Music - History and criticism

Date: [1970-1980]

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

By: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022

Reference: MS-Papers-7349-095

Description: Essay discussing limitations of contemporary musical technique, on the so-called `age of the individual', the world of music as a whole, on innovation and differences between composers, Boulez on numbers, some rhythmic notes on rock (from a radio interview), notes on texture, on `original' forms, inversions and retrogrades, rhythmic `steering', on the Anacrusis Principle (in relation to the above), about front and back beats, and on and off beats, Fibonacci series compared with Tone Clock, on partition, natural tessitura and the origins of harmony, on popular music, on freedom of art, on Schat's music and on serialism Quantity: 1 folder(s) (11 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: [1899-1960]

From: Danilow family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6470-073

Description: Programmes of piano concerts by de Conne in Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Leipzig and some places unnamed (probably Vienna); some programmes in Russian. Also two compilations of critical reviews of de Conne's playing (1899-1900, 1900-1906); and photograph of Lady van Haast, a pupil of de Conne. Language - Much of the correspondence is in German Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 11 May 1984

From: Alexander Turnbull Library: Photographs

By: New Zealand. National Publicity Studios

Reference: PAColl-2932

Description: Launching of Douglas Lilburn's `A Search for tradition', held at the Alexander Turnbull Library, 11 May 1984. Photographs taken by a National Publicity Studios photographer. Quantity: 19 b&w original photographic print(s). 5 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: [1979-1990]

From: Dickson, Decima, 1906-1995: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5562-13

Description: Comprises published works of donor: `They came to NZ in 1880' (1979), `Looking back' (1971, rev 1991) and `Music throughout my life' (including galleys) (1971); each has family photographs inserted Other Titles - Looking back (1990) Other Titles - They came to New Zealand in 1880 Other Titles - Music throughout my life (1971, 1991)

Date: 2 Jan 1991 - 15 Feb 1991 - 02 Jan 1991

From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews

By: Simpson, Adrienne Marie, 1943-2010; Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999

Reference: OHInt-0133/06

Description: John Thomson discusses his early life and schooldays in Blenheim and Nelson, his first job and his aspirations and service in the Fleet Air Arm during World War II in Britain. Describes in detail his work after the war as a stage-manager and electrician for various theatrical productions in the UK and in Dublin. Recalls his return to New Zealand; studying at Victoria University and his work for the New Zealand Listener. Describes his involvement with various literary magazines, particularly `Hilltop', his work in broadcasting and his flute playing. Recalls his move to Sydney; the Alfred Hill biography; return to Europe; visits to New York, Bayreuth; work in London on the periodical `Composer' and work as editor for Barry & Rockliffe and Faber & Faber. Describes meeting with Sir Benjamin Britten and Aldeburgh memories. Describes the establishment of the periodical `Early Music' and its history. Recalls health problems and return to New Zealand. Mentions `Into a New Key' and `A Musician's Journal' as well as his work on `History of New Zealand Music'. Reminiscences of the Stout Research Centre. Discusses the exhibition `Musical images' and his plans for a `Review of Books' and a source book of New Zealand musical history. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Adrienne Simpson Venue - Mr Thomson's home in Kelburn Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003632, OHC-003633, OHC-003634, OHC-003635, OHC-003636, OHC-003637, OHC-003638, OHC-003639, OHC-003640 Quantity: 9 C60 cassette(s). 9 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 21 May 1991

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

By: Elmsly, John Anthony, 1952-; de Castro-Robinson, Eve Kaye, 1956-; Brown, Matthew, active 1991; McGlashan, Don, 1959-; Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001

Reference: MSDT-0241-1

Description: This edition is presented by William Dart. He talks with John Elmsley about `Pacific Hockets' which is described as colourful and approachable and also a highly organised work. Eve de Castro-Robinson talks about the 1991 Nelson Composers Workshop and some her early memories of the workshop. This year she plans to have a concert of tutors' music. Matthew Brown talks about composing for theatre and television. He is presently the 1991 Composer-in-residence at Nelson. Don McGlashan from Front Lawn and 6 Volts talks about composing for the production `An Angel at my table'. John M Thomson talks about his book which was an idea by Douglas Lilburn. He discusses the rise of the performing and composing traditions in New Zealand. Includes musical excerpts. Other Titles - Pacific hockets [second movement] / by John Elmsly ; (45\") Other Titles - Pacific hockets [first movement] / by John Elsmly ; (1') Other Titles - Additions [excerpt] / by Eve de Castro-Robinson ; (45\") Other Titles - Star runner (theme music) / by Matthew Brown ; (1') Other Titles - Star runner [excerpt] / by Matthew Brown ; (1') Other Titles - Epigon [excerpt] / by Matthew Brown ; (1'10\") Other Titles - Symphony [excerpt] / by Matthew Brown ; (30\") Other Titles - Symphony [excerpt] / by Matthew Brown ; (1') Other Titles - Front lawn [excerpt] / by Don McGlashan ; (45\") Other Titles - Levaing Seacliff - soundtrack from An Angel at my table [excerpt] / by Don McGlashan ; (45\") Other Titles - An die Musik [excerpt/soundtrack] / by Schubert ; (1') Other Titles - Main title (Duncan Gray)/soundtrack from An Angel at my table / by Don McGlashan ; (1'15\") Other Titles - Dancing princesses theme / by Don McGlashan ; (1'29\") Other Titles - 2nd Symphony [excerpt] / by Douglas Lilburn ; (40\") Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). 49.17 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM

Date: 1990

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-5378-09

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter (annotated)

Date: [1980 - 1985?]

From: Farquhar, David Andross, 1928-2007 : Music scores, papers and sound recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-5222-08

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) 3 items. Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts

Date: 1990

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-5378-08

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter (annotated)

Date: [n d]

From: Harcourt, Peter Millais, 1923-1995 : Collection

Reference: 96-038-46/3

Description: Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [1970-1980]

From: Jensen, Arthur Owen, 1907-1997 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5961-05

Description: Text for 10 parts of `A Music critic in New Zealand,' with sections on the beginning, learning the job, doing the job, more about doing the job, the gold and dross, hazards of the job, every man his own critic, how to be a music critic, the music and the performer, byways of music criticism and behind the microphone Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 16 Mar 1984

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

Reference: MSDT-0226-2

Description: J M Thomson describes an early talk which was given by Douglas Lilburn, entitled `A Search for tradition' and says it is about to be published. He talks about the Cambridge Music School. Also included are interviews with Dorothy Ker, Jonathan Besser, Dorothy Buchanan and Chloe Moon. Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). 43.30 Minutes and seconds Duration. Finding Aids: NZ Public Radio listing. Provenance: Concert FM

Date: 1989-1990

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5378-353

Description: Correspondence and papers related to J M Thomson's 'Oxford history of New Zealand music' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts (some copies)

Date: 1971-1985

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5378-334

Description: General materials, notes for an abstracts of interviews relating to the publishing of Into a new key Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts (some copies), printed matter

Date: 1978-1985

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5378-347

Description: Correspondence related to the 'New Oxford companion to music', response to critics in English journals Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts (some copies), printed matter

Date: 1966-1968

From: Dellow, Ronald Graeme, 1924-2004 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8123-03

Description: Background papers and lectures given by Dellow on the history of church music; they appear to have been delivered in 1966 and 1968 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1978

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

By: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999

Reference: MS-Papers-9823

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) 14 leaves. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 1974-1986

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5378-266

Description: Various articles, news cuttings, reviews, etc. of contemporary music Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter

Date: 1991-1992

From: Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5378-270

Description: Correspondence and press cuttings relating to J M Thomson's column in the Dominion Sunday Times. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, typescripts, printed matter (some copies)

Date: [1950-1980]

From: Jensen, Arthur Owen, 1907-1997 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5961-25

Description: Various scripts and reviews by Jensen, including `Looking at music: the symphony'; Saturday music column; `Music roundabout'; and APRA NZ composers Quantity: 1 folder(s).