AUDIO
Orpheus Choir 50th celebration
- Date
- 1999-2013
- By
- Orpheus Choir of Wellington
- Reference
- Series-6233
- Description
'Orpheus in Rarohenga' was commissioned by the Orpheus Choir on the occassion of their 50th Anniversary in 2002.
Quantity: 5 folder(s). 1 compact disc(s). 1 DAT tape(s).
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Additional processing required - Access to all contractual documents and related correspondence requires the permission of John Psathas; and for 50 years after his death, will require the permission of his trustee. Access to the correspondence of living writers requires their permission. Access to all other material is unrestricted.
- Part of
- Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings / Composition projects
- Format
- 5 folder(s), 1 compact disc(s), 1 DAT tape(s), Sound recordings
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Copyright
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Captain Cook in the Underworld
Date: [2002]
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: fMS-Papers-12215-64
Description: Full handwritten score and printed copy of lyrics for 'Captain Cook in the Underworld'. 'Captain Cook in the Underworld' is a book-length poem by Robert Sullivan, commissioned as the libretto for Psathas' work for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Wellington’s Orpheus Choir. Title from enclosure. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscript score and printed matter Transfers: MSCD-2973 and MSDT-0617..
Orpheus in Rarohenga
Date: 1999-2002
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-09
Description: Draft scores or sketches and other material relating to 'Orpheus in Rarohenga' composed by Psathas to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Orpheus Choir in 2002. Includes a "first draft" copy of 'Captain Cook in the Underworld' the libretto written by Robert Sullivan for the piece. Psathas was commissioned by the Orpheus Choir to compose a piece to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Robert Sullivan was commissioned to write the libretto. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Contents of folder were removed from ringbinder labelled "Orpheus project" by Library staff.
[Captain Cook in the Underworld]
Date: [2001]
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MSCD-2973
Description: Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 compact disc(s). Transfers: fMS-Papers-12215-64 and MSDT-0617.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Material was received in a folder labelled "Captain Cook in the Underworld".
Orpheus in Rarohenga, corrections
Date: 2002, 2013
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
By: Orpheus Choir of Wellington
Reference: fMS-Papers-12113-04
Description: Printed score for 'Orpheus in Rarohenga' with manuscript annotations giving corrections. Also copies of two emails, dated 2002 and 2013, giving corrections. 'Orpheus in Rarohenga' was commissioned by the Orpheus Choir on the occassion of their 50th Anniversary in 2002. Title from item Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Spiral bound with some loose pages tipped in, printed and manuscript
Orpheus Part Two The Death of Cook
Date: 2002, 2013
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: fMS-Papers-12215-91
Description: Photocopy of handwritten score for 'Part Two The Death of Cook' and a printed copy of the words for 'Captain Cook in the Underworld' . 'Captain Cook in the Underworld' is a book-length poem by Robert Sullivan, commissioned as the libretto for Psathas' work for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Wellington’s Orpheus Choir. Title from item Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed and photocopies
Orpheus rewrite
Date: [2010-2011]
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12215-76
Description: Correspondence, notes, and scores relating to changes made by Psathas to 'Orpheus in Rarohenga'. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed scores and correspondence with manuscript annotations; manuscript notes and scores Processing information: Papers were received in an envelope labelled "ORPHEUS REWRITE". One email was in a manilla folder labelled "Orpheus Recording", inside this envelope. Papers were removed from envelope and manilla folder for preservation purposes.
Orpheus
Date: 2002
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MSDT-0617
Description: Caseliner reads: "Orpheus (sequence) Orpheus / Cook in Rarohenga 0. 30 seconds blank 1. The Transit of Venus (18"30) 2. The Death of Cook (14.30) 3. Cook in Rarohenga (12.30) C. 2002 John Psathas". Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). Physical Description: DAT tape with annotation on caseliner. Transfers: MSCD-2973 and fMS-Papers-12215-64.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.