We look forward to hearing Dame Gillian Weir, Primavera Shima, Travis Baker and the lovely Valda Wilson again at the 2013 Winter Prom at Holy Trinity, Sloane Square, Chelsea 26 November 2013. This concert was completely arranged by John Amis. The notes, the artists and the concept was all John’s work. The concert will be…
Month: August 2013
John Amis – A Concert in Celebration, October 8th 2013 at St Paul’s Knightsbridge
We all hope you can come to the John Amis Concert on 8th October at St Paul’s Knightsbridge at 12 noon. The concert has been developed with the assistance of Isla Baring, Michael Rose, Steuart Bedford and Denis Moriarty and will be a fitting celebration of his life and work. Please come … and in…
John Amis Award | JustGiving
As we look back at John Amis’ funeral on Tuesday 20th August the idea of a legacy, a tangible way to remember John has been at the forefront of our thoughts. A life, such as his is a rare occurrence and deserves our very best efforts to remember and celebrate. For the last six years…
John Amis
The funeral is over and he is laid to rest in Aldeburgh, not far from Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears and Imogen Holst. The last few days have been a wonderful celebration of the life of John Amis, due to the love and support of his many friends the services were very special and … unforgettable….
Founding Patrons of the Tait Memorial Trust
The founding Patrons of the Tait Memorial Trust were Viola, Lady Tait AM, Dame Joan Sutherland AC OM DBE, John McCallum AO CBE and Googie Withers AO CBE. The Tait Memorial Trust was formed in 1992 by Isla Baring OAM, in memory of her father, Sir Frank Tait and his four brothers. The Tait brothers…
Brad Cooper sings Albert! Live review: Albert Herring (Opera Australia) – Classical Music – Limelight Magazine
Live review: Albert Herring (Opera Australia) – Classical Music – Limelight Magazine. Attached is a link to the full review in Limelight Magazine for the new, Albert Herring at Opera Australia. The originally cast Albert, Tenor, Kanen Breen unfortunately had to cancel due to an infection and Brad, with little rehearsal, jumped in and not…
Australian Chamber Orchestra String Quartet in Manchester
Australian Chamber Orchestra presents Venue: Carole Nash Recital Room Date: Saturday 24 August 2013 7:30pm Promoter: Australian Chamber Orchestra Anton Webern Langsamer Satz in E flat major Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet in E flat major op 74 Franz Schubert String Quartet in C major D 956 Rebecca Chan violin Doretta Balkizas violin Benjamin Caddy…
John Amis Award
As we prepare for John Amis’ funeral on Tuesday 20th August the idea of a legacy, a tangible way to remember John has been at the forefront of our thoughts. A life, such as his is a rare occurrence and deserves our very best efforts to remember and celebrate. For the last six years of…
Lauren Fagan, Soprano. Opera course at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama 2013
Australian born soprano Lauren Fagan is a young artist at the outset of a promising career. Initially completing a Business degree, Lauren has recently moved to London to accept her scholarship on the Opera course at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama under the tutelage of Susan Waters. Lauren is a 2013 Tait Memorial Trust…
Phoebe-Celeste Humphreys, Soprano, Masters student at GSMD
Since relocating to London, young soprano Phoebe-Celeste Humphreys (22) has gone from strength to strength. Phoebe recently completed a Master of Music at The Guildhall School Of Music and Drama, London under scholarship and received a distinction in her final recital. In 2013/14 Phoebe will undergo an additional year of study at The Guildhall to…