Terrific news from Australian flautist, Ana de la Vega. It is a busy time for the Trust with a full calendar of concerts coming up. Ana’s concert with the English Chamber Orchestra shouldn’t be missed. I write to you from Hamburg where I have rehearsals this weekend. I have just returned from an 11 concert…
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Tait Friends renewals 2015
Principal Partner Dear Friends, I was so pleased to see some of our Friends at the “Rising Australian Stars” concert at the ROSL last week where no fewer than four previous recipients of Tait awards played to a very appreciative audience. The music was simply glorious and I hope that you feel, as I…
Tait Winter Prom 2014 at St John's Smith Square
The 2014 Tait Winter Prom was a landmark event for the Tait Memorial Trust at St John’s Smith Square, proudly supported by Australia’s largest bank, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. To see and hear our talented Awardees performing at one of London’s most prestigious concert platforms was thrilling…truly a great night for the Trust and for…
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…
Nicholas Lester, Baritone – Tait Memorial Trust Award Winner 2009
Below is a report we received from Nicholas Lester, Baritone. Awarded a Tait Trust scholarship in 2009 he has gone on to build a remarkable career here in the UK and now broadening his work to the continent and his native Australia. “Mark well the dark eyes watching in the crowd! Love waits for you!”…
Raffle prizes at The Leanne Benjamin Awards
Raffle to be drawn at The Leanne Benjamin Awards at The Royal Ballet School. 6.30pm at the Royal Ballet School. Tickets are selling fast. Looking forward to seeing Leanne working with the talented students at the RBS. The Raffle prizes include: •Ballet Shoes signed by Leanne Benjamin OBE • 2 tickets for Hansel and Gretel,…
Kiandra Howarth, Soprano – Success at the Royal Opera House
Australian soprano, Kiandra Howarth, a member of the Jette Parker Young Artist Programme had a great success at the ROH. Blogger and opera reviewer Sarah Noble @primalamusica reporting from London ROH’s “Dialogues of the Carmelites by Poulenc-“. Thought the Bel Canto crowd would like to hear about another Aussie success – Kiandra Howarth went on…
Y-Squared | Wigmore Hall: Classical Chamber Music & Song Concerts
Winner of 2014 @CelloAwards #Australia @Y2_Squared Yelian He and Yasmin Rowe are to give a recital @Wigmore_Hall on Sunday 25th May at 7.30pm. A concert not to be missed. Yelian, a former Tait Awardee, will be playing with us in our 2014 Tait Young Australian Performers concert @StJohnsSmithSq on Tuesday 9th December. More details of…
The Leanne Benjamin Awards established < News – Royal Opera House
Amazing support from @TheRoyalBallet and @RoyalOperaHouse by helping us to promote the @balletawards Leanne Benjamin Awards for young Australian dancers studying in the UK The Leanne Benjamin Awards established < News – Royal Opera House.