Papers of Penelope Thwaites, 1970-1990 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 4539695
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Thwaites, Penelope, 1944-
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1970-1990]
- 0.30 m. (1 fol. box)
- Summary:
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MS Acc09.002 comprises original manuscript scores by Penelope Thwaites including, Cold winter's night; Papua New Guinea (1970); Giant land (1970); Psalm 121; The Lord Jehovah reigns (1975). The published material includes: Psalm 121; A Lambeth garland: the Lambeth waltz (arranged for piano duet) (1989); Reverie for soprano (baritone) & piano (1989); and, Dancing pieces: piano solo (1990). The photocopied music in the collection consists of, The moment for a miracle (1967) and Cold winter's night (1967). There is also a copy of the book, Listen to the children compiled by Annejet Campbell (London : Grovenor, 1979) which includes Look at the children, words and music by Penelope Thwaites (1 fol. box).
- Biography/History:
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Composer, pianist, recording artist and broadcaster. Penelope Mary Thwaites was awarded the International Percy Grainger Society Medallion in 1991 and was artistic director of the 1998 London Grainger Event at St John's, Smith Square. She founded the Performing Australian Music Competition, held first in 2000-2001, and directed the Music Oz concert series at St John's in 2003. In 2001, she was created a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to music. Thwaites edited The new Percy Grainger companion, published in 2010.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS Acc09.002.
- Some photocopies.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1970-1990
- Occupation:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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