[Fretwell, Elizabeth (singer) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia]
- Bib ID:
- 3528041
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
- folders 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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Elizabeth Fretwell OBE (13 August 1920 - 5 June 2006) was an Australian soprano. She was the prima donna at London's Sadler's Wells Opera (English National Opera) through much of the 1950s and 1960s, and joined the ensemble of The Australian Opera in 1970. During 1973 she sang in the opening season of the Sydney Opera House. She remained a member of the Australian Opera (now Opera Australia) until her retirement. After retirement she reverted to her married name of Betty Simmons, and later served on the Opera Foundation's board for a number of years. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1977.
- 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. Further progams and ephemera featuring Elizabeth Fretwell are also filed in the PROMPT collection under the names of the companies she appeared with, such as the Australian Opera, or Sadler's Wells Opera Company.
- 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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- Copyright restrictions may apply.
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 9999
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