Alec Brahe interviewed by Peter Burgis [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 1155997
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Brahe, Alec, 1903-1988, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1975 Sept. 11
- 1 sound tape reel (ca. 72 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips ; 7 in.
- Summary:
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Alec Brahe discusses his mother's life and career, incl. his parents' family background and early life, his mother's early musical career, time spent in England, early successes as a composer, music publishers Enoch & Son, death of husband in 1915 and marriage to George Morgan in 1922, lyricists she worked with (incl. Helen Taylor), selection of lyrics and methods of working, return to Australia in 1939, personal traits, successes in America (incl. Bless this house), helping other Australian artists in Britain, her own musical preferences, her interests when she returned to Australia, publishers' methods of payments, recent interest shown in her career and compositions, artistic aspirations, radio appearances, her last years in Sydney.
- Biography/History:
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Alec Brahe - son of ballad composer May Brahe
- Notes:
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- Recorded in East Malvern, Vic., on Thursday, 11 September 1975.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Composers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Burgis, Peter, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2045 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1975
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