Newspaper reviews of performances and articles about individual works of Roberto Gerhard, written by music critics and others. PART 2 - Duenna - Plague
The list is based on the newspaper cuttings and copies of periodicals that are in the Roberto Gerhard Archive. It does not claim to be a comprehensive list of writings on Gerhard. The list is arranged in alphabetical order of work. Reviews of concerts containing more than one work by Gerhard are filed either under one of the works or at the end of the sequence in MS.Gerhard.43.34.1-
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MS.Gerhard.43.12.1
Rutland, Harold
Sixpenny book began an opera : two performances of Roberto Gerhard's
'The Duenna' this week / Harold Rutland
Published in: 'Radio Times' (18 February 1949), p. 4
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: Announces two performances at 'Home Service' and 'Radio 3'
Work discussed: Duenna
MRS.31.1006
Stuckenschmidt, H. H.
The International Society of Contemporary Music 1951 Festival at Frankfurt; and a Schoenberg first performance at Darmstadt / H.H. Stucknschmidt
Published in: Foyer : a quarterly of music, opera and ballet. No. 1, Autumn 1951, p. 24-26
Material: printed copy
Notes: review of a concert performance of the Duenna in the Hessisches Staatstheater on 27 June 1951
Work discussed: Duenna
MRS.31.71
Gardner, John
Duenna (1945-47) / John Gardner
Published in: 'The Score and I.M.A magazine', no. 17 (September 1956), p. 20-26
Material: Printed copy
Notes: With musical examples
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.2
Ayre, Leslie
Proms end--And I want to see this new opera / by Leslie Ayre
Published in: ['??' (September 1961), p. ??]
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 16 September 1961: the last night of the Proms
Work discussed: Duenna. Two arias (Was ever - So speed)
Name mentioned: Collier, Marie
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: Cameron, Basil
MS.Gerhard.43.12.3
Mason, Colin
[The Duenna]
Published in: 'The Guardian' (Monday 18 September 1961)
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 16 September 1961: the last night of the Proms
Work discussed: Duenna. Two arias (Was ever - So speed)
Name mentioned: Collier, Marie
MS.Gerhard.43.12.4
E.F.
[Illustration of characters in] Gerhard’s opera The Duenna, based on Sheridan
Published in: [Radio Times] (29 April 1972), p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: line drawing on the page announcing the broadcast on ‘Radio 3’ at '7.20’
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.5
Gardner, John
Roberto Gerhard's 'The Duenna' / by John Gardner
Published in: 'The Listener' (27 April 1972), p. 565
Material: page from magazine
Notes: Introduction to the broadcast on 29 April 1972 on Radio 3
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.6
Crichton, Ronald
The Duenna
Published in: 'The Financial Times' (Monday 1 May 1972), p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of broadcast on 'Radio 3', Saturday 29 April 1972
Work discussed: Duenna
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: Salter, Lionel
Name mentioned: Slater, Veronica
Name mentioned: Boustead, Alan
Name mentioned: Gomez, Jill
Name mentioned: Wallis, Delia
Name mentioned: Coster, Janet
Name mentioned: Bailey, Norman
MS.Gerhard.43.12.7
Warrack, John
[The Duenna]
Published in: 'The Sunday Telegraph' (7 May 1972), p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the broadcast at 'Radio 3', Saturday 29 April 1972
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.8 (photocopy) & MRS.31.1010/5 (printed edition)
Boosey & Hawkes
Roberto Gerhard
Published in: 'Nota bene', 22 (1991), p. 4-5
Material: published edition -- with a portrait of Roberto Gerhard and a reproduction of the first page of the edition of the score of 'Don Quixote'
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.9
Drew, David
Gerhard's 'Duenna', and Sheridan's / David Drew
Published in: 'Opera' (December 1991)], p. 1393-1398 - (January 1992)], p. 40-47
Material: photocopy of printed issues
Notes: in 2 parts -- With 4 portraits of Roberto Gerhard, one of Sheridan and a sketch-design of the stage in Madrid, 1992
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.10
Lebrecht, Norman
The price of an opera / by Norman Lebrecht
Published in: 'The Independent magazine' (7 December 1991), p. 58-61
Material: printed copy + photocopy
Notes: with a portrait of Roberto Gerhard in 1933 and with Poldi Gerhard in 1946
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.11 (photocopy) & MRS.31.1010/6 (printed edition)
Boosey & Hawkes
'The Duenna' von Roberto Gerhard
Published in: 'Nota bene', 23 ([Januar?] 1992), p. 7-8
Material: printed edition – includes a reproduction of a page of the e manuscript vocal score
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.12
Stewart, Andrew
Late score’s just in : the operatic sleuth / Andrew Stewart
Published in: [??, January 1992] pp. 15, 17
Material: photocopy
Notes: about David Drew’s work on the edition of “The Duenna”
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.13
Vela del Campo, José àngel
Olé con olé, olé ya : el Teatreo de la Zarzuela estrena la
única ópera de Robert Gerhard / J. á. Vela del Campo
Published in: 'Babelia', suppl. of 'El País' (18 de enero de 1992), p. 24
Material: newspaper page
Notes: With a photograph of José Carlos Plaza and Antoni Ros Marbá
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.14
Homs, Joaquim
Discípulo de Schoenberg : la obra del compositor catalán
gozó en los años cuarenta de una valoración similar a la de
Falla / Joaquim Homs
Published in: 'Babelia', suppl. of 'El País' (18 de enero de 1992), p. 25
Material: Photocopy with a summary of the argument in Catalan, written by the press service in the Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona)
Notes: with a portrait of Roberto Gerhard and a photograph of a scene from the production of the opera
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.15
Drew, David
'La Dueña' : nace, fuera de cuentas, una gran ópera española
/ David Drew. Enredos de comedia. Depuración y síntesis / José Luis Téllez
Material: Photocopy of printed issue
Published: ABC da la música, [(enero?? 1992)]
Material: photocopy of typescript
Notes: three articles previewing the premiere on 22 January 1992 --with a photograph of Roberto Gerhard in his studio in Cambridge
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.16
ABC de la musica. English
At last Gerhard’s “La Dueña” is being premiered. A moving recollection of Spain / Jose Carlos Plaza. A work of popular inspiration / Antoni Ros Marba ; [translated by] Gillian Ward, Madrid 20.1.92
Published: ABC da la musica, 17 January 1992.
Material: photocopy of typescript
Notes: three articles previewing the premiere on 22 January 1992
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.17
Cid, Antonio Fernández
Triumphal and tardy world premiere of the opera 'La Duena' by
Robert Gerhard / by Antonio Fernández Cid
Published: ABC da la musica, 23 January 1992.
Material: photocopy of typescript
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.18
Benedito, Rafael
First impressions of a premiere / Rafael Benedito ; translation by Gillian Ward
Published in: YA, 23 January 1992.
Material: photocopy of typescript
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.19
Franco, Enrique
An event / by Enrique Franco ; translated by Gillian Ward
Published in: ‘El Pais’, 23 January 1992
Material: photocopy of typescript
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.20
Gallego, Antonio
Excellent opening / by Antonio Gallego ; translated by Gillian Ward
Published in: ‘El Sol’, 23 January 1992
Material: photocopy of typescript
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.21
Griffiths, Paul
'La Dueña, Madrid / Paul Griffiths
Published in: 'The Times' (24 January, 1992), p. ??
Material: photocopy
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.22
Marco, Tomas
Review of 'The Duenna' / by Tomas Marco ; [translated by Gillian Ward]
Published in: 'Diario 16', 25 January 1992
Material: photocopy of typescript
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.23
Loppert, Max
'La Dueña' resurrected / Max Loppert reviews Gerhard's tantalising, musically rich opera in Madrid
Published in: 'Financial Times Weekend' (25-26 January 1992), p. XVII
Material: Photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.24
Kenyon, Nicholas
Spanish steps to English cadences / Nicholas Kenyon sees the premiere in Madrid of Gerhard's 'The Duenna'
Published in: 'The Observer' (26 January 1992), p. ??
Material: Photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.25
Driver, Paul
The gain in Spain / Paul Driver welcomes a long-overdue operatic
premiere
Published in: 'The Sunday Times' (26 January 1992), p. 6.17
Material: newspaper cutting + photcopy
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.26
Lucre, Andrew
Late arrival / Andrew Lucre on Roberto Gerhard's 'The Duenna', finally premiered in Madrid
Published in: 'The Independent' (27 January 1992), p. ??
Material: Photocopy
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.27
Pla i Arxé, Ramon
Una ópera sólida i alegre / Ramon Pla i Arxé
Published in: 'Avui' (dilluns, 27 de gener de 1992), p. 24
Material: Printed copy
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid - with a portrait of Ros Marbá
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.28
Sutcliffe, Tom
Pathetic snub of a potential hit / Tom Sutcliffe on an English opera which has had to wait 45 years for its premiere - in Sapin
Published in: 'The Guardian' (30 January, 1992), p. ??
Material: Photocopy
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.29
Kennedy, Michael
A goose that laid a golden egg / Michael Kennedy on 'Königskinder' and 'La Dueña’
Published in: 'The Sunday Telegraph' (2 February 1992), p. XII
Material: Photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid - with a photograph of the staged 'Königskinder'
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.30
White, Michael
Humperdinck spins his desert island discs / Michael White
Published in: 'The Independent' (Sunday 2 February 1992), p. ??
Material: photocopy
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.31
Cararach, Joan Anton
'The Duenna' llega a Barcelona / Joan Anton Cararach. Su exigencies la lección más importante / entrevista a Joaquim Homs. Un discípulo de Schönberg que animó le vida musical barcelonesa
Published in: 'Cultura y arte', suppl. of 'La Vanguardia' (martes, 4 febrero 1992), p. 4-5
Material: newspaper pages
Notes: three articles about Gerhard - with 6 photographs
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.32
Pujol, Xavier
Persia, Jorge de
Guinovart, Carles
Robert Gerhard, el deute d’un reconeixement. Le soledat artística d’un compositor / Xavier Pujol. De Gerhard a Falla, passant per Pedrell / Jorge de Persia. L’introductor de Schönberg / Carles Guinovart.
Published in: 'Quadern', any XI, no. 488 suppl. of 'El Pa{A}is' (dijous 6 de febrer de 1992), p. 1-3
Material: Printed copy
Notes: Four articles on Gerhard - with photograph of Roberto Gerhard with the portrait of Pedrell, and other photographs -- with a reproduction of a letter written by Gerhard to Falla
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.33
Miller, Malcom
Great songs of intrigue set a Spanish score right / Malcom Miller
Published in: 'The European' (31 January-6 February, 1992), p. 29
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid - with a photograph of the performance and the group portrait of the Gerhards, the Schoenbergs with Sra. Maristany
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.34
Mallofré, Albert
'The Duenna' se estrena en el Liceu 22 años después de la muerte de Robert Gerhard / Albert Mallofré
Published in: 'La Vanguardia' (lunes, 10 febrero 1992), p. 31
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: preview of the first performance in Barcelona 10 February 1992
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.35
Holloway, Robin
Poised for take-off / Robin Holloway on the long-awaited première of
Roberto Gerhard's first opera
Published in: 'The Spectator' (22 February 1992), p. 36
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the first performance in Barcelona 10 February 1992
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.36
Miller, Malcom
Triumph in Madrid / Malcolm Miller
Published in: 'Musical Times' (March 1992), p. 139
Material: Photocopy of article
Notes: review of the premiere on 22 January 1992 in Madrid - with a photograph of the production
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.37
Bye, Antony
The Duenna in Madrid / Antony Bye
Published in: 'Tempo' (March 1992), p. 19
Material: photocopy
Notes: review of first performance on 22 January 1992 in Madrid
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.38
Lucre, Andrew
The Duenna, Gerhard / Andrew Lucre
Published in: 'Opera now' (April 1992), p. 47
Material: photocopy
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.12.39 & L409.b.1542
Boosey & Hawkes
Gerhard's Duenna commands the stage
Published in: 'Quarternotes', 1992/2 (June 1992), p. [1]
Material: printed copy
Notes: review of the performances in Madrid and Barcelona - with a photograph of the opera staged at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona
Work discussed: Duenna
MRS.31.1010/7
Boosey & Hawkes
'The Duenna' von Roberto Gerhard
Published in: 'Nota bene', 24 (2. Ausgabe, 1992), p. 1-3
Notes: review of the performances in Madrid and Barcelona.
Material: printed edition
Work discussed: Duenna
MS.Gerhard.43.13.1
Mason, Colin
Vitality of Gerhard's 'Epithalamion' / by Colin Mason
Published in: ['The Daily Telegraph' (13 July 1968)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of a concert on 12 July 1968 in Cheltenham Town Hall
Work discussed: Epithalamion
Name mentioned: Cheltenham Festival (1968)
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: Del Mar, Norman
MS.Gerhard.43.13.2
Walsh, Stephen
Stephen Walsh on the programmes for the forthcoming Prom season
Published in: 'The Listener' (11 June 1970), p. 803
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: preview of the concert on 23 July 1970
Work discussed: Epithalamion
Name mentioned: Proms
Name mentioned: Ives, Charles
MS.Gerhard.43.13.3
Greenfield, Edward
[Albert Hall]
Published in: ['The Guardian'??, 24? July 1970, p. ??]
Material: newspaper cutting (incomplete)
Notes: preview of the Proms concert on 23 July 1970 in the Royal Albert Hall
Work discussed: Epithalamion
Name mentioned: Downes, Edward
Name mentioned: Cheltenham Festival (1968)
Work discussed: Concertos, orchestra
Quote from article: Concerto for orchestra
MS.Gerhard.43.13.4
Aprahamian, Felix
Tradition triumphant / Felix Aprahamian
Published in: ['The Sunday Times?' (26 July 1970)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the concert on 23 July 1970
Work discussed: Epithalamion
Name mentioned: Proms
Name mentioned: Downes, Edward
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
MS.Gerhard.43.13.5
??, ??
[Epithalamion]
Published in: ['??', 1970, p. ??]
Material: incomplete newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the concert on 23 July 1970 – with note in Poldi Gerhard's handwriting: 'after Robertos death, Festival Hall 27.V.71' [but she is wrong!]
Work discussed: Epithalamion
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: Downes, Edward
MS.Gerhard.43.14.1
Greenfield, Edward
Roberto Gerhard birthday concert / by Edward Greenfield
Published in: 'The Guardian' (Monday 26 September 1966), p. 7
Notes: review of concert on 24 September 1966 at the Commonwealth Institute jointly organized by Macnaughten Concert Society and BBC Third Programme
Work discussed: Gemini
Quote from article: Duo concertante for violin and piano
Work discussed: Quartets, strings, no. 2
Work discussed: Infantament meravellós de Schaharazade
Quote from article: Sheherazade
Name mentioned: Quatuor Parrenin
Name mentioned: Neaman, Ifrah
Name mentioned: Bradshaw, Susan
Name mentioned: Price, Margaret
Name mentioned: Lockhart, James
MS.Gerhard.43.14.2
George, Collins
Duo shines in premiere on WSU Music Stage / by Collins George
Published in: ['??' (November 1967)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 20 November 1967 at Wayne State University
Work discussed: Gemini
Quote from article: Duo concertante for violin and piano
Name mentioned: Wayne State University
Name mentioned: Hochberg, Morris
Name mentioned: Hochberg, Sylvia
MS.Gerhard.43.14.3
Crichton, Ronald
London Sinfonietta / by Ronald Crichton
Published in: ['The Financial Times' (?October 1970)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of a London Sinfonietta concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in October-November 1970 (mentions the forthcoming first performance of Tippett’s The knot garden [2 December 1970])
Work discussed: Gemini
Name mentioned: Elizabeth Hall
Name mentioned: Tippett, Michael
Name mentioned: Neaman, Ifrah
Name mentioned: Wilde, David
MS.Gerhard.43.15
Music keeps spirit of poetic form
Published in: ['The Times' (2 March 1962), p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 1 March 1962
Work discussed: Haiku
Quote from article: Seven haiku
Name mentioned: Gerald English
Name mentioned: Wigmore Ensemble
Name mentioned: BBC Invitation Concert
MS.Gerhard.43.16.1
Gerhard, Roberto
Roberto Gerhard's Hymnody : the composer writes
Published in: ['Radio Times’ (17? May 1963)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: Preview of concert on 23 May 1963 - with quotes from Psalms 22, v.12 and 88, v. 12
Work discussed: Hymnody
Name mentioned: BBC
MS.Gerhard.43.16.2
Mason, Colin
BBC Invitation concert / by Colin Mason
Published in: ['??' (24 May 1963)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: Review of concert on 23 May 1963 in the Maida Vale studios
Work discussed: Hymnody
Name mentioned: BBC Invitation Concert
Name mentioned: Virtuoso ensemble
Name mentioned: Monod, Jacques-Louis
Name mentioned: Maida Vale
MS.Gerhard.43.16.3
Mitchell, Donald
Poetic note of sonorous 'Hymnody' / by Donald Mitchell
Published in: ['??' (24 May 1963)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: Review of concert on 23 May 1963 in the Maida Vale studios
Work discussed: Hymnody
Name mentioned: Virtuoso Ensemble
Name mentioned: Monod, Jacques-Louis
Name mentioned: BBC Third Programme
Name mentioned: Thursday Invitation Concert
MS.Gerhard.43.16.4
??, ??
A Question of style
Published in: ['??' (24 May 1963)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting (incomplete)
Notes: review of concert on 23 May 1963
Work discussed: Hymnody
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: Thursday Invitation Concerts (1963)
MS.Gerhard.43.16.5
Auerbach, Erich
[Portrait of Roberto Gerhard in BBC's canteen] / Erich Auerbach
Published in: 'The Sunday Times' (8 August 1965), p. ??
Material: Printed copy (incomplete)
Notes: preview of Proms concert on 13 August 1965 at the Royal Albert Hall
Quote: 'Expansive mood in the BBC canteen: Roberto Gerhard whose 'Hymnody' will be performed at Friday's Prom'
Work discussed: Hymnody
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: Proms (1965)
MS.Gerhard.43.16.6
[Proms]
Published in: ['??' (14? August 1965)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting (incomplete)
Notes: review of Proms concert on 13 August 1965 at the Royal Albert Hall
Work discussed: Hymnody
Name mentioned: Virtuoso Ensemble
Name mentioned: Del Mar, Norman
Name mentioned: Tuesday Invitation Concert [sic]
MS.Gerhard.43.16.7
Homage to a composer / from a special correspondent
Published in: ['Times Educational Supplement?' (29 April 1966)], p. 1305?
Material: newspaper cutting (2 copies)
Notes: review of a concert on 24 April 1966 in the Guildhall, Cambridge
Work discussed: Hymnody
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
MS.Gerhard.43.16.8
Simmons, David
London music / by David Simmons
Published in: 'Musical opinion', no. 1099, vol. 92 (April 1969), p. 342-344
Material: Printed edition (complete)
Notes: review of concert on 12 February 1969 in the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Work discussed: Hymnody
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: London Sinfonietta
MRS.31.443
Golden voice
Published in: Plays and players (v. 2 no. 11, August 1955), p. 8
Material: printed copy
Notes: preview of performances of King Lear at Stratford-upon-Avon, with John Gielgud, directed by George Devine
Work discussed: King Lear
MS.Gerhard.43.17 – (Another copy at MS.Gerhard.43.31.??)
Gerhard at Forum : describes new music technique
Published in: ['??’, 19? May 1960], p. ??
Material: newpaper cutting
Notes: Review of lecture-recital on 18 May 1960 in Wayne State University
Work discussed: Lament for the death of a bullfighter
Work discussed: Cancionero de Pedrell
Name mentioned: Wayne State University
Name mentioned: Forum for New Music (1960)
Name mentioned: Forum for New Music (1960)
MS.Gerhard.43.18 – VACANT (not used)
MS.Gerhard.43.19.1
??, ??
[Leo's European premiere]
Published in: ['?? ' (26-8? November 1969)], p.
Material: newspaper cutting (incomplete)
Notes: review of 1st European performance on 11 November 1969 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall - with a note in Poldi Gerhard's handwriting: 'it is not a chamber symphony'
Work discussed: Leo
Incipit: “Earlier this week, the same hall saw the European premere of Roberto Gerhard’s chamber symphony “Leo”
MS.Gerhard.43.19.2
Walsh, Stephen
Prize pianist / Stephen Walsh
Published in: ['The Observer ' supplement (30 November 1969)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting = 2nd copy (incomplete fragment)
Notes: review of 1st European performance on 11 November 1969 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Name mentioned: London Sinfonietta
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: Queen Elizabeth Hall
Work discussed: Leo
MS.Gerhard.43.19.3
Bowen, Meirion
Albert Hall. Sinfonietta / Meirion Bowen
Published in: ['??' (1? September 1970), p. ??]
Material: newspaper cutting (incomplete)
Notes: review of Proms concert on 31 August 1970
Name mentioned: Birtwistle, Harrison
Name mentioned: Proms (1970)
Name mentioned: London Sinfonietta
Work discussed: Leo
MS.Gerhard.43.19.4
Sadie, Stanley
Moderns at the Proms / by Stanley Sadie
Published in: ['??' (1970), p. ??]
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of Proms concert on 31 August 1970
Name mentioned: Birtwistle, Harris
Name mentioned: Proms (1970)
Name mentioned: London Sinfonietta
Work discussed: Leo
MS.Gerhard.43.19.5
Stadlen, Peter
Catalan charm at the Prom / by Peter Stadlen
Published in: 'The Daily Telegraph' (Tuesday, 1 September 1970), p. 9
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of Proms concert on 31 August 1970
Work discussed: Leo
Name mentioned: London Sinfonietta
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: Albert Hall
Name mentioned: Proms (1970)
MS.Gerhard.43.19.6 (another copy at MS.Gerhard.43.34.2)
Custer, Arthur
Roberto Gerhard : Leo, for instrumental ensemble / Arthur Custer, Rhode Island Council on the Arts
Published in: ['Notes’, (1970?)], p. 778
Material: Photocopy from journal
Notes: review of the published study score by OUP
Work discussed: Leo
Name mentioned: Oxford University Press
MS.Gerhard.43.19.7
Bowen, Meirion
Park Lane Players / Meirion Bowen
Published in: ['The Guardian' (15 February 1980), p. ??]
Material: Photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 14 February 1980 in the Purcell Room
Work discussed: Leo
Work discussed: Libra
MS.Gerhard.43.19.7
Driver, Paul
Park Lane Music Players / Paul Driver
Published in: ['Financial Times' (15 February 1980), p. ??]
Material: Photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 14 February 1980 in the Purcell Room
Work discussed: Leo
Work discussed: Libra
Names mentioned: Society for the Promotion of New Music
MS.Gerhard.43.19.7
Griffiths, Paul
Park Lane Players / Paul Griffiths
Published in: ['The Times' (15 February 1980), p. ??]
Material: Photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 14 February 1980 in the Purcell Room
Work discussed: Leo
Work discussed: Libra
Names mentioned: Society for the Promotion of New Music
MS.Gerhard.43.19.7
Kay, Norman
Park Lane Group / by Norman Kay
Published in: ['Daily Telegraph' (16 February 1980), p. ??]
Material: Photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 14 February 1980 in the Purcell Room
Work discussed: Leo
Work discussed: Libra
MS.Gerhard.43.20.1
Sadie, Stanley
Masterly new work by Gerhard / from Stanley Sadie
Published in: ['The Times' (28 October 1968), p. ??]
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 26 October 1968 in the Lady Mitchell Hall,Cambridge
Work discussed: Libra
Work discussed: Chaconne
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: Neaman, Yfrah
Name mentioned: Colin Bradbury
Name mentioned: Douglas Whittaker
Name mentioned: Tristan Fry
Name mentioned: Karlheinz Bottner
Name mentioned: BBC music programme 'Music of Today'
MS.Gerhard.43.20.2
Mason, Eric
Fast work from Gerhard / by Eric Mason
Published in: ['The Daily Telegraph' (?28 October 1968)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of concert on 26 October 1968 in the Lady Mitchell Hall, Cambridge
Work discussed: Libra
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: BBC music programme 'Music of Today'
MS.Gerhard.43.20.3
Harrison, Max
Three-part Prom, Royal Albert Hall / Max Harrison
Published in: ['??' (14? August 1971), p. ??]
Notes: review of Proms concert on 12 August 1971
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: London Sinfonietta
Name mentioned: Smalley, Roger
Work discussed: Libra
MS.Gerhard.43.20.4
Bowen, Meirion
Libra / Meirion Bowen
Published in: ['??' (15 February 1972), p. ??]
Notes: Review of concert on 14 February 1972 in the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Name mentioned: Park Lane Group concert
Name mentioned: Queen Elizabeth Hall
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: London Sinfonietta
Name mentioned: Boulez, Pierre
Name mentioned: Berlioz, Hector
Work discussed: Libra
MS.Gerhard.43.21.1
Ballets Jooss, at the Winter Garden
Published in: 'The New Statesman and Nation' (21 July 1945), p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting (2 copies)
Notes: review of performance in the Winter Garden, Drury Lane, London
Work discussed: Pandora
Name mentioned: Jooss, Kurt
MS.Gerhard.43.21.2
Royal Ballet on tour
Published in: ['??' (January 1970)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: Preview of the 1970 touring season to open at Stratford on 26 January 1970
Work discussed: Pandora
Name mentioned: Royal Ballet’s touring section
Name mentioned: Morse, David
MS.Gerhard.43.21.3
Bray, John
Poetic premier / John Bray
Published in: ['??' (February 1970)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of performance in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford on 30 January 1970
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Name mentioned: Morse, David
Name mentioned: Tate, Marion
Name mentioned: Jefferies, Stephen
Name mentioned: Royal Ballet
Name mentioned: Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Work discussed: Pandora
MS.Gerhard.43.21.4
Greenfield, Edward
Sinfonietta / Edward Greenfield
Published in: ['The Guardian' (Wednesday, 17 October 1973)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting - partially spotted with black ink
Name mentioned: South Bank
Name mentioned: Decca
Name mentioned: London Sinfonietta
Name mentioned: Atherton, David
Work discussed: Pandora (suite)
MRS.31.444
Not in the folio / Caryl Brahms reviews Pericles at Stratford
Published in: Plays and players (v. 5 no. 11, August 1958), p. 11
Material: printed copy
Notes: preview of performances of Pericles at Stratford-upon-Avon, directed by Tony Richardson.
Work discussed: Pericles
MS.Gerhard.43.21.1/1
Warrack?, John?
[Suite from the ballet Don Quixote] / J. W.
Published in: 'Daily Telegraph and morning post' (Tuesday, 17 December 1957), p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting (fragment) (pasted on sheet)
Notes: review of concert on 16 December 1957 in the Royal Festival Hall
Work discussed: Don Quixote (suite no. 2?)
MS.Gerhard.43.22.1
Cooper, Martin
Narrator and chorus in Gerhard's 'Plague' / by Martin Cooper
Published in: 'Daily Telegraph and Morning Post' (2? April 1964), p.16
Material: newspaper cutting (pasted on sheet) + 2nd copy torn
Notes: review of performance on 1 April 1964
Work discussed: Plague
Name mentioned: Murray, Stephen
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
MS.Gerhard.43.22.1
Mason, Colin
Gerhard's 'The Plague' at the Royal Festival Hall / by Colin Mason
Published in: ['?Guardian’ (?? 1964?)], p.??
Material: newspaper cutting (pasted on sheet)
Notes: review of performance on 1 April 1964
Work discussed: Plague
Name mentioned: Royal Festival Hall
Name mentioned: Murray, Stephen
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
MS.Gerhard.43.22.1
Porter, Andrew
The Plague / by Andrew Porter
Published in: ['Financial Times' (2? April 1964)], p.??
Material: newspaper cutting (pasted on sheet)
Notes: review of performance on 1 April 1964
Work discussed: Plague
Name mentioned: Murray, Stephen
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
MS.Gerhard.43.22.2
Novel's depths revealed by music
Published in: 'The Times' (Thursday April 2 1964), p.??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of performance on 1 April 1964
Name mentioned: Murray, Stephen
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Work discussed: Plague
MS.Gerhard.43.22.3
Warrack, John
Exploring the frontier / John Warrack
Published in: ['The Sunday Telegraph??' (5 April 1964?)], p.??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of performance on 1 April 1964
Work discussed: Plague
Work discussed: Audiomobiles, no. 2. DNA in reflection
Name mentioned: Murray, Stephen
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
MS.Gerhard.43.22.4
Homs, Joaquim
Un estreno en Londres. Música de Gerhard sobre 'La Peste'de Camus / Joaquín Homs
Published in: ['??' (April 1964?)], p.??
Material: newspaper cutting + photocopy (with next item)
Notes: review of performance on 1 April 1964
Work discussed: Plague
Name mentioned: Royal Festival Hall
Name mentioned: Murray, Stephen
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
MS.Gerhard.43.22.5
The meaning of the rats
Published in: 'Time' (April, 10 1964), p. 62
Material: page from magazine
Notes: review of performance on 1 April 1964 – with portrait by Erich Auerbach
Name mentioned: Murray, Stephen
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Work discussed: Plague
MS.Gerhard.43.22.6
Payne, Anthony
First performance : Roberto Gerhard's 'The Plague' / by Anthony Payne
Material: pages from magazine
Notes: review of performance on 1 April 1964 – With musical examples
Published in: 'Tempo' no. 69 (Summer 1964)], p. 26-28
Work discussed: Plague
MS.Gerhard.43.22.7
Gerhard's Camus setting
Published in: ['??' (“14/4/70”)]
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: preview of the first French performance on 22 April 1970
Work discussed: Plague. French
Quote from article: Peste
Name mentioned: Théatre des Champs Elysées
Name mentioned: O.R.T.F.
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: Leroux, Jean-Pierre
MS.Gerhard.43.22.8
Obry, Olga
'La Peste' de Roberto Gerhard : Camus en musique / Olga Obry
Published in: ['??' (?? 1970?)], p.??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the first French performance on April 22 1970
Name mentioned: Orchestre National de la O.R.T.F.
Name mentioned: Théatre des Champs Elysées
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: Leroux, Jean-Pierre
Work discussed: Plague. French
Quote from article: Peste
MS.Gerhard.43.22.9
'Plague' coming to Orchestra Hall
Published in: 'Chicago Today' (14 June 1972), p. ??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: preview of the first American performance on 17 June 1972
Work discussed: Plague (1967, rev.)
Name mentioned: Orchestra Hall
Name mentioned: Hillis, Margaret
Name mentioned: Chicago Symphony Chorus
Name mentioned: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: Sudler, Louis C.
Gerhard.23.22.10
Dettmer, Roger
Chorus' birthday programs / Roger Dettmer
Published in: 'Chicago today' (19 June 1972)], p.??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the first American performance on 17 June 1972
Work discussed: Plague (1967, rev.)
Name mentioned: Orchestra Hall
Name mentioned: Hillis, Margaret
Name mentioned: Chicago Symphony Chorus
Name mentioned: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: Sudler, Louis C.
MS.Gerhard.43.22.11
Hume, Paul
Tenderness and tragedy / by Paul Hume
Published in: 'The Washington Post' (Wednesday, 4 April 1973), p. A3
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 3 April 1973
Work discussed: Plague
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: National Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: Evans, Maurice
MS.Gerhard.43.22.11
Mixing tragedy and tenderness. [continuation of] Symphony, from [page] E1
Published in: ['The Washington Post'? (4 April 1973?)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting (fragment) attached to and probably related to the previous item
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: Choral Arts Society of Washington
Name mentioned: Scribner, Norman
MS.Gerhard.43.22.12
Lowens, Irving
Terrifying power of 'The Plague' / by Irving Lowens
Published in: 'The Evening Star and Daily News' (Wednesday, 4 April 1973), p. F10
Material: newspaper cutting + photocopy
Notes: review of the performance on 3 April 1973
Work discussed: Plague
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: National Symphony Orchestra (Washington)
Name mentioned: Choral Arts Society of Washington
Name mentioned: Scribner, Norman
Name mentioned: Aquino, Paul
Name mentioned: Evans, Maurice
Name mentioned: Kennedy Center Concert Hall
MS.Gerhard.43.22.13
Roberto Gerhard's 'The Plague'
Published in: ['The Times' (Oct. 10 1974)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: Concerns the released recording (in English) and the performance in German in Graz on 11 October 1974
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: McCowen, Alec
Name mentioned: National Symphony Orchestra (Washington)
Name mentioned: National Symphony Chorus (Washington)
Work discussed: Plague
Work discussed: Plague. German
MS.Gerhard.43.22.14
Dorati, Antal
Gerhard, Roberto
Bit of history and some thoughts about Roberto Gerhard and 'The Plague' = Réfléxions et souvenirs sur Roberto Gerhard et
'La Peste' = Werdegang und einige Betrachtungen über
Roberto Gerhard und 'Die Pest' / by Antal Dorati. The plague (1964) = La pteste (1964) = Die Pest (1964) / Roberto Gerhard.
Published in: booklet with sound recording (Decca HEAD 6, p1974)
Material: photocopy of published edition
Work discussed: Plague
MS.Gerhard.43.22.15
Haidmayer, Karl
Protokoll der Superlative /Karl Haidmayer
Published in: ['Kleine Zeitung' (13.10. 1974)], p. ??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 11 October 1974 in the Stephaniensaal, Graz
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
Name mentioned: ORF Symphonieorchester
Name mentioned: Caridis, Miltiades
Name mentioned: Wiener Rundfunk Chor
Name mentioned: Reyer, Walter
MS.Gerhard.43.22.16
Pl., O.
Interessant programiert / O. Pl.
Published in: ['Volksstimme' (13 October 1974)], p. ??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting supplied by ‘Observer’ agency
Notes: review of the performance on 11 October 1974 in the Stephaniensaal, Graz
Name mentioned: Reyer, Walter
Name mentioned: Musikprotokoll
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
MS.Gerhard.43.22.17
Brunner, Gerhard
Kleinere Glück versucht / Gerhard Brunner
Notes: Photocopy sent by 'Observer' press agency
Published in: ['Kurier' (16. Okt. 1974)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting + photocopy supplied by ‘Observer’ agency
Notes: review of the performance on 11 October 1974 in the Stephaniensaal, Graz
Name mentioned: Reyer, Walter
Name mentioned: ORF Symphonieorchester
Name mentioned: Caridis, Miltiades
Name mentioned: Musikprotokoll
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
MS.Gerhard.43.22.18
Brunner, Gerhard
Immer nur beinahe : der Komponist Alexander von Zemlinsky beim
'Steirischen Herbst' hervogeholt / Gerhard Brunner
Published in: ['Musica' (November 1974)??], p. ??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting [supplied by ‘Observer’ agency]
Notes: reference to the performance on 11 October 1974 in the Stephaniensaal, Graz
Material: Photocopy of newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance in the Steirischen Herbst, on 11 October 1974
Stamped date: '8. Nov. 1974'
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
Work discussed: Plague. German
MS.Gerhard.43.22.19
Eug…, F…
Aus dem Konsertsaal / Fr. Eug.
Published in: ['Volksstimme' (19. Jan. 1975)], p. ??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting supplied by 'Observer' press agency
Notes: review of the performance on 17 January 1975 in the Grosser Musikvereinssaal, Vienna
Name mentioned: Reyer, Walter
Name mentioned: ORF Symphonieorchester
Name mentioned: ORF Chor
Name mentioned: Musikalische Jugend Österreichs
Name mentioned: Caridis, Miltiades
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
MS.Gerhard.43.22.19
Tschulik, Norbert
Musica viva für die 'Jeunesse' / Norbert Tschulik
Published in: ['Wiener Zeitung' (19. Jan. 1975)], p. ??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting supplied by 'Observer' press agency
Notes: review of the performance on 17 January 1975 in the Grosser Musikvereinssaal, Vienna
Name mentioned: Reyer, Walter
Name mentioned: ORF Symphonieorchester
Name mentioned: Caridis, Miltiades
Name mentioned: Musikalische Jugend
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
MS.Gerhard.43.22.20
Engerth, Ruediger
Oratorium nach Camus / Ruediger Engerth
Published in: ['Salzburger Nachrichten' (20. Jan. 1975)], p. ??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting supplied by 'Observer' press agency
Notes: review of the performance on 17 January 1975 in the Grosser Musikvereinssaal, Vienna
Name mentioned: Reyer, Walter
Name mentioned: ORF Symphonieorchester
Name mentioned: Musikalische Jugend Österreichs
Name mentioned: Caridis, Miltiades
Name mentioned: Grossen Musikvereinsaal
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
MS.Gerhard.43.22.21
Fiechtner, Helmut A.
Kantate nach Camus und 'Sacre' / Helmut A. Fiechtner
Published in: ['Die Furche' (25. Jan. 1975)], p. ??
Material: photocopy of newspaper cutting supplied by 'Observer' press agency
Notes: review of the performance on 17 January 1975 in the Grosser Musikvereinssaal, Vienna
Name mentioned: Reyer, Walter
Name mentioned: ORF Symphonieorchester
Name mentioned: ORF Chor
Name mentioned: Musikalische Jugend {UM}Osterreichs
Name mentioned: Caridis, Miltiades
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
MS.Gerhard.43.22.22
Jungheinrich, Hans-Klaus
Bericht über eine Bedrohung / Hans-Klaus Jungheinrich
Published in: 'Frankfurter Rundschau' [(September 1975)], p. 12
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 25-26 September 1975
Name mentioned: Hessischen Rundfunks
Name mentioned: Norddeutschen Rundfunks
Name mentioned: Inbal, Eliahu
Work discussed: Plague. German
Quote from article: Pest
MS.Gerhard.43.22.23
Casanovas, Josep
Estrena de 'La Pesta' i el violí de Gerard Claret / Josep Casanovas
Published in: 'Avui' (Dimarts 29 de gener 1980), p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 26-27 January 1980 in the Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona
Name mentioned: Coral Sant Jordi
Name mentioned: Mas, Salvador
Name mentioned: Orquestra Ciutat de Barcelona
Work discussed: Plague. Catalan
Quote from article: Pesta
MS.Gerhard.43.22.24
Montsalvatge, Xavier
Webern, Berg y 'La pesta', de Gerhard / Xavier Montsalvatge
Published in: ['La Vanguardia' (31. I. 1980)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 26-27 January 1980 in the Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona
Name mentioned: Mas, Salvador
Name mentioned: Coral Sant Jordi
Name mentioned: Martorell, Oriol
Name mentioned: Garsaball, Pau
Name mentioned: Fuster, Joan
Work discussed: Plague. Catalan
Quote from article: Pesta
MS.Gerhard.43.22.25
Nadal, Pau
Estreno de 'La Pesta' de Gerhard-Camus / P. N.
Published in: ['El Noticiero Universal' (31. I. 1980)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 26-27 January 1980 in the Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona
Name mentioned: Orquestra Ciutat de Barcelona
Name mentioned: Mas, Salvador
Name mentioned: Coral Sant Jordi
Name mentioned: Garsaball, Pau
Work discussed: Plague. Catalan
Quote from article: Pesta
MS.Gerhard.43.22.26
Valls, Manuel
Triunfal estreno de 'La Pesta' / Manuel Valls
Published in: ['Diario de Barcelona' (31. I. 1980)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 26-27 January 1980 in the Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona
Name mentioned: Mas, Salvador
Name mentioned: Coral Sant Jordi
Name mentioned: Martorell, Oriol
Name mentioned: Garsaball, Pau
Work discussed: Plague. Catalan
Quote from article: Pesta
MS.Gerhard.43.22.27
T.
Estreno de 'La Pesta', de Gerhard / T.
Published in: ['El Correo Catalán' (4. II. 1980)], p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 26-27 January 1980 in the Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona
Name mentioned: Mas, Salvador
Name mentioned: Coral Sant Jordi
Name mentioned: Garsaball, Pau
Name mentioned: Fuster, Joan
Work discussed: Plague. Catalan
Quote from article: Pesta
MS.Gerhard.43.22.28
Mann, William
BBC SO/Dorati, Festival Hall / William Mann
Published in: ['The Times' (12 February 1981)], p. 12
Material: newspaper cutting
Notes: review of the performance on 11 February 1981 in the Royal Festival Hall
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: Festival Hall
Work discussed: Plague. Catalan
Quote from article: Pesta
MS.Gerhard.43.22.29
MacDonald, Calum
Bumpy ride to Heaven / Calum MacDonald
Published in: 'The Listener' (19 February 1981), p. ??
Material: newspaper cutting (incomplete – two fragments, probably from same article)
Notes: review of the performance on 11 February 1981 in the Royal Festival Hall
Name mentioned: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Name mentioned: BBC Chorus
Name mentioned: BBC Radio 3
Name mentioned: Dorati, Antal
Name mentioned: Festival Hall
Work discussed: Plague