Albert Kornweibel interviewed by Joan Ambrose [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 1856953
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Kornweibel, A. H., 1892-1980, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1977 May 31
- 1 sound tape reel (ca. 121 min.)
- Summary:
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Kornweibel, former music critic for the newspaper,"West Australian", talks about his family background; development of interest in music and coming to Australia in 1912 and gaining employment with the newspaper "West Australian". He then talks about the influence of music teacher, Alexander J. Leckie and looks at the impact of the A.B.C. (Australian Broadcasting Commission) on WA's musical society. Kornweibel then describes his work with "West Australian" and "Western Mail" and his position as music critic and choice of pen-name, Fidelio. He then talks about celebrities that performed in WA; Paul Hasluck's work as theatre critic "Polygon"; community singing in the Town Hall and difficulties encountered as a music critic. Kornweibel then talks about the series of public lectures that he gave on musical topics at the invitation of the A.B.C.; introduction of the Music Dept. at the University of Western Australia ca. 1951 and his views on church music.
- Notes:
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- Joan Ambrose interviewing Albert Kornweibel, about his career and the development of music in Perth.
- Recorded on May 31, 1977.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-194242357
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Summary (1 p.) and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 48 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Music critics
- Other authors/contributors:
- Ambrose, Joan, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Until 2047 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1977
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