We are delighted to share the news that Tait Awardee, Benjamin Mellefont is to play Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto on Thursday 13 October 2016 7:30pm & Friday 14 October 2016 7:30pm at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with the ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Benjamin was appointed Principal Clarinet of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in October 2015. He…
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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…
Jewels of the Bel Canto – Elena Xanthoudakis, Catherine Carby, Richard Bonynge, Royal Northern Sinfonia
The Tait Memorial Trust are thrilled to announce the launch of a new recording by Tait Awardee, Elena Xanthoudakis, and the great Australian master of Bel Canto, Richard Bonynge. Released by Signum Records the CD will be officially launched in March 2014 generously supported by the Borletti Buitoni Trust. Please watch the attached video 2008…
Jayson Gillham to play for Tait Performing Arts Association
Jayson Gillham. 2012 Commonwealth Musician of the Year and Tait Awardee. Jayson Gillham, Concert Pianist Join Jayson Gillham for an evening of virtuoso piano music: Introduction and Rondo in E flat major, Op.16 Beethoven Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 ‘Waldstein Ligeti Three Etudes Liszt Operatic Transcriptions – Wagner and Verdi “He plays…
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….
A Farewell to John Amis
Dear Friends, I really appreciate all the warm, caring and loving messages I have received in the past week. Many of you have asked for details of the funeral and memorial services. I really appreciate all the warm, caring and loving messages I have received in the past week. Many of you have asked for…
Isla Baring OAM, Chairman of the Tait Memorial Trust
Isla Baring OAM 9 JUNE 2009 — AN HONOUR RECOGNIZES THE TAIT TRUST ISLA BARING has been awarded the Order of Australian Medal (OAM) general division for her service to the arts — supporting young Australian musicians and performing artists! Isla Violet Baring OAM founded The Tait Memorial Trust in 1992 in memory of her…