Grant Applications for 2015 Applicants must be: o Australian citizens o or domiciled in Australia o and be under the age of 35 The completed official application form must be accompanied by the following: Recording: CD (DVD/VHS video in the case of dancers) Photocopy of passport or other official document (proof of age, nationality/residence) Curriculum…
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Ensemble Eroica Easter Concert
Young Australian Conductor, recent Solti Competition Finalist and Tait Winter Prom participant Toby Thatcher currently directs London-based group Ensemble Eroica. Their next programme takes place on Easter weekend, with music by Mozart and Strauss, and a guest solo appearance by Scottish Chamber Orchestra Principal Horn Alec Frank-Gemmill. Toby Thatcher is carving out a name for…
Changing Feet – A musical exploration of changing pace
TAIT WINTER PROM SUPPORTED BY THE COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA ST JOHN’S SMITH SQUARE TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2014 FLUTE: Nicola Crowe CONDUCTOR: Kelly Lovelady ORCHESTRA: Tait Chamber Orchestra Changing Feet is a commission from the Tait Memorial Trust, and is receiving its premiere on 9th December 2014. For solo flute and chamber orchestra, Penkin describes…
Commonwealth Bank announced as new Principal Partner of the Tait Memorial Trust
The Tait Memorial Trust is delighted to announce its new partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The Commonwealth Bank is a long-standing and passionate supporter and corporate partner of some of Australia’s leading arts organisations. Their partnerships with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Bangarra Dance Theatre and Opera Australia aim to make the arts more…
Winter Prom 2014 at St John's Smith Square
Tuesday, 9 December, 2014 – 19:30 at St John’s Smith Square Book here Join us as we showcase young Australian performing artists. The Tait Chamber Orchestra comprising Australian musicians in the UK, conducted by Kelly Lovelady, and Jayson Gillham, winner of the 2014 Montreal International Piano Competition will perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14 in…
Nicola Crowe, Flute – The Tait Chamber Orchestra
Nicola Crowe was a Tait Awardee in 2009 as the recipient of the Commonwealth Bank Australia Award. This year she is the 2014/15 holder of the Sir Charles Mackerras Chair with the Southbank Sinfonia. This is a coveted and honoured position in the orchestra which is part sponsored by the Tait Memorial Trust. Nicola will…
Marlena Devoe, soprano, winner of the 2014 Bel Canto Award to sing at the Tait Winter Prom
The second half of the Tait Winter Prom, Tuesday 9th December, starts with Samoan, Marlena Devoe, soprano, winner of the 2014 Bel Canto Awards singing the ‘Pie Jesu‘ from Faure’s ‘Requiem‘ Sophie Moffatt, dancer, will perform Kenneth MacMillan’s choreographic interpretation of this solo. Sophie recently performed for The Trust at The Leanne Benjaimin Awards at…
Calvin Richardson performs, The Dying Swan at the XE Jaguar launch, London
Following his performance at the Royal Opera House in July, Calvin Richardson was invited to re-choreograph his Dying Swan and perform at the launch of the new Jaguar XE on Monday evening 8th September at Earls Court. Calvin, who recently joined The Royal Ballet, is to dance his choreography of The Dying Swan at the…
The Tait Memorial Trust is pleased to be assisting these fine young Australian artists in 2014
In 2014 Tait Awards have increased by 27% from 2013/14. This increase has largely been due to the excellent response to our new Friends scheme and the increased level of donations from our generous supporters. The names of our Friends and our major donors can be found here With our new ‘Adopt a Performer’ scheme…
The beginning – The Leanne Benjamin Awards
Thursday 12th June 2014 will go down as one of most successful and enjoyable events The Tait Memorial Trust has ever mounted in our 22 year history. The Royal Ballet School have been so generous by helping us to create such an inspiring evening. Pictured below are three young Australian dancers; Kiely Groenewegan, Sophie…