Women pianists

Date: 1943

From: Kelson, Cara :Photographs relating to Cara Kelson's career as a Pianist

Reference: PAColl-5384-2

Description: Photograph of Cara Kelson seated at the piano in the National Film Studios, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand, in 1943. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1946

From: [Music programmes and other ephemera of quarto size for concerts. 1946]

By: McKenzie, Thornton, Cooper, Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1946-01

Description: Cover shows photograph and autograph of the pianist Lili Kraus. Programme includes piano works by Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Bartok and Schubert. McKenzie, Thorton. Cooper, Ltd, Printers, 126 Cuba Street, Wellington. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph and print, on folded programme, 285 x 223 mm.

Date: 1895-1935

By: Smith, Muriel Jean, 1903-

Reference: PA1-o-1886

Description: Photographer unidentified. Scrapbook originally owned by Muriel Smith, a noted pianist. Contains a wide range of photographs and ephemera relating to her and her parents, Mr and Mrs George Smith of Gisborne, dated circa 1895 to circa 1930s. Photographs include studio and amateur portraits of unidentified men, women, girls and groups; a group standing outside a single storey house with verandah; and several of groups outside a large two storied house, presumably their home at 'Berwen', Grey Street, Gisborne. Ephemera items include postage stamps and stickers; Masterton Girls' Collegiate School certificate for Miss Black, 1895; Christmas cards; dance and garden party invitations; dinner menus; a toast list; riddles [from Christmas crackers?]; an advertisement for Gisborne City Hall recital of Len Barnes and Muriel Smith, 1927; and a postcard for United Treat Movement 1913-14 for State School Children of Poverty Bay District organised by Mr and Mrs George Smith. Newspaper clippings include a photograph of students outside Kaiti Girls' College, Gisborne; items about a toast made by George Smith; Muriel Smith returning from two months study in Wellington, 1929; Mrs G Smith having a literary afternoon, having a bridge and tea dance, and a Christmas Eve party; a musical recital with Miss M Smith and Mr L Barnes; and a review of a series of international concerts organised by Muriel Smith and Mr Carrington Wellby, 1930. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 scrapbook containing 48 b&w original photographs, 5 photo-mechanical prints, and 66 items of ephemera which includes 17 newspaper cuttings. Physical Description: Album with blue cover and green leaves, 27.5 cm x 22.0 cm, titled 'Post cards' with a picture of dog and leaves embossed on cover. Provenance: Donated by the Gisborne Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists, 2014, after purchasing it at an auction in Auckland.

Date: 22 May 1993; 23 June 1993; 11 July 1993 - 22 May 1993 - 11 Jul 1993

From: Otago Women and Work - Paid and Unpaid Oral History Project

By: Gordon, Olive Victoria, 1900-1993; Adams, Betty, active 1993

Reference: OHInt-0148/12

Description: Born in 1900 at parents home in Roxburgh East. Second youngest of 12 children. Father a farmer. Attended local school until 15. Music played an important part in family life, and the family was known for its musical evenings. Miss Gordon began playing piano aged 10, studied locally until aged 16 when she moved to Dunedin to continued with studies. Gained ATCL, LTCL, and FTCL. Miss Gordon taught piano in Roxburgh for many years. She also formed a dance band Gordon's Orchestra which played at functions and weekly dances in Roxburgh. The band also toured Central Otago. She also played for the silent movies for a number of years and was a theatre usher. Miss Gordon was involved in many organisations and was organist for the local Presbyterian church for more than 50 years. Though her main interest was music she also made hats and painted. Miss Gordon was awarded QSM in 1979. She died in August 1993. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Roxburgh Interviewer(s) - Betty Adams Venue - Roxburgh Accompanying material - Newspaper article "C. Otago musical identity dies" Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-018520-018522; OHLC-009959-009961 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 1 Electronic document(s) recording information form. 2.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-6420 and OHDL-00746.

Date: 1947

From: [Music programmes and other ephemera for concerts. 1947]

By: Pelorus Press

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1947-01

Description: Cover shows photograph of the pianist Lili Kraus at the piano. Programme includes messages from Lili Kraus and Madame Sun Yat-sen (Soong Ching-ling), and two photographs of Rewi Alley and the Bailie Training School in Sandan, Kansu Province. The programme included Beethoven's sonatas 8 in C minor, 17 in D minor, 21 in C major, and 30 in E major. Printed at the Pelorus Press. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and print, in programme of eight pages, 263 x 187 mm.

Date: 18 August 1981 - 18 Aug 1981

From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews

By: Davies, Dorothy Ida, 1899-1987; Rae-Gerrard, Colleen Margaret, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0133/31

Description: Dorothy Davies recalls commencing piano lessons at the age of 4 with Ms Gerse (Gurse?) and at Wanganui Girls College with Mrs Redwood, who had studied in Leipzig with Leonard Borrick. Outlines her career - on leaving college became private piano teacher, took LAB (Licentiate of the Associated Board) and entered Sydney Conservatorium in 1924. Mentions Frank Hutchins, Alfred Hill and Lawrence Godfrey Smith, a pupil of Theresa Carenia?. Returned to New Zealand in 1928 and worked in Broadcasting in Christchurch. Recalls 1928 earthquake during broadcast when she continued playing as the piano rolled away. In 1931 went to study at the Royal College of Music, London for three years. Mentions lessons with Schnabel which she describes with reference to concept of mental practice. On completion of classes continued in Tremezzo and played for liede classes of Theresa Behr, (Schnabel's wife), for two years. Returned to New Zealand 1939 and worked as a pianist for 2YA. Refers to programme organiser, John Reed and John Schroder. Discusses friendship with Douglas Lilburn. Started classes at Porirua, and refers to some students - Keith Kinsella, Michael Corban, Bruce Mason, Gillian Watson, Keith Field, Joan Havill, Elaine Sharman and Bryan Sayer. Mentions Sister M Winifrede and recalls classes in liede held in the St Cecelia singing room at St Mary's College Hill Street. Recalls being awarded MBE for service to music in 1976. Interviewer(s) - Colleen Rae-Gerrard Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-0140, OHT7-0141 Quantity: 2 7" reel(s). Finding Aids: Brief abstract and information sheet available at 82-069-01. Transfers: Transferred from Manuscripts & Archives - (A81-256) - MS-Group-0579.

Date: [ca 1946]

By: Brown, Gwyneth Lee, 1925-2015

Reference: PAColl-9673

Description: Portrait of Lili Kraus, taken ca 1946 by an unidentified photographer. The photograph is signed by Kraus. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Mat recto - beneath image - To Jim, whom I do call my dear friend, in true gratitude, Lili Kraus, 18 June, 1946. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 20.5 x 15.2 cm, on cardboard mount Provenance: Donated by Gwyneth Brown, Wellington, 2009 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-9552 : Brown, Gwyneth, fl 1951-2009 : Papers.

Date: 14 Apr 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Barnard, Ruth Elizabeth, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0593/06

Description: Ruth Barnard talks about her continuing involvement in Sunday school, and participation in Bible Class and on church committees. Mentions her piano playing, a children's choir, people she knows well, fellowship, injustice and describes what it was like when St. David's Church was bulldozed. Gives her interpretation of being a christian, discusses healing experiences in the light of her work as a nurse and mentions her contact with the Church of Christ, Exclusive Brethren, Christian Fellowship. Talks of the her role as a grandparent, and the changes in society, mentioning homosexuality and abortions.. Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009238: OHC-009239 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2969, OHDL-000927. Portrait photograph of Ruth Barnard

Date: 22 February 1947

From: Kitt, Watson, d 2015: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-10217

Description: Comprises group portrait of Pianist Lili Kraus and young Chinese New Zealand women. Taken 22 February 1947 by unknown photographer. Back row, left to right: Mary Young, Kitty Wong, Shirley Ting (Mrs Jim Tso), Marie Ting (Mrs Bill Chun), Mun Wong She (?) (Mrs Frank Lu), Bickleen Fong, Dorothy Gee (?) (Mrs Bing Wong), Lily Young (Mrs Watson Kitt), Sunly Young (Mrs Ted Chong), Ivy Ngan (Mrs Peter Joe). Second row from back, left to right: Mollie Kwok (Mrs Willie Ngan Kee), Mavis Chun, Betty Ting (Mrs Stan Wong), unidentified, Sylvia or Dorothy Gee, Maisie Wong (Mrs Karm Young), Patsy Ng (Mrs Jack Young), June Hing (Mrs David Yee), Lois Wong, unidentified (possibly Dorothy Gee), Lucy King (probably Lucy King), Winnie Kwok (Mrs Peter Young). Third row from back, left to right: Kathleen Ng (Mrs Jim Luey) Priscilla Young (nee Ng?), Valerie Kwok (Mrs Cho Tong), Mrs Yen (nee Ting), Lili Kraus, Nettie Joe (nee Lowe), Doris Ng (Mrs Graham Bing), Nancy Ngan (Mrs Gordon Joe), Phyllis Wong (Mrs Bill Young). Front row: Mollie Joe (Mrs Merlin Wong?), Doreen Lowe, May Kohing, Jean Ngan. Relationship complexity - Same image at 1/2-170582-F which was loaned to the library Hungarian pianist Lili Kraus played at a concert in Wellington Town Hall on Saturday, 22 February 1947. A group of Chinese New Zealand women sold autographed programmes at the event to raise money for Corso in China. The women dressed in national costumes (Source of information: 'Southern Cross', 21 & 24 February 1947) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) mounted on black photograph album page.

Date: 1910, 2004

From: Kelson, Cara, 1922-: Papers

By: Kelson, Cara, 1922-

Reference: MS-Papers-8109-6

Description: Score of `Cadenzas for the concerto in G minor, Beethoven', by Clara Schumann in hand of Cara Kelson; also a note by Kelson on the origin of the cadenzas, how she came to perform them. There is also an article `Memories of Clara Schumann' (The Musician, Dec 1910) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A2004-263) Donated by Mrs C Kelson, WA

Date: [1996-1998]

From: Buckingham, Louise, 1937- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6933-1

Description: Papers relating to the research Buckingham did for her essay on Dorothy Davies for vol 4 of the `Dictionary of New Zealand biography' (1998); includes correspondence with Colleen Rae-Gerrard, Radio New Zealand, extracts from 82-069 material held by ATL, copies from birth, marriage and death certificates, articles by Davies, clippings about her, notes from various publications and photocopy of transferred photograph of Davies' and Reuel Lochore's house at Whangaparaoa. Also article by Davies on Artur Schnabel. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1996-1998]

From: Buckingham, Louise, 1937- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6933-3

Description: Papers relating to the research Buckingham did for her essay on Dorothy Davies for vol 4 of the `Dictionary of New Zealand biography' (1998); drafts and final essay submitted to the DNZB; note on first draft that it was sent to Marie Vanderwart Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 8/9/54

From: The Dominion :Negatives

Reference: 1/2-145865-G

Date: [195-]

From: Otaki Sanatorium Reunion Committee :Photographs relating to Otaki Sanatorium, 1928-1954

Reference: 1/2-179795-F

Description: Winifred Atwell, pianist, at Rangiatea Church after performing a free concert for for Otaki Sanatorium and Health Camp patients. From left: Lou Levishohn (husband of Winifred Atwell), Canon Hepa Taiepa, Winifred Atwell, Henrietta Gray, unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Finding Aids: Photocopy of original print at PAColl-5436-24.

Date: [ca 1900-1976]

From: Blomfield, Juliet, fl 1993-2008 :Photographs of the Fisher family

Reference: PAColl-9240

Description: Photographs of pianist Esther Fisher, taken ca 1900-1976 by various photographers in New Zealand and England. Includes photographs of Fisher parents, Alice Esther Fisher and Francis Marion Bates Fisher, class photograph of Fitzherbert Terrace School, Enid Blomfield (nee Fisher), and Lady Wavertree. Accompanying material - Copies of drawings of Lord and Lady Wavertree by John Singer Sargent, magazine article that mentions Mrs Fisher Quantity: 49 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 b&w original photographic print(s) proofsheets. 1 colour original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Prints

Date: [ca 1950s]

By: Sims, Thomas Edward, 1929-2009; Sims, Mary Geraldine, active 2004-2009

Reference: PAColl-9786

Description: Portrait of Dorothy Davies, pianist and piano teacher, taken ca 1950s by an unknown photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 50 x 38 cm (framed portrait) Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Sims, Thomas, 1929-2009; Papers (MS-Group-1827).

Date: [2003]

By: Baumer, Barbara, active 2003

Reference: MS-Papers-7794

Description: Paper on Paul and Diny Schramm delivered by Baumer at a seminar at Victoria University of Wellington in which she gives a biographical overview and looks at the impact they had on their audience and musicians, particularly in New Zealand Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms Barbara Baumer, Paraparaumu, Jul 2003

Date: 1940s

From: Kelson, Cara :Photographs relating to Cara Kelson's career as a Pianist

By: Brake, Brian, 1927-1988

Reference: PAColl-5384-1

Description: Portrait of pianist Cara Kelson, taken in the 1940s by Brian Brake. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1996-1998]

From: Buckingham, Louise, 1937- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6933-2

Description: Papers relating to the research Buckingham did for her essay on Dorothy Davies for vol 4 of the `Dictionary of New Zealand biography' (1998); includes correspondence, clippings and articles, abstract of interview by Colleen Rae-Gerrard of Davies and notes made by Buckingham (1981); notes of Buckingham's conversation with Roger Davies, copy of Davies' `Musician's biography', record of conversation with Maria Blaschke re Davies and copy of talk given by Bruce Mason on Dorothy Davies' master classes (1972) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1946

From: [Music programmes and other ephemera of quarto size for concerts. 1946]

By: McKenzie, Thornton, Cooper, Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1946-01-cover

Description: Cover shows photograph and autograph of the pianist Lili Kraus. McKenzie, Thorton. Cooper, Ltd, Printers, 126 Cuba Street, Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (sepia) on cover of programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on folded programme, 285 x 223 mm.