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Kenneth Rowell interviewed by Michelle Potter in the Esso Performing Arts collection [sound recording]
Bib ID 1160729
Format AudioAudio, OnlineOnline
Author
Rowell, Kenneth, 1920-1999
 
Online Versions
Access Conditions Access open for research, personal copies and public use. 
Description 1989 June 9. 
3 tape reels (ca. 120 min) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, full track mono ; 7 in. 
Series

Esso Performing Arts collection.

Summary

Rowell speaks of his designs for the Australian Ballet's production of the Birthday Offering, the design concept and construction of sets and costumes ; his wife Victoria Rowell's work and collaboration with his design ; his first commission and beginnings in theatre design ; influences throughout his career and his philosophies on theatre design ; family background ; early work ; experiences working in England and later Australia ; explanations of different sets, designs and ideas for productions he has worked on ; experiences working with ballet and opera in Australia ; his future commissions and aspirations.

Notes

Transcript in process.

Part of a collection of oral history interviews produced by the Esso Performing Arts and Oral History Archive Project.

Recorded at the Australian National Gallery on June 9, 1989.

Also available online via the Internet at: http:/­/­nla.gov.au/­nla.oh-vn1160729

Index/Finding Aid Note Timed summary (6 p.) 
Subjects Rowell, Kenneth, - 1920-1999 - Interviews.  |  Theaters - Australia - Stage-setting and scenery.  |  Set designers - Australia - Biography.  |  Costume designers - Australia - Biography.  |  Set designers - Australia - Interviews.
Other authors/contributors Potter, Michelle, 1944-  |  National Library of Australia  |  Esso Australia  |  Esso Performing Arts and Oral History Archive Project

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Petherick Reading Room (Oral History)

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