AUDIO
Interview with Anson Austin
- Date
- 08 Nov 1990
- By
- Downes, Peter, 1928-2022; Austin, Anson William, 1940-
- Reference
- OHInt-0133/05
- Description
Mr Anson Austin describes musical associations in family background, childhood memories and early musical experiences. Recalls his discovery and development of his voice by Clifton Cook at Christchurch Boys' High School, and his first engagements in New Zealand. Describes his first work with New Zealand Railways Engineering Department, and departure for London where he sang with the BBC singers. Recalls engagement by the Australian Opera Company, and his experiences in learning to sing opera. Describes development of his career as opera singer, and in partnering Joan Sutherland in Australian Opera appearances, including her farewell performances in 1990. Discusses coaching with Dominique Modesti and development of his voice 1970s-1980s. Recalls work in operetta, favourite singers, effect of New Zealand background and upbringing on voice and talent. Remembers humorous incidents in career and gives advice to singers starting out. Recalls coaching with Jack Metz and describes leisure activities and families.
Venue - Sydney
Interviewer(s) - Peter Downes
Venue - Mr Austin's home in Sydney
Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003564, OHC-003565, OHC-003566, OHC-003567
Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration.
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- Access restrictions
- Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission - Access requires written permission of the donor
- Part of
- Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews
- Format
- 4 C60 cassette(s), 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration, Oral histories, Equipment used: Sony TC D5M cassette recorder ; Sony lapel microphones
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Interview with Anson Austin, tape three
Date: 8 Nov 1990
From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews
Reference: OHC-003566
Description: Interviewer(s) - Peter Downes Arrangement: Tape sequence - 3 of 4 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Interview with Anson Austin, tape four
Date: 8 Nov 1990
From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews
Reference: OHC-003567
Description: Interviewer(s) - Peter Downes Arrangement: Tape sequence - 4 of 4 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Interview with Anson Austin, tape one
Date: 8 Nov 1990
From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews
Reference: OHC-003564
Description: Interviewer(s) - Peter Downes Arrangement: Tape sequence - 1 of 4 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Interview with Anson Austin, tape two
Date: 8 Nov 1990
From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews
Reference: OHC-003565
Description: Interviewer(s) - Peter Downes Arrangement: Tape sequence - 2 of 4 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).