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HD Duo - Commonwealth Composer Collaboration Project
In 2018, with the support of The Trust, Michael Duke (Saxophone) and David Howie (Piano) undertook a cross-cultural project that will focus on composers of the Commonwealth.
Since its formation in 2008, Duke and Howie have made the impetus for their duo the presentation of exciting and innovative chamber music.
Composers involved in the project:
Stephen Chatman - Canada
Stephen McNeff - UK
Ruben Zahra - Malta
Aris Antoniades - Cyprus
Brenton Broadstock - Australia
Pradeep Ratnayake - Sri Lanka
Meeting as colleagues at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Duo has toured across the major cities of Australia as well as appearing in concert throughout the world in countries such as Thailand, USA, Singapore, England, Scotland, France, Malta, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Canada, Croatia, Mexico an...
published: 13 Nov 2021
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Amor Ti Vieta sung by Donald Smith
Australian legendary operatic tenor DONALD SMITH sings the aria "AMOR TI VIETA' from Umberto Giordano's opera 'FEDORA'.
Born in Bundaberg Queensland in 1920, Donald began singing in his early teens at concerts and broadcasting on radio in his home town. Donald commenced his operatic career in Brisbane singing the leading tenor roles in many operas including 'Faust', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Cavalleria Rusticana', 'Pagliacci', 'Maritana' and 'The Bohemien Girl'.
In the early 50's Donald became a professional operatic tenor touring Australia with the then Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Opera Company, (later The Australian Opera and Opera Australia. He commenced his international operatic career in the early 60's traveling to England to perform with the then Sadlers Wells Opera company, ...
published: 26 Jul 2018
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Elizabeth Civic Theatres: Opening Night 21st August 1965
The Elizabeth Civic Theatres were officially opened on 21st August, 1965 by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Eric Bastyan.
They were designed by Geoffrey Shedley, chief Architect of the South Australian Housing Trust, and built by the Elizabeth City Council at a cost of approximately half a million dollars.
The final design resulted in two separate units, an intimate theatre seating 412 named The Shedley after its designer and a stadium type theatre named The Octagon with a seating capacity of 1422.
The Octagon was designed to cater for any type of entertainment from stage shows, balls and cabarets to indoor sports, exhibitions, cinema events, boxing and promotional activities. Its popularity over the year has been marked by the addition of events such as musical concerts, eight-ball ...
published: 03 Sep 2020
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Chaika sing 'Yomi' - The Independent Theatre, North Sydney
Chaika sing the tradition Yiddish Song, Yomi. Arranged by Sarah Myerson. Sung by (L-R) Laura Altman, Susie Bishop, Emily-Rose Sarkova and Laura Bishop.
Chaika wish to thank The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust for its financial assistance which helped to make this recording possible.
Find more at www.chaikaband.com
published: 04 Jul 2012
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Rossini - La calunnia e un venticello - Barber of Seville - The Academy of Chamber Music Performance
"La calunnia e un venticello" from Rossini's "Barber of Seville" at The Academy of Chamber Music Performance.
Vocalist - Christopher Nazarian
Piano - Wojciech Wisniewski
This is Christopher Nazarian's 3rd public performance, his debut as a singer was 6 weeks before this concert.
Gioachino Antonio Rossini was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred music, chamber music, songs, and some instrumental and piano pieces.
The Barber of Seville, or The Futile Precaution (Italian: Il barbiere di Siviglia, ossia L'inutile precauzione) is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with an Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini. The libretto was based on Pierre Beaumarchais's French comedy Le Barbier de Séville (1775). The première took place on 20 February 1816 at the Teatro...
published: 08 Dec 2013
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Donald Smith and Marie Collier live performance Tosca Act One Duet
Australian tenor Donald Smith sing from Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca" the aria 'Recondita Armonia'.
Anyone who hears the Australian Donald Smith (1920-1998) in this 1968 "Tosca" live recording with the untimely deceased Marie Collier (1927-1971), and baritone Titto Gobbi performed in Adelaide Australia can only wonder about the tenor's low recognition in the international operatic world (though he has cult status among insiders in Australia and England).
It happens again and again that some remarkable singers get overlooked by public perception. At the time, when Domingo and Pavarotti came out in the 1960s, the career of the potentially most interesting spinto tenor ran largely unnoticed in the background.
Donald Smith masters the touchstones of the Cavaradossi role (the two arias, ...
published: 27 Oct 2020
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CRUSADERS 2010 Kids Theatre Group Starts
The Crusaders are an independent group giving Young people experience in Musical Theatre in Sydney Australia. Their 1st production will be CRUSADE 1212. Late January 2010 at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre. Supported by the Elizabethan Theatre Trust.
published: 12 Jan 2010
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Donald Smith Remembered by Rosemary Gordon
The New Zealand Soprano Rosemary Gordon remembers the Australian operatic tenor Dr Donald Smith O.B.E..
In November 1966 Rosemary wrote to Donald's niece Mrs Dulcie O'Connell who was at that time researching material for a book that she was writing about her famous uncle 'Donnie'. Rosemary especially recalls singing and performing with Donnie and a couple of very important lessons that she originally learned from him, those being to always 'stand tall' and 'to always thoroughly know one's work'. Good advice for any aspiring opera singer.
Rosemary recounts performing her first "Il Trovatore" with Donald with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust Opera Company (later the Australian Opera Company and now Opera Australia) in 1966. Donald and Rosemary also performed together with the Australian Oper...
published: 23 Mar 2022
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Elizabeth That Was: Geoff Shedley & Elizabeth Civic Theatres (Rare Footage)
Thank you to Playford's Past Recollect Website for supplying many of the photos found in our videos!
Playford's Past Recollect Website is a wonderful resource you can access here:
https://playfordspast.recollect.net.au/
The Elizabeth Civic Theatres were officially opened on 21st August, 1965 by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Eric Bastyan.
They were designed by Geoffrey Shedley, chief Architect of the South Australian Housing Trust, and built by the Elizabeth City Council at a cost of approximately half a million dollars.
The final design resulted in two separate units, an intimate theatre seating 412 named The Shedley after its designer and a stadium type theatre named The Octagon with a seating capacity of 1422.
The Octagon was designed to cater for any type of entertainment from...
published: 20 Aug 2020
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Tosca 1968 (Marie Collier, Donald Smith, Tito Gobbi - Cillario) Adelaide, Australia
Tosca - Puccini
Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
Elizabethan Trust Orchestra and Chorus
20th March, 1968
Tosca..................Marie Collier
Cavaradossi.......Donald Smith
Scarpia...............Tito Gobbi
Sacristan............Ronald Maconaghie
Angelotti.............Luciano Borghi
Spoletta.............John Hefferman
Sciarrone...........John Pringle
Shepard.............James Taylor
Jailer...................Paul Rutenis
Conductor..........Carlo Felice Cillario
Recorded and filmed for Channel 9, Australia
published: 16 Nov 2017
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HD Duo - Commonwealth Composer Collaboration Project
In 2018, with the support of The Trust, Michael Duke (Saxophone) and David Howie (Piano) undertook a cross-cultural project that will focus on composers of the ...
In 2018, with the support of The Trust, Michael Duke (Saxophone) and David Howie (Piano) undertook a cross-cultural project that will focus on composers of the Commonwealth.
Since its formation in 2008, Duke and Howie have made the impetus for their duo the presentation of exciting and innovative chamber music.
Composers involved in the project:
Stephen Chatman - Canada
Stephen McNeff - UK
Ruben Zahra - Malta
Aris Antoniades - Cyprus
Brenton Broadstock - Australia
Pradeep Ratnayake - Sri Lanka
Meeting as colleagues at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Duo has toured across the major cities of Australia as well as appearing in concert throughout the world in countries such as Thailand, USA, Singapore, England, Scotland, France, Malta, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Canada, Croatia, Mexico and French Polynesian New Caledonia.
https://wn.com/Hd_Duo_Commonwealth_Composer_Collaboration_Project
In 2018, with the support of The Trust, Michael Duke (Saxophone) and David Howie (Piano) undertook a cross-cultural project that will focus on composers of the Commonwealth.
Since its formation in 2008, Duke and Howie have made the impetus for their duo the presentation of exciting and innovative chamber music.
Composers involved in the project:
Stephen Chatman - Canada
Stephen McNeff - UK
Ruben Zahra - Malta
Aris Antoniades - Cyprus
Brenton Broadstock - Australia
Pradeep Ratnayake - Sri Lanka
Meeting as colleagues at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Duo has toured across the major cities of Australia as well as appearing in concert throughout the world in countries such as Thailand, USA, Singapore, England, Scotland, France, Malta, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Canada, Croatia, Mexico and French Polynesian New Caledonia.
- published: 13 Nov 2021
- views: 20
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Amor Ti Vieta sung by Donald Smith
Australian legendary operatic tenor DONALD SMITH sings the aria "AMOR TI VIETA' from Umberto Giordano's opera 'FEDORA'.
Born in Bundaberg Queensland in 1920, ...
Australian legendary operatic tenor DONALD SMITH sings the aria "AMOR TI VIETA' from Umberto Giordano's opera 'FEDORA'.
Born in Bundaberg Queensland in 1920, Donald began singing in his early teens at concerts and broadcasting on radio in his home town. Donald commenced his operatic career in Brisbane singing the leading tenor roles in many operas including 'Faust', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Cavalleria Rusticana', 'Pagliacci', 'Maritana' and 'The Bohemien Girl'.
In the early 50's Donald became a professional operatic tenor touring Australia with the then Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Opera Company, (later The Australian Opera and Opera Australia. He commenced his international operatic career in the early 60's traveling to England to perform with the then Sadlers Wells Opera company, (later The English National Opera Company). Donald performed a variety of operas with The Wells including 'Carmen', 'Madam Butterfly', 'Rigoletto', 'Attilla', 'Ernani', The Barterd Bride', and 'The Masked Ball'. During this period he also made his debut as Prince Calaf in 'Turandot' at Covent Garden Opera.
Throughout his illustrious career Donald became arguably one of Australia's greatest operatic tenors emerging from that country during the 20th Century.
https://wn.com/Amor_Ti_Vieta_Sung_By_Donald_Smith
Australian legendary operatic tenor DONALD SMITH sings the aria "AMOR TI VIETA' from Umberto Giordano's opera 'FEDORA'.
Born in Bundaberg Queensland in 1920, Donald began singing in his early teens at concerts and broadcasting on radio in his home town. Donald commenced his operatic career in Brisbane singing the leading tenor roles in many operas including 'Faust', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Cavalleria Rusticana', 'Pagliacci', 'Maritana' and 'The Bohemien Girl'.
In the early 50's Donald became a professional operatic tenor touring Australia with the then Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Opera Company, (later The Australian Opera and Opera Australia. He commenced his international operatic career in the early 60's traveling to England to perform with the then Sadlers Wells Opera company, (later The English National Opera Company). Donald performed a variety of operas with The Wells including 'Carmen', 'Madam Butterfly', 'Rigoletto', 'Attilla', 'Ernani', The Barterd Bride', and 'The Masked Ball'. During this period he also made his debut as Prince Calaf in 'Turandot' at Covent Garden Opera.
Throughout his illustrious career Donald became arguably one of Australia's greatest operatic tenors emerging from that country during the 20th Century.
- published: 26 Jul 2018
- views: 756
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Elizabeth Civic Theatres: Opening Night 21st August 1965
The Elizabeth Civic Theatres were officially opened on 21st August, 1965 by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Eric Bastyan.
They were designed by Geoffrey Sh...
The Elizabeth Civic Theatres were officially opened on 21st August, 1965 by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Eric Bastyan.
They were designed by Geoffrey Shedley, chief Architect of the South Australian Housing Trust, and built by the Elizabeth City Council at a cost of approximately half a million dollars.
The final design resulted in two separate units, an intimate theatre seating 412 named The Shedley after its designer and a stadium type theatre named The Octagon with a seating capacity of 1422.
The Octagon was designed to cater for any type of entertainment from stage shows, balls and cabarets to indoor sports, exhibitions, cinema events, boxing and promotional activities. Its popularity over the year has been marked by the addition of events such as musical concerts, eight-ball championships, darts championships, wrestling, Bingo and community activities such as large presentations, public meetings and baby shows to mention a few.
The Shedley had been home to several local groups such as the Elizabeth Repertory Company, the Northern Light Theatre Company, Mirrabooka and recently the S.A. Stage Company. It has also been the venue for productions by visiting groups and theatrical companies such as the Australian Dance Theatre, the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust and the South Australian Theatre Company.
https://wn.com/Elizabeth_Civic_Theatres_Opening_Night_21St_August_1965
The Elizabeth Civic Theatres were officially opened on 21st August, 1965 by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Eric Bastyan.
They were designed by Geoffrey Shedley, chief Architect of the South Australian Housing Trust, and built by the Elizabeth City Council at a cost of approximately half a million dollars.
The final design resulted in two separate units, an intimate theatre seating 412 named The Shedley after its designer and a stadium type theatre named The Octagon with a seating capacity of 1422.
The Octagon was designed to cater for any type of entertainment from stage shows, balls and cabarets to indoor sports, exhibitions, cinema events, boxing and promotional activities. Its popularity over the year has been marked by the addition of events such as musical concerts, eight-ball championships, darts championships, wrestling, Bingo and community activities such as large presentations, public meetings and baby shows to mention a few.
The Shedley had been home to several local groups such as the Elizabeth Repertory Company, the Northern Light Theatre Company, Mirrabooka and recently the S.A. Stage Company. It has also been the venue for productions by visiting groups and theatrical companies such as the Australian Dance Theatre, the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust and the South Australian Theatre Company.
- published: 03 Sep 2020
- views: 317
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Chaika sing 'Yomi' - The Independent Theatre, North Sydney
Chaika sing the tradition Yiddish Song, Yomi. Arranged by Sarah Myerson. Sung by (L-R) Laura Altman, Susie Bishop, Emily-Rose Sarkova and Laura Bishop.
Chaika ...
Chaika sing the tradition Yiddish Song, Yomi. Arranged by Sarah Myerson. Sung by (L-R) Laura Altman, Susie Bishop, Emily-Rose Sarkova and Laura Bishop.
Chaika wish to thank The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust for its financial assistance which helped to make this recording possible.
Find more at www.chaikaband.com
https://wn.com/Chaika_Sing_'Yomi'_The_Independent_Theatre,_North_Sydney
Chaika sing the tradition Yiddish Song, Yomi. Arranged by Sarah Myerson. Sung by (L-R) Laura Altman, Susie Bishop, Emily-Rose Sarkova and Laura Bishop.
Chaika wish to thank The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust for its financial assistance which helped to make this recording possible.
Find more at www.chaikaband.com
- published: 04 Jul 2012
- views: 1187
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Rossini - La calunnia e un venticello - Barber of Seville - The Academy of Chamber Music Performance
"La calunnia e un venticello" from Rossini's "Barber of Seville" at The Academy of Chamber Music Performance.
Vocalist - Christopher Nazarian
Piano - Wojciech ...
"La calunnia e un venticello" from Rossini's "Barber of Seville" at The Academy of Chamber Music Performance.
Vocalist - Christopher Nazarian
Piano - Wojciech Wisniewski
This is Christopher Nazarian's 3rd public performance, his debut as a singer was 6 weeks before this concert.
Gioachino Antonio Rossini was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred music, chamber music, songs, and some instrumental and piano pieces.
The Barber of Seville, or The Futile Precaution (Italian: Il barbiere di Siviglia, ossia L'inutile precauzione) is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with an Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini. The libretto was based on Pierre Beaumarchais's French comedy Le Barbier de Séville (1775). The première took place on 20 February 1816 at the Teatro Argentina, Rome. (Source - Wikipedia)
Recorded live at "The Academy of Chamber Music Performance" concert on 26th November 2013 at The Independent Theatre, North Sydney, Australia.
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The Academy of Chamber Music Performance
Artistic Director - Kirsten Williams
Artistic Mentor - Kathryn Selby
Performed and rehearsed at
"The Independent Theatre"
with generous assistance from
The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust
General Manager - Warwick Ross
Audience Development - Allan Rendell
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The Academy of Chamber Music Performance is an initiative of The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust (Trust) in 2013.
The Academy offers specialised training for musicians wishing to perform chamber music, this may include workshops, master classes and public performance opportunities.
Website - http://www.facebook.com/TheAcademyOfChamberMusicPerformance
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https://wn.com/Rossini_La_Calunnia_E_Un_Venticello_Barber_Of_Seville_The_Academy_Of_Chamber_Music_Performance
"La calunnia e un venticello" from Rossini's "Barber of Seville" at The Academy of Chamber Music Performance.
Vocalist - Christopher Nazarian
Piano - Wojciech Wisniewski
This is Christopher Nazarian's 3rd public performance, his debut as a singer was 6 weeks before this concert.
Gioachino Antonio Rossini was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred music, chamber music, songs, and some instrumental and piano pieces.
The Barber of Seville, or The Futile Precaution (Italian: Il barbiere di Siviglia, ossia L'inutile precauzione) is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with an Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini. The libretto was based on Pierre Beaumarchais's French comedy Le Barbier de Séville (1775). The première took place on 20 February 1816 at the Teatro Argentina, Rome. (Source - Wikipedia)
Recorded live at "The Academy of Chamber Music Performance" concert on 26th November 2013 at The Independent Theatre, North Sydney, Australia.
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The Academy of Chamber Music Performance
Artistic Director - Kirsten Williams
Artistic Mentor - Kathryn Selby
Performed and rehearsed at
"The Independent Theatre"
with generous assistance from
The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust
General Manager - Warwick Ross
Audience Development - Allan Rendell
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The Academy of Chamber Music Performance is an initiative of The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust (Trust) in 2013.
The Academy offers specialised training for musicians wishing to perform chamber music, this may include workshops, master classes and public performance opportunities.
Website - http://www.facebook.com/TheAcademyOfChamberMusicPerformance
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- published: 08 Dec 2013
- views: 4531
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Donald Smith and Marie Collier live performance Tosca Act One Duet
Australian tenor Donald Smith sing from Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca" the aria 'Recondita Armonia'.
Anyone who hears the Australian Donald Smith (1920-1998) ...
Australian tenor Donald Smith sing from Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca" the aria 'Recondita Armonia'.
Anyone who hears the Australian Donald Smith (1920-1998) in this 1968 "Tosca" live recording with the untimely deceased Marie Collier (1927-1971), and baritone Titto Gobbi performed in Adelaide Australia can only wonder about the tenor's low recognition in the international operatic world (though he has cult status among insiders in Australia and England).
It happens again and again that some remarkable singers get overlooked by public perception. At the time, when Domingo and Pavarotti came out in the 1960s, the career of the potentially most interesting spinto tenor ran largely unnoticed in the background.
Donald Smith masters the touchstones of the Cavaradossi role (the two arias, the love duet, the B on "la vita mi costasse", the "Vittoria" shouts) with bravura, accompanied by spontaneous applause. A second live"Tosca" this time with Antonietta Stella, shows that Donald Smith's good job was not the random result of a single fortunate performance. His technically safe and stylistically impeccable Cavaradossi could effortlessly hold a candle to his much more famous tenor contemporaries - especially with regard to Domingo, who often sounded as if he had a hot potato in his mouth.
Born in Queensland Australia and educated in Brisbane, Donald Smith made his official debut in 1948 as "Faust" with the Brisbane Opera Society. After returning from London, where he had studied again for two years, he sang in the 1950s with several companies throughout Australia, including the Elizabethan Theatre Trust Company. In 1960 he performed Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly next to Australian opera legend Joan Hammond.
Two years later he returned to London to sing at the famous Sadler's Wells Theatre and London Coliseum Theatre with the English National Opera Company, where he added Verdi roles to his repertoire.
At this time he recorded for E.M.I. an English sung abridged version of "Rigoletto" with Elizabeth Harwood (later a Karajan favorite and his Musetta in the Freni-Pavarotti "Boheme").
John Steane wrote about Donald Smith in "The Grand Tradition", that his Duke of Mantua "glows with health of voice, and is graced by a genuine sense of style in the lyrical love duet." His 'Wayward as thistledown' aria (better known as 'La Donna è Mobile'), meets the expectations and is crowned by a beautiful cadenza. Amazing was also the effortless mastering of the dramatic final scene from the third act of 'Aida". Hardly another tenor (Bjoerling excepted) has sung the difficult change of vowels (with its sequence of top A's) in the last phrase "Sacerdote, io resto a te" technically as impeccable as Donald Smith (live in Sydney, 1975).
https://wn.com/Donald_Smith_And_Marie_Collier_Live_Performance_Tosca_Act_One_Duet
Australian tenor Donald Smith sing from Giacomo Puccini's opera "Tosca" the aria 'Recondita Armonia'.
Anyone who hears the Australian Donald Smith (1920-1998) in this 1968 "Tosca" live recording with the untimely deceased Marie Collier (1927-1971), and baritone Titto Gobbi performed in Adelaide Australia can only wonder about the tenor's low recognition in the international operatic world (though he has cult status among insiders in Australia and England).
It happens again and again that some remarkable singers get overlooked by public perception. At the time, when Domingo and Pavarotti came out in the 1960s, the career of the potentially most interesting spinto tenor ran largely unnoticed in the background.
Donald Smith masters the touchstones of the Cavaradossi role (the two arias, the love duet, the B on "la vita mi costasse", the "Vittoria" shouts) with bravura, accompanied by spontaneous applause. A second live"Tosca" this time with Antonietta Stella, shows that Donald Smith's good job was not the random result of a single fortunate performance. His technically safe and stylistically impeccable Cavaradossi could effortlessly hold a candle to his much more famous tenor contemporaries - especially with regard to Domingo, who often sounded as if he had a hot potato in his mouth.
Born in Queensland Australia and educated in Brisbane, Donald Smith made his official debut in 1948 as "Faust" with the Brisbane Opera Society. After returning from London, where he had studied again for two years, he sang in the 1950s with several companies throughout Australia, including the Elizabethan Theatre Trust Company. In 1960 he performed Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly next to Australian opera legend Joan Hammond.
Two years later he returned to London to sing at the famous Sadler's Wells Theatre and London Coliseum Theatre with the English National Opera Company, where he added Verdi roles to his repertoire.
At this time he recorded for E.M.I. an English sung abridged version of "Rigoletto" with Elizabeth Harwood (later a Karajan favorite and his Musetta in the Freni-Pavarotti "Boheme").
John Steane wrote about Donald Smith in "The Grand Tradition", that his Duke of Mantua "glows with health of voice, and is graced by a genuine sense of style in the lyrical love duet." His 'Wayward as thistledown' aria (better known as 'La Donna è Mobile'), meets the expectations and is crowned by a beautiful cadenza. Amazing was also the effortless mastering of the dramatic final scene from the third act of 'Aida". Hardly another tenor (Bjoerling excepted) has sung the difficult change of vowels (with its sequence of top A's) in the last phrase "Sacerdote, io resto a te" technically as impeccable as Donald Smith (live in Sydney, 1975).
- published: 27 Oct 2020
- views: 305
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CRUSADERS 2010 Kids Theatre Group Starts
The Crusaders are an independent group giving Young people experience in Musical Theatre in Sydney Australia. Their 1st production will be CRUSADE 1212. Late J...
The Crusaders are an independent group giving Young people experience in Musical Theatre in Sydney Australia. Their 1st production will be CRUSADE 1212. Late January 2010 at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre. Supported by the Elizabethan Theatre Trust.
https://wn.com/Crusaders_2010_Kids_Theatre_Group_Starts
The Crusaders are an independent group giving Young people experience in Musical Theatre in Sydney Australia. Their 1st production will be CRUSADE 1212. Late January 2010 at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre. Supported by the Elizabethan Theatre Trust.
- published: 12 Jan 2010
- views: 138
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Donald Smith Remembered by Rosemary Gordon
The New Zealand Soprano Rosemary Gordon remembers the Australian operatic tenor Dr Donald Smith O.B.E..
In November 1966 Rosemary wrote to Donald's niece Mrs ...
The New Zealand Soprano Rosemary Gordon remembers the Australian operatic tenor Dr Donald Smith O.B.E..
In November 1966 Rosemary wrote to Donald's niece Mrs Dulcie O'Connell who was at that time researching material for a book that she was writing about her famous uncle 'Donnie'. Rosemary especially recalls singing and performing with Donnie and a couple of very important lessons that she originally learned from him, those being to always 'stand tall' and 'to always thoroughly know one's work'. Good advice for any aspiring opera singer.
Rosemary recounts performing her first "Il Trovatore" with Donald with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust Opera Company (later the Australian Opera Company and now Opera Australia) in 1966. Donald and Rosemary also performed together with the Australian Opera Company Puccini's opera "A Masked Ball".
Rosemary also had the distinction of performing in Christchurch New Zealand a concert broadcast of Beethoven's opera "Fidelio" with Donald's son Robin Donald who sang the role of 'Florestan'.
https://wn.com/Donald_Smith_Remembered_By_Rosemary_Gordon
The New Zealand Soprano Rosemary Gordon remembers the Australian operatic tenor Dr Donald Smith O.B.E..
In November 1966 Rosemary wrote to Donald's niece Mrs Dulcie O'Connell who was at that time researching material for a book that she was writing about her famous uncle 'Donnie'. Rosemary especially recalls singing and performing with Donnie and a couple of very important lessons that she originally learned from him, those being to always 'stand tall' and 'to always thoroughly know one's work'. Good advice for any aspiring opera singer.
Rosemary recounts performing her first "Il Trovatore" with Donald with the Elizabethan Theatre Trust Opera Company (later the Australian Opera Company and now Opera Australia) in 1966. Donald and Rosemary also performed together with the Australian Opera Company Puccini's opera "A Masked Ball".
Rosemary also had the distinction of performing in Christchurch New Zealand a concert broadcast of Beethoven's opera "Fidelio" with Donald's son Robin Donald who sang the role of 'Florestan'.
- published: 23 Mar 2022
- views: 125
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Elizabeth That Was: Geoff Shedley & Elizabeth Civic Theatres (Rare Footage)
Thank you to Playford's Past Recollect Website for supplying many of the photos found in our videos!
Playford's Past Recollect Website is a wonderful resource ...
Thank you to Playford's Past Recollect Website for supplying many of the photos found in our videos!
Playford's Past Recollect Website is a wonderful resource you can access here:
https://playfordspast.recollect.net.au/
The Elizabeth Civic Theatres were officially opened on 21st August, 1965 by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Eric Bastyan.
They were designed by Geoffrey Shedley, chief Architect of the South Australian Housing Trust, and built by the Elizabeth City Council at a cost of approximately half a million dollars.
The final design resulted in two separate units, an intimate theatre seating 412 named The Shedley after its designer and a stadium type theatre named The Octagon with a seating capacity of 1422.
The Octagon was designed to cater for any type of entertainment from stage shows, balls and cabarets to indoor sports, exhibitions, cinema events, boxing and promotional activities. Its popularity over the year has been marked by the addition of events such as musical concerts, eight-ball championships, darts championships, wrestling, Bingo and community activities such as large presentations, public meetings and baby shows to mention a few.
The Shedley had been home to several local groups such as the Elizabeth Repertory Company, the Northern Light Theatre Company, Mirrabooka and recently the S.A. Stage Company. It has also been the venue for productions by visiting groups and theatrical companies such as the Australian Dance Theatre, the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust and the South Australian Theatre Company.
Geoff Shedley was also involved in designing the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Elizabeth Vale.
This channel is dedicated to exploring the history of Elizabeth and life in the "Adelaide Plains" district. Elizabeth is an outer northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia (SA). It is located in the City of Playford.
https://wn.com/Elizabeth_That_Was_Geoff_Shedley_Elizabeth_Civic_Theatres_(Rare_Footage)
Thank you to Playford's Past Recollect Website for supplying many of the photos found in our videos!
Playford's Past Recollect Website is a wonderful resource you can access here:
https://playfordspast.recollect.net.au/
The Elizabeth Civic Theatres were officially opened on 21st August, 1965 by the Governor of South Australia, Sir Eric Bastyan.
They were designed by Geoffrey Shedley, chief Architect of the South Australian Housing Trust, and built by the Elizabeth City Council at a cost of approximately half a million dollars.
The final design resulted in two separate units, an intimate theatre seating 412 named The Shedley after its designer and a stadium type theatre named The Octagon with a seating capacity of 1422.
The Octagon was designed to cater for any type of entertainment from stage shows, balls and cabarets to indoor sports, exhibitions, cinema events, boxing and promotional activities. Its popularity over the year has been marked by the addition of events such as musical concerts, eight-ball championships, darts championships, wrestling, Bingo and community activities such as large presentations, public meetings and baby shows to mention a few.
The Shedley had been home to several local groups such as the Elizabeth Repertory Company, the Northern Light Theatre Company, Mirrabooka and recently the S.A. Stage Company. It has also been the venue for productions by visiting groups and theatrical companies such as the Australian Dance Theatre, the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust and the South Australian Theatre Company.
Geoff Shedley was also involved in designing the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Elizabeth Vale.
This channel is dedicated to exploring the history of Elizabeth and life in the "Adelaide Plains" district. Elizabeth is an outer northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia (SA). It is located in the City of Playford.
- published: 20 Aug 2020
- views: 2237
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Tosca 1968 (Marie Collier, Donald Smith, Tito Gobbi - Cillario) Adelaide, Australia
Tosca - Puccini
Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
Elizabethan Trust Orchestra and Chorus
20th March, 1968
Tosca..................Marie Collier
Cavara...
Tosca - Puccini
Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
Elizabethan Trust Orchestra and Chorus
20th March, 1968
Tosca..................Marie Collier
Cavaradossi.......Donald Smith
Scarpia...............Tito Gobbi
Sacristan............Ronald Maconaghie
Angelotti.............Luciano Borghi
Spoletta.............John Hefferman
Sciarrone...........John Pringle
Shepard.............James Taylor
Jailer...................Paul Rutenis
Conductor..........Carlo Felice Cillario
Recorded and filmed for Channel 9, Australia
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Tosca - Puccini
Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
Elizabethan Trust Orchestra and Chorus
20th March, 1968
Tosca..................Marie Collier
Cavaradossi.......Donald Smith
Scarpia...............Tito Gobbi
Sacristan............Ronald Maconaghie
Angelotti.............Luciano Borghi
Spoletta.............John Hefferman
Sciarrone...........John Pringle
Shepard.............James Taylor
Jailer...................Paul Rutenis
Conductor..........Carlo Felice Cillario
Recorded and filmed for Channel 9, Australia
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