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Figaro! - National Library of Australia
May 2, 2024 · Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868), Der Barbier von Sevilla Oper in Zwei Aufzügen ...Clavier-Auszug (The Barber of Seville, Opera in Two Acts ... Vocal score with piano), No. 203, Braunschweig: G. M. Meyer fils, 1829–1856, Hince Collection (Music), MUS Hince 2 collection R45b, nla.cat-vn8599503 In the 18th century, the play was recast as an opera by several composers including Giovanni Paisiello.
Symphony Australia collection - National Library of Australia
During the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) extensive years of commitment to developing orchestral life in Australia, the national broadcaster had a secondary role of facilitating the composition, performance and broadcast of works by Australian composers. The ABC's Federal Music Library preserved many of the musical scores and parts arising from the ABC's function as Australia's ...
Introductory Activities - The Use and Influence of Science
These activities are designed to activate students’ prior knowledge, develop critical thinking skills and establish an understanding of the key terms and concepts relating to Australia’s role in major scientific breakthroughs. The activities will help students place Australian scientific ...
McGee Collection - National Library of Australia
Graham James McGee (1936–1991) grew up in Sydney and, inspired by a New South Wales Bookstall comic, Trapped, he began collecting comics at the age of six. He continued to do so for about 10 years and acquired many rarities, such as Marvel Comics#1 (1939). He became a Qantas aircraft engineer and had no further interest in comics until 1977, when he read an article on comics as an investment.
Recommended reads for Library Lovers' Day
Feb 9, 2023 · The Library: A Fragile History by Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen Architecture. What about the history of physical library spaces? Throughout time, libraries have been a place for architectural experimentation and wonder, with many libraries being considered some of the most beautiful places in the world.
Australian ILRS Directory: About this site - National Library of …
ABOUT THIS SITE. The Australian Interlibrary Resource Sharing (ILRS) Directory is the primary source for finding a contact for interlibrary loan and document delivery services within Australia and for discovering information about interlibrary loan charges and policies. It is also the directory of Australian National Union Catalogue (NUC) symbols.
Don Banks Collection - National Library of Australia
The son of a jazz musician, Donald Oscar Banks (1923-1980) was born in Melbourne and was educated at Middle Park Central School and Melbourne Boys’ High School. He began learning the piano at the age of 5 and during his adolescence he played jazz piano. His first composition, the Don Banks Boogie, was recorded in 1941. He served in the Army Medical Corps in 1942-46 and then studied at the ...
Fahey Collection - National Library of Australia
Warren Fahey (b. 1946) was born in Sydney and educated at Marist Brothers College, Kogarah, and Sydney Technical College. His family was musical and he became an enthusiastic performer and listener of folk music while still at school. He performed at Sydney pubs, was a member of the Sydney Bush Music Club and was the Executive Officer of the New South Wales Folk Federation.
Voyage art in Cook and the Pacific - National Library of Australia
Mar 4, 2019 · James Cook co. The National Library of Australia acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and gives respect to the Elders – past and present – and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.