Civic Theatre (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Opened on 17 March 1928. Built at the southern end of the old His Majesty's Theatre at 192 Manchester Street. Dawe and Willis were the architects. The building was demolished in 1983, truncating the original 1900 facade by half [Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic,_Christchurch cited 10 Aug 2012]

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Civic Theatre (Christchurch) :Civic Theatre, Christchurch, Thurs[day], April 15th. One ...

Date: 1948

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-E-CABOT-Music-1948-02

Description: An arrangement of text, with a head and shoulders portrait of the singer. Similar, except for venue, to other posters promoting Danny Morgan's performances at other New Zealand centres. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Wright & Jaques Ltd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 1013 x 378 mm.

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Civic Theatre, Christchurch

Date: 1953

From: Tourist and Publicity

Reference: 1/2-033187-F

Description: A31721 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

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[Music programmes 1959].

Date: 1959

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1959

Description: Includes: Shiralee Productions proudly presents Winifred Atwell, queen of the keyboard. Promotional booklet and pink programme flier R J Kerridge [and] Aztec Services Lty Ltd (Kenn Brodziak, managing director) and Garnet H Carroll present the queen of the keyboard, Winifred Atwell. Promotional booklet with photographs (2 copies) Shirley Carter. Pianoforte recital. Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 2 November 1959. Programme Shirley Carter, "a pianist to charm and interest any audience". Promotional card with repertoire. The Leschetizky Association of New Zealand presents John Cegledy farewell recital. Wellington Concert Chamber, 5 October 1959. Programme Central Hawke's Bay Primary School Music Festival. Municipal Theatre Waipukurau, 14-15 October 1959. Programme The New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. 1959 concert tour of New Zealand. Preferential booking application form. New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Auckland Town Hall, 18 September 1959. Programme. New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Soloist Jan Panenka. Auckland Town Hall, 19 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Wellington Town Hall, 21 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Soloist Josef Suk. Wellington Town Hall, 22 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Service presents the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Karel Ancerl. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 26 September 1959. Programme (2 copies) Mattiwilda Dobbs. Solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Wellington Town Hall, 13 June; Christchurch Civic Theatre, 20 June 1959. Programme (2 copies) Andor Foldes (pianist). Bela Bartok programme of piano music. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 22 March 1959. Programme (2 copies) Ingrid Haebler solo concert. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 26 May 1959. Booking application form and 2 copies of programme William Herbert. Wellington Town Hall, 8, 10, 24 October [1959]. Flier Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 2 July 1959; Wanganui Opera House, 9 July 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus. Masterton Chamber Music Society. Town Hall, 1 August 1959. Programme Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Wellington Town Hall, 30 September 1959; Palmerston North, 3 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Christchurch Civic Theatre, 6 October 1959; Auckland Town Hall, 8 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) Lili Kraus solo concert presented by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. Napier Municipal Theatre, 14 October 1959; Lower Hutt Town Hall, 20 October 1959. Two programmes in one booklet (2 copies) R J Kerridge in association with Lew Levsohn and John Neary Pty Ltd presents the Luton Girls' Choir; musical director Arthur E Davies. First New Zealand tour 1959. Programmes 1-4 in one booklet (2 copies). Festival of Wellington 1959. The Marian Schola sings in the Church of St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street. 2 March [1959] Conductor Moira Dwyer; organist Phyllis Aldridge. Programme Masterton Choral Society presents Grand concert. Conductor Louise Gilmour; pianist Agnes Aburn. Social Hall, Town Hall, Masterton, 11 July 1959. Programme Masterton Choral Society presents Grand concert in the Social Hall, Municipal Buildings. Musical director Louise Gilmour; pianist Agnes Aburn. 7 November 1959. Programme Melbourne Staff Band of the Salvation Army Southern Australia Territorial Headquarters. New Zealand visit February - March 1959. programme R J Kerridge presents Niven Miller. First New Zealand tour. At the piano Robert Sutherland. Programmes 1-3 in one booklet Festival of Wellington lunch hour recital. Judith McDonald and Shirley Power, duo-pianists. Concert Chamber Wellington Town Hall, 5 March 1959. Programme Benefit concert for David Nalden (With Auckland String Players and University Singers, and Auckland Junior Quartet). [Sunday 9 August 1959]. Programme / flier R J Kerridge presents Mary O'Hara, internationally famous Irish, Scottish folk singer and harpist. First New Zealand tour. Solo pianist Maurice Till. Programme Palmerston North Choral Union. "Messiah" (Handel). Soloists Rosemary Rogatsy, Treasure Spencer, John Poole, Donald Munro, Gordon Webb. Orchestra Alex Lindsay String Ensemble. [Palmerston North] Opera House, 5 December 1959. Programme J & N Tait present Jan Peerce, America's foremost tenor. Opera House Wellington, Saturday August 29th; Wednesday September 9th [1959]. Promotional flier illustrated on both sides Jan Peerce appearing under the direction of J and N Tait. Australia and New Zealand tour 1959. Assisted by Warner Bass at the piano. Programme no 1 Jan Peerce appearing under the direction of J and N Tait. Australia and New Zealand tour 1959. Assisted by Warner Bass at the piano. Programme no 2 (autographed on cover) 2nd and final Wellington concert. Jan Peerce, at the Opera House, Wednesday, September 9th. Watch paper for details (flier only) Philomela Chorale, conducted by Edith C Black. Grand concert. Haddon Hall, 31 October 1959. Programme Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Presbytery of Wellington combined church choirs. Festival of music. Town Hall Wellington, 1 July 1959. Conductor Malcolm Rickard, organist Peter Averi. Soloists Margaret Hunt (soprano), Peter Baillie (tenor), Reverend Charles Naylor (bass). Programme Kathleen Reardon and Keith Field. Music. The Reardon-Field School of Music. Studios in Queen Street and at Mount Eden, invite applications for tuition [advertising card] Pianoforte recital by pupils of Henry Shirley. Haddon Hall (Auckland), 26 November 1959. Programme John Tatam. Organ recital. Wellington Town Hall, 12 August 1959. programme / flyer The world famous Vienna Boys' Choir (Wiener Sangerknaben). Conductor Franz-Xaver Meyer. Presented in New Zealand by the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. New Zealand tour 1959. Programmes 1-3 in one booklet. (2 copies) Waimate Choral Society. 13th season. Second subscription concert. High School Assembly Hall, 2 December 1959. Programme Wairoa War Memorial Hall. Official opening concert, with Wairoa Choral Society and Wairoa College, with Sybil Phillips, Robin Gordon, Harry Collin and the Alex Lindsay String Quartet. 20 June 1959. Programme Quantity: 40 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

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Civic Theatre (Christchurch) :Trevor King presents "1951 - the Year of the Stars" Cente...

Date: 1951

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

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Variety-1951-01

Description: Arrangement of text with extra yellow label stuck diagonally over, stating "Every Thursday night - 8 p.m. - Box plans at D.I.C. Location confirmed in "Press" (Christchurch) for 1 February 1951. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screenprint on poster, 763 x 333 mm.

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[Theatre programmes for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured t...

Date: 1950 - 1959

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1950s

Description: Includes programmes and fliers for the following: 1950s?: Cuba Street Carnival. Spotting misplaced article competition. 1000 pounds in prizes. Shop and save in Cuba Street. How to enter [1955, 1960, 1966?] Personality sensation, Harry 'Woo-Woo' Stevens. Night club, TV and radio star. [non New Zealand promotional brochure . 1950s?] Wellington Dry Cleaning Co Ltd and Hygienic Laundry Ltd present in association with George Tollerton, 10 guineas funny story competition held at the Wellington Provincial 250 [pound] talent quest each Tuesday - Town Hall Lower Hutt; each Thursday - Paramount, Wellington. Pink entry form. 1950: J C Williamson's Theatres Ltd present The Kiwis Revue Company, the New Zealand Division's soldier show. Four phenomenally successful years in Australia. Municipal Theatre Hastings, Friday & Saturday, 11th & 12th August [1950?]. Small poster J C Williamson Theatres Ltd. Souvenir of the New Zealand Kiwis Revue, originally the N.Z. entertainment unit formed within the 2nd N.Z. Expeditionary Force, Middle East. [ca 1950]. Michael Todd's "Peep show". (New York, 1950). Programme. 1951: Trevor King presents Presentation concert. Centennial 100 [pound] stage "Quest for talent" 1951, 'the year of the stars'. Civic Theatre [Christchurch?], 1 June [1951]. Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Mollie Haines (Canadian bird impersonations), Gary and Wally Wakefield, Norma Hancock (contortionist). Also lists performers: Stanley C Ivey, Robin K Heaps, Violet Downing, Noel Tweedie, Jim Hodder, Bruce Johnston, Tom Hodder, Ray Kamo's Hawaiian Entertainers, Miss Bessie McDonald's Hula Dancers, Pat Dugan, John Columbus Burlesque Ballet, William Gray, Adagio Trio (Laurel Watts, Don Williamson, Morris MacDougall), Gary Fraser, Aroha Paahi, George Robinson's Star Rangers, and Lester Gibson. 1952: Presentation concerts under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor (Mr R M McFarlane). Canterbury amateur talent entertains! Civic Theatre, Thurs May 22 [1952]. Promotional pamphlet with photographs of Trevor King, Ernie Jones, John Columbus Men's Burlesque Ballet, Ken Boniface, Mollie Haines and the Wakefield Brothers. Lists other performers: Compere Lester Gibson, Keith Tonks, Peggy Guy, Jill Ormady, Watson Raines, Stanley Ivey, Charles Barrett (Maori baritone), John Brundall, Beverley Cornelius, Rino Tirikataene, Norma Hancock, Eileen Campbell, John Ritchards, Rex Williams, Ray O'Connor, Cliff Storer, Stan Newton's Flying Scotsmen. Trevor King's 150 [pound] talent quest for new stars for the stage. Civic Theatre, Thursday 6 March and every Thursday night throughout the talent quest contest. Entry form [1952?] Trevor King proudly presents the grand finals, 150 [pound] stage quest for talent. Civic Theatre, [pound] stage quest for talent. Civic Theatre, Saturday May 17, [1952]. Brochure World entertainers, headed by Hollywood star Cliff Edwards. Joe Taylor presents his Sydney Celebrity Club Variety. Wellington season, 1952-1953. Programme. 1953: Geo Tollerton presents the winners of the Air-Race Council's All Canterbury "Search for Stars". 250 [pounds] biggest ever held in New Zealand. Town Hall Darfield, Monday 7 September [1953]. Promotional flier with photographs of the Adagio Dancers, Janice Eder and Harry Pletzers, and other performers listed: Desmond Duo, Stanley Ivey, Robin Moore, Carlyle Brown (tenor), Cliff Storer, Jennifer Levy, Colleen Hills, Don Killner's Radio Rhythm Rascals, Joe Thomson, Colleen Morgan, Graeme Aldridge, Pauline Toohey & Robin Hamburgher, Rosemary Hewstone, Andrews Liver Salt Sisters, Jeff Bishop, Val Miles, also "Chuckles with Jerry". F W Larcombe, Christchurch, (printer) 1955: Sir Harold Scott, 1887- ."Scott" of Scotland Yard. Lecture tour, [1955]. Illustrated programme. Folies of 1955. 10 star acts, vaudeville, variety, revue. International attractions. Souvenir programme. 1955/1956: Promotional and biographical notes for Harlem Blackbirds" show, with photographs of Sunshine Body [Dolores Cooper], Larry Steele and Maurice Rocco [Australian publication. ca 1955/1956] 1956: Australian Returned Servicemen's Association presents "Show time"; annual Anzac night variety show. Guest artist Rusty Greaves, yodelling cowboy star who won Western Springs Talent Quest (With Valrey Charnly - "the voice of 1956", Cliff Shirley, Watson Raines, Martha Malcolm, Bill Ramsay). [Christchurch, ca 1956]. Illustrated pamphlet Harry Watson presents "Talent Highlights"; the all New Zealand talent show. Promotional flier with photographs of Watson Raines, Rusty Greaves, Jill Brooker, Vantini, Joe Thompson, and The Russals. Town Hall Bluff, 25 October [1956] Geo Tollerton in association with Kerridge-Odeon presents the Auckland Provincial 250 [pound] talent seaerch centred on Hamilton at the Embassy Theatre, commencing Wednesday June 13, 1956 and each subsequent Wednesday. The winner will receive 100 [pounds]. Flier (2 copies) with photo of finalists of the Canterbury "Search for stars" standing in front of a New Zealand Raiwlays Road Services bus. The Gympie Times. Thursday May 17, 1956. The Olympia Theatre. The Follies of 1956. [Newsclipping]. 1957: Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd present their 300 [pound] "talent search", produced by Trevor King, at the Crystal Palace, commencing Thursday 11th April [1957]. Flier (2 copies). Sam Snyder's internationally famous Water Follies. Aztec Services Pty Ltd proudly present World's greatest water & stage show. Australasian tour 1957. Official souvenir program. 1958: Les E Rohmer presents the Laugh till you cry show, Celebrity Variety Revue; the Frivolous frolics of 1958. Ninth annual tour. Cavendish Memorial Hall, Monday, 22nd Sept. [1958]. (Flier) Radio and stage show coming to your town!! New Zealand tour on stage "Variety Round Up". Johnny Cooper in person [ca 1958]. Flier with photographs of Johnny Cooper, Vantini, the Skyliners, the Wakefield Brothers, Ken Boniface, Watson Raines, the Wildcats, Isola Bennett and a crowded theatre audience in Wellington. Larcombe Print. Joe Brown's dominion-wide "Search for Stars" contest [1958-1959. Brochure. late 1958]. (2 copies) 1959: Joe Brown's "Search for Stars". Grand New Zealand final. [1959]. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Joe Brown's dominion-wide 2000 [pound] "Search for stars". Brochure. 1959. (2 copies) Joe Brown's dominion-wide Search for stars [letterhead paper. 1959?] (2 copies) Entry form. Johnny Cooper 60 [pounds] cash! talent quest. Gaiety Theatre Wairoa, commencing 19 February 1959 (2 copies) Quantity: 16 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm.

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National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service :[Programmes 1949].

Date: 1949

From: National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service :[Programmes 1947-1962].

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-NO-1949

Description: Includes programmes for concerts on: 19 July: Orchestral concert. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey. Opera House Palmerston North, 19 July 1949. Programme 22 July: Concert for schools. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey. Municipal Theatre Hastings, 22 July 1949. Programme 23 August: Orchestral concert. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey; solo pianist Aleksandr Helmann. Grand Opera House Wellington, 23 August [1949]. Programme (2 copies) 20 September: Orchestral concert. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey; associate artist Aleksandr Helmann. Town Hall Dunedin, 20 September 1949. Programme (2 copies) 22 September: Orchestral concert. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey. Civic Theatre Invercargill, 22 September 1949. Programme (2 copies) 5 October: Concert for schools. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 5 October 1949. Programme 18 October: Orchestral concert. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey. Majestic Theatre Nelson, 18 October 1949. Programme 22 October: Orchestral concert. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey; solo pianist Aleksandr Helmann. Town Hall Wellington, 22 October 1949. Programme (2 copies) 31 October: Concert for schools. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey. Town Hall Wellington, 31 October 1949. Programme 5 November: Orchestral concert. Conductor Andersen Tyrer; leader Vincent Aspey; solo pianist Cara Hall. Town Hall Wellington, 5 November 1949. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 8 programmes. Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

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

Date: 1965 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-CHS-1965/1969

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1965: Second subscription concert 1965. "Come ye sons of art", by Henry Purcell; "Serenade to music", [and] A sea symphony" by Vaughan Williams]. William R Hawkey (conductor). Soloists Rosamunde Connal, Ruth Harman, Anthea Moller, Rodney Macann, Anita Ritchie, Anson Austin, Winston Sharp. Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 12 August 1965. "The Childhood of Christ". Hector Berlioz (composer); William R Hawkey (conductor). Soloists Heather Taylor, Anson Austin, Winston Sharp, Ronald Gray. Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 27 November 1965 (2 copies) "Rothmans Christmas carols". William R Hawkey (conductor); Christchurch Girls' High School Choir; Christchurch Boys' High School Choir. Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 30 November (2 copies) 1966: "Mass in B Minor". Johann Sebastian Bach (composer); William R Hawkey (conductor). Soloists Heather Taylor, Hannah Tatana, Anson Austin, Brian Hansford. Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 21 April 1966. "Serenade to music" [and] "On Wenlock Edge", by Vaughan Williams; "A child of our time", by Tippett. Performers Elizabeth Hellawell, Mary Adams, Anson Austin, Winston Sharp, Prague String Quartet, Maurice Till, Christchurch Civic Orchestra. William R Hawkey (conductor). Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 13 July 1966. "A German Requiem". Johannes Brahms (composer); William R Hawkey (conductor); soloists Rosemary Gordon, Winston Sharp; with Christchurch Civic Orchestra. Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 29 September 1966. 1967: Concert with the NZBC Symphony Orchestra; Juan Matteucci (conductor); William R Hawkey (conductor); soloist Brian Hansford. Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 8 June 1967. Concert with NZBC Symphony Orchestra; Juan Matteucci (conductor); William R Hawkey (conductor); soloists Elisabeth Hellawell, Heather Begg, Ramon Opie, Charles Naylor. Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 10 June 1967. "Mass in B Minor". Johann Sebastian Bach (composer); William R Hawkey (conductor); soloists Joan Parker, Barbara Hendry, Bruce Chandler, Ronald Gray. Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 16 September 1967. Quantity: 9 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: 1940 - 1959

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-CHS-1940/1959

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1945: "First Subscription Concert". Victor C Peters (conductor); C Roy Spackman (conductor); Otago Girls' High School Choir (guest singers). Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 3 May 1945. 1946: "Messiah". Music by George Frederick Handel. Victor C Peters (conductor); Maurice Till (piano). Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 29-30 November 1946. "Messiah". Music by George Frederick Handel. Victor Peters (conductor); Gwen McLeod (piano). Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 14 December 1946. 1949: Christmas carols. Third subscription concert. Civic Theatre, 9-10 December 1949. Programme 1950: "Canterbury Pilgrims". Music by Sir George Dyson. Victor C Peters (conductor); George M Martin (organist); Valerie Peppler (soprano), Harry Newell (tenor), Carl Smith (baritone). Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 2 November 1950. 1951: "The Dream of Gerontius". Music by Sir Edward Elgar; words by Cardinal John Henry Newman. Michael Bowles (conductor); National Orchestra. 1850-1950 Canterbury Centennial. King Edward Barracks, Christchurch, 10 March 1951. Programme (2 copies) 1959: "Christmas carols". Victor C Peters, Janet Fairhall, Clifton Cook (conductors); Brian Kinley (accompanist). Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 7 and 8 December 1959. Quantity: 7 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: 1970 - 1975

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-CHS-1970/1975

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1971: "Via Crusis" by Franz Liszt, and "Passion According to St Mark" by Charles Wood. William R Hawkey (conductor). St Mary's Anglican Church, Timaru, 5 April 1971. Pamphlet / programme [Choral music by] Anton Bruckner, Krzysztof Penderecki, Igor Stravinsky, and Gustav Holst. William R Hawkey (conductor). Civic Theatre, Christchurch, 2 October 1971. Pamphlet / programme 1973: "Youth Concerts". William R Hawkey (conductor); Mervyn Waters (conductor); Simon Tipping (conductor). Soloist Brian McKay. Town Hall, Christchurch, 19 and 21 July 1973. "The Childhood of Christ". Hector Berlioz (composer); John Hopkins (conductor); Christchurch Civic Orchestra. Soloists Angela Shaw, Anthony Benfell, Graeme Gorton, Brian McKay. Town Hall, Christchurch, 8 December 1973. 1974: "Choral Music '74". (Calendar of choral music performed by the Christchurch Harmonic Society during 1974. This list includes performing at the opening and closing of the Commonwealth Games, held in Christchurch from 24 January to 2 February 1974). "Messiah". George Frideric Handel (composer); William R Hawkey (conductor). Soloists Angela Shaw, Flora Edwards, Anthony Benfell, Maurice Taylor. With Christchurch Symphony Orchestra; Nan Anderson on harpsichord. Town Hall, Christchurch, 14 December 1974. 1975: "Israel in Egypt". George Frideric Handel (composer); William R Hawkey (conductor) with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Soloists Angela Shaw, Heather Taylor, Barry Brinson, Anthony Benfell; harpsichord Nan Anderson; organ Don Whelan, cello Frances de Goldi. Town Hall, Christchurch, 23 April 1975. "Requiem" by Gabriel Faure and Johannes Brahms. William Hawkey (conductor). Soloists Rosemary Gordon, Brian Hansford, with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. 14 June 1975. "Youth Concert" (Josef Haydn and Wolfgang Mozart). Simon Tipping (conductor). Soloists Ruth Hawkey, Lorna Harris, Edward Driscoll, Howard Harvey, Keith Spragg. Town Hall, Christchurch, 1 November 1975. Quantity: 9 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Mary Cobeldick, 2012.

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National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service :[Programmes of quarto size....

Date: 1962

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-NO-1962

Description: Includes: 1962 Proms. Conductor Henry Krips; soloists Maurice Till, Maurice Clare, Elisabeth Hellawell. Town Hall Wellington, 23-26 January 1962 [4 concerts in one booklet]. Programme (2 copies) 1962 Proms. Conductor Henry Krips; soloist Jocelyn Walker. Civic Theatre Invercargill, 30 January 1962. Programme A summer concert. Guest conductor Henry Krips; soloist Maurice Clare. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 5 February 1962. Programme A summer concert. Guest conductor Henry Krips. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 6 February 1962. Programme 1962 Proms. Conductor John Hopkins; soloists Maurice Till, Jon Andrew, Elisabeth Hellawell, Maurice Till, David Galbraith, Allen Curnow, Hannah Tatana, Peter Cooper. Town Hall Auckland, 20-24 February 1962 [4 concerts in one booklet]. Programme 1962 Proms. Conductor John Hopkins; soloists Peter Cooper, Hannah Tatana, Jon Andrew, Elisabeth Hellawell, David Galbraith, Maurice Till, Edna Boyd-Wilson, Christchurch Liederkranchzen and Liedertafel. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 7-10 March 1962 [4 concerts in one booklet]. Programme (2 copies) J & N Tait have the honour to present Yehudi Menuhin and ... the National Orchestra, conductor Michael Bowles. Town Hall Wellington, 24 July [1962]. Programme NZBC Symphony Orchestra family concert. Conductor Brian Priestman. Palmerston North Regent Theatre, 21 August [1962]. Programme Royal concert in honour of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand by the National Orchestra, conductor John Hopkins, leader Vincent Aspey (includes "Festival overture" composed by Douglas Lilburn). Civic Theatre Christchurch, 24 August 1962. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to quarto size, some illustrated.

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National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service :[Programmes of quarto size....

Date: 1960 - 1961

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-NO-1960/1961

Description: Includes: 1960: 1960 Proms. Conductor Joseph Post; soloists Peter Cooper, Vincente Major, David Galbraith. Town Hall Dunedin, 28-30 January 1960 [3 concerts in one booklet]. Programme 1960 Proms. Conductor Joseph Post; soloists Peter Cooper, Francis Rosner, Maurice Till, Alex Lindsay. Town Hall Wellington, 13-18 February 1960 [5 concerts in one booklet]. Programme (2 copies) 1961: 1961 Proms. Conductor John Hopkins; soloists Maurice Till, Gordon Webb, Janetta McStay. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 30 January - 1 February 1961 [3 different concerts in one booklet]. Programme (2 copies) 1961 Proms. Conductor John Hopkins; soloists Maurice Till, Beryl Dalley, Graeme Gorton, David Galbraith. Town Hall Auckland 15-17 February 1961 [3 different concerts in one booklet]. Programme (2 copies) 1961 Festival of Wellington; four promenade concerts. Conductor John Hopkins, soloists Judith McDonald, Shirley Power, Donald Munro, David Galbraith, Janetta McStay. Town Hall Wellington 25 February - 2 March 1961 [4 different concerts in one booklet]. Programme (2 copies) 1961 Proms; a summer concert. Conductor John Hopkins; soloist Maurice Till. Embassy Theatre Hamilton, 8 March [1961]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to quarto size, some illustrated. Provenance: One item purchased from the estate of Tony Goodliffe, 2016.

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[Music programmes and ephemera of octavo size. 1963]

Date: 1963

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1963

Description: Includes: Albert Bryant Choir with the Hamilton String Players. "Requiem", by Gabriel Faure. Founders' Memorial Theatre, 3 November 1963. Programme Albyn Singers. Choral recital (conductor Patricia McLeod, pianist Alan Pow; with Juliana Adams (violinist), Roger Creagh (baritone). Art Gallery Auckland, 28 November 1963. Programme Auckland Chamber Music Society Inc. Trio di Bolzano. Concert Chamber, 17 September 1963. Programme Auckland Chamber Music Society Inc. The Allegri Quartet. Haddon Hall, 22 August 1963. Programme Auckland Chamber Music Society Inc. The Allegri Quartet. Haddon Hall, 12 August 1963. Programme Auckland Chamber Music Society Inc. The Allegri Quartet. Haddon Hall, 18 July 1963. Programme Auckland Chamber Orchestra. Recital (With Marie Vandewart - cello, and David Bollard - piano). Auckland University Department of Music. University Hall, 14 September 1963. Programme Farewell benefit concert for David Bollard. Assisting artists: Auckland University String Trio, Hannah Tatana, Frances Wilson. Town Hall Concert Chamber Auckland, 12 December 1963. Programme Alfred Brendel (piano). Civic Theatre Christchurch, 24 September 1963. Programme Paula Brivkalne, soprano solo recital. Teachers' Training College Hall, Kowhai Road Kelburn. Saturday 21st September [1963 or 1968? Ticket] Kerridge-Odeon in association with the Auckland Festival Society presents Alfredo Campoli. New Zealand tour 1963. At the piano Maurice Till. Programmes 1 and 2 in one volume (2 copies), and promotional pamphlet with itinerary of 4 concerts Chamber Opera Group presents Sara Neil and Tim Eliott in Stravinsky's "Soldier's tale" preceded by Cimarosa's 'Rehearsal' with Donald Munro. University Theatre [Wellington?], 26-28 November [1958?](Date confirmed from Landfall 65, March 1963, pp 64 ff; but does not concur with Perpetual calendar) Chamber Players of Wellington. Auckland City Art Gallery, 28 November 1963. Programme Christchurch Civic Music Council. Royal Choral and Orchestral Concert at King Edward Barracks, 16 Feb, 1963. Circular letter and order form for tickets plus two tickets (2 copies of form and tickets in envelope). Christchurch School of Instrumental Music. Symphony Orchestra assisted by Teachers College Choirs at the Civic Theatre. 26 November [1963]. Programme. Music and poetry. Dorothy Davies [and] Maria Dronke. Concert Chamber [Wellington], 24 October [1963?]. Programme (2 copies) Guy Fallot. Cello recital with pianist Janetta Mcstay. 400 Club Wanganui. Concert Chamber Wanganui War Memorial, 17 June 1963. Programme / flier (2 copies) Eric Harrison. Piano recital. 400 Club Wanganui. Concert Chamber Wanganui Memorial Hall, 23 February 1963. Programme / flier Hutt Valley High School Adult Orchestra, Grahame C Lilly, conductor. Muritai School Hall, 21 November 1963. Guest singer Brian Wilkins, bass. Programme Julius Katchen. Direction Kerridge-Odeon. New Zealand tour 1963. Programmes no 1 and 2 in one booklet (2 copies) Julius Katchen. Direction Kerridge-Odeon. New Zealand tour 1963. Programme no 4 Kerstin Meyer [concert. ca 1963]. Programme John Hopkins conducts the first New Zealand performance of the Monteverdi Vespers. Wellington Town Hall, 13 October [1963]. Soloists Elisabeth Hellawell, Angela Shaw, Peter Baillie, Bruce Chandler, Grant Dickson, Charles Naylor, Peter Averi, David Childs; [with] the Orpheus Choir, Men of the Choir of St Mary of the Angels, Alex Lindsay String Quartet. Igor Oistrakh (violin) with Natalia Zertzalova - piano. Direction Kerridge Odeon. Programmes no 1 (Auckland Town Hall, 10 September and Wellington Town Hall, 12 September) and no 2 (Christchurch Civic Theatre, 14 September) in one booklet (2 copies, one autographed by both performers) New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation presents the Polish National Radio Orchestra (leader Wladyslaw Wochniak), conducted by Jerzy Katlewicz. Founders' Memorial Theatre Hamilton, 6 March 1963. Programme New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation presents the Polish National Radio Orchestra (leader Wladyslaw Wochniak), conducted by Jerzy Katlewicz. Wellington Town Hall, 8 March 1963. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation presents the Polish National Radio Orchestra (leader Wladyslaw Wochniak), conducted by Jerzy Katlewicz. Wellington Town Hall, 9 March 1963. Programme Palmerston North Choral Union. "Messiah", by Handel; conductor Clarence Hopwood. Palmerston North Opera House, 7 December 1963. Programme Palmerston North Youth Orchestra. First concert 1963. Opera House Palmerston North, 1 July 1963. Programme (2 copies) Renaissance Singers. Programme of motets and madrigals for broadcast - and to be recorded at 8 pm, Thursday 28 Nov 1963. Typed flier Recital by pupils of Henry Shirley. Art Gallery, 5 December 1963. Programme Temuka Festival Committee. Temuka Music festival. Citizens' Hall, 20 August 1963. Programme Trio di Bolzano (Giannino Carpi, Sante Amadori, Nunzio Montanari). Civic Theatre Christchurch, 11 September 1963. Chamber Music Society (Inc) Christchurch. Programme (autographed on title page) Tibor Varga. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 6 July [1963]. Maurice Till at piano. Programme (autographed on first page) "Vespro della Beata Vergine", by Monteverdi [and] "Winter and summer" by Vivaldi. Conductor John Hopkins, with Ritchie Hanna, Elisabeth Hellawell, Angela Shaw, Honor McKellar, Peter Baillie, Bruce Chandler, Grant Dickson, Charles Naylor, Peter Averi, David Childs, The Orpheus Choir, St Mary of the Angels Men's Choir, Alex Lindsay String Orchestra. Wellington Town Hall, 13 October 1963. Programme (2 copies) Wellington Primary Schools' Music Festival Association presents its Musical festival. Conductor Geoffrey H Wilson, accompanist Isabelle Graham, Robert Pether. Wellington Town Hall, 9 October 1963. Programme Quantity: 29 album(s) Album(s). 1 ticket. Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated. Transfers: Public records of NZSO transferred to Archives New Zealand in 2013..

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[Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New ...

Date: 1963

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1963

Description: Includes: The Black & White Minstrel Show, London's fastest and most spectacular musical hit!! Devised and produced by George Inns; production coordinator Angus Winneke. Vocal arrangements by George Mitchell. With Penny Nicholls, Bob Andrews, Keith Leggett, George Inns, Jackie Joyner, Laurie Bloom, Jeff Hudson, Eric Whitley, Harry Currie. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents Victor Borge with Leonid Hambro of the New York Philharmonic. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 22 April 1963. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents Victor Borge. Grand Opera House Wellington [17-20 April 1963]. Programme (2 copies) Victor Borge, the funniest entertainer in the world. In person. Opera House Wellington April 17-20; His Majestys Auckland April 22-27; Theatre Royal Chch, April 29 - May 2; His Majesty's Dunedin, May 3-4. Promotional postcard (2 copies) The Boy Scouts of Johnsonville proudly presents "Gang show"; music and lyrics by Ralph Reader. Onslow College Hall, 29-31 August 1963. Programme An evening with Joyce Grenfell in songs and comedy with William Blezzard at the piano. Grand Opera House Wellington 18 September 1963. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with Ronald A Wilford and Paul Szilard and in association with Aztec Services Pty Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Marcel Marceau with Pierre Verry. Civic Theatre Christchurch [1963]. Programme For a season of four days only, Monday March 18 to Thursday March 21 1963, J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with Ronald A Wilford and Paul Szilard and in association with Aztec Services Pty Ltd. present Marcel Marceau with Pierre Verry. Grand Opera House Wellington. Programme (2 copies) J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with Ronald A Wilford and Paul Szilard and in association with Aztec Services Pty Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Marcel Marceau with Pierre Verry. Grand Opera House Wellington, 21 March 1963. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd by arrangement with Ronald A Wilford and Paul Szilard and in association with Aztec Services Pty Ltd present for the first time in New Zealand, Marcel Marceau with Pierre Verry. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 11 March 1963. Programme (2 copies) Nelson & Napier Tin Hat Clubs proudly present their 1963 combined revue, "As you were". Municipal Theatre Napier, 11 May 1963. Programme Kerridge Odeon presents The Andy Stewart Show. Tour of New Zealand and Australia 1963. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Tibor Rudas proudly presents the world famous Ziegfeld Follies. New Zealand tour in association with Kerridge Odeon Corp. Ltd. (With Freddie Sales, Lee Davis, Edith Dahl, Elly Rab, the Ziegfeld Girls, the Arpadis Trio, Tibor Simon, the Amazing Monahans, the Kempinskis, Harry Allan and the Coppernobs, the Two Leslies). Souvenir programme (2 copies) Quantity: 10 theatre programmes. 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

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Protest against H-Bomb. Mass public meeting Civic Theatre, Sunday, May 2nd, 2 p.m. Pres...

Date: 1954

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to nuclear weapons, nuclear power, anti-nuclear protests]

By: Clarity Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-NUCLEAR-1954-02

Description: Flier advertising a public meeting in Christchurch against nuclear bombs. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on flier, 205 x 135 mm.

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[Pamphlets and programmes collected by Charles Cabot, for talents quests and talent sho...

Date: 1946 - 1956

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Talent-Quests

Description: Includes pamphlets or fliers for the following: 1948, the Year of the Stars. The N.Z. Talent Quest; screen, stage, radio, conducted by the Paramount Theatre, Wellington, in association with Apex Films (N.Z.) Ltd. Produced and compered by the well known English stage and radio star John Morris; associate producer (dramtic section) Selwyn Toogood. Booklet (2 copies) Calling all amateur talent. Trevor King presents Centennial 100 [pound] stage "Quest for Talent". 1951, the Year of the Stars. Enter now ... it's free.... Civic Theatre [Christchurch]. (Pamphlet, 2 copies) After eleven competitor weeks to date, it is with supreme pleasure and confidence that Trevor King proudly presents Centennial 100 [pound] stage quest for talent. 1951, the Year of the Stars. Semi-finals. Four big nights, 26, 28 April; 4 and 10 May [1951]. Civic Theatre [Christchurch]. (Pamphlet, 2 copies) Geo Tollerton in association with Kerridge-Odeon presents the Wellington Provincial 250 pound talent quest. Voting paper [with Choysa Tea advertisement and quiz on verso] [1956?] Calling all amateurs to the Auckland Provincial 250 [pound] talent search, promoted by Geo Tollerton in association with Kerridge-Odeon and centred on Embassy Theatre, Hamilton. Wednesday June 13th and each succeeding Wednesday [1956?] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 5 programmes, brochures or fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

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[Programmes and fliers relating to music concerts and musical performances in New Zeala...

Date: 1931

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1931

Description: Includes: Aeolian Club. First recital 1931. (Soloists Bessie Pollard, Violet Halliday, Olive Cooper, Gladys Brooks, Eileen Hughson, Frederick Page, Olga Wellard-King, Eunice Tait, Isla Barter). Radiant Hall, 16 June 1931. Programme (photocopy only) Zlatko Balokovic, the wonder violinist of the century. Three wonderful concerts, Town Hall Auckland, 25, 27 and 29 August [1931]. Promotional brochure with photographs. Also circular letter (typescript) promoting the New Zealand tour. Christchurch Orchestral Society. Third concert, season 1931 (Soloists Mrs F Nelson Kerr, Mr M E Withers, Mr Arthur Lilly conducting the choir of the Church of the Holy Trinity Avonside, Mr C R Moon, Miss F Nolan, Miss L R Robertson, Miss P Stringer). Radiant Hall, 25 November 1931. Programme Peter Dawson and Mark Hambourg. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 25 July [1931]. Programme / flier Earthquake relief. Mayor's Fund. Town Hall [Wellington], Sunday Feb 8th, 8.30 pm (With H Temple White, Bernard F Page, Wellington Apollo Singers, Leon de Mauny, Mrs Wilfrid Andrews, Miss Mary Cooley, Martin Luckie, Harison Cook, Miss Myra Sawyer, Miss Nora Gray, Mrs P J Townley, Miss Mollie Fenton, Mme Evelyn de Mauny, Frank Crowther). Programme / flier Grand concert arranged by Mr William Watters in aid of the Mayor's Relief Fund (With Roma McClure, Naomi Whalley, Elvira Wycherley, William Watters, Claude Tucker). Opera House, 7 October 1931. Programme/ flyer The colossal musical attraction of 1931. Hugo Larsen & Co present for the first time in New Zealand the joint appearance of Mark Hambourg and Peter Dawson. Promotional brochures with photographs and back cover programmes for Wellington Town Hall and the City Hall Wanganui (2 programmes) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and offset print, varying sizes up to quarto.

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Trevor King presents Presentation concert, Centennial £100 stage "quest for talent" 195...

Date: 1951

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

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Variety-1951-01

Description: Lists programme and shows portraits of Mollie Haines (Canadian bird impersonations), Norma Hancock (acrobat), Gary and Wally Wakefield (popular singers), Trevor King (organiser), Noel McKay (performer, actor), the Talent Quest Orchestra (Ron Crawford, Ian Martin, Kevern Poad, Charlie Bax, Douglas Gribben, Pat Lanome). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme, folded sheet 252 x 187 mm (folded)

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[Music programmes and other ephemera for concerts. 1964]

Date: 1964

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1964

Description: Includes: The Alard Quartet of the University of Canterbury. University Hall 3 June 1964. Programme The Alard Quartet of the University of Canterbury, with Maurice Till. University Hall, 15 July 1964. Programme The Alard Quartet of the University of Canterbury, with Maurice Till. University Hall, 12 August 1964. Programme The Albyn Singers. Choral recital (with Pamela Looker, Hemi Solomona, Anthony Hollows). Art Gallery Auckland, 26 November 1964. Typescript flier. Harry M Miller presents Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong and his All Stars with Jewel Brown, together with Trini Lopez. New Zealand tour, November 1964. Souvenir booklet (photocopy only) Auckland Society for Contemporary Music. 20th century piano music; a lecture-recital by Frederick Page, Professor of Music Victoria University of Wellington. University Hall, 13 September [1964]. Programme (typescript) (2 copies) The NZBC proudly presents Eddie Condon and his All Stars. Auckland Town Hall 16 March; Hamilton Embassy Theatre 17 March; Wellington Town Hall 18 March; Dunedin Town Hall 19 March; Christchurch Civic Theatre 20 March 1964. Programme (2 copies) Pianoforte recital by pupils of Ariadne Danilow. Public Library lecture hall, 5 December 1964. Programme Deller Consort. Christchurch Chamber Music Society. Civic Theatre, 20 April 1964. Programme Deller Consort. Wellington Chamber Music Society. Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 22 April 1964. Programme Her Majesty's Scots Guards Band. Director of music Captain J H Howe. 1964 New Zealand tour. Souvenir booklet (2 copies) Civic Concert Council. "The Messiah". Municipal Theatre Napier, 28 November 1964. Programme Harry M Miller in association with Concerts Management (London) Ltd by arrangement with organisation Artistique Internationale (Paris) proudly presents Artur Rubinstein. Programmes 1,2 and 3 in one booklet (2 copies) Harry M Miller in association with Concerts Management (London) Ltd by arrangement with organisation Artistique Internationale (Paris) proudly present Artur Rubinstein. Programme 2 Maurice Till, pianist. University of Canterbury Hall, 29 April 1964. Programme (2 copies) University of Canterbury School of Music. Concert in the University Hall. Alard Quartet and Maurice Till. 12 March [1964]. Typescript programme / flier University of Canterbury School of Music. Concert in the University Hall. The music of Schubert no. 1, 26 March [1964]. Typescript programme / flier University of Canterbury School of Music. Concert in the University Hall. Judith McDonald and Shirley Power. 2 April [1964]. Typescript programme / flier University of Canterbury School of Music. Concert in the University Hall. The music of Schubert no. 2, 9 April [1964]. Typescript programme / flier University of Canterbury School of Music. Concert in the University Hall. The music of Schubert no. 3, 16 April [1964]. Typescript programme / flier University of Canterbury School of Music. Concert in the University Hall. John Ritchie String Orchestra. 30 April [1964]. Typescript programme / flier Walton; a souvenir programme to commemorate the visit of Sir William Walton to Christchurch, New Zealand, 5 & 7 March 1963. Programme (2 copies; one autographed by Walton beneath his photograph)) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to quarto size, some illustrated. Provenance: Autographed Walton programme donated by Ross Becker, Wellington, in 2011. Maurice Till programme donated by Richard Till, Christchurch in 2014.

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[Music programmes 1930]

Date: 1930

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1930

Description: Includes programmes featuring: City of Auckland. Organ recital by Mr Maughan Barnett, city organist. Town Hall Auckland, 27 July 1930. Programme /flier. William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Second New Zealand tour. Programme William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. First recital. Programme (2 copies) William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Second recital. Programme (2 copies) William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Third recital. Programme (2 copies) Backhaus concerts. Third recital - Satuday next. Blue programme / flier William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Fourth recital. Programme (2 copies) William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Sixth recital. Programme William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Town Hall Wellington. First concert, 12 July 1930. Programme William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Town Hall Wellington. Second recital, 14 July 1930. Programme (2 copies) William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Town Hall Dunedin, 6 August 1930. Fourth and final concert. Programme William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Town Hall Wellington. Third concert, 14 August 1930. Programme William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Town Hall Wellington. Fourth and final recital, 16 August 1930. Programme (2 copies) William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Municipal Concert Hall Christchurch. First concert, 21 July 1930. Programme William Backhaus. Direction E J Gravestock. Municipal Concert Hall Christchurch. Third recital, 26 July 1930. Programme Gordon Bryan. Pianoforte recital. Wellington Town Hall, 29 October [1930?]. Programme Christchurch Male Voice Choir. Third concert of season 1930. Civic Theatre, 20 November [1930]. Programme and voting paper (folded inside) Combined Schools concerts. [Wellington], 8 August 1930. Words of choruses. Kathleen Cruickshank song recital. At the piano Harold Whittle. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 22 June [1930] Programme Concert by students of Mr Leon de Mauny and Madame Evelyn de Mauny. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 13 November [1930]. Programme John Dunn assisted by Colin Muston and a portion of the members of his Bohemian Orchestra. Accompanisy Elsie May. Auckland Town Hall, 6 March 1930. Programme Kubelik concerts. New Zealand season 1930. Souvenir programme. Jan Kubelik concerts. First concert. Wellington Town Hall, 27 September 1930. Programme (2 copies) Jan Kubelik concerts. Second concert. Wellington Town Hall, 1 October 1930. Programme. Jan Kubelik concerts. Third concert. Wellington Town Hall, 4 October 1930. Programme (2 copies) Jan Kubelik concerts. Second concert. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 4 November 1930. Programme Kubelik, in association with the Wellington Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor John Bishop. Town Hall, 15 November 1930. Souvenir programme Methodist Church of New Zealand. Conference Music Festival. "The creation" (Haydn), by the Combined Methodist Choirs of Wellington City and Suburbs, under the conductorship of Mr H Temple White, in conjunction with the 2YA Orchestra. Town Hall Wellington, 26 February 1930. Programme City of Auckland Municipal concerts. Municipal Band presents a popular concert. Vocalist Alma McGruer, cornet Fred Bowes, piccolo Hal C McLennan. Town Hall 5 April 1930. Programme Stella Murray vocal recital. New Zealand tour 1930. Programme (2 copies) Musical Festival, Christchurch. Civic Theatre, 18-23 August 1930. Programme (2 copies) Musical Festival, Wellington, NZ, 3-9 August 1930. Programme (2 copies) Bernard Page (City organist). Organ recital. Wellington Town Hall, 20 July 1930. Programme (2 copies) Philharmonic Orchestra; conductor John Bishop; leader W H Bennett. Wellington Town Hall, 12 April 1930. Programme Wellington Apollo Singers. Rules [1930?] Wellington Apollo Singers. Conductor H Temple White. Second concert 1930-1931 season (With Cecilian Quartette, Mr Claude Tanner, H A Pargetter, E K Rishworth, A H Outrim). Wellington Town Hall, 4 December 1930. Programme Wellington Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association Male Voice Choir. 3rd concert, season 1930. (With R H Dellow (bass solo), Mrs Wilfrid Andrews (contralto solo), the Lyric Quartette). Concert Chamber, Town Hall, 29 November 1930. Programme Wellington Philharmonic Orchestra. Second concert. Conductor John Bishop; vocalist Alma Clegg; pianist Ernest Jenner; leader of orchestra W H Bennett. Town Hall, 21 June 1930. programme Wellington Philharmonic Orchestra. Special announcement!! Kubelik to play with orchestra. Wellington Town Hall, 15 November [1930]. Flier Quantity: 33 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

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[Ephemera promoting cinema, movie, film screenings in New Zealand in the period 1950-19...

Date: 1950-1954

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to cinemas, movies, films and film screenings in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-CINEMA-1950/1954

Description: Includes pamphlets for the following shows: 1950s: My Shirley Temple picture album. [1950s. Printed by] Wilson & Horton Ltd, printers, 86995 1950: The A.C.W. ten best films of 1950. Presented by the Amateur Cine Societies of New Zealand. Programme Canterbury Centennial celebrations. International Festival of Documentary Films. Sponsored by the Christchurch Film Society and Canterbury Centennial Association. Civic Theatre Christchurch, 16-28 October 1950. Programme (2 copies) This story begins where most stories end ... with a wedding!, and it ends where life begins ... with the birth of their baby! "We want a child", the story of human birth. For exhibition only before persons of 15 years of age and over. Promotional pamphlet [1950] 1951: Amateur Cine Societies of New Zealand proudly present the A.C.L. programme of award-winning films (Amateur Cinema league Inc) Paramount Theatre humbly present the devout presentation of the passion play in motion pictures "Golgotha", comm. Monday 3 September [1951?]. Souvenir programme (2 copies) Through the courtesy of Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation (N.Z.) Ltd and Amalgamated Theatres Ltd, a gala charity preview ... "Of men and music". Plaza Theatre Wellington, 26 August 1951. programme (2 copies), mimeographed information sheet, card and ticket 1952: Kerridge-Odeon by arrangement with the J Arthur Rank Organisation presents "The importance of being Earnest", by Oscar Wilde. [1952]. Programme [and] promotional pamphlet (2 copies) Sir Alexander Korda (for London Films Ltd) presents a Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger production. Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann, Leonide Massine, in Jacques Offenbach's "The tales of Hoffmann" (colour by Technicolour. Auckland season, Civic Theatre, 1 June [1952]. Souvenir programme "Broken barrier", featuring Kay Ngarimu, Terence Bayler. New Zealand Film Archive [1990s? reprint and rescreening]. Programme You are cordially invited to a preview of New Zealand National Film Unit productions "Night flight", "The Elysian bus", "Fighting Fins" at the Majestic Theatre, Willis Street Wellington, 5 December at 11 am [1952]. Programme and photocopy of newsclipping from Evening post, 13 December 1952 Programmes for 1952 [mimeographed sheet from unnamed non-Wellington film association] 1954: "The seekers" world premiere, Majestic Theatre Wellington, Thursday 24 June 1954. The Harry Squires Memorial presentation. Booklet of 30 pages (2 copies) "The seekers". Souvenir programme. Magazine compiled by George Mooney for J Arthur Rank Organisation and printed by Watsons Printing House Ltd, 444 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket, Auckland, S.W. 2 [1954?] Quantity: 16 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlets and fliers (plus some duplicates).. Physical Description: Photolithographs on pamphlets, up to octavo size.