[Banks collection of music and sound recordings] [1900-1980] [music]
- Bib ID:
- 2970547
- Format:
- Music
- Author:
- Banks, Don, 1923-1980
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1900-1980]
- 3.0 m.
- Summary:
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Contains published and unpublished scores by both Australian and overseas composers, including works by Margaret Sutherland and Malcolm Williamson. Includes miniature, folio and elephant folio scores. Items in this collection of music scores are not listed. The printed material are items from Banks' personal collection of books, periodicals and programs.
Contains a collection of sound recordings. These sound recordings (tapes) are from Banks' personal collection. They consist largely of his own compositions and include some recordings of first performances. Often preservation and working copies have been made. Lists with very brief detail of these recordings are available. These tapes are stored in the Oral History Tape storage area.
Contains a small collection of sound disc's. These analog discs (vinyl and acetate) cover a range of music. They are from Banks' personal collection. They are located with the printed music items and are not listed.
- Biography/History:
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A leading Australian composer, Banks lived in London from 1953 to 1972. During this period his works were commissioned and premiered by major orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra. In 1973 he became the first chairman of the Music Board, Australia Council. He was one of the most successful 'third stream' composers (works merging jazz with 'serious' music).
- Related Material:
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- Associated materials: Banks collection of manuscript music scores are held in National Library of Australia. Manuscript Section at MS6830.
- Associated materials: manuscripts from the Banks Collection are held in National Library of Australia. Manuscript Section at MS 6830, MS 5255.
- Associated materials: Oral history recording of Don Banks is held in National Library of Australia Oral History Collection at deB 626
- Associated materials: Monographs from the Banks Collection are held in National Library of Australia at MUS BANKS. Items catalogued individually.
- Associated materials: Theatre programmes [1949-1977] from the Don Banks Collection held in National Library at MUS Banks 322.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- List of recordings (tapes)
- Subject:
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