 Proudly supporting young Australian performing artists in the UK Chairman Isla Baring OAM Patrons Dame Joan Sutherland AC OM DBE The RH Countess of Harewood Dr. John Amis Peggy Haim Barry Humphries AO CBE Piers Lane Googie Withers AO CBE    Registered charity 1042797 info@taitmemorialtrust.org | |
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An Evening with Roger Woodward A Life in Music on Friday 2nd July 2010 7.00 for 7.30 pm $85.00 per person including drinks & canapés Roger Woodward has kindly agreed to talk at the Melbourne Savage Club on Friday 2nd July at 7.00 for 7.30pm about his life, interests and music and, of course, to play the piano on the eve of his performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Saturday 3rd July in a concert to celebrate Chopin’s 200th birthday. Resident of San Francisco, he is recipient of the Polish Order of the British Empire, Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and is a Companion of the Order of Australia. Roger Woodward is classified by the National Trust as one of 100 National Living Treasures. He is also a most charming and cultured man with a prodigious talent who has been performing on world stages for more than 50 years. Proceeds from the evening shall go to The Tait Memorial Trust, a UK charity which provides awards to young Australian musicians and ballet students. The cost will be $85 per head for drinks and canapés, which includes a $50 donation to the Tait Performing Arts Association. It was a marvellous night for Sir Charles Mackerras hosted by the Southbank Sinfonia at Australia House on 25 May. It was a wonderful concert with The Southbank Sinfonia conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras. Tait patron Barry Humphries spoke about Sir Charles Mackerras contributions to music and his 'easy' work conducting. Past Tait award winner Catilin Hulcup sang Hansel und Gretel with Rebecca Bottone. The Southbank Sinfonia played magnificently and their enthusiasm was fabulous to watch. The Tait is supporting the Southbank Sinfonia in an orchestral chair to honour Sir Charles Mackerras.  orchestra member, Barry Humphries, guest, Lady and Sir Charles Mackerras  Barry Humphries with Catilin Hulcup  Barry Humphries with Margot Rodges, Tait Committee Member Piano RecitalJayson GillhamJonathan WilsonWednesday 5 May 20107 for 7.30pmat 22 Mansfield Street, London W1G 9NRTwo outstanding young Australian pianists! Programme includes: LISTZ Sposalizio SITSKY Fantasia No. 4 RAVEL Miroirs, the complete set BACH Toccata in G BARTOK Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythms CHOPIN Berceuse opus 57 & Barcarolle opus 60 HINDSON AK-47   Roger WoodwardPiano RecitalThursday 11 March 20107 for 7.30pmat 49 Queen’s Gate Terrace, London SW7Roger WoodwardPiano RecitalThursday 11 March 20107 for 7.30pmat 49 Queen’s Gate Terrace, London SW7Works to be played:Debussy: EstampesDebussy: Twelve Preludes Book IIBach: Partita No. 6 in E minor, BWV 830Tickets £35 to include drinks and canapes
RSVP to The Tait Memorial Trust4/80 Elm Park Gardens London SW10 9PDEnquiries : 020 7385 2719 or info@taitmemorialtrust.org
The Tait Memorial Trust welcomes Roger Woodward.
Entitled “Woodward’s wonderful Bach” and described as “imaginative performances by Woodward that rank alongside the very best”, Roger Woodward’s recent recording of Bach’s 48 Preludes and Fugues for Celestial Harmonies was “Editor’s Choice” in the February 2010 issue of The Gramophone. In 2009, Woodward’s performance of the two books of Debussy Préludes were released to enthusiastic reviews by the German critics who described his Debussy playing as eclipsing the performance of Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. His recent recording of Bach Partitas for Celestial Harmonies was awarded the Preis der Deutschen Schallplatten Kritik. Roger Woodward rose to international prominence in prestigious collaborations with Messiaen, Boulez, Barraqué, Stockhausen, Cage, Feldman, Takemitsu, Donatoni, Xenakis and Pärt, et al. Such collaborations were recorded by BBC, French and German Radio and Television and by EMI, Decca and RCA. He performs with the world’s leading orchestras including the Leipzig Gewandhaus and New York Philharmonic under such distinguished conductors as Claudio Abbado, Zubin Mehta, Lorin Maazel, and Kurt Masur. He has directed international festivals in the UK, Austria, France and Australia. Woodward frequently performs with the Alexander String Quartet, with whom he has recently recorded the Shostakovich Piano Quintet and for Celestial Harmonies the Chopin F-minor Concerto. At the invitation of the late Sviatoslav Richter he also performed with the Arditti String Quartet at La Grange de Meslay, and frequently performed at the Festival d’automne à Paris and BBC Promenade Concerts. In January 2010, he performed Xenakis in New York and the Dvorak Piano Quintet with the Alexander String Quartet in San Francisco. He will be performing in Melbourne and Sydney in May and June. He is a recipient of the Polish Order of Merit, the OBE and Companion of the Order of Australia and is a Chevalier of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. John Mc Callum AO CBE 14.3.1918 to 3.2.2010 It is with such nostalgic warmth and affection, that we three Tait sisters Isla, Ann and Sally pay tribute to the late John Mc Callum. Sir Frank Tait was Chairman and Managing Director of JCWilliamsons Theatres Ltd . He invited the bright younger energetic John Mc Callum to become his partner. Their relationship was like father and son. From 1958 to 1965 together they presented to the Australian public, many successful productions, the highlight probably being “My Fair Lady” Frank Tait’s final ambition was to present Dame Joan Sutherland to the Australian public after her international acclaim and form the Sutherland/ Willamsons Opera Company, a season never to be forgotten in Australian history. They worked tirelessly together to make this dream come true. John became sole Manager Director following our Father’s death in 1965. He was a lifelong friend to our family; he will be sadly missed by us all. Our deepest sympathy to Goodie, Joanna, Nicholas and Amanda and the grandchildren. -- Isla Baring OAM, Ann Seddon and Sally Bell from Melbourne 4.2.10 Honoured to be Australian By Ashlea Maher 20 November 2009 17:15 as reported on Australian Times Isla Baring was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM)during a glittering evening at Australia House on Thursday, celebrating her work helping young Australians in the Arts in the UK. THE art of supporting Australian artists in the UK has been a driving passion for Isla Baring OAM for the last 17 years, and these efforts have now been honoured at the highest level. Ms Baring was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) at Australia House on Thursday evening for service to the Arts.  Isla Baring OAM with her granddaughter Maggie, photo by Paul Szewczyk allPhotoLondon.com The OAM was presented to Ms Baring by the Australian High Commissioner John Dauth LVO, and a formal comment from Australian Governor General Quentin Bryce was read before the presentation. Ms Baring, founder of the Tait Memorial Trust, was chosen as a recipient for the award due to the work the charity organisations performs in the UK. Baring founded The Tait Memorial Trust in 1992 in memory of her father, Sir Frank Tait, and his brothers - prominent figures in Australian theatre, music and opera. The trust helps support young Australian musicians and dancers while they are studying in the UK, offering grants, performance opportunities and career guidance. Since 1992, the Tait Memorial Trust has raised over £100,000 to fund grants given grants to young artists and performers in the UK. "This is a tremendous achievement," said Master of Ceremonies John Amis. Special guest, Australian actor Bryan Brown acknowledged Ms Baring's ongoing work in the UK. "Money goes up and down, we all know that, but art is forever. Good on you, Isla," he said. Ms Baring said the honour was hers.She took the opportunity to thank the volunteer trust committee. “We’re a small organisation,” she said. “But the work we achieve makes a difference.” The OAM ceremony was part of a fundraising and arts evening host by the trust at the Australian High Commission. Mr Brown hosted a spirited fundraising auction, raising in excess of £5000 for the trust on the night. Lots included a portrait session with celebrated Australian artist June Mendoza as well as Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev’s Yves Saint Laurent designer ballet shorts, or “Rudy’s knickers” as Brown dubbed them. Attendees were also treated to performances by Australian pianist Leslie Howard, baritone Jeremy Vinogradov, National Ballet School student Chelsea Andrejic and Rambert School of Ballet student Jessica Lyall. Photo by Paul Szewczyk allPhotoLondon.com   Email info@taitmemorialtrust.org for more details and reply form
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