[Hammond, Joan Hilda Hood (Dame) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia]
- Bib ID:
- 3528398
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Hammond, Joan, Dame, 1912-1996
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Description:
- 2 boxes of programs and miscellaneous pieces.
- Series:
- Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection
- Summary:
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Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items for Australian performing arts organisations, Australian artists performing overseas, professional productions performed in Australia (including those featuring overseas performers) and overseas performances of Australian plays, music, etc.
- Biography/History:
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Dame Joan Hilda Hood Hammond, DBE, CMG (24 May 1912 - 26 November 1996) was a New Zealand born Australian operatic soprano, singing coach and champion golfer. She toured widely, and became noted particularly for her Puccini roles, and appeared in the major opera houses of the world - including the Royal Opera House, La Scala, the Vienna State Opera and the Bolshoi. Her fame in Britain came not just from her stage appearances but from her recordings. In later life she was important to the success of both the VSO and Opera Australia, and embarked on a second career as a voice teacher after her performance career ended. She trained an extraordinary number of Australian singers who had successful careers in Australia and on the international stage.
- Notes:
- For information about other performances by this artist, see also the 'Symphony Australia collection of concert touring schedules and artist itineraries 1934 to 1997' in the Library's catalogue.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- This collection is featured in the Guide to Australian Performing Arts Programs and Ephemera (PROMPT) Collections in the National Library of Australia
- Subject:
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- Hammond, Joan, Dame, 1912-1996 -- Miscellanea
- Sopranos (Singers) -- Australia -- Biography -- Miscellanea
- Singers -- Australia -- Miscellanea
- Women singers -- Australia -- Miscellanea
- Opera programs -- England
- Opera programs -- Australia
- Theater programs -- Australia
- Performing arts -- Australia
- Printed ephemera -- Australia
- Australian
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- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
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Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1996
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 9999
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