Dowse, Nora, active 1960s

Date: 1960 - 1969

From: Opera-Technique Inc :[Ephemera and programmes for performances of opera. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-OT-1960s

Description: Includes: Opera Technique presents Johann Strauss' "Gipsy baron". Produced by Harry Baker; musical director Harry Botham. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 16-19 November 1960. Programme (2 copies) (Cover design by A.L. - Alan Lees?) 1961: Opera Technique Inc presents "The bartered bride", by Frederick Smetana. Produced by William Sheat; musical direction by Harry Botham. Choreography by Leigh Brewer. Technical College Theatre, 21-24 June; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 26-27 June 1961. Programme (2 copies) 1962: Opera Technique presents two operas, produced with the assistance of the Arts Advisory Council: "Dido and Aeneas" by Henry Purcell (produced by Joan Warwick); and "A dinner engagement", by Lennox Berkeley (directed by Bruce Lawson). Concert Chamber Wellington, 13-14 March; Little Theatre Lower Hutt, 16-17 March [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique Inc presents "A night in Venice" by Johann Strauss. Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Evan Roberts. Wellington Technical College Theatre, 2-6 October [1962]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique (Inc) presents "Amahl and the night visitors", by Menotti. produced by Alix McMillan. Preceded by "Policeman's serenade" by A P Herbert (Pianist Nora Dowse); and "Plain Jane". (Pianist Nora Dowse).[and/or "A sprig of Heather" presented by Edith Campbell, ALison Clegg and Andrew Braid] Epuni, 10 December 1962. Stokes Valley, 17 December 1962. Programme (2 versions) 1963: Opera-Technique (Inc) proudly presents ... "La vie Parisienne", an operetta in three acts by Jacques Offenbach. Revised version by A P Herbert. Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Evan Roberts. Guest conductor James Robertson. Grand Opera House Wellington, 10-14 September [1963]. Programme (2 copies) and flier (2 copies) 1964:"Amahl and the night visitors", by Menotti, presented by Opera Technique Inc. , presented in association with "Lo sposo deluso" (The deluded bridegroom) by Mozart. Producer Maureen Donaldson; musical director Evan Roberts. Programme (small folded sheet with ticket attached) Opera-Technique presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by jury", produced by Edna Wiggs; [and] "Antarctica", by Peter Grenwell [Greenwell]; directed by Harry Baker. University Memorial Theatre, 27 August - 1 September; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 8-10 September [1964]. Programme (2 copies) 1965: Opera-Technique presents Offenbach's "Tales of Hoffmann". Directed by Harry Baker; musical direction by Harry Botham. St James Theatre Wellington, 9-14 August [1965]. Programme (2 copies) and one pink bookmark Opera-Technique presents Menotti's "Amahl and the night visitors". Produced by Roger Savage; musical director Patrick Flynn. Heretaunga College, 11 December; Seatoun Church Hall, 14 December; Wesley Church Taranaki Street, 22 December, Botanical Gardens Sound Shell, 23 December [1965]. Programme (2 copies incl. photocopy). 1966: Opera Technique presents 4 American operas: "Sunday excursion", by Alec Wilder and Arnold Sundgaard; "Hand of bridge", by Samuel Barber and Gian-Carlo Menotti; "Unicorn in the garden", by Russell Smith and Joseph Longstreth; "Down in the Valley", by Kurt Weill and Arnold Sundgaard. Produced by Brian Bell; musical director Patrick Flynn; set designer Roger Hart. Concert Chamber, 20-26 May [1966]. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique presents "The beggar's opera", by John Gay, in a new musical version realised from the original airs by Benjamin Britten; vocal score by Arthur Oldham. Produced by Dick Johnstone; musical director Patrick Flynn. [1966]. Programme (2 copies) 1967: Opera Technique. Newsletter, volume 10, no 1, January 1967. (2 copies) "Irma La Douce", in association with Opera-Technique. With Arianthe Garland, Bub McKegg, Barry Hill. Produced by Richard Campion. Programme 1969: Opera Technique [presents] Franz Lehar's "The land of smiles". Produced by Ken Blackburn; musical director Russell Channell. Opera Centre, 12-23 April 1969. Programme (2 copies) Opera-Technique presents Menotti's "Amahl and the night visitors". Stage director John Wadd. St Mark's Church Dufferin Street, 3 December; Eastbourne School Hall, 6 December, St John's Church Willis Street, 7 December; Soundshell Botanical Gardens, 11 December; Onslow College, 14 December [1969?]. Programme (2 copies) Opera Technique presents "To cut a long story short", devised and directed by Alan Farquhar; musical direction Brian Hands; choreographer and solo dancer Pauline Noorts. [1969]. Programme (photocopy only) Other Titles - Gypsy Baron Quantity: 17 programmes. Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm.