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Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
- Date
- 1984-2015
- By
- Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942-
- Reference
- ATL-Group-00553
- Description
Collection mainly relates to the composition, performance, and recording history of Helen Fisher's composition 'Pounamu' and her bicultural experiences more broadly.
Includes:
- Assignments and papers relating to Fisher's time as an ethnomusicology student at Victoria University in the 1980s
- Papers relating to Māori-Pākehā cultural collaborations from the1980s onwards
- Scores and arrangements of 'Pounamu'
- Papers relating to concerts and festivals at which 'Pounamu' was performed, including Nelson Composers' Workshop (1990), Asian Music Festival (Japan, 1990), NZ International Festival of the Arts (1994), and WOMAD (1999)
- Clippings of reviews and articles
- Unpublished audio recordings of performances and rehearsals of 'Pounamu'
- Published compact discs transferred to the Published Collection; Voices16 / Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir (Atoll ACD 213), SOUNZwrite Education Series : Jenny McLeod, Helen Fisher, David Hamilton / Various artists (SOUNZ)
Also includes material relating to:
- Biculturalism in New Zealand, Project Waitangi, cross-cultural collaborations, Peace Festival (1983)
- Ngāti Pōneke Young Māori Club (Wellington), which Fisher attended and was involved with during the 1980s; including copies of research into the Club undertaken by Michael Karipa
- Material relating the Catholic Church in New Zealand
- Visit to Japan to attend Asian Music Festival (1990), where Fisher's work 'Pounamu' was performed
- Tour of New Zealand by the Sendai Hoso Choir (May 1991) from Japan
Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music.
Title supplied by Library.
Quantity: 55 colour original photographic print(s). 23 folder(s). 9 C60 cassette(s). 3 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 compact disc(s) published. 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 digital video disc(s) unpublished. 1 compact disc(s) unpublished. 0.15 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Papers, photographs, cassettes and compact discs.
Transfers: Published compact discs: - - Voices16 / Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir (Atoll ACD 213) - - SOUNZwrite Education Series : Jenny McLeod, Helen Fisher, David Hamilton / Various artists (SOUNZ).
- Additional description
To preserve the original recording, access is made via a surrogate to be made upon request.
- Use/Reproduction
- Copyright: Material across the collection is subject to various copyrights. Helen Fisher retains copyright in her musical compositions, writings and photographs. Copyright in recordings is held by creators and/or commissioners of recordings; performer rights are held by the performers. Copyright in other material in the collection is held by third parties.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Additional processing required - Collection is currently being processed by staff. Please contact the Library if you wish to access the collection before processing is complete. No access restriction once processing is complete.
- Format
- 55 colour original photographic print(s), 23 folder(s), 9 C60 cassette(s), 3 b&w original photographic print(s), 2 compact disc(s) published, 2 C90 cassette(s), 1 digital video disc(s) unpublished, 1 compact disc(s) unpublished, 0.15 Linear Metres, Business correspondence, Clippings, Ephemera, Manuscripts, Photographic prints, Programmes, Scores, Sound recordings, Papers, photographs, cassettes and compact discs.
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Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Programme and brochure for Taku Wana
Date: [ca 1997-1998]
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
By: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942-
Reference: MS-Papers-6274
Description: Comprises annotated programme for `Taku wana; the enduring spirit', a musical production exploring the early history of European settlement in the Nelson region and relationships with Maori there; and brochure for production Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter with holograph annoations Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms H Fisher, Wellington, May 1998 Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Poster and brochure for Taku Wana - To Book Collections - Score for `Taku wana; the enduring spirit' by Fisher.
Helen Fisher. Te tangi a te matui. Bridget Douglas. First edit
Date: 20 January 2005
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MSCD-4574
Description: Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 compact disc(s). Transfers: Separated from Helen Fisher papers for permanent housing.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Performance of 'te tangi a te matiu' by Joanne Averill. Ngati Poneke concert
Date: 12 April 1987
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MSC-031429
Description: Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Transfers: Separated from Helen Fisher papers for permanent housing.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Write-protection tab removed by Library.
William Dart's review of 'composing women's festival'
Date: 1995
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MSC-031428
Description: Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). Transfers: Separated from Helen Fisher papers for permanent housing.. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Write-protection tab removed by Library.
Loose papers removed from Helen Fisher cassette tapes
Date: 8 December 2020
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12639
Description: Notes written by Helen Fisher in 2020, relating to material recorded in the 1980s and 1990s. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Notes originally enclosed with MSC-026526 - MSC-026528 and MSC-026530 - MSC-026531.
Senior Showcase: Brought to Light. Kurawaka
Date: Date unknown
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MSDVD-0207
Description: Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 digital video disc(s). Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing.
Sendai: Hoso Choir and Kanzan Sato. Rehearsal of choir with Kanzan Sato. Hiroshi conduc...
Date: 4 May 1991
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MSC-026531
Description: Side A: Helen's reording of Sendai Hoso Choir and Kanzan Sato. Interview with Kanzan re Shakuhachi techniques. Side B: Some of choir's rehearsal inclyuding practising te reo 'Kia Hora te Marino', also 'Sea of Spring' played by Kanzan Sato. Case insert includes information about contents. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Transfers: Enclosed with the item was a note written by Helen Fisher, separated to MS-Papers-12639. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Write-protection tab removed by Library.
Pounamu rehearsal Richard Nunns and New Zealand singers
Date: 28 February 1994
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MSC-026532
Description: Two performances. Part of the New Zealand International Festival. Case insert includes information about contents. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Write-protection tab removed by Library.
Sendai Hoso Choir. Conductor: Hiroshi Ono
Date: 4 May 1991
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MSC-026528
Description: Pounamu' (89) c. Helen Fisher Performance: Kanzan Sats: Shakuhachi and Sendai Hoso Choir conducted by Hiroshi Ono in 1991 at St. Andews on the Terrace, Wellington. Case insert includes information about contents. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Transfers: Enclosed with the item was a note written by Helen Fisher, separated to MS-Papers-12639. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Write-protection tab removed by Library.
Side A: Nga Puke Songs. Ko Wharepapa Te Maunga. Side B: Nga Puke Songs - Pounamu. 1st 2...
Date: 1987-1990
From: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942- : Collection
Reference: MSC-026527
Description: Side A: Early Compositions. 1. 'Nga Puke' songs. Mere Boynton (voice) Andrew (guitar). 2. 2yc 1st recording of 'Te Tangi A Te Matui' Joanne Averall. 3. 'Pounamu' (1989). Victoria University of Wellington Chamber choir. 4. 'Ko Wharepapa Te Maunga for Brass - 1989. Sound mixing with New Zealand string quartet. Brass piece recorded at Victoria 1989, with Karanga by Tiahuia Grey. Side B. Rehearsal. Mere singing unaccompanied Nga Puke songs - a rehearsal. Rest of side B blank. Case insert includes information about contents. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). Transfers: Enclosed with the item were two notes written by Helen Fisher, separated to MS-Papers-12639. Processing information: Description created from item label/housing. Item has not been previewed as part of processing. Write-protection tab removed by Library.