Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: Opera Technique presents "The bear", a play by A Chekhov; music by Sir William Walton. Lyrics by Paul Dehn. Newtown Centre, 1-3 May 1980. Programme 1981: Wellington Cathedral Autumn Festival. Opera-Technique in association with St Pauls presents "Joseph and the amazing technicolour dreamcoat", by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Produced by Alan Farquhar; musical director Laurel Asken. 20-23 May 1981. Programme (2 copies) 1983: Opera Technique Inc presents "Amahl and the night visitors", by Gian-Carlo Menotti. St Matthews Brooklyn, 27 November; Waiwhetu Methodist Church, 29 November; St David's Church Naenae, 30 November; St James Church Lower Hutt, 3 December; Seatoun Presbyterian Church, 4 December [1983]. Flier only 1984: Opera-Technique Inc by arrangement with Chappell & Co (N.Z.) Limited, presents an adaptation of Sigmund Romberg's "Desert song". Produced by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 7-10 March [1984]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique Inc presents a double bill: Kurt Weill's "Down in the valley" (directed by Venessa Park); [and] "The Cadi outwitted", by C W Gluck (directed by Patricia Bond. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 26-29 September [1984]. Programme (2 copies) 1985: "Edwardiana", featuring music and song from the drawing rooms, concert halls and theatres from 1901-1914. Directed by Beverley Reid; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 10-14 September [1985]. Programme (2 copies) "Naughty Marietta", a new book by Peter Quartermain; music by Victor Herbert. Directed by Richard Dyer. 7-16 March 1985. Programme (2 copies) 1986: Opera Technique Inc presents "Rose Marie", a romance of the Canadian Rockies, by Otto Harbach & Oscar Hammerstein. Directed by Richard Dyer. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 5-15 March [1986]. Programme, and flier (2 copies) Opera Technique presents "Fra Diavolo, the bandit chief", a three-act comic opera by Daniel Auber. Directed by Patrica Bond; musical direction Emily Mair and John Jerome. Newtown Community Theatre, 17-21 September [1986]. Programme (2 copies) and flier. 1987: Opera Technique Inc presents the musical "Bless the bride", by A P Herbert and Vivian Ellis. produced by Dennis Riley; musical director Cathryn Netherclift. Newtown Community Centre, 4-14 March 1987. Programme (2 copies) and flier. Opera-Technique Inc presents "The bohemian girl", by Alfred Bunn and Michael Balfe. Produced by Brian Roberts; musical director Fiona Knight. Newtown Community Centre, 15-19 September 1987. Programme 1988: Opera Technique Inc presents "Viva Mexico!", by Phil Park and Bernard Dunn. Directed by Alison Toomer; musical direction by Suzanne Dyer. Newtown Community Centre, 19-26 March 1988. Programme Opera-Technique Inc presents "The count of Luxembourg, by A M Willner and R Bodansky, music by Franz Lehar. Director Richard Dyer; musical director John Jerome. Newtown Community Theatre, 28 September - 2 October 1988. Programme 1989: Opera Technique Inc presents "The new moon", by Romberg and Hammerstein. Director Pat Bond; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 8-18 March 1989. Programme (2 copies) and flier Opera-Technique Inc presents "Tarantara Tarantara; the lives and music of Gilbert and Sullivan", by Ian Taylor. Director Ingrid Prossor; musical direction Alison Scott. Wellington Repertory Theatre. 20-30 September 1989. Programme Quantity: 15 programmes. 1 flier. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Many programmes donated by Opera Technique trustees, 2007; two from the collection of Raymond Hedges, 2002.

Date: 1960 - 1969

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1960s

Description: Includes: Opera Technique presents Johann Strauss' "Gipsy baron". Produced by Harry Baker; musical director Harry Botham. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 16-19 November 1960. Programme (2 copies) (Cover design by A.L. - Alan Lees?) 1961: Opera Technique Inc presents "The bartered bride", by Frederick Smetana. Produced by William Sheat; musical direction by Harry Botham. Choreography by Leigh Brewer. Technical College Theatre, 21-24 June; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 26-27 June 1961. Programme (2 copies) 1962: Opera Technique presents two operas, produced with the assistance of the Arts Advisory Council: "Dido and Aeneas" by Henry Purcell (produced by Joan Warwick); and "A dinner engagement", by Lennox Berkeley (directed by Bruce Lawson). Concert Chamber Wellington, 13-14 March; Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 16-17 March [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique Inc presents "A night in Venice" by Johann Strauss. Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Evan Roberts. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 2-6 October [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique (Inc) presents "Amahl and the night visitors", by Menotti. produced by Alix McMillan. Preceded by "Policeman's serenade" by A P Herbert (Pianist Nora Dowse); and "Plain Jane". (Pianist Nora Dowse).[and/or "A sprig of Heather" presented by Edith Campbell, ALison Clegg and Andrew Braid] Epuni, 10 December 1962. Stokes Valley, 17 December 1962. Programme (2 versions) 1963: Opera-Technique (Inc) proudly presents ... "La vie Parisienne", an operetta in three acts by Jacques Offenbach. Revised version by A P Herbert. Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Evan Roberts. Guest conductor James Robertson. Grand Opera House Wellington, 10-14 September [1963]. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) 1964:"Amahl and the night visitors", by Menotti, presented by Opera Technique Inc. , presented in association with "Lo sposo deluso" (The deluded bridegroom) by Mozart. Producer Maureen Donaldson; musical director Evan Roberts. Programme (small folded sheet with ticket attached) Opera-Technique presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by jury", produced by Edna Wiggs; [and] "Antarctica", by Peter Grenwell [Greenwell]; directed by Harry Baker. University Memorial Theatre, 27 August - 1 September; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 8-10 September [1964]. Programme (2 copies) 1965: Opera-Technique presents Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffmann". Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Harry Botham. St James Theatre Wellington, 9-14 August [1965]. Programme (2 copies) and one pink bookmark Opera-Technique presents Menotti's "Amahl and the night visitors". Produced by Roger Savage; musical director Patrick Flynn. Heretaunga College, 11 December; Seatoun Church Hall, 14 December; Wesley Church Taranaki Street, 22 December, Botanical Gardens Sound Shell, 23 December [1965]. Programme (2 copies incl. photocopy). 1966: Opera Technique presents 4 American operas: "Sunday excursion", by Alec Wilder and Arnold Sundgaard; "Hand of bridge", by Samuel Barber and Gian-Carlo Menotti; "Unicorn in the garden", by Russell Smith and Joseph Longstreth; "Down in the Valley", by Kurt Weill and Arnold Sundgaard. Produced by Brian Bell; musical director Patrick Flynn; set designer Roger Hart. Concert Chamber, 20-26 May [1966]. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique presents "The beggar's opera", by John Gay, in a new musical version realised from the original airs by Benjamin Britten; vocal score by Arthur Oldham. Produced by Dick Johnstone; musical director Patrick Flynn. [1966]. Programme (2 copies) 1967: Opera Technique. Newsletter, volume 10, no 1, January 1967. (2 copies) "Irma La Douce", in association with Opera-Technique. With Arianthe Garland, Bub McKegg, Barry Hill. Produced by Richard Campion. Programme 1969: Opera Technique [presents] Franz Lehar's "The land of smiles". Produced by Ken Blackburn; musical director Russell Channell. Opera Centre, 12-23 April 1969. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique presents Menotti's "Amahl and the night visitors". Stage director John Wadd. St Mark's Church Dufferin Street, 3 December; Eastbourne School Hall, 6 December, St John's Church Willis Street, 7 December; Soundshell Botanical Gardens, 11 December; Onslow College, 14 December [1969?]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique presents "To cut a long story short", devised and directed by Alan Farquhar; musical direction Brian Hands; choreographer and solo dancer Pauline Noorts. [1969]. Programme (photocopy only) Other Titles - Gypsy Baron Quantity: 17 programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1970s

Description: Includes: 1970s?: Amahl & the night visitors. Producer and choreographer Diana Helen; musical director Peter Lockwood; pianist Mary Singleton; costume designer Khris Fredrikson. Programme [1970s?] 1970: Opera Technique presents 3 short operas: "The wandering scholar", "The blind beggars", and "He who says yes". Produced and designed by Phillip Mann; musical direction by Peter Browne. University Memorial Theatre, 27-31 October 1970. Programme (2 copies) 1971: "Jenifer; the pop opera you'll sing tears about". Librettists John Banas and Alan Farquhar; composers Clive Cockburn and Val Murphy. Director Dick Johnstone. Musical direction Clive Cockburn. Promoted by Opera-Technique. St James, 14-24 July [1971]. Programme (2 copies). "Gianni Schicchi"(Puccini) [and] "The medium" (Menotti); two operas from Opera Technique. Peter Averi musical director; Peter Coates director / designer. V U W Theatre 31 August - 4 September 1971. Programme (2 copies) 1973: Floral festival presented by Johnsonville Flower Arrangement Group. Music by members of Opera Technique Inc. 2-3 March. Organ recital by Stanley Jackson on 4 March. St John's Church, Bassett Road, Johnsonville, 2-4 March 1973. Programme (Photocopy) (2 copies) 1974: Opera Technique proudly presents "A dinner engagement", by Lennox Berkeley and Paul Dehn; directed by Russell Aitken; [and] "Cavalleria Rusticana", by Pietro Mascagni, G Targihi-Tozzetti & G Menasci; musical director Alan Foster. 7-14 August 1974. Programme (2 copies) 1975: Opera Technique Inc proudly presents "A night of Italian opera". Musical director John Jerome; items introduced by Peter Fry; programme arranged by Silvio Famularo. St Patrick's Hall Kilbirnie, 1 December 1975. Programme (2 copies) 1976: Opera Technique Inc presents "Merry England", by Edward German; text by Basil Hood. Musical director John Jerome; narrator Lionel Meade. Ewen Hall Wellington, 29 February 1976. Programme (2 copies, including 1 photocopy) 1977: Opera Technique presents "Gems from Grand Opera". Musical directors John Jerome and Peter Lockwood. Compere Raymond Hedges. [September 1977]. Programme (2 copies) "Albert Herring", by Benjamin Britten. Produced and designed by Peter Coates; musical direction Peter Zwartz. Presented by Opera Technique. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 29 March - 2 April [1977]. Flier only Opera Technique Incorporated presents Benjamin Britten's "The little sweep", a Christmas opera for young people. Produced by Elizabeth Martin; musical director Peter Zwartz. Cultural Centre, Cuba Mall, 11-24 December 1977. Programme (2 copies) 1978: Jacques Offenbach's "La Belle Helene". Produced by Peter Coates; musical director Peter Zwartz. State Opera House Wellington, 7-10 June 1978. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 11 programmes. 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Many programmes donated by Opera Technique trustees, 2007.

Date: 1990 - 1994

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1990s

Description: Includes: 1990: Opera-Technique Inc presents "La Perichole" by Offenbach. Director Harry Baker; musical director John Jerome. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 22 September - 6 October 1990. Promotional pamphlet / booking form only (2 copies) 1991: Opera-Technique Inc presents "Amahl and the night visitors", by Gian-Carlo Menotti. Director Alison Toomer; musical director Peter Marshall. St Peter's Church Willis Street, 16-30 November 1991. Programme 1992: Opera Tech-news, March 1992 Opera-Technique Inc presents the centennial season of two one-act operas: Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" (director Philip Mills; musical; director Michael Vinten), and Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci" (director Ingrid Prossor; musical director Emily Mair). Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 14-23 May 1992. Programme (2 copies)and flyer Opera-Technique presents Gay & Pepusch's "The beggar's opera". Musical director Alan Foster; director Ron Pidcock. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 3-5, 9-12 December 1992. Flier only 1993: Opera-Technique Inc presents "Lock up your daughters", by Miles/Bart/Johnson. Director Ingrid Prossor. Wellington Repertory Theatre, 21-30 October 1993. Programme (2 copies) 1994: Opera-Technique Inc. 1954-1994. A ruby anniversary! Saturday 14th May 1994. Booklet with list of past members and past productions, and photographs of some past members. "The golden salamander; a fantastic fable in theree acts. Compsoer Michael Vinten; libretto Julia Millen and Joy Tonks, based on the E T A Hoffman short story "Der Goldene Topf". Directed by Philip Mills; conducted by Michael Vinten. 13, 15, 17 and 19 November 1994. Programme / libretto. Quantity: 6 programmes. 1 flier. 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1954 - 1959

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1950s

Description: Includes: 1954: Wellington Technical College Old Students' Opera group presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe". 4-5 May 1954. Programme Wellington Technical College Old Students' Opera group presents "Miss Hook of Holland", written by Paul A Rubens. Produced by Eileen Teward. Conductor Harry Botham. [October 1954]. Programme 1955: The Wellington Technical College Old Students' Light Opera Group presents [the] Australasian premiere of Roger Quilter's "Love at the inn". Technical College Theatre, 28 September - 1 October 1955. Programme. Cover design by William Baine. (1 copy and one photocopy) 1956: Opera-Technique presents "The bartered bride", by Smetana. Musical director Harry Botham; stage director Eileen Teward. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 2-5 October 1956. Programme (2 copies, one with centre spread autographed by cast members) 1957: Opera-Technique presents two one-act operettas: "Trial by jury" (Musical director Hugh Reid; stage director John Duff) and "Cast ashore", script written by Wm Newton Sheat; musical director Frank Hoy; stage director John Duff). [1956]. Programme (with advertisement for forthcoming "Die Fledermaus") Opera-Technique presents "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss II. Guest conductor James Robertson. Musical director Harry Botham; producer Harry Baker. Technical College Theatre, 27 September - 1 October [1957]. Programme (2 copies) 1958: Opera-Technique presents "Martha", by Friedrich von Flotow. Guest conductor John Hopkins. Musical direction by Harry Botham; production by William Sheat. Production and costumes designed by Harry Baker; ensembles staged by Jean Swain. 3-6 September [1958]. Programme (2 copies) and flier Opera-Technique presents "Trial by jury", (musical director Hugh Reid; producer John Duff) and concert items. Technical College Theatre, Saturday 6th December. Programme (photocopy only) 1959: Opera Technique (Inc) presents "Lilac time". Conductor Harry Botham. produced by John Thompson. Technical College Theatre, 17-20 June 1959. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique (Inc) presents "Martha", by Friedrich von Flotow. Guest conductor John Hopkins; musical direction Harry Botham; production staged by William Sheat. Technical College Theatre Wellington. Festival of Wellington production, 25-26 February 1959. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 10 programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Many programmes donated by Opera Technique trustees, 2007. Some from the collection of Harry Baker, donated 2010.