Newson, Geoffrey Gillard, 1917-2002

Date: 1969

By: Newson, Geoffrey Gillard, 1917-2002

Reference: MS-Group-1243

Description: Comprises three reel-to-reel tapes of Alex Lindsay String Orchestra concerts; (1) Schubert's `5th Symphony' and `Six dances' by Mozart conducted by Georg Tintner; and (2) two reels of performances at St Matthew's Church, Auckland (1969). Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 3 7" reel(s). 1 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Reel-to-reel tapes ; typescripts Provenance: Geoffrey Newson rescued these 3 tapes from 2YA many years ago

Date: 1963

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

By: Algie, Elizabeth, active 1963; Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750; Barnes, Rosemary, active 1980-2023; Bartley, Bryce, active 1965; Beech, Stephen, active 1963; Best, Donald James, active 1963-2018; Cambridge Summer School of Music (Cambridge, N.Z.). Choral Group; Cambridge Summer School of Music (Cambridge, N.Z.). Orchestra; Carter, Roger, active 1963; Chessum, William, active 1965; Dellow, Ronald Graeme, 1924-2004; Dreadon, Graham, active 1973; Ellis, Howard Kelvin, 1944-2013; Fasch, Johann Friedrich, 1688-1758; Gabrieli, Giovanni, 1554-1612?; Hume, John, active 1965; Hutton, Sue, active 1963; Kodaly, Zoltan, 1882-1967; Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886; Loretto, Alec V, active 1975; Maconie, Robin John, 1942-; McKenzie, David, active 1964; McLeod, Craig, 1945-; Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791; Newson, Geoffrey Gillard, 1917-2002; Perks, Robin, active 1976; Quinn, Maurice, active 1963; Rakhmaninov, Sergey, 1873-1943; Robinson, David, active 1965; Singleton, Coreen, active 1963; Slinn, Warwick, active 1963; Southgate, William David (Sir), 1941-; Stentiford, Graeme, active 1965; Stiles, Winifred, active 1954-1964; Vandewart, Marie, 1911-2006; Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883; Walden-Mills, William Henry, 1909-1997; Webb, Gordon, active 1958-1981; Webber, Clive, active 1963; Weir, Eve, active 1963

Reference: MST7-3467

Description: Other Titles - Tower music for 2 trumpets and 3 trombones, with campers' basins / Anon 17th Century Other Titles - Sonata pian' e forte ; for eight instruments / Giovanni Gabrieli ; Ensemble conductor Gordon Webb, Winifred Stiles and Elizabeth Algie, violas, Graeme Stentiford, Bryce Bartley, William Southgate, horns, Sue Hutton, Craig McLeod, trumpets, Roger Carter, William Chessum, trombones, Gordon Webb, trumpet, Howard Ellis, horn, Clive Webber, trombone, Warwick Slinn, tuba Other Titles - Piece for brass / Robin Maconie ; Brass Choir, conductor Robin Maconie Other Titles - Prelude Op 32 no 5 / Rachmaninov ; Rosemary Barnes, piano Other Titles - Waldesrauschen (Forest murmurs) / Liszt ; Rosemary Barnes, piano Other Titles - Cantata no 106 ; God's time is best [Selection] / J S Bach ; Coreen Singleton, soprano, Eve Weir, contralto, Graeme Dreadon, tenor, David McKenzie and Alec Loretto, recorders, Marie Vandewart, cello, Winifred Stiles, viola, Donald Best, cello, Gerald [sic] Newson, [double]-bass, John Hume, harpsichord, conductor Ronald Dellow. Other Titles - Missa brevis - selection of Credo / Kodaly ; Choral Group, Stephen Beech, organ, conductor Ronald Dellow Other Titles - Symphony in G minor (1st and 2nd movts) / Mozart ; Small Orchestra, leader Robin Perks, conductor W H Walden-Mills Other Titles - Overture Die Miestersinger / Wagner ; Full Orchestra, leader R Perks, conductor W H Walden-Mills Other Titles - Sonata in G major / J F Fasch ; David McKenzie, Alec Loretto, recorders, Maurice Quinn, baroque flute, John Hume, harpsichord, David Robinson, bassoon Quantity: 1 7" reel(s). Finding Aids: List available at 82-066-1 and backfile.

Date: 1900 - 1949

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-Australia-1900/1949

Description: Includes: 1902: August van Biene, the actor musician. "The broken melody" [Melbourne? 1902]. Booklet 1907: Tournee artistique. Blanche Arral. [Melbourne], 28 January - 6 February 1907. Promotional booklet 1911: Sousa and his Band. (John Philip Sousa), with soloists Virginia Root, Nicoline Zedeler and Mr Herbert L Clarke. [Sydney 1911]. Programme 1914: Harry Lauder souvenir booklet [Melbourne. 1914] 1919: New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. Popular concert (With George Whitehead and Winifred Burston). Town Hall Sydney, 13 September 1919. Programme New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. Sixth orchestral concert, conductor Henri Verbrugghen. Sydney, 20 November 1919. Programme Royal Philharmonic Society of Sydney in conjunction with the Conservatorium Orchestra. "The beatitudes" (Cesar Franck). Soloists Rosa Alba, Marjorie Beeby, Philip Newbury, George Whitehead, Roy Allen. Town Hall Sydney, 27 November 1919. Programme New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. Choral and orchestral concert. (Soloists Dulcie Huxtable, Madame Verbrugghen, Percy French and Nelson Illingworth). Conservatorium Hall, 4 December 1919. Programme 1929: Vinogradoff pianoforte recitals. Conservatorium Hall Sydney, 20 and 22 June 1929. Programme 1932: Song recital by Alice Chapman, soprano, puli of the Melba Conservatorium, also for production, Cicely Audibert. Jellicoe Hall [Melbourne?], 1 March 1932. Programme (Noel, Geoffrey and Keith Newson) 1933: New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. (With Conservatorium String Quartet - Gerald Walenn, Lloyd Davies, Alfred Hill, Gladstone Bell). Third chamber music concert, 28 June 1933. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on programmes, sizes below 245 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1964

Reference: Eph-A-OPERA-WO-1960/1964

Description: Includes programmes for the following performances: 1960s: "Love life & laughter". Jeane Malthus (producer); Thelma Smith (producer); Rayellen Quinn (music director). [Venue and date of production not identified]. 1960s: "Music hall". Leigh Brewer (producer); Gil O'Sullivan (producer); Geoffrey Newson (music director). [Venue and date of performance not identified]. 1960s: "Music hall". Leigh Brewer (producer); Gil O'Sullivan (producer); Geoffrey Newson (music director). [Venue and date of production not identified]. (2 copies). 1960s: "That's Entertainment" (musical review). Howard Neil (producer); (Miss) Alex Wiltshire (music director); Ingrid Power (choreographer). [Venue and date of production not identified]. 1960: "Kiss me Kate". Music by Cole Porter. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Jean Horne (ballet mistress). With Dorothy McKegg and Frank Malthus. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 20-30 July 1960 (2 copies) 1961: "The King and I". Music by Richard Rogers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Geoffrey de Lautour (producer and music director). Grand Opera House, Wellington, 15 February 1961 (2 copies) 1962: "White Horse Inn". Music by Ralph Benatzky. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Bob O'Hara, Frances Green, Frank Malthus and Vivienne Epsom. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 31 March-11 April 1962 (2 copies) 1963: "Carousel". Antony Groser (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Merran Ainslie, Frances green, Rayellen Ballinger, Frank Malthus, Vivienne Epsom, Kevin Westmoreland. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 1963 (2 copies) 1964: "Show boat". Donald Priestly (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Robin Dumbell and Merran Ainslie. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 11-21 March 1964. (2 copies). 1964: "Kiss me Kate". Music by Cole Porter. Lynda Hastings (producer); Geoffrey de Lautour (music director); Leigh Brewer (choreographer). With Frank Malthus, Merran Ainslie. Grand Opera House, Wellington, 11-21 November 1964. (2 copies). Quantity: 10 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, sizes ranging under 250 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources.

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: 1960 - 1969

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Pantomime-1960s

Description: Includes: 1963: "The story of Robin Hood and his merry men", by David Tinkham. Grand Opera House Wellington, 11-21 December [1963]. Programme 1965: Wellington Repertory Theatre presents "Aladdin", written and directed by David Tinkham. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8-18 December 1965. Programme 1967: Wellington Repertory Theatre (Inc) presents its eleventh Christmas pantomime, devised and directed by David Tinkham; musical directory Geoffrey Newson; choreographer Ingrid Power; set design Cedric Leeming. Grand Opera House, 6-16 December 1967. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1979

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to pantomimes and pantomime extravaganzas performed in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-PANTOMIME-1960/1979

Description: Includes: 1962: In association with Kerridge-Odeon, Tibor Rudas presents the original Seven Dwarfs in person in Tibor Rudas' "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". New Zealand tour [1962]. Programme The Light Opera Club (Inc) presents the ever popular pantomime "Mother Goose". Produced and devised by Alma Woods; conductor Frank Poore; choreography by Russell Kerr. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, season commencing 8 December 1972. Programme 1963: The story of "Robin Hood and his merry men", written and directed by David Tinkham; musical director Geoffrey Newson. Grand Opera House Wellington, 11-21 December [1963]. Programme (2 copies) 1965: The Light Opera Club presents "Aladdin", by Alma Woods. Produced by William Fletcher; musical director Frank Poore; ballet mistress Doreen Yalland. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 9 December 1965. Programme 1972: A.C.T. Group in conjunction with University Students' Association proudly present the spectacular pantomime "Aladdin". Written and produced by Tony Currie; technical direction Bill Turner; musical director Cliff Walker; choreographer Yvonne Sanders. University Memorial Theatre Wellington, 15 November - 9 December 1972. Programme 1975: Taumarunui Repertory and Choral & Operatic Societies present the pantomime "Dick Whittington". producer Doug Sidwell; musical director Faye Murray. Taumarunui War Memorial Hall, 29 November, 1-6 December 1975. Programme Quantity: 6 programmes. Physical Description: Programmes sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1964 - 1966

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

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Opera-1964/1966

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1964: Tivoli Circuit and Aztec Services present Franz Schubert's "Lilac time" starring John Larsen and Mary Bassano. Produced by Stanley Willis-Croft. Melbourne, commencing 15 May 1964. Programme J C Williamson Theatres Ltd present "Never too late" (with Milo Boulton, Frank Farmer and Mary Orr. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 24 August 1964. Programme and flier Wellington Operatic Society Inc presents "Showboat". Grand Opera House Wellington, 11-21 March 1964. Programme (2 copies) Theatre Arts (Inc) presents "Song of Norway", produced by Vivian Jacobs. Production directed by Jack Goode; musical director George Hopkins; choreography Russell Kerr; ballet mistress Christine Robertson. Grand Opera House Wellington, 11-16 May 1964. Programme (2 copies) Aztec Services & Tivoli Circuit in association with Bernard delfont of London present Jackie Warner direct from New York in "Stop the world - I want to get off", also starring Evelyn Page from New York. Tivoli [Australia], Friday 7th February [1964]. Promotional pamphlet Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust presents the Elizabethan Trust Opera Company in "Cosi fan tutte", by W A Mozart. Producer Stefan Haag; designer Desmond Digby (with singers Ronald Maconaghie, Peter Baillie). Elizabethan Theatre Sydney, 1964. Programme 1965: Wellington Repertory. "Aladdin", written and directed by David Tinkham; musical director Geoffrey Newson; choreography Colleen Walling; sets Cedric Leeming. Grand Opera House Wellington, 8-18 December 1965. Programme A large overseas company headed by Joy Nichols, Wallas Eaton, Tony Holland, Johnny Lockwood, in "Instant marriage". Tivoli [Melbourne], commencing 7 August [1965]. Promotional pamphlet Downstage "Oh what a lovely war!", a musical. Downstage - NZ Theatre Centre production. Flier 1966: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Hello Dolly!" Produced by Fred Hebert; musical director Brian Buggy (Starring Carole Cook and Jack Goode). Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 7 April 1966. Programme (2 copies, autographed) Downstage Theatre. "Oh what a lovely war". An Auckland Festival attraction. His Majesty's Theatre, 23 May - 8 June [1966]. Promotional pamphlet. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1975-1982

From: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11902-012

Description: Papers of the Wellington Regional Orchestra, later known as the Wellington Sinfonia. Includes programmes, correspondence, pay slips addressed to Geoffrey Newson, information about the Sinfonia Ensemble, AGM documents, and, resume and letters of recommendation for Anthony Cuncannon. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1978-1987

From: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11902-013

Description: Papers of the Wellington Regional Orchestra, later known as the Wellington Sinfonia. Mainly correspondence. Also includes a copy of the arbitration court New Zealand performing musicians award Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1947 and 1963

From: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11902-032

Description: Contains programme for the inaugural concert of the National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service. The programme has been autographed by some of the musicians. Peter Glen's signature is dated "24/10/86!!!", the other signatures are undated. Also contains a single page advertisment for the second concert. A note accompanying this material says it was donated to the NZSO by Mrs Ennor of Napier in 2007. Also a copy of a souvenir programme to commemorate the visit of Sir William Walton to Christchurch, New Zealand in 1964. Programme has been autographed by Walton Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 16-20 February 1984 - 1986

From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews

By: Newson, Geoffrey Gillard, 1917-2002; Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999

Reference: OHInt-0133-47

Description: Interview with Geoffrey Newson concerning musical life in Christchurch in the 1930s, early days of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the growth of opera in New Zealand, and the Alex Lindsay String Orchestra. Interviewer(s) - J.M. Thomson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001414 - OHC-001418 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 16/02/1984 - 01/01/1986 - 20/02/1984 - 31/12/1986

Date: 1998

From: Simpson, Adrienne Marie, 1943-2010: Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-6710-09

Description: Edited final draft plus edited proof of `Alex Lindsay, the man and his orchestra' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1987

By: Newson, Geoffrey Gillard, 1917-2002; Thomson, John Mansfield, 1926-1999

Reference: 87-091

Description: Bass player Geoffrey Newson is interviewed by J M Thomson concerning musical life in Christchurch in the 1930s, early days of the NZ Symphony orchestra, the growth of opera in New Zealand, and the Alex Lindsay String Orchestra Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Oral History Collection - MSC-1414-1418.

Date: [1992-1997]

From: Simpson, Adrienne Marie, 1943-2010: Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-6710-10

Description: Miscellaneous correspondence relating to Simpson and Newson's book on Alex Lindsay Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1954-1995

From: Simpson, Adrienne Marie, 1943-2010: Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-10782-040

Description: Includes tributes and interviews with: Bryan Drake, Donald Munro, John Thompson, David Farquhar, Elizabeth Holowell, Dorothy Hitch, Geoffrey Newson, Georg Tintner, Phyllis Brusey, Corinne Opie, Raymond Boyce, Maurice Leech, John Hopkins, Constance Kirkaldie, Ulric Williams, Lynne Cantlon, Graeme Corton, about their involvement with NZ Opera Company. Also includes producers notes for Unicorn and biographical material about Donald Munro Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 12 Nov 1954

From: Munro, Donald George Alfred, 1913-2012 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8450-08

Description: Correspondence to Newson regarding the return of his payment cheque for future productions. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1950]-1998

From: Simpson, Adrienne Marie, 1943-2010: Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-6710-19

Description: Includes transcripts of Lindsay interviews and transcripts from Radio NZ Sound Archives Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1974-1986

From: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-4905

Description: Contains copies of letters written by Edwin Carr to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's management during the period 1974-1986. Source of title - supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies) Provenance: Copies of these letters were made by the NZSO and given to J M Thomson who then deposited them in the Turnbull Library, as requested by Edwin Carr.