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…
ABC Classics announcement — London Recital 28th May
From Jayson Gillham ABC Classics announcement — London Recital 28th May. ABC Classics announces three-album recording deal with Jayson Gilliam If you haven’t already seen this through the various channels, here is a link to yesterday’s article published by the Australian music magazine Limelight about my signing with ABC Classics: http://www.limelightmagazine.com.au/news/abc-classics-sign-jayson-gillham Needless to say, it…
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…
Applications for Tait Music awards close Friday 27th March
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…
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…
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…
Jayson Gillham prepares for Le Louvre
Jayson Gillham played magnificently last night at 49 Queen’s Gate Terrace, London. The home of Sir Vernon and Lady Ellis it has become one of London’s most prestigious boutique chamber venues. He played a program of Debussy, Chabrier & Ducas. He is such a wonderful artist and speaks and introduces each piece with humour. We…
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…
Message from Sky Ingram, Soprano
Dear Friends, I hope you’ve all had a lovely start to your autumn/spring (depending on hemisphere!) – I certainly have! Most especially the start of rehearsals for my debut with the Royal Opera House world premiere of Glare in the role of Lea. Very exciting!! Helping develop a new opera and new story line has been such a creative…