Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979

Date: April 29 to May 9, 1970

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: PA1-o-526

Description: Photographs of a production of "Oklahoma" by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, performed by members of the Wellington Operatic Society in March-April 1970. Programme attached to album, showing cast, production crew and synopsis, including photographs of choreographer (Deirdre Tarrant), producer (Dick Johnson [i.e. James Richmond Johnstone]), musical director (John Morrison), and lead performers Frank Malthus and Louise Joyce. None of the other images have captions. Album includes 265 prints of 35 mm film on 11 pages, and 6 enlargements. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with mottled green cover, programme attached which reads "Wellington Operatic Society presents "Oklahoma", Opera House, Wellington, April 29 to May 9"

Date: 1955 - 1959

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1955/1959

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1955: "The new moon", music by Sigmund Romberg. Cedric Gardiner (producer); Henry Rudolph (musical director); Jeane Horne (ballet mistress). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 28 April-12 May 1956 (2 copies) 1957: "Oklahoma," music by Richard Rogers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Cedric Gardiner (producer); Henry Rudolph (musical director); Jeane Horne (ballet mistress). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 27 April-11 May 1957. 1958: "Love from Judy", music by Hugh Martin. Cedric Gardiner (producer); Henry Rudolph (musical director); Jeane Horne (ballet mistress). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 29 March-12 April 1958. 1959: "The vagabond king," music by Rudolf Friml. Lynda Hastings (producer); Henry Rudolph (musical director); Jeane Horne (ballet mistress) (With Frank Malthus and Daphne Ellwood - photographed). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 7-21 November, 1959 (2 copies) Quantity: 4 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1960 - 1964

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1960/1964

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1960s: "Love life & laughter". Jeane Malthus (producer); Thelma Smith (producer); Rayellen Quinn (music director). [Venue and date of production not identified]. 1960s: "Music hall". Leigh Brewer (producer); Gil O'Sullivan (producer); Geoffrey Newson (music director). [Venue and date of performance not identified]. 1960s: "Music hall". Leigh Brewer (producer); Gil O'Sullivan (producer); Geoffrey Newson (music director). [Venue and date of production not identified]. (2 copies). 1960s: "That's Entertainment" (musical review). Howard Neil (producer); (Miss) Alex Wiltshire (music director); Ingrid Power (choreographer). [Venue and date of production not identified]. 1960: "Kiss me Kate". Music by Cole Porter. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Jean Horne (ballet mistress). With Dorothy McKegg and Frank Malthus. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 20-30 July 1960 (2 copies) 1961: "The King and I". Music by Richard Rogers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Geoffrey de Lautour (producer and music director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 15 February 1961 (2 copies) 1962: "White Horse Inn". Music by Ralph Benatzky. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Bob O'Hara, Frances Green, Frank Malthus and Vivienne Epsom. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 31 March-11 April 1962 (2 copies) 1963: "Carousel". Antony Groser (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Merran Ainslie, Frances green, Rayellen Ballinger, Frank Malthus, Vivienne Epsom, Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 1963 (2 copies) 1964: "Show boat". Donald Priestly (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Robin Dumbell and Merran Ainslie. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 11-21 March 1964. (2 copies). 1964: "Kiss me Kate". Music by Cole Porter. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Frank Malthus, Merran Ainslie. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 11-21 November 1964. (2 copies). Quantity: 10 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

Date: 1965 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1965/1969

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1965: "Calamity Jane". Music by Sammy Fain; lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Stanley Campbell (producer); Geoffrey Newson (musical director); Ken Sudell (choreographer); Jen[n]ifer Martin and Ronald Thrush (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 19-29 May 1965 (2 copies) ca 1966: "Music Hall Memories". Brian Radovanovich (compere); Bernard O Jones (producer); John Morrison (music director); Joan Warwick (choreographer). [Venue and dates not identified]. (2 copies). 1968: "South Pacific". Music by Richard Rogers; lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Colleen Walling (producer); John Morrison (music director). Dolores Dobson and Frank Malthus (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 9-16 March 1968 (2 copies) 1969: "Can Can". Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Colleen Walling (producer); John Morrison (music director); Jeane Horne (choreographer); Bob McKegg and Beverly Reid (cast). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 1969 (2 copies) 1969?: Quantity: 4 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1974

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1970/1974

Description: Includes: 1970: "Oklahoma". Produced by Dick Johnstone; musical director John Morrison, choreographer Deirdre Tarrant. Grand Opera House Wellington, 29 April - 9 May [1970]. Programme (2 copies) 1971: "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum". Directed by Duncan Whiting; musical direction John Miley. Concert Chamber, 13-20 November 1971. Programme (2 copies) "The student prince". Producer Colleen Walling; musical director Geoffrey Newson; choreographer Philip Markham. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-17 July 1971. Programme (2 copies) 1972: "White Horse Inn". Graham Clifford producer; John Morrison musical director; Kevin Westmoreland choreographer. Grand Opera House Wellington, 28 June - 8 July 1972. Programme (2 copies) and flyer 1973: "Show boat". Producer Geoffrey de Lautour; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-18 April 1973. Programme (2 copies) and flyer 1974: "Stage door". Producer Thelma Smith; musical director Rayellen Quin; pianiste Mrs Grace Gubb. [Wgtn Op Soc]. 15-18 May [1974]. Programme "My fair lady", produced by international director Simon Montigue. Grand Opera House, 26 October - 16 November 1974. Pamphlet and two promotional cards Quantity: 6 programmes. 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources

Date: March 1968

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: PA1-o-524

Description: Photographs of a production of "South Pacific" by Rodgers and Hammerstein performed by members of the Wellington Operatic Society in March 1968. Full programme attached to the album, with front cover used as title on album cover, and pages 1 to 5 containing the rest of the programme, including producers, cast, and synopsis. The end papers contain photographs of the producer (Colleen Walling), musical director (John Morrison), leading lady (Dolores Dobson), and leading male (Frank Malthus). None of the other photographs have captions. The first group of photographs are 35 mm images (106 views on 6 pages), followed by enlargements on 6 pages. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover, with programme cover attached which reads "Wellington Operatic Society presents an enchanted evening 'South Pacific', Opera House, 9-16 March 1968"; 20.5 x 28.5

Date: 1954

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1954

Description: Includes: Auckland Amateur Operatic Society (Inc). "The new moon". Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd, Frank Mandel and Laurence Schwab; music by Sigmund Romberg. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 October 1954. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres proudly present Evie Hayes in "Call me Madam" by Irving Berlin, with Rene Paul. Promotional brochure J C Williamson Theatres proudly present Evie Hayes in "Call me Madam" by Irving Berlin, with Rene Paul. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 August 1954. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres proudly present Evie Hayes in "Call me Madam" by Irving Berlin, with Rene Paul. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1954]. Programme Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society presents "The desert song". Producer Cedric Gardiner; ballet mistress Jeane Horne; musical director Henry Rudolph. Grand Opera House Wellington, 18 September - 2 October 1954. Programme Invercargill Amateur Operatic Society. "Firefly". Produced by A R E Fox assisted by I Scott; ballet by Hazel Stroud and Joy Lewis; musical director Edgar Clayton. Civic Theatre Invercargill, 26 June 1954. Programme. National Opera of Australia present "The barber of Seville". Conductor Georg Tintner. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 March 1954. Programme (2 copies) National Opera of Australia present "The barber of Seville". Conductor Georg Tintner. [Wellington season]. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-26 April [1954]. Pamphlet National Opera of Australia present "The barber of Seville". Conductor Georg Tintner. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April 1954. Programme (2 copies) National Opera of Australia present "The barber of Seville". Conductor Georg Tintner. Theatre Royal Christchurch [April 1954]. Programme National Opera of Australia present "La boheme". Conductor Georg Tintner. [Dunedin season 1954]. Programme National Opera of Australia present "La boheme". Conductor Georg Tintner. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1954]. Programme (2 copies) National Opera of Australia present "La boheme". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 9 March 1954. Programme National Opera of Australia present "La boheme". Conductor Georg Tintner. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April 1954. Programme (2 copies) National Opera of Australia present "Faust". Conductor Warwick Braithwaite. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April 1954. Programme (2 copies) National Opera of Australia present "Faust". Conductor Warwick Braithwaite. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 9 March 1954. Programme National Opera of Australia present "Il seraglio", by W A Mozart. Conductor Georg Tintner. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April 1954. Programme (2 copies) National Opera of Australia present "Il seraglio", by W A Mozart. Conductor Georg Tintner. Theatre Royal Christchurch [April 1954]. Programme National Opera of Australia present "Il tabarro", "Gianni Schicci". Conductor Dimo Galiungi. Producer Nino Marotta. Dunedin season [1954]. Programme National Opera of Australia present "Il tabarro", "Gianni Schicci". Conductorl Dimo Galiungi. Grand Opera House Wellington, season commencing 7 April 1954. Programme National Opera of Australia present "Il trovatore", by Giuseppi Verdi. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencinh 9 March 1954. Programme National Opera of Australia present "Il trovatore", by Giuseppi Verdi. Production by Nigel Lovell. Conductor Dimo Galiungi. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 April 1954. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres offer an enchanted evening in the "South Pacific". Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. Produced by Charles Atkin, musical director Gabriel Joffe. Grand Opera House Wellington, 29 January 1954. Programme (3 copies, one abbreviated but autographed) J C Williamson Theatres offer an enchanted evening in the "South Pacific". Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. Produced by Charles Atkin, musical director Gabriel Joffe. His Majesty's Theatre Dunedin [1954]. Programme; and promotional pamphlet for season 14-22 May [1954] J C Williamson Theatres offer an enchanted evening in the "South Pacific". Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. Produced by Charles Atkin, musical director Gabriel Joffe. Theatre Royal Christchurch [1954]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres offer an enchanted evening in the "South Pacific". Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein 2nd. Produced by Charles Atkin, musical director Gabriel Joffe. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 17 April 1954. Programme (2 copies, 1 autographed) Stars of opera. New Zealand tour 1954. (Geoffrey Chard, Ronald Dowd, Georg Tintner. in their first New Zealand concert tour. Programme Quantity: 24 publications. Physical Description: Programmes, pamphlets and flyers, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: [April 1963]

From: Wellington Operatic Society: Assorted photographs, ephemera, and drawings relating to productions

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: PA1-o-527

Description: Photographs of a production of "Carousel" by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, performed by members of the Wellington Operatic Society in April 1963. Names of production crew listed inside front cover, including producer (Antony Groser), musical director (Geoffrey de Lautour), and choreography and chorus movement (Leigh Brewer). Photographs include 141 prints of 35 mm film on 9 pages, and 7 pages of enlargements, none of which have captions. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover; programme attached which reads "Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Carousel' presented by Wellington Operatic Society"; 20.5 x 28.5 cm

Date: n d

From: Cheesman, Oswald Astley, 1913-1985: Musical arrangements

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Novello, Ivor, 1893-1951

Reference: fMS-Papers-11912-11

Description: Arrangements for 'Do I hear a waltz' and 'Waltzes from the dancing years' Quantity: 1 folder(s). 5.50 Minutes and seconds Duration.

Date: n d

From: Cheesman, Oswald Astley, 1913-1985: Musical arrangements

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979

Reference: fMS-Papers-11912-41

Description: Arrangements for 'It might as well be spring' and a spring medley Quantity: 1 folder(s). 4 Minutes and seconds Duration.

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-269

Description: Scores: 1xFS Orchestration: 221C22/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno. Percussion: Sus Cym, Tri, Glock, Cyms, BD Strings: 45443 Key: E flat major Duration: 4.01 Set 2. Solo vocal. Trombone 1 missing Song originally from 'Carousel'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-062

Description: Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Percussion: SD, Cyms, Glock, BD, Tri, Tub Bells Strings: 11111 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 Without Chorus. Archive set 3. Single parts only. Optional Piano part missing Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-063

Description: Scores: 1xFS Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Percussion: S drum, Cyms, Glock, B drum, Tri, Tub Bells Strings: 87665 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 Without chorus Set 4. Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-064

Description: Scores: 2xFS Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Percussion: T.Bells, Glock, SD, BD, Tri, Cyms Strings: 2111 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 Without chorus. Archive set. Optional Piano part missing Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-061

Description: Scores: 2xFS Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Percussion: SD, Cyms, Glock, BD, Tri, Tub Bells Strings: 85655 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 Without chorus. Set 2. Optional Piano part missing Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-059

Description: Scores: 1xFS Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Strings: 87654 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 Sibeliused set. HORN 3 MISSING Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-060

Description: Scores: 2xFS Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Strings: 87654 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 Sibeliused set. Used. Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-058

Description: Scores: 1xFS Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Percussion: SD, Cyms, Glock, BD, Tri, Tub Bells Strings: 98654 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 Set 3. With Chorus. Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-057

Description: Scores: 1xFS Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Percussion: SD, Cyms, Glock, BD, Tri, Tub Bells Strings: 76543 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 With Chorus. Performance set 2. Optional Piano part missing Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

From: Te Kanawa, Kiri Janette (Dame), 1944-: Collection

By: Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; Hazell, Chris, 1948-

Reference: fMS-Papers-12415-056

Description: Scores: 1xFS, 1xControl Orchestration: 2222/4231/Tp. 3P. Hp. Pno Percussion: SD, Cyms, Glock, BD, Tri, Tub Bells Strings: 97565 Key: E flat major Duration: 3.45 With Chorus. Performance set 1 Song originally from 'Sound of Music'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).