin' " some you had better consult your doctor. | The Centre Theatre will continue their summer policy of two complete shows every week, changing on Saturdays and Wednesdays, but the Charleston lessons will start Saturday for the complete week. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/765acf306917b744369179bafa6fcdeb.jpg 1c55f492185f53bd8085ac64dcb364fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Flower Theatre [advertisement] Subject The topic of the resource advertisement; recital; films Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Flower Theatre advertisement. Ottawa Journal. July 13, 1914: 13. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1914 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; photo; newspaper advertisement Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource The interior of the Flower Theatre with a Wulitzer Motion Picture Orchestra organ below the screen. A rare example of a photograph of a theatre’s interior and instrument being featured in an advertisement. Inscription: Flower Theatre | Photo-Plays | Organ Recitals. | Open, 12.30. Evenings, 7 p.m. Relation A related resource The Flower's Wulitzer Motion Picture Orchestra organ is also mentioned in <a href="https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/items/show/25">this 1914 C. W. Lindsay advertisement</a>. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/5f3005024dba68a19cd1c76b86689ee9.JPG ebe073df6c42811fa71456b05a04c617 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "The Birth of a Nation" at the Dominion Theatre [advertisement] Subject The topic of the resource advertisement; Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dominion Theatre advertisement. Ottawa Journal. June 8, 1918: 15. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; illustration; newspaper advertisement Description An account of the resource An illustrated advertisement for 1918 showings of the controversial 1915 film "The Birth of a Nation" at the Regent Theatre featuring "Original Effects" and a "Big Orchestra." Inscription: Dominion | Today | Last Time | "Intolerance" | Next Week - Matinee 2.30; Evening 3.15 | Most Stupendous Spectacle Mortal Mind Has Even Conceived | D. W. Griffith's Monster Production | The Birth of a Nation | 18,000 People | 3,000 Horses | Cost $500,000 | Original Effects | Big Orchestra | First Time at Popular Prices | Matinees, 25c | Night, 25c and 50c https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/040fa0c62654ce0edb54616b570327bd.jpg e4027c962a30677b73490a8e2124424e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Horace Wilson Has Won Many Honors: Regent Organist Has Had a Varied Career" [article] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Horace Wilson Has Won Many Honors." Ottawa Journal. April 1, 1920: 18. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspaper article Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource A praiseful short biography of Horace Wilson's training and achievements. Inscription: HORACE WILSON HAS WON MANY HONORS | Regent Organist Has Had a Varied Career. | One of Ottawa's talented musicians is Mr. Horace Wilson, A.R.C.O., who is the organist, choirmaster and compose of St. John's Church and organist of the Regent Theatre. | Mr. Wilson was educated at the Yorkshire training College of Music, Leeds, was winner of the Billbrough Scholarship, Leeds, in 1899 in piano, singing and theory; also Associate Diploma at the Royal College of Organists, London, 1905; Conductor of Pudsey Municipal Orchestra, Professor of Harmony and singing to Yorkshire County Council Technical Schools, Freemason no. 219 Duke of Abercorn. Portadown Royal Arch Chapter, St. John's 134 Lurgan, and was organist of the Rialto Theatre, New York. Mr. Wilson has also had success as a choir trainer and vocal teacher, amongst his successes in open competition being two first prizes (choirs), 1st and 2nd prizes vocal, piano and organ, examinations 44, R.A.M., and R.C.M. honors 21. Mr. Wilson has given numerous concerts both musical and dramatic in Ottawa. | Amongst the numerous works Mr. Wilson has given with different choral societies are the following: "Elijah," "Hiawatha," "Messiah," "May Queen," "Holy City," and "Wreck of the Hesperus. Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/items/show/17" target="_blank">This advertisement</a> for Horace Wilson's music education services was published in the paper on the same day. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/42073622df3f4456d9825e0485a5a7a8.jpg 96e0bdfecf4100f007d93c87c39d68de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rudolph Pelisek obituary Description An account of the resource Rudolph Pelisek obituary. Second page missing from microfilm. Inscription: Talented Musician Played Many Times Before European Royalty. | Heart Trouble Causes Death Rudolph Pelisek, musical director of the Regent Theatre and a violinist of international reputation, who had played before many crowned heads in Europe, died in a local hospital at three o’clock this morning in his morning in his thirty-seventh year. An outstanding figure in musical circles in Ottawa because of his talent and personality, Mr. Pelisek was widely known to the general public, and his absence lately from the leadership of the Regent orchestra, for whose high standards he was so largely responsible, had been regretted. Rudolph Pelisek was taken ill with heart trouble last March, but not until the summer of 1925 did it become serious. Six weeks before Christmas he went to the Civic Hospital, returning to his home, 259 Bayswater avenue over the Christmas and New Year season. He was taken to the hospital yesterday, and passed away at three o’clock this morning Came Here in 1912 He was born of Bohemian parents in Schumla, Bulgaria, 36 years ago. He early showed promise as a musician and as a young man played before the Czar of Russia, the King of Serbia, the King of Bulgaria, and other crowned heads of Europe. He had played in Madrid and at the “Hippodrome” in London, and possessed many valuable tokens of appreciation received from his many admirers. Mr. Pelisek came to Ottawa in 1912, and had resided here since then. He first played in the Imperial Theatre and later assumed musical directorship of the Re[gent] Continued on Page Two Photo Title: Violinist Died Photo Caption: Rudolph Pelisek, talented violinist and director of the Regent Theatre orchestra, who died this morning in his 37th year. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Rudolph Pelisek, Violinist and Orchestra Leader, Dies in His Thirty-Seventh Year." Ottawa Journal. January 20, 1926: 1. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Language A language of the resource English