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Attributed to Alice E. Norton (1865–1958)
Rossetti House 1902
watercolour on paper
Grainger Collection, the University of Melbourne


Meissen, Germany
Monkey Orchestra 18th century
Set of 11 figurines collected by Rose Grainger
porcelain; each approx. 15.0 cm high
Grainger Collection, the University of Melbourne


Unknown photographer
Percy Grainger wearing one of his own designs
Grainger Collection, the University of Melbourne

About the Exhibition

Facing Percy Grainger–Walk and Talk

From baby photos to Grainger’s startling clothing–join Brian Allison co-curator and Astrid Krautschneider assistant curator on a ‘walk and talk’ through this fascinating exhibition.

Thursday 6 July, 12.30 pm,
Exhibition Gallery, free

 

Live Broadcast
ABC Classic FM 102.3 Breakfast

Tune in to Paul Bevan for a special Classic Breakfast live from the National Library. Highlighting Facing Percy Grainger, the show features live music and special guest interviews. Enjoy refreshments in the Foyer at 7.30 am and meet Paul in the Theatre at 8 am.

Friday 21 July
Bookings essential: (02) 6262 1271 numbers limited
More details at abc.net.au/classic

 

Facing Percy Grainger–Walk and Talk

Learn more about the life of Percy Grainger in this ‘walk and talk’ led by co-curator Dr David Pear, Humanities Research Centre, ANU.

Wednesday 9 August 12.30 pm, Exhibition Gallery, free

Live Broadcast
Grainger in Concert

Produced by ABC Classic FM, in association with the National Library of Australia, this Melbourne concert features some of Percy Grainger’s popular works.

Saturday 12 August, 8 pm, free
Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank, Melbourne
Bookings: (02) 6262 1271

 

Concert by Royal Military College Band, Duntroon

Lincolnshire Posy
Room-music: Tit-bits and Beyond
Enjoy Grainger’s wind music performed by the RMC Band.

Friday 15 September, 6 pm, Foyer, free
Tickets: $25 or $20 for Friends of NLA/Concession
Refreshments included
Bookings: (02) 6262 1271

 

Concert by Royal Military College Band, Duntroon

Over the Hills and Far Away
A light look at the music of Percy Grainger with the RMC Band, conducted by Major Geoff Grey, CSM.

Sunday 17 September, 3 pm,
Theatre, free
Bookings: (02) 6262 1271

 

Concert–Tuneful Percussion

Explore the world of Percy Grainger with percussionists Gary France and the DRUMatix, from the School of Music, ANU, joined by Professor Malcolm Gillies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and exhibition co-curator Dr David Pear.

Sunday 15 October, 6 pm, Foyer
Refreshments included
Tickets: $20 or $15 for
Friends of NLA/Concession
Bookings: (02) 6262 1271

 

The National Library Bookshop will have the following merchandise available:

Self-Portrait of Percy Grainger, edited by Malcolm Gillies, David Pear & Mark Carroll

Percy Grainger by John Bird

Portrait of Percy Grainger by Malcolm Gillies and David Pear

Percy Grainger, the Man Behind the Music by Eileen Dorum

The Farthest North of Humanness: Letters of Percy Grainger 1901-14 edited by Kay Dreyfus

The Rose Grainger Costume Collection From the Grainger Museum at the University of Melbourne

Facing Percy Grainger, edited by David Pear

Percy Grainger by Wilfrid Mellers

An Australian Music Research Publication featuring a Collection of Grainger Essays compiled by the University of Melbourne

A selection of Percy Grainger CDs