Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-

New Zealand counter-tenor

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Cantoris (Musical group) :[Music posters and ephemera. 1970-2000s]

Date: 1976 - 2009

Reference: Eph-C-MUSIC-Cantoris

Description: Includes: 1976: Cantoris of Wellington, conducted by Robert Oliver, with members of the Wellington Regional Orchestra, leader Elsa Jensen. St Peters Church Willis St, 22 September [1976] (2 copies) 1982: Cantoris under the musical direction of Robert Oliver presents J S Bach ... Francis Poulenc ... Gillian Whitehead. To be performed at St Andrews on the Terrace, Sat 21 Aug [1982] (2 copies) 1987: Cantoris of Wellington presents Quadraphonic Baroque. Instrumental group led by peter Walls. St Pauls Cathedral Molesworth Street, 4 November [1987] (2 copies) 1989: Cantoris presents Handel's oratorio "Samson", with original instruments led by Peter Wells, directed by Robert Oliver. Soloists Michael Burch, Robyn Lynch-Burnard, David Griffiths, Roger Wilson, Geoffrey Coker, Richard Phillips, Pepe Ward-Smythe. Wellington Town Hall, 29 October 1989. 1990: Cantoris presents "Musique pour le Roi Soleil"; favourite music of Louis XIV with original instruments. Music by Charpentier, Lalande, Lully. Soloists Greer Garden, Pepe Ward-Smythe, Geoffrey Coker, Nigel Collins, Roger Wilson. Wellington Town Hall, 7 November 1990 (2 copies) 1994: Victoria Requiem. Guest conductor Douglas Mews. St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street, 27 April 1994. 1996: Graham Kelly MP invites you ... "Strictly bird songs". Cantoris sings, Michael Vinten directs. Parliament Buildings Legislative Council Chamber, 31 July 1996. 2001: Messiah (Karyn Andreassend, soprano; Flora Edwards, contralto; Brendon Mercer, tenor; Peter Russell, bass; with Baroque orchestra led by Gregory Squire. Michael Vinten, musical director). St Mary of the Angels, 8 December [2001] 2002: Magnificat; Bach at Christmas (Michael Vinten, music director; Zoe Maitland, soprano; Geoffrey Coker, countertenor; Brendan Mercer, tenor; Peter Russell, bass; with the New Zealand Baroque Soloists led by Gregory Squire). St Mary of the Angels, 1 December [2002] 2005: Songs of light; music by Tallis, Saint-Saens, Gorecki, Elgar and Childs, directed by Marie Brown. Sacred Heart Cathedral Hill Street, 7 May 2005. 2009: Simple song; music by Brahms, Britten, Body, Schumann, Ravel. Music director Rachel Hyde. St Pater's Church Willis Street, 8 August 2009. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints sizes varying

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Early Music Union of Wellington, New Zealand :[Music posters and ephemera. 1979-1987]

Date: 1978 - 1987

By: Early Music Union (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-MUSIC-EMU

Description: Includes posters for: 1979: Early Music Union of Wellington Concert series 1979. Draft for basis of poster series 1979: Early Music Union of Wellington series of concerts 1979. Wellington Baroque Ensemble. St Andrews on the Terrace, 20 May 1979 (2 copies) 1979: Early Music Union of Wellington series of concerts 1979. ERA (Pamela Gray soprano, Jonathan Besser recorder, Kevin Wilkinson bass viol, Don King lute. Crossways, 17 June 1979 (2 copies) 1979: Early Music Union of Wellington series of concerts 1979. The King's Musick. St Andrews on the Terrace, 15 July 1979 (2 copies) 1979: Early Music Union of Wellington series of concerts 1979. Anthony Jennings, harpsichord; Peter Walls, baroque violin. Turnbull House, 19 August 1979 (2 copies) 1979: Early Music Union of Wellington series of concerts 1979. Greer Garden, soprano; Geoffrey Coker, counter-tenor with Roy Tankersley, harpsichord; Farquhar Wilkinson, cello. St Andrews on the Terrace, 16 September 1979 (2 copies) 1979: Early Music Union of Wellington series of concerts 1979. Joan Benson, clavichord. Public Library Lecture Theatre, Mercer St., 18 November 1979 (2 copies) 1980: 1980: Early Music Union 1980 concert series. Ensemble Dufay (Greer Garden, soprano, harp; Geoffrey Coker, counter-tenor; Robert Oliver, tenor, viol, rebec; Andrea Oliver, flutes, recorder; William Bower, lute). St Andrews Church The Terrace, 20 September 1980 (2 copies) 1982: Early Music Union 1982 concert series. The Kynges Companye, musical director Roger Buckton. St Peters Church Willis St, 18 April; "Sir Gawayne and the Green Knight", by John Rimmer. Wellington Teachers' College Hall, 19 April 1982. [Poster for 2 events] (2 copies) 1983: Early Music Union conceert series 1983. Summary poster for 1983. 1983: Early Music Union 1983 subscription series. French & German violin music of the 18th century. Bronwen Pugh, baroque violin; Andrea Oliver, baroque oboe; Robert Oliver, viola da gamba; Robert Petre, harpsichord. St Andrews on the Terrace, 29 May 1983. 1983: Early Music Union 1983 subscription series. Cantoris (director Robert Oliver, organ Betty Stewart) Tudor Choral music (Byrd, Tallis, Tye, Davy, Gibbons). St Andrews on the Terrace, 26 June 1983 (2 copies) 1983: Early Music Union 1983 subscription series. Glynne Adams, viola d'amore & viola; Colleen Rae-Gerrard, fortepiano. Early classical music. St Andrews on the Terrace, 25 September 1983 (2 copies) 1983: Early Music Union 1983 subscription series. Geistliche Konzerte. Cantatas by Schutz and Buxtehude. Greer Garden, soprano; Geoffrey Coker, counter-tenor; Robert Oliver, tenor, viol; Roger Wilson, bass; Bronwen Pugh, baroque violin; Sheila Johnstone, baroque violin; Helen Mountfort, baroque cello; Roy Tankersley, organ. St Andrews on the Terrace, 30 October 1983 (2 copies) 1983: Early Music Union 1983 subscription series. Digorie (Graham Dellow, Katherine Harris, Catherine Newhook, Jeff Scholes, Peter Scholes). Medieval song & dance. St Andrews on the Terrace, 20 November 1983 (2 copies) 1985: An introduction to the skill of musick. Fourth National Early Music School. Erskine College Wellington, 30 August - 8 September 1985. Preliminary mock-up of programme 1987: Early Music Union concert series. The Tudor Consort, director Simon Ravens, sing Palestrina "Missa Papae Marcelli". Wellington Cathedral, Molesworth Street, 20 September 1987. (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints sizes varying

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Cambridge Music School (24th) ; Hamilton Music School (11th)

Date: 1969

From: University of Auckland Centre for Continuing Education : Tapes of music and interviews, with lists

By: Arnold, Malcolm Henry (Sir), 1921-2006; Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750; Biland, Hedy, active 1969; Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897; Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976; Byng, June, active 1987; Chisholm, John, active 1984; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Crawshaw, Margaret, active 1988; Dellow, Ronald Graeme, 1924-2004; Farquhar, David Andross, 1928-2007; Giardini, Felice de, 1716-1796; Godfrey, Peter David Hensman, 1922-2017; Goile, Helen, active 1969; Griffin, Pamela, active 1969; Leighton, Kenneth, 1929-1988; MacKay, James, active 1987; Matteucci, Juan, 1920-1990; McNab, Anne, active 1969; Mellalieu, Frederick, active 1969; Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791; Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi, 1525?-1594; Parsonson, Ann, active 1969; Power, William, active 1969; Reeve, Anthony, active 1966; Spragg, Christopher, active 1970s; Stewart, Peter, active 1969; Wentworth, Shirley, active 1969; Whitehead, Joyce, 1947-; Worth, Cecilia, active 1969; Wright, Molly, active 1952

Reference: MST10-2323

Description: Other Titles - Symphony no 4 in E minor ; movts 1, 2, 4 / Brahms ; Orchestra, leader John Chisholm, conducted Juan Matteucci Other Titles - [Preludes] Two preludes ; two 2-part inventions / J S Bach ; Margaret Crawshaw, clavichord Other Titles - [Quartets, strings] Quartet in C minor Op 23 no 4 / Felice Giardini ; Cecelia Worth, Shirley Wentworth, Hedy Biland, Molly Wright Other Titles - [Anniversary duets, set 1] Four Anniversary duets, set 1 ; [for piano] / by David Farquhar ; Margaret Crawshaw, Pamela Griffin, Joyce Whitehead, Helen Goile (in pairs) Other Titles - Festival cantata - Rejoice in the Lamb / Benjamin Britten ; Anne McNab, soprano, Geoffrey Coker, alto, Frederick Mellalieu, tenor, Peter Stewart, bass, Ronald Dellow, organ, Choral Group conducted Peter Godfrey Other Titles - Magnificat and Nunc dimittis / Kenneth Leighton ; organ William Power, Choral Group conducted Peter Godfrey Other Titles - Tu es Petrus (motet) ; Kyrie, Gloria, Agnus Dei (from Mass) / Palestrina ; Choral Group conducted Peter Godfrey Other Titles - [Sonatas, clarinet, piano] Sonata for clarinet and piano / Malcolm Arnold ; Jim Mackay, clarinet, Ann Parsonson, piano Other Titles - Divertimento for 2 clarinets and bassoon ; movts 1, 2, 3 / Mozart ; Anthony Reeve, June Byng, Chris Spragg Quantity: 1 10" reel(s) mono. Finding Aids: List available at 82-066-1 and back file.

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Christchurch Harmonic Society: [Ephemera and concert programmes for performances of cho...

Date: 1976 - 1979

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-CHS-1976/1979

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1976: "Mass in Time of War" by Haydn; "Ich Habe Genug" by J S Bach; and "The Seasonings" by P.D.Q. Bach. Dobbs Franks (conductor); soloists Heather Taylor, Anne Price, Peter Williams, Rodney Macann; accompanied by the Canterbury Orchestra in the Christchurch Town Hall Auditorium on Wednesday, 6 October, 1976. "Messiah" by G. F. Handel. Dobbs Franks (conductor); soloists Pauline Fitchett, Anthea Moller, Anthony Benfell, Howard Harvey; accompanied by the Canterbury Orchestra in the Christchurch Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, 18 December, 1976. "Te Deum" by Anton Bruckner; "The Rio Grande" by Constant Lambert; "A sea symphony", by R Vaughan Williams. (With Harmonic Choir and Chorale, conductor William Hawkey, soloists Emily Mair, Anthea Moller, Edward Driscoll, Brain Hansford, Dobbs Franks, accompanied by the Canterbury Orchestra. Christchurch Town Hall, 31 July 1976. Programme 1977: Music by Handel, John Cousins, Mozart. Dobbs Franks (conductor); soloists Michael Tatchell, Nicola Waite, Anthea Moller, Kenneth Cornish, Eric Badcock, accompanied by the Canterbury Orchestra in the Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday, 19 November. Thanksgiving Jubilee 1927-1977. Choral Matins at 11am on Sunday 21st August 1977 in Christchurch Cathedral. "Acis & Galatea" by Handel. Elizabeth Wemyss (conductor). The Cambridge Room Town Hall, Saturday, 13 August. Pamphlet / programme Carols for Christmas - a programme for Aged People. David Childs (conductor). Christchurch Town Hall, Saturday, 3 December. "Messiah" by Handel. Sir David Willcocks (conductor); soloists Emily Mair, Geoffrey Coker, Anthony Benfell, Michael Tatchell; accompanied by the Canterbury Orchestra in the Christchurch Cathedral on Sunday, 14 August 1977. Programme (2 copies) 1977 : 1927 - 1977 Jubilee Programme. 13-21 August 1977. [Also includes a handwritten note by Malcolm Anderson, jubilee chairman]. Choral Music For Your Pleasure : 1977 Concert season. Pamphlet only "Mass in B Minor" by J.S. Bach. Dobbs Franks (conductor); soloists Elisabeth Hellawell, Lauris Elms, Christopher Doig, Michael Tatchell, accompanied by the Canterbury Orchestra in the Christchurch Town Hall auditorium on Saturday, 19 March, 1977. 1978: "Messiah" by G.F. Handel. David Childs (conductor); soloists Malvina Major, Geoffrey Coker, Kenneth Cornish, Roger Wilson, accompanied by Canterbury Orchestra in the Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday, 9 December, 1978. 1979: "Christmas Oratorio" by J.S. Bach. David Childs (conductor); soloists Heather Taylor, Judy Bellingham, Kenneth Cornish, Howard Harvey. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Saturday, 1 December (2 copies) Quantity: 12 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

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Christchurch Harmonic Society: [Ephemera and concert programmes for performances of cho...

Date: 1980 - 1984

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-CHS-1980/1984

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1980: "Messiah" by G.F. Handel. David Childs (conductor); soloists Patricia Middleton, Geoffrey Coker, Anthony Benfell, Roger Wilson; with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Christchurch Town Hall, Saturday, 6 December, 1980. "The Seasons" by J Haydn. David Childs (conductor); soloists Heather Taylor, Anthony Benfell, Bruce Carson, with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Christchurch Town Hall, Saturday, 7 June, 1980. 1982: "Messiah" by G.F. Handel. David Childs (conductor); soloists Elizabeth Harwood, Isabel Cunningham, Richard Phillips, Roger Wilson, with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Saturday, 4 December, 1982, Christchurch Town Hall. Haydn & Mozart. David Childs (conductor); soloists Maureen Carney, Judy Bellingham, Anthony Benfell, Roger Wilson; Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Saturday, August 21, 1982, Christchurch Town Hall. 1983: "Samson" by G.F. Handel. David Childs (conductor); soloists Louise Malloy, Isabel Cunningham, Anthony Benfell, Bruce Carson, with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Saturday, 8 October, 1983, Christchurch Town Hall (2 copies) 1984: "The Creation" by Joseph Haydn. William R Hawkey (guest conductor); soloists Wendy Dixon, Anthony Benfell, Maurice Taylor; with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Saturday, 8 September, 1984, Christchurch Town Hall. "Messiah" by G.F. Handel. David Childs (conductor); soloists Wendy Dixon, Rosemary Turnbull, Edward Driscoll, Charles Naylor. Saturday, 8th December, 1984, Christchurch Town Hall. Quantity: 8 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Some copies donated by Radio New Zealand, Wellington, in 2012; and the NZ Opera Society in 2005

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Cantoris (Musical group) :[Music programmes and other ephemera for concerts. 1985-1989]

Date: 1985 - 1989

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-Cantoris-1985/1989

Description: Includes programmes and fliers for: 1986: Cantoris presents Handel's "Messiah". Director Robert Oliver; soloists Heather Macdonald, Nel Huizer, Andrew Baines, Roger Wilson. Old Town Hall Wellington, 27 November 1986. Programme (2 copies), and flyer (2 copies) 1988: Cantoris presents "Belshazzar", by George Frideric Handel, with original instruments. Wendy Dixon, Nel Huizer, Andrew Baines, Geoffrey Coker, David Griffiths. Orchestra led by Peter Walls; directed by Robert Oliver. Wellington Town Hall, 6 March 1988. Programme (2 copies), black & white flyer (2 copies), and coloured flyer (1 copy) 1989: Cantoris presents "Samson", by George Frideric Handel. Orchestra led by Peter Walls; directed by Robert Oliver. Wellington Town Hall, 29 October 1989. Programme (2 copies) in which is slipped a yellow flyer proposing the formation of a Handel Oratorio Performance Society (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to quarto size, some illustrated. Provenance: Donated from various sources, including Averil Callison, Miria Simpson and John Sullivan.

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[Music programmes and other ephemera of quarto size, for concerts. 1979].

Date: 1979

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1979

Description: Includes programmes featuring: The Arts Centre Association presents the Amici Chamber Orchestra. Great Hall, Arts Centre [Christchurch], 30 September [1979]. Programme / flyer APRA; Australasian Performing Right Association Ltd. 1979 APRA Silver Scroll [conditions and entry form attached to circular letter, 7 January 1980] Beethoven; the ten sonatas for violin and piano. Carl Pini (violin); Maurice Till (piano). University of Otago Music Department. Marama Hall Dunedin, 10, 18 April, 5 May; State Theatre Invercargill 11 April [1979]. Programme (2 copies) Pat Condon presents [Harry] Belafonte with special guest star Letta Mbulu. Booklet [ca 1979] (2 copies) Joan Benson on the clavichord. USICA Auditorium, American Embassy, 19 November [1979]. Small poster, attached letter from Embassy announcing proposed change of venue (later rescinded), and programme notes. Cercle Litteraire Francais de Wellington. Section musicale organisee par Miss Judith Clark et Professeur David Farquhar; deux films "La Grece" et "Impressions de Lima", faits par Bob Stern. 11 October 1979. Newsletter Christian Artists NZ Inc. Music seminar & camp. Forest Lakes Otaki, 18-22 January 1979. Flyer Geoffrey Coker, counter-tenor. Biographical notes (photocopy) Piano recital, students of Ariadne Danilow. Wellington Cultural Centre, 16 December 1979. Programme / flyer (2 copies) Sammy Davis Jr, "the world's greatest entertainer". George Rhodes, musical director. Tour booklet [1979] Ensemble Dufay (Robert Oliver, William Bower, Andrea Oliver, Geoffrey Coker, Greer Garden). Music from the Renaissance. St Albans Methodist Church, 18 April [1979] An evening of viola music. Donald Maurice, Peter Twilley, Rebecca Wlliams. Nelson School of Music, 3 November [1979]. Programme Louise Gibbs. Music; piano recital. National Art Gallery, 2 December [1979]. Programme / flyer Concert Promotions and Polygram proudly present Kamahl live in concert - across New Zealand 1979. Illustrated programme booklet (2 copies) [also contains photo and biographical notes for Louise Malloy] Bronwen Murray. Honours recital. [Music Room, Victoria University, 20 November 1979]. Programme Bronwen Murray, harpsichord. Lecture recital on harpsichord repertoire. Music Room, 6 November [1979?] Programme / programme notes (mimeographed typescript) Music of the 17th & 18th centuries by Purcell, Monteverdi, Bach, Handel, Rameau. Pamela Gray - soprano, Bronwen Pugh - violin, Dale Culliford - cello, Robert Petre - harpsichord. Dowse Art Gallery Lower Hutt, 6 May [1979]. Flyer only (2 copies) New directions in New Zealand Music; a festival of New Zealand music and sound installations by New Zealand composers (With Philip Dadson, John Cousins & Colleen Anstey, Computer music, Cross-cultural experiences, Live electronic music, and Douglas Lilburn's electronic music). National Art Gallery Wellington, 18 October - 11 November 1979. Booklet to accompany sound recording (1 copy); and programme notes (2 copies) Omnibus (male voice quintet) sings motets, madrigals, glees, spirituals and barbershop and a performance of the "Lamantations [Lamentations] of Jeremiah" by Tallis. (With Geoffrey Coker, Robert Oliver, Andrew Baines, Michael Riddiford, Roger Wilson). St Andrews on the Terrace, 27 September [1979]. Programme (2 copies) Anthony Peebles piano recital. Manawatu Art Gallery, 17 March [1979]. Flyer with biographical details (2 copies) Scuola de Chiesa for the performance of the music of the 17th and 18th centuries presents "Imperial Vienna". Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Barbadoes Street [Christchurch], 17 November [1979]. Programme Viola da Gamba Society of New Zealand. Weekend School. 118B Maida Vale Rd, Roseneath Wellington, 8-9 September 1979. Programme (2 copies) and enrolment form (2 copies); also note changing date from an earlier one in may 1979, signed by Phil Parkinson Nicola Waite. Farewell benefit concert (With Lindsay Perigo, Emily Mair, Flora Edwards, Michael Riddiford, Origin, Baggy Hag). Concert Chamber [Wellington], 7 December [1979]. Flyer (2 copies) Wellington Music School, 4th. Chilton St James School, Lower Hutt, 19-22 October [1979]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to quarto size, some illustrated.

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EMU - Publicity

Date: 2 Aug 1986-28 May 1988

From: Recorders and Early Music Union (REMU) : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-8414-002

Description: Includes press releases, newspaper clippings, programmes and photographs relating to the musical performances held by EMU. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Cast list of A Unicorn for Christmas

Date: 6 Sep 1962

From: Nankivell, Nola : Papers

By: NZBC Concert Orchestra; O'Brien, Mary, active 1950s-1960s; Morton, Ian, active 1960s; McKellar, Honor, active 1940-2008; Brusey, Harry Ernest, 1901-1990; New Zealand Opera. Chorus; Poole, John, active 1960s; Dickson, Grant, active 1962-2001; Hitch, Dorothy, active 1960s-1977; Cantlon, Lynne, 1942?-; McGifford, Michael Tarawhiti, -1994; Hopkins, John Raymond, 1927-2013; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Person, Paul, active 1960s; Marsh, Edith Ngaio (Dame), 1895-1982

Reference: MS-Papers-8306

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A2005-131) Donated by Mrs N Nankivell, Wellington

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Mews, Douglas : The Kiss ; opera / composed by Douglas Mews with libretto written by Pe...

Date: 27 Mar 1985

From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive

By: Mews, Douglas Kelson, 1918-1993; Griffiths, David John, 1950-; Cornish, Kenneth, active 1960s-2000s; Dane, Klaus Peter, 1921-2016; Creagh, Roger, active 1976-1990s; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Moller, Anthea, active 1972-2009; Maybee, Jennifer, active 1985; Amos, Stephen, active 1985; Matteucci, Juan, 1920-1990; Auckland Chamber Orchestra

Reference: MSDT-0144-1

Description: Tape 2 of 2 Performer: Griffiths, David (bar) Performer: Cornish, Kenneth Performer: Creagh, Roger Performer: Coker, Geoffrey (ctr-ten) Performer: Moller, Anthea (m-sop) Performer: Maybee, Jennifer (sop) Performer: Amos, Stephen Performer: Matteucci, Juan (cond) Performer: Auckland Chamber Orchestra Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). 61.30 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM

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Griffiths, David : The Estuary ; for counter-tenor and piano / [text by A R D Fairburn]

Date: 25 Nov 1980

From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive

By: Griffiths, David John, 1950-; Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Rae-Gerrard, Colleen Margaret, 1938-

Reference: MSDT-0092-2

Description: Performer: Coker, Geoffrey (c-ten) Performer: Rae-Gerrard, Colleen (pf) Quantity: 8.13 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM

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EMU artists - Geoffrey Coker

Date: 6 Apr 1978-24 Aug 1980

From: Recorders and Early Music Union (REMU) : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-8414-039

Description: Correspondence, biographical information and newspaper clippings relating to concerts of counter-tenor Geoffrey Coker Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Farquhar, David : Unicorn for Christmas ; an opera in 3 acts / [music by David Farquhar...

Date: 6 Sep 1962

From: Nankivell/Concert FM New Zealand Opera Company Collection : Recordings and cast lists

By: NZBC Concert Orchestra; O'Brien, Mary, active 1950s-1960s; Morton, Ian, active 1960s; McKellar, Honor, active 1940-2008; Brusey, Harry Ernest, 1901-1990; New Zealand Opera. Chorus; Poole, John, active 1960s; Dickson, Grant, active 1962-2001; Hitch, Dorothy, active 1960s-1977; Cantlon, Lynne, 1942?-; McGifford, Michael Tarawhiti, -1994; Hopkins, John Raymond, 1927-2013; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Person, Paul, active 1960s; Marsh, Edith Ngaio (Dame), 1895-1982

Reference: MST5-1182

Description: Tape 1 of 2 (tape 2 is MST5-1183] Place of recording - Place of recording St James Theatre, Wellington Performer: Person, Paul (bar) Performer: NZBC Concert Orchestra Performer: O'Brien, Mary (sop) Performer: Morton, Ian (bass) Performer: McKellar, Honor (m-sop) Performer: Poole, John (singer) Performer: Coker, Geoffrey (c-ten) Performer: Dickson, Grant (bass) Performer: Hitch, Dorothy (m-sop) Performer: Baillie, Peter (ten) Performer: Cantlon, Lynne (sop) Performer: McGifford, Michael (ten) Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Cast list at MS-Papers-5870-1. Provenance: Donated to Concert FM by Mrs Nola Nankivell, whose husband was involved in the Company, and who recorded these performances from radio broadcasts Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A97-016) Donated by Concert FM

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Farquhar, David : Unicorn for Christmas ; an opera in 3 acts / [music by David Farquhar...

Date: 6 Sep 1962

From: Nankivell/Concert FM New Zealand Opera Company Collection : Recordings and cast lists

By: NZBC Concert Orchestra; O'Brien, Mary, active 1950s-1960s; Morton, Ian, active 1960s; McKellar, Honor, active 1940-2008; Brusey, Harry Ernest, 1901-1990; New Zealand Opera. Chorus; Poole, John, active 1960s; Dickson, Grant, active 1962-2001; Hitch, Dorothy, active 1960s-1977; Cantlon, Lynne, 1942?-; McGifford, Michael Tarawhiti, -1994; Hopkins, John Raymond, 1927-2013; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Person, Paul, active 1960s; Marsh, Edith Ngaio (Dame), 1895-1982

Reference: MST5-1183

Description: Tape 2 of 2 (tape 1 is MST5-1182] Place of recording - Place of recording St James Theatre, Wellington Performer: Person, Paul (bar) Performer: NZBC Concert Orchestra Performer: O'Brien, Mary (sop) Performer: Morton, Ian (bass) Performer: McKellar, Honor (m-sop) Performer: Poole, John (singer) Performer: Coker, Geoffrey (c-ten) Performer: Dickson, Grant (bass) Performer: Hitch, Dorothy (m-sop) Performer: Baillie, Peter (ten) Performer: Cantlon, Lynne (sop) Performer: McGifford, Michael (ten) Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Cast list at MS-Papers-5870-1. Provenance: Donated to Concert FM by Mrs Nola Nankivell, whose husband was involved in the Company, and who recorded these performances from radio broadcasts Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A97-016) Donated by Concert FM

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Mews, Douglas : The Kiss ; opera / composed by Douglas Mews with libretto written by Pe...

Date: 27 Mar 1985

From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive

By: Mews, Douglas Kelson, 1918-1993; Griffiths, David John, 1950-; Cornish, Kenneth, active 1960s-2000s; Dane, Klaus Peter, 1921-2016; Creagh, Roger, active 1976-1990s; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Moller, Anthea, active 1972-2009; Maybee, Jennifer, active 1985; Amos, Stephen, active 1985; Matteucci, Juan, 1920-1990; Auckland Chamber Orchestra

Reference: MSDT-0143-4

Description: Tape 1 of 2 Performer: Griffiths, David (bar) Performer: Cornish, Kenneth Performer: Creagh, Roger Performer: Coker, Geoffrey (ctr-ten) Performer: Moller, Anthea (m-sop) Performer: Maybee, Jennifer (sop) Performer: Amos, Stephen Performer: Matteucci, Juan (cond) Performer: Auckland Chamber Orchestra Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). 61.30 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM

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Recorders and Early Music Union (REMU) :Photographs

Date: [ca 1979-1985]

By: Recorders and Early Music Union (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-8718

Description: Photographs of members of the Recorders and Early Music Union, taken ca 1979-1985. Includes a portrait of the members of Digorie. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negative at 1/2-230637-F Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). 22 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w copy negative(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1410 : Recorders and Early Music Union (REMU) : Records. See also Published Collections: PR-06-0616 : Journals of the Union; and Ephemera Collection : PR-05-0689..

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Farquhar, David : Unicorn for Christmas ; [an opera in 3 acts] / [music by David Farquh...

Date: 6 Sep 1962

From: Nankivell, Nola : Papers

By: Brusey, Harry Ernest, 1901-1990; Cantlon, Lynne, 1942?-; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Dickson, Grant, active 1962-2001; Hitch, Dorothy, active 1960s-1977; Hopkins, John Raymond, 1927-2013; Marsh, Edith Ngaio (Dame), 1895-1982; McGifford, Michael Tarawhiti, -1994; McKellar, Honor, active 1940-2008; Morton, Ian, active 1960s; New Zealand Opera. Chorus; NZBC Concert Orchestra; O'Brien, Mary, active 1950s-1960s; Person, Paul, active 1960s; Poole, John, active 1960s

Reference: MSC-008771

Description: Tape 2 of 2 (tape 1 is MSC-8770] Performer: Person, Paul (bar) Performer: NZBC Concert Orchestra Performer: O'Brien, Mary (sop) Performer: Morton, Ian (bass) Performer: McKellar, Honor (m-sop) Performer: Poole, John (singer) Performer: Coker, Geoffrey (c-ten) Performer: Dickson, Grant (bass) Performer: Hitch, Dorothy (m-sop) Performer: Baillie, Peter (ten) Performer: Cantlon, Lynne (sop) Performer: McGifford, Michael (ten) Side two of this cassette is blank. Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Cast list at MS-Papers-8306.

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Farquhar, David : Unicorn for Christmas ; [an opera in 3 acts] / [music by David Farquh...

Date: 6 Sep 1962

From: Nankivell, Nola : Papers

By: NZBC Concert Orchestra; O'Brien, Mary, active 1950s-1960s; Morton, Ian, active 1960s; McKellar, Honor, active 1940-2008; Brusey, Harry Ernest, 1901-1990; New Zealand Opera. Chorus; Poole, John, active 1960s; Dickson, Grant, active 1962-2001; Hitch, Dorothy, active 1960s-1977; Cantlon, Lynne, 1942?-; McGifford, Michael Tarawhiti, -1994; Hopkins, John Raymond, 1927-2013; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; Person, Paul, active 1960s; Marsh, Edith Ngaio (Dame), 1895-1982

Reference: MSC-008770

Description: Tape 1 of 2 (tape 2 is MSC-8771] Performer: Person, Paul (bar) Performer: NZBC Concert Orchestra Performer: O'Brien, Mary (sop) Performer: Morton, Ian (bass) Performer: McKellar, Honor (m-sop) Performer: Poole, John (singer) Performer: Coker, Geoffrey (c-ten) Performer: Dickson, Grant (bass) Performer: Hitch, Dorothy (m-sop) Performer: Baillie, Peter (ten) Performer: Cantlon, Lynne (sop) Performer: McGifford, Michael (ten) Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Cast list at MS-Papers-8306.

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[St Teresa's Church concert]

Date: 9 Oct 1991

From: de Lautour, Geoffrey, 1922-2000 : Papers

By: De Lautour, Geoffrey, 1922-2000; Coker, Geoffrey, 1949-; St. Teresa's Church (Wellington, N.Z.). Choir; Maybrick, Michael, 1844-1913

Reference: MSCD-0019

Description: Concert at St Teresa's church, comprising `The Ruby Mass of St Teresa' composed and directed by Geoffrey de Lautour, and `The Holy city' by Adams, performed by Geoffrey de Lautour, bass, with Geoffrey Coker, organ, to raise funds toward repair of the church roof. First performance - The Mass was first performed in October 1990, at the Church of Our lady of Mt Carmel, Hataitai, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the marriage of Geoffrey de Lautour to Teresa Flannery Label: Mitusi Gold GD74 Other Titles - The Ruby Mass of St Teresa / by Geoffrey de Lautour ; performed by St Teresa's Choir, conducted by Geoffrey de Lautour Other Titles - Holy city / by [Stephen] Adams ; performed by Geoffrey de Lautour, bass, with Geoffrey Coker, organ Responsibility - Names of choir members are on CD jacket Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).

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Baroque Players: [Music ephemera and concert programmes of octavo size. 1900s]

Date: 1976 - 1999

From: Baroque Players :[Music ephemera and concert programmes of octavo size]

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-BP-1900s

Description: Includes: 1976: The Baroque Players conducted by Peter Walls (With soloists Nik Brown, Katherine Harris, Victoria Jones, Anne Macmillan, Andrew Kasza). [1976]. Programme/flier 1977: The Baroque Players, leader Nik Brown, conducted by Peter Wells. Old St Paul's Cathedral, 28 January [1977]. Programme (2 copies) The Baroque Players, leader Nik Brown, conducted by Peter Wells. With Amelia Skinner (flute) and Jonathan Adler (bassoon). St Andrew's Church, The Terrace, 11 June [ 1978]. Programme and flier 1978: Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls, with Geoffrey Coker, counter-tenor, Philip Clark viola d'amore. St Andrew's on the Terrace, 17 April [1978]. Programme (2 copies) Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls, with Geoffrey Coker, counter-tenor, Philip Clark viola d'amore. St Andrew's on the Terrace, 17 April [1978?]. Yellow programme/flier (2 copies) Wellington Organists' Association. Wellington Organ Festival, Wellington 3-5 June 1978. Yellow pamphlet Wellington Organists' Association. Wellington Organ Festival, Wellington 3-5 June 1978. Baroque Players and the Auckland Concert present a concert in St Andrew's Church, The Terrace, 4 June 1978. Blue programme / flier Wellington Organists' Association. Wellington Organ Festival, Wellington 3-5 June 1978. Baroque Players and Cantoris present a concert in St Andrew's Church, The Terrace, 5 June 1978. Pink programme / flier 1979: Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls (With John Wellingham, Roger Wilson, Stephen Popperwell, Dean Major, Robin Perks, Rosemary Harris, Dale Culliford. St Andrew's on the Terrace, 4 August [1979]. Programme (2 copies); and programme / flier (2 copies), with amendment / change explanation mimeographed sheet Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls (With soloist Jenny Thirtle). [1979?]. Programme (2 copies) Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls (With John Wellingham, Roger Wilson). St Andrew's on the Terrace, 28 April [1979 or 1984]. Programme (2 copies) and programme / flier 1980: Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls (With Sally Foster (baroque flute), Peter Barber (viola). Early Music Union 1980 concert series, 13 April 1980. Flier Baroque Players [and] Holy Trinity Cathedral Choir [and] The Auckland Concert directed by Anthony Jennings. 'Israel in Egypt' / Handel. St Peter's Church Wellington 6 July; Holy Trinity Cathedral Auckland 20 July [1980]. Programme (1 copy) and flier (2 copies), and List of performers (folded mimeographed sheet) "Word and Image"; six centuries of book illustration; prepared by Robert Erwin and Robin Stevens of the University of Canterbury; loaned by the Robert mcDougall Art Gallery. Function at which the Baroque Players performed.City Art Gallery, 28 November 1980. Flier 1981: The Baroque Players and Cantoris, conductor Peter Walls, with Jenny Thirtle, Geoffrey Coker, Robert Oliver, Peter Russell, present Music for Easter. St Paul's Cathedral, 25 March [1981]. Flier (2 copies) The Baroque Players augmented by members of the NZSO and performance students from Victoria University; soloists Victoria Jones (double bass) and Peter Barber (viola). St Andrew's, 22 July 1981 (1981 Winter series). Programme / flier Early Music Union 1981 concert series, with the Baroque Players, director Peter Walls. St Andrew's Church, The Terrace, 2 September 1981. Programme 1982: Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls, with Albert McKinnon, Michael Gibbs, Gilbert Evans, Gary Brain and members of the NZSO present ‘Music for trumpets, timpani and strings’. St Andrew's on the Terrace, 16 May [1982]. Programme and flier Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls, with Emma Kirkby. St Andrews on the Terrace, 18 August [1982]. Programme (with attached ticket) (2 copies) 1987: Baroque Players, conductor Peter Walls, with John Holloway (guest director and soloist), and Anthony Jennings & Douglas C Mews (harpsichords). Wesley Church Taranaki St, 27 August 1987. Programme with attached ticket 1995: Tudor Consort with the Baroque Players directed by Peter Walls. Music for the coronation of the most high ... James II. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 23 September [1995]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.