Kathleen Horne music manuscripts and programs for her musical comedy 'A Family Interlude', 1934-1937

MLMSS 8058/Box 1X

fonds

1934-1937

Manuscript Notated Music, Notated Music, Textual Records, Ephemera

931919

0.3 metres of textual material (1 outsize box)

Kathleen Horne (1900-1989) wrote and produced the musical 'A Family Interlude', based on the Depression years in Sydney. It was first produced and performed at St James Hall, Phillip Street, Sydney in 1934 and broadcast on Radio 2FC, then performed again in 1937. Concert direction on both occasions was by John E. Brownlow. The orchestra was conducted by Charles Onley in 1934 and Charles Batalia in 1937.

Henry Edwin Horne (1872-1955) was Kathleen's uncle. He was a Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly from 1907 until his death. With Kathleen, he co-wrote the words and music of 'O no! Old river' which was used in 'A Family Interlude' and published separately by W.H. Paling & Co.

1 manuscript vocal score of 'A Family Interlude' in pencil and ink (pages numbered 1-73) and manuscript parts for Violin I, Bass, Clarinet, Trumpet and Trombone.

1 printed score of 'O no! Old river' / words and music by Kathleen Horne and H.E. Horne (Sydney : W.H. Paling & Co., undated). For voice and piano.

Programs for the 1934 and 1937 performances of 'A Family Interlude' at St James Hall, Phillip Street, Sydney. These include printed photographic portraits of Kathleen Horne and some of the performers. The 1937 program has a portrait of the composer with her young daughter, Jann.

Copyright status:: In copyright - transferred to Library
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