Morrison, John J, active 1960s-1970s

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: 1920 - 1969

By: Wellington Harmonic Society

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-WHS-1920/1969

Description: Includes: 1920: Third concert (1920 season). Conductor Mr H temple White ... assisted by Mrs J F Woodward (soprano), Miss Nellie Simpson (flautist), and the "Harmonic Quartette" (Messrs V R Bennett, G M Howe, W Fielding and C W Svensen). Town Hall, 20 November 1920. Programme 1925: First subscription concert, season 1925. Conductor Mr H Temple White, assisted by Mrs J F Woodward (soprano), mr Leon de Mauny (violinist) and "The Harmonic Quartette". Concert Chamber Town Hall, 2 May 1925. Programme 1928: Concert for pupils of the secondary schools of Wellington City and suburbs. Conductor Mr H Temple White; accompanist Mr Clement Howe; assisting vocalist Mr J M Caldwell (bass). Town Hall, 26 October 1928. Programme (2 copies) 1930: Wellington Harmonic Society. "Messiah" (Handel), by augmented choir, orchestra of strings and grand organ. Principals: Madame Florry Roscoe soprano, Mrs Wildred Andrews contralto, Mr Leon de Mauny leader of orchestra, Mr Arthur Clark tenor, Mr R R Orr baritone, Mr Clement Howe at the grand organ, Mr H Temple White conductor. Town Hall, Good Friday 18 April 1930. Programme / flyer 1957: Third subscription concert to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Sir Edward Elgar. Conductor Mr H Temple White; soloists Peter Averi piano, Barry Brooks baritone, Rose Pacey singer, Elsie Macgregor and Ruth Jack singers. Cover portrait of Mr H Temple White (conductor 1914-1957). Concert Chamber Town Hall, 3 December 1957. Programme (2 copies) 1958: Second subscription concert. Conductor Peter Averi; soloists Sandra Gunn violin, Thomas Hanna baritone, acconpanist John Morrison. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 12 August 1958. Programme 1967: [Wild, Allan Arthur, 1927]. Wellington Harmonic Society. Choral music. Missa Brevis, Zoltan Kodaly; Madrigale, Gesualdo di Venosa. Spirituals arranged by Robert Shaw. 2 pm Wednesday 12 July [1967], St Peters Church, Willis Street. Poster 1968: With the support of the National Council of Churches, the Wellington Harmonic Society will present Bach's great musical setting of the Easter story, "The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew". St Peter's Church Willis Street, 12 April [1968]. Poster Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programme booklets and display cards, sizes varying up to quarto size

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: 1975 - 1979

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1975/1979

Description: Includes: 1975: Wellington Operatic Society presents "The boy friend", produced by Howard Neil; musical director Peter Marshall; pianist Ross Alley. Lower Hutt Little Theatre 15-20 September; University Memorial Theatre 22-27 September [1975]. Programme (2 copies) 1976: "Hello Dolly" (With Jan Russ and Lewis Rowe). Produced choreographed and designed by Howard Neil; musical direction by Peter Marshall. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 September - 2 October 1976. Programme (2 copies) 1977: The Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents the New Zealand premiere of "The great waltz". Directed and designed by Duncan Whiting; musical director Alan Foster; assistant musical director Ross Alley; choreography Joye Lowe, with the Wellington Regional Orchestra. State Opera House, 8-19 November 1977. Programme (2 copies) 1978: "Camelot". Produced by Duncan Whiting; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. State Opera House Wellington, [1978]. Programme (2 copies) 1979: "Fiddler on the roof". Director and choreographer Leigh Brewer; musical director John Morrison. State Opera House, 16 August - 1 September 1979. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 5 programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources

Date: 1950 - 1959

From: Wellington Harmonic Society :[Music programmes]

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-WHS-1950s

Description: 1954: Grand Orchestral and Choral Concert. Conducted by Harry Botham. Assisting artists: Merle Gamble, and Donald Munro. Town Hall Wellington, 4 July 1954. Programme (2 copies) Concert. Conductor H Temple White; accompanist Peter Averi. Wairarapa College Assembly Hall, 18 September 1954. Programme Third Subscription concert. Conducted by H. Temple White. Assisting artists: Robin Gordon, and Ritchie Hanna. Accompanists: Nola Gordon, Peter Averi, and John Taylor. Town Hall Wellington, 16 November 1954. Programme (2 copies) 1955: Wellington Harmonic Society concert. Conducted by H. Temple White. Accompanist Peter Averi. Wairarapa College Assembly Hall, 17 September 1955. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Harmonic Society concert. Conducted by H. Temple White. Accompanist Peter Averi. Mayfair Theatre Upper Hutt, 9 August 1955. Programme 1956 Wellington Harmonic Society concert. Conducted by H. Temple White. Accompanist Peter Averi. Wairarapa College Assembly Hall, 15 September 1956. Programme 1958: The British Music Society with the Wellington Harmonic Society. Conducted by Peter Averi. Soloists: Alice Graham, Nancy Galloway, and Barry Brooks. Accompanists Robert Matthews, and Peter Averi. Convert Chamber Palmerston North, 9 August 1958. Programme 1959: First subscription concert. With soloists: Sybil Phillipps, and Robin Gordon. Accompanist John Morrison. St Andrews Presbyterian Church Wellington, 26 May 1959. Programme Second subscription concert. Conducted by Peter Averi. With soloists Judith McDonald, and Gerald Christeller. Accompanist John Morrison. Town Hall Wellington, 28 September 1959. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programme booklets and leaflets, sizes varying up to octavo size

Date: 1967 - 1983

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-UHMS-1960/1980s

Description: Includes: 1967: Upper Hutt Music Society presents Frank Gurr (clarinet), Farquhar Wilkinson ('cello), Margaret Diprose (piano). Heretaunga College Assembly Hall, 19 August 1967. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society presents Cecelia Keating (violin), Shirley Carter (piano). Heretaunga College Assembly Hall, 21 October 1967. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society presents the end of year concert: Betty Ayo (soprano), accompanist John Morrison, Choral group, conductor John Marett; Civic Orchestra, conductor E F Wilson; Dr Innes Colegrove (piano). Heretaunga College Assembly Hall, 25 November 1967. Programme 1968: Upper Hutt Music Society presents Wellington Polytechnic Chamber Ensemble (players and singers). Musical director Harry Botham. Heretaunga College Assembly Hall, 19 April 1968. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society June concert. Heretaunga College Hall, 15 June 1968. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society concert by the Victoria University Music Dept. Heretaunga College, 3 August 1968. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society concert by Civic Orchestra. Heretaunga College, 17 August 1968. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society presents Vincent Aspey (violin), Maurice Till (piano). Heretaunga College Assembly Hall, 13 September 1968. Programme 1969: Upper Hutt Music Society programme 1969. [Green pamphlet] Upper Hutt Music Society presents Ruth Pearl (violin), Dobbs Franks (piano). Heretaunga College Assembly hall, 12 April 1969. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society presents N.Z. Quartet (Alex Lindsay, John Dodds, Vyvyan Yendoll, Farquhar Wilkinson). Heretaunga College Hall, 8 June 1969. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society presents Rebecca Harris (harp), Jennifer Baigent (flute), Vyvyan Yendoll (viola). Heretaunga College Assembly Hall, 1 November 1969. Programme 1970: Upper Hutt Music Society 1970 programme (Yellow pamphlet) Upper Hutt Music Society presents the St Mary of the Angels Choir Wellington, directed by Maxwell Fernie in a programme of sacred polyphony and other sacred music. Heretaunga College Assembly Hall, 26 September 1970. 1971: Upper Hutt Music Society presents Hironao Kuwashima (oboe), Nan Gibson (piano). Heretaunga College Hall, 1 May [1971]. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society presents Emily Mair (soprano,piano), Valerie Rigg (violin), Wilfred Simenauer (cello). Heretaunga College Hall, 5 June [1971]. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society presents Grand Steinway concert. Pianist Nan Gibson. Heretaunga College Hall, 16 October [1971]. Programme 1973: Upper Hutt Music Society presents a recital by De Vere Moore (oboe), Jennifer Baigent (flute), Christopher Salmon (cello), Nan Gibson (harpsichord). 7 April 1973. Programme 1976: Upper Hutt Music Society Inc. Concert (Mozart piano concerto no. 9 in E Flat; and Mozart's operetta "Bastien and Bastienne" )With Edward Driscoll, Wendy Ann Gee, Patrick Barry; musical director Geoffrey de Lautour; and with Satory Ensemble). Heretaunga College 10 April 1976. Programme Upper Hutt City Orchestra presents a family concert, 1976 season. Conductor Alan Foster; bassoonist Keith Rubach. Upper Hutt College Hall 9 May; Stokes Valley Community Hall 16 May [1976]. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society. Concert (with Amelia Skinner, Emily Mair, Gordon Skinner, Wilfred Simenauer, Innes Colegrove). Heretaunga College, 18 September 1976. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society presents a "Festival of Music" with Upper Hutt City Orchestra conducted by Alan Foster, St Joseph's Church Choir conducted by Pauline Jennings, Upper Hutt Choral Society conducted by Alwyn Palmer. Heretaunga College Hall, 4 December 1976. Programme 1977: Upper Hutt Music Society. Deirdre Tarrant Dance Theatre, choreographer Deirdre Tarrant [and] Upper Hutt City Orchestra, conductor Alan Foster. Heretaunga College, 16 April 1977. Programme 1982: Upper Hutt Music Society. Concerts for 1982. Pamphlet Upper Hutt Music Society presents a recital by Rae de Lisle. Heretaunga College Hall, 27 March 1982. Programme Upper Hutt Music Society present a concert by Wellington Youth Orchestra. Conductor William Southgate; soloist Bruce Corlett. Heretaunga College Hall, 3 October 1982. Programme 1983: Upper Hutt Music Society (Inc). Michael Houstoun plays Chopin. Heretaunga College, 24 September 1983. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources, prior to 1990.

Date: 1899 - 1938 - 1967 - 1974 - 1902 - 1979

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-WO-1890/1979

Description: Includes programmes for performances by the Wellington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, Wellington Operatic and Dramatic Society, Wellington Operatic Society: 1899: Wellington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "The gondoliers; or the King of Barataria". Opera House, 23 May 1899. Programme 1902: Wellington Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. "Yeomen of the guard". Conductor J Maughan Barnett, treasurer C Zachariah, secretary P Levi, stage manager W D Lyon (all photographed), and with photographs of cast members W D Lyon, Amy Murphy, Annie Sime, W P Bastin, Miss L White, , Mr W Parsons, E J Hill. Opera House, 25 June 1902. Programme 1938: Wellington Operatic and Theatrical Society presents for 1938 "The student prince". Grand Opera House, 24 September - 4 October 1938. Programme 1967: Wellington Operatic Workshop Theatre presents "All this and flappers too; a musical". Wellington College Social Hall, 30 September - 1 October [1967?]. Programme 1974: Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents their 1974 production, Russell Duncan, Robyn Houston, Clive Burkett, Norris Smith in "My fair lady", directed by Simon Montigue; musical direction John Morrison; choreography Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House [26 October - 16 November] 1974. Programme (2 copies) 1975: Wellington Operatic Society presents "The boy friend", produced by Howard Neil. Lower Hutt Little Theatre 15-20 September; University Memorial Theatre 22-27 September [1975]. Flier / booking form 1977: Wellington Operatic Society. "The great waltz", directed and designed by Duncan Whiting; musical director Alan Foster... State Opera House, 8-19 November 1977. Programme 1978: Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum", directed by Alan Farquhar; musical direction by Ross Alley. State Opera House 17-24 June [1978]. Flier / booking form Wellington Operatic Society Social Committee invites you to a "Games night". Harris Street, 14 October [1978]. Flier 1979: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "We'll meet again"; a musical review of songs, made famous during the War years (1914-1945), compered by Brian Clark at "Capers" on Capital Hill, Hill Street Wellington, 10-17 March [1979]. Flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets and flyers, sizes varying beneath 350 mm.

Date: 1971-1989

By: Wellington Operatic Society Inc

Reference: Eph-C-OPERA-WO-1971/1989

Description: Includes: 1971: Wellington Operatic Society presents "The student prince". Grand Opera House Wellington, 7-17 July [1971]. Poster 1973: Wellington Operatic Society presents the romantic moving musical of the Deep South on the Mississippi, "Show boat". Grand Opera House, 7-18 April [1973]. Yellow banner poster (2 copies); plus a capstan (stage scenery item) 1974: Wellington Operatic Society's "My fair lady", produced by international director Simon Montigue. Grand Opera House, 26 October - 16 November [1974]. Various proofs of posters, banners, tickets, and a sheet of multiple preferential vouchers 1976: "Hello Dolly". Produced and choreographed by Howard Neil (With Jan Russ, Lewis Rowe, Lloyd Scott, Robyn Houston). Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 September - 2 October [1976]. Poster 1978: The Wellington Operatic Society (Inc) proudly present the Wellington premiere of the long awaited "hit musical" "Camelot". Directed by Duncan Whiting; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland (With Harry Lavington, Frank Malthus, Frances Green, Jim Healey; with the Wellington Regional Orchestra. State Opera House, 9-25 November [1978]. Poster Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents the musical comedy "A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum". Directed by Alan Farquhar; musical direction by Ross Alley (With Ron Thrush, Jeanne Malthus, Silvio Famularo, Vivianne Labone, Rex Hearst, John Burge, Carmen, Glenis Levistam, Arnie Asher, Cyril Tilley, Bill Sanders, Charles Walker, Harry Lavington, Robin Dene). State Opera House, 17-24 June [1978]. Poster designed by B Thomas, showing photos of most of cast 1979: Music Theatre International in association with Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents by public request "Fiddler on the roof". Directed and choreographed by Leigh Brewer; musical direction by John Morrison (With David Skinner, Flora Edwards, Sinfonia of Wellington). State Opera House, 16 August - 1 September 1979. Poster (2 copies) 1982: Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents a spectacular new production of "Jesus Christ superstar", directed by John Banas; musical direction by Peter Marshall; choreographed by Mary Evers. State Opera House, 19 August - 4 September [1982]. Poster (2 copies) 3rd repeat season by popular demand. Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "We'll meet again", directed by Leigh Brewer. A musical revue of songs, made famous during the War years (1914-1945); compered by Brian Clark. Wellington Operatic Society Theatre, 29 Vivian Street, 20 April - 1 May [1982]. Poster Repeat season by popular demand. Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents "We'll meet again", directed by Leigh Brewer. A musical revue of songs, made famous during the War years (1914-1945); compered by Brian Clark. Wellington Operatic Society Theatre, 29 Vivian Street, 11-12 November [1982]. Poster 1984: You enjoyed "We'll meet again"; now see a new War Time musical revue. "Pack up your troubles", written & directed by Brian Clark. Our own operatic barracks 29 Vivian Street, 27 October - 10 November [1984]. Poster 1986: The Wellington Operatic Society proudly presents Irving Berlin's greatest Broadway triumph, "Annie get your gun"; directed by John Banas; musical direction Peter Marshall; choreography Sue Nicholls. With Linda Anning and Roger Gill. State Opera House, 21 August - 6 September [1986]. Poster (2 copies) 1989: Wellington Operatic Society presents the great family musical "Oliver!". State Opera House, from 17 August [1989]. Poster (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 500 mm.

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: 1977

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1977

Description: Includes: "Annie get your gun" [Wellington, 1977]. Programme cover only Dannevirke Operatic Society presents "Fiddler on the roof". Book by Joseph Stein; music by Jerry Bock; lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Director Pat Snoxell; musical director Chris Somerville; choreographer Beryl Morgans. [Dannevirke], 23-26 April 1977. De La Tour Opera Group. "Amahl and the night visitors"; the story and music of a Christmas miracle by Menotti. Producer / choreographer Kevin Westmoreland; musical director John Morrison. 15 December [1977]. Programme with attached ticket De La Tour Opera Group presents "Bastien & Bastinenne" by Mozart. Produced and coducted by Geoffrey de Lautour; "Il Campanello", by Donizetti. Producer Peter Coates; conductor John Morrison [1977]. Programme (2 copies) Gisborne Music Society presents "Die Kluge", an opera by Carl Orff. [Gisborne], 26 February 1977. Programme Opera Artists and Technicians Guild of New Zealand (Inc) present a grand opera concert, compered by Ian Fraser (Featuring De La Tour Opera Group, Anthony Benfell, Pauline Fitchett, Joan Howard, Anne Langston, Frankc Carter, Pat Barry, Geoffrey de Lautour, Frances Green, Flora Edwards, Emily Mair, Margaret Hatt, Timothy Hawley, Barbara Green, Michael Riddiford, Marion Gray, Patricia Aldersley, John Miley, Nicola Waite, Anthea Moller, etc). State Opera House, Wellington, 20 November 1977. Programme "The Rocky Horror Show", starring Gary Glitter. Produced by Stewart Macpherson's Stetson Productions on behalf of Bees Knees Productions Limited. Directed by Rayner Bourton. David Fraser Musical Director. NZ tour [1977-1978]. Programme (2 copies) Upper Hutt Operatic Society presents "White Horse Inn". Producer Berna Hamilton; musical director Jim Noice; choreographer Carol-Ann Moynihan. [August 1977]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.

Date: 1973

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1973

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: Kerridge Odeon, Williamson-Edgley Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd, in association with the NZBC, by arrangement with Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan [and] Joseph Beruh present "Godspell", a sweet rock musical based upon the Gospel according to St Matthew. Music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak. Entire production directed and choreographed by Sammy Bayes. Auckland production directed by Betty Pounder. New Zealand premiere, His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 10 February 1973. Programme (2 copies, one autographed) and promotional pamphlet Kerridge Odeon, Williamson-Edgley Theatres Ltd and Aztec Services Pty Ltd, in association with the NZBC, by arrangement with Edgar Lansbury, Stuart Duncan [and] Joseph Beruh present "Godspell", a sweet rock musical based upon the Gospel according to St Matthew. Music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak. Entire production directed and choreographed by Sammy Bayes. Gala Wellington premiere, Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 April 1973. Programme (autographed) and flier (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Limited, Kerridge Odeon and Aztec Services Pty Ltd present Yvonne de Carlo in "No, no, Nanette", also starring Jill Perryman, Kevan Johnston, Rosie Sturgess, Rosalie Howard, Jon Sidney, and special guest star Bobby Limb. Directed by Freddie Carpenter; choreographed by Betty Pounder; musical director Noel Smith. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 1 September [1973]. Promotional pamphlet (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Limited, Kerridge Odeon and Aztec Services Pty Ltd present Yvonne de Carlo in "No, no, Nanette", also starring Jill Perryman, Kevan Johnston, Rosie Sturgess, Rosalie Howard, Jon Sidney, and special guest star Bobby Limb. Directed by Freddie Carpenter; choreographed by Betty Pounder; musical director Noel Smith. Grand Opera House, commencing 5 October [1973]. Promotional pamphlet only Wellington Operatic Society presents "Show boat". Producer Geoffrey de Lautour; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House, 7-18 April 1973. Programme (2 copies) By arrangement with Ray Cooney and John Gale, J C Williamson Theatres Limited presents Bernard Cribbins in "The love game", by Robin Hawdon, with Ken James and Rona McLeod, Patricia Leehy, Lea Denfield. Directed by Wallace Douglas; designed by Hutchinson Scott. Australian premiere, Comedy Theatre [Melbourne?], 24 May 1973. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1970

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1970

Description: Includes: Undated 1970s?: Southern Opera Ensemble. "The old maid and the thief", by Menotti. Director Effie Cockburn; musical director Ian Page. [1970-1980s?]. Programme "Amelia goes to the ball", by Menotti. Opera School demonstration, Wellington, 26-30 November [1970]. Programme (2 copies) North Shore Operatic Society. Rogers & Hammerstein's "Carousel" by arrangement with Chappell & Co. Producer Alan de Malmanche; musical director Ian Harvey; choreographer Doreen Yalland. North Shore Teachers' College, 13-27 June 1970. Programme Sacred Heart Girls College, Napier Boys' High School. "Free as air", by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade. Produced by Mr J Beardsell. Boys' High School Hall, 30 April - 5 May 1970. Programme Auckland Operatic Society. "A funny thing happened on the way to the forum", by Stephen Sondheim. Produced by Robert Alderton; musical director Derek Firth; choreographer Robert Young. Set design Neil McGough. Auckland Festival February 1970. Programme (2 copies) Light Opera Club (Inc) proudly present a Glbert and Sullivan season of "The gondoliers". Auckland Grammar School Centennial Theatre, May 1970. Programme Auckland Operatic Society. "Kismet", by Robert Wright and George Forrest. Producer Robert Alderton; musical director Neil McGough; choreographer Robert Young; wardrobe Joan Maynard. His Majesty's Theatre, commencing 24 June 1970. Programme NZ Opera Society Canterbury Branch. Recital by senior students in conjunction with the Institute of Registered Music Teachers. (With Shelley Spang, Catherine Johnstone, Bryan Botting, David Vine, Carol Dodge, Tanya Pekelharing, Annaliese Pekelharing, Jill Pears, Felicity Ward, Sarah Watkins, Murray Lennox, Bernadette Richardson). State Trinity Theatre, 16 September [1970]. Programme Light Opera Club. "Pink champagne", by Johann Strauss. Produced by John Atha; musical director Gordon Cole; choreographer Doreen Yalland. Auckland Grammar School Centennial Theatre, October 1970. Programme 1970s?: The Flute group presents Mozart's "The magic flute". Producer Warner Haldane; guest conductor Gillian Bibby. Gisborne War Memorial Theatre, 10-15 February [1970s?] Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: One programme donated by Roger Flury in 1998; one by Ross Harland, Wellington, in 2011; one by Morva Croxson, 2015.

Date: 1967 - 1968

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1967/1968

Description: Includes: 1967: The New Zealand Opera Company presents "L'elisir d'amore" (the love tonic), by Donizetti. Produced by John Thompson; conductor Patrick Thomas. With Christchurch Civic Orchestra and New Zealand Opera Chorus. 1967 tour. Programme (2 copies, autographed) The New Zealand Opera Company presents "L'elisir d'amore" (the love tonic), by Donizetti. Produced by John Thompson; conductor Patrick Thomas. With Christchurch Civic Orchestra and New Zealand Opera Chorus. Grand Opera House Wellington 1967. Programme (autographed) The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Madam Butterfly", by Puccini. Conductor and musical director Juan Matteucci; produced by John Thompson. Sets and costumes designed by Raymond Boyce. [1967?]. Programme The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Madam Butterfly", by Puccini. Conductor and musical director Juan Matteucci; produced by John Thompson. Sets and costumes designed by Raymond Boyce. [1967?]. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 1967. J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Donmar Productions Ltd present "Oliver!" ,by Lionel Bart. Directed by Richard Wordsworth; musical director Alan Barker. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 9 June 1967. Programme (autographed) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Donmar Productions Ltd present "Oliver!", by Lionel Bart. Directed by Richard Wordsworth; musical director Alan Barker. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 14 July 1967. Programme (2 copies, one autographed) 1968: The New Zealand Opera Company presents "Il seraglio", by Mozart. Conductor and musical director Russell Channell; produced by John Thompson; sets and costumes designed by Raymond Boyce. [Wellington, 1968]. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Operatic Society presents an enchanted evening in "South Pacific". Produced by Colleen Walling; musical direction John Morrison. Grand Opera House Wellington, 9-16 March 1968. Programme (2 copies, autographed) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Fiddler on the roof", by Stein, Bock and Harnick. Costumes designed by Patricia Zipprodt; scenery designed by Boris Aronson. His Majesty's Theatre Sydney, commencing 5 October 1968. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents Leon Gluckman's "Wait a minim". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 22 August - 4 September 1968. Programme (autographed) and promotional pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1971

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-1971

Description: Includes: Sacred Heart Girls' College and Napier Boys' High School present "The boy friend", by Sandy Wilson. Produced by Mr J Beardsell and Miss D Rohloff. Boys' High School Hall, 29 April - 5 May 1971. Programme Titirangi Light Opera Company presents "Carousel", by Rodgers and Hammerstein, by arrangement with Chappell & Co. Ltd. Producer Brian O'Connor; musical director W Lindsay Hall; choreographer Phyllis Marmont & Kerri Hamilton. Titirangi War Memorial Hall, 18-25 September 1971. Programme Light Opera Club. "Cavalleria rusticana" and "I pagliacci". Producer Gil Cornwall; musical director Ray Wilson; chorusmaster Graeme Young. His Majesty's Theatre, 7-14 September 1971. Programme, and flyer with partial cast list. The German Touring Opera Company of Berlin. "Die Kluge", by Carl Orff. Promotional pamphlet / booking form Deutsche Gastspieloper Berlin. Carl Orff "Die Kluge"; the wise woman. Goethe-Institut Munchen [1071]. programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Kerridge Odeon presents "Man of La Mancha", by Wasserman, Leigh & Darion. Director Marnel Sumner; musical director Noel Smith; choreographer Betty Pounder. (With Charles West and Suzanne Steele). Grand Opera House Wellington, [Sept/Oct.? 1971]. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Kerridge Odeon presents "Man of La Mancha", by Wasserman, Leigh & Darion. Director Marnel Sumner; musical director Noel Smith; choreographer Betty Pounder. (With Charles West and Suzanne Steele). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 August 1971. Programme Maximes (Courtenay Place). "The Pajama game", words and music by Richard Adler & Jerry Jones. Director Duncan Whiting; musical director John Morrison. Music for dancing by the Guardians. Maximes licensed restanrant, 106 Courtenay Place, [Wellington, 1971]. Programme / pamphlet Palmerston North Centennial $1000 aria contest, under auspices Manawatu Competitions Society (Inc). Preliminaries Concert Chamber Palmerston North, 13-14 may 1971; Semi-finals, Opera House Palmerston North, 14 May 1971; Grand final, Opera House, 15 May 1971. Programme / list of competitors Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: One programme donated by Ross Harland, Wellington, in 2011; one by Stella Milne, 2014.

Date: 1969

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1969

Description: Includes: Wellington Operatic Society presents "Can-Can", music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Producer Colleen Walling; musical director John Morrison; choreographer Jeane Horne. Grand Opera House Wellington, [1969]. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Fiddler on the roof", by Stein, Bock and Harnick. Costumes designed by Patricia Zipprodt; scenery designed by Boris Aronson. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 2 May 1969. Programme (2 copies, autographed), and promotional brochure (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1959, 1981, Dec 1995

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

By: Morrison, John J, active 1960s-1970s; Hopkins, John Raymond, 1927-2013; Cavdarski, Vanco, 1930-2001

Reference: MSCD-2643

Description: Recordings of Geoffrey de Lautour singing arias and songs, mostly accompanied by John Morrison on piano. Some arias are accompanied by orchestra. Place of recording - Place of recording Tracks 12-14 are excerpts from a live performance by the New Zealand Opera Company conducted by John Hopkins in 1959. Track 15 from a Television New Zealand production recorded at the Avalon Television Centre in 1981, with the NZSO, conducted by Vanco Cavdarski. All other tracks recorded at 18 Hildreth St, Karori, Dec 1995, with John Morrison on piano. Other - Tracks with piano recorded when Geoffrey de Lautour was aged 73 and after having had major heart surgery. These are the songs he wanted to be remembered for. Other - A non-commercial disc produced as a family initiative, which transfers material already deposited with the library (MSC-8692 and MSC-8693) onto compact disc. Other - CD booklet incorrectly credits the back cover photograph, taken by Rob Joiner, as having been taken by Rob Jones. Contents: Catalogue song; Don Giovanni / W A Mozart Contents: When I was just a tiny boy; Merry wives of Windsor / O Nicolai Contents: Song of the flea / M Mussorgsky Contents: Wir wandelten / J Brahms Contents: Sontag / J Brahms Contents: Our father (West Indian) Contents: Death oh my Lord (West Indian) Contents: Murder in de market (West Indian) Contents: The virgin Mary had a baby boy (West Indian) Contents: She is far from the land / C Lambert Contents: Gra' Macree / Trad, arr. de Lautour Contents: If you are after a little amusement; The marriage of Figaro / W A Mozart Contents: Say goodbye; The marriage of Figaro / W A Mozart Contents: Yes fools you are; The marriage of Figaro / W A Mozart Contents: Really now; The barber of Seville / G Rossini (with Frances Green) Contents: Ol' man river; Showboat / J Kern Contents: Mah Lindy Lou / L Strickland Contents: The owl and the pussycat / E Lear [words], C Hely-Hutchinson [music] Contents: The table and the chair / E Lear [words], C Hely-Hutchinson [music] Contents: The hippopotamus / M Flanders and D Swann Other Titles - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Don Giovanni. Madamina, il catalogo e questo Other Titles - Nicolai, Otto, 1810-1849. Lustigen Weiber von Windsor. Als Bublien klein Other Titles - Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839-1881. Pesnia Mefistofelia Other Titles - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Nozze di Figaro. Se vuol ballare Other Titles - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Nozze di Figaro. No piu andrai farfallone Other Titles - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Nozze di Figaro. Aprite un po' quel'occhi Other Titles - Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868. Barbiere di Siviglia. A un dottor della mia sorte Quantity: 1 compact disc(s).

Date: Jul 1969

From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection

By: Morrison, John J, active 1960s-1970s

Reference: MS-Papers-8287-4

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) 3 pages. Physical Description: Holograph? Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A2004-339)

Date: 14 Jul 1972

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

By: Naylor, Charles, active 1962-1974; Morrison, John J, active 1960s-1970s

Reference: MSDT-0151-01

Description: Performer: Naylor, Charles (bass-bar) Performer: Morrison, John (pf) Other Titles - This is the weather Other Titles - Farewell Other Titles - Widow bird Other Titles - Come out into the wind Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). 8.42 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM

Date: Dec 1995

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

By: Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897; De Lautour, Geoffrey, 1922-2000; Kern, Jerome David, 1885-1945; Morrison, John J, active 1960s-1970s; Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791; Nicolai, Otto, 1810-1849; Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868

Reference: MSC-008693

Description: A miscellany of Lieder, operatic arias and songs recorded at home, December 1995. Includes several West Indian songs Place of recording - Place of recording Marriage of Figaro arias recorded from a live performance by the NZ Opera Company, conductor John Hopkins Other - Another copy of MSC-8692 Performer: de Lautour, Geoffrey (bass) Performer: Morrison, John (pf) Other Titles - [Don Giovanni] Catalogue song / by Mozart Other Titles - [Merry wives of Windsor] When I was just a tiny boy / by [Nicolai] Other Titles - Song of the flea / by [Musorgsky] Other Titles - Wir wandelten / by Brahms Other Titles - Sontag / by Brahms Other Titles - Our Father / West Indian Other Titles - Death of my Lord / West Indian Other Titles - Murder in de marker / West Indian Other Titles - The Virgin Mary had a baby boy / West Indian Other Titles - She is far from the land / Lambert Other Titles - Gra' Macree / trad ; arr de Lautour Other Titles - [Marriage of Figaro] If you are after a little amusement ; Say farewell ; Yes fools you are / Mozart ; [performed by Geoffrey de Lautour] Other Titles - [Barber of Seville] Really now / Rossini ; Geoffrey de Lautour with Frances Green, conductor Vanco Cavdarski Other Titles - Ol' man river / Kern Other Titles - The Owl and the pussy cat / Lear, Hutchinson Other Titles - The Apple and the chair / Lear, Hutchinson Other Titles - The Hippopotamus / Flanders, Swan Quantity: 1 audiocassette(s).