10 10 337 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/810a4e6bfeacea32e84c3a54b4a3b191.jpg 828a65edf0d0b81ed258c53c91fe5c05 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Musical glass created by Percy Grainger, c. 1930s Description An account of the resource There are 80 musical glasses in the Grainger Museum Collection, which were created by Ella and Percy Grainger in the 1930s for use in performances of Tribute to Foster and Norse Dirge. Ella and Percy sourced the glasses from many different manufacturers, looking for glasses that could be played at one of six pitches: C sharp, D sharp, E sharp, F sharp, G sharp, A sharp, in several octaves. The 'out of tune' glasses were deliberately included with the pitched glasses, to enrich the aural effect. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 00.0115 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grainger Museum Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 1930s https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/f94a215171407c7ec14a59af5e9082d9.jpg fd08c0d452702218f20433d592a2137e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource R. H. Mayland & Son, New York, USA (instrument makers) Metal marimba, early twentieth century Description An account of the resource Grainger used this marimba for performances of his <em>Tribute to Foster</em>, exploiting the design innovation that enabled single notes and resonators to be removed from the instrument for playing individually. Grainger wrote instructions, such as ‘violin II, desk I on A# key’, on the side of many resonators, indicating which bar should be used by which string desk in the orchestra. The Rowland H. Mayland Company manufactured a wide variety of musical bells and novelties, including xylophones, pitched sleighbells, and marimbaphones. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource R. H. Mayland & Son, New York, USA (instrument makers) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grainger Museum Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 20th century Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 00.0065 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/ac8cd359c3e9ed33433c16f6bf040050.jpg 8d0f284dd7b4af72c65cc54617e430db Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Percy Aldridge Grainger, In a Nutshell Suite, No.2 ‘Gay but wistful’, for orchestra, piano and Deagan percussion instruments. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grainger Museum Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grainger Museum Collection SLI MG3/39-2:2 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/2be87a24665d72e707096caa8a59825f.JPG e6350ac99de6cf4ca31b1978e128b9f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ella Grainger, Self-Portrait Description An account of the resource Ella Grainger became an expert player of her husband’s compositions using the bells and steel marimba, under Percy’s tutelage, despite having no formal musical training. She played the bells on tours across America in the period 1929-33, and in Australia and New Zealand in 1934-35. In this painting she is wearing one of the items of towel clothing that she and Percy created in the 1930s (see object accession number 04.5382) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ella Grainger (née Ström) (artist) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grainger Museum Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1941 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 00.5015 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/8a5bb43b13940cb8b0d078e7bc1a9b7c.jpg 938ccf8378680bda6cd157764149ce2e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Percy and Ella Grainger preparing for Adelaide performances of Percy Grainger’s compositions, August 1934 Description An account of the resource Audience interest in the compositions of Australia’s celebrated composer-pianist Percy Grainger was immense, and his tours in Australia in 1934 and 1935 are typical. His 1934 tour included performances of In a Nutshell Suite, To a Nordic Princess, and Blithe Bells. The innovative use of percussion fascinated local audiences. This photograph was reproduced in the Adelaide Advertiser, 9 August 1934, with the caption: “Mr and Mrs Percy Grainger, who will take part in the concert of the South Australian Orchestra on Saturday, with an aluminium marimba and special set of bells. Mrs Grainger will play both instruments during the concert, while her husband conducts the orchestra.” The concert was a great success, described by local papers as “a thrilling evening, almost like a first night at the theatre”. The Adelaide News noted that “Many unusual effects were introduced by xylophone, marimba, and staff bells, played by Ella Grainger...not often heard, if ever before, by Adelaide audiences.” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown photographer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grainger Museum Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/5674eee77b4a6ebe5e61e5c0f9438e41.jpg a68dd7dfcce725b21c6d17d674fa7a6d https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/189b0f30c274c74b4f405a294846e589.jpg b7c14853d285e85c18e4b38705e0dc2e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lynch Family Bellringers, Glassophonists, Instrumentalists, Vocalists & Comedians poster, 1920s Description An account of the resource The Lynch Family were renowned for using many unusual instruments, including handbells, organ chimes, glasses, and a metallophone (‘the Marimba Resonators’). This latter instrument, described as ‘the only instrument of its kind in the world’, is an example of the innovations that were happening in tuned percussion in this period. The actual metallophone — or one very much like it — is on display in the exhibition. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource F. W. Niven Pty. Ltd., Melbourne (printer) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grainger Museum Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920s Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grainger Museum Collection, Gift of Christine Fryer, 2000. 01.2043 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/db53a2d4953c86b061983196b2669df1.jpg bdd9719de8679e573a6a3b0cf8958195 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Set of staff bells (detail), 1916 Subject The topic of the resource Percussion Description An account of the resource Set of staff bells (detail), 1916; made by J.C. Deagan Inc. (Chicago) and Percy Aldridge Grainger Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J.C. Deagan Inc. (Chicago) and Percy Aldridge Grainger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grainger Museum Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grainger Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Photograph Peter Casamento Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 04.0108 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/f3eb31deb0d7abb4b53c92dd9679baaf.jpg 6232844d0ed23e199f017c439255f808 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/5fa4bcd1f7e625f2717a0a20cd63462f.jpg ce6d59d0ceeb6a60cb6f45521f7fc5d5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Opera score for Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, signed by Nellie Melba, 1904 Subject The topic of the resource Objects of Fame: Nellie Melba and Percy Grainger Description An account of the resource Melba claimed to have encouraged Puccini to see the play on which his opera Madama Butterfly is based. She studied the title role with him, as well as that of Tosca, however she never performed either role. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Published by G. Ricordi & Co., London Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grainger Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Arts Centre Melbourne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne 1977.001.053 | Gift of Pamela, Lady Vestey, 1977 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/163b2b7ffddc0d67a2654e6ffe7a80b3.jpg efafe86f889f0f70f5c3c4a9aaf4d609 https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/grainger/files/original/f5cc0f89fe67c110d2ed7994db0a10b2.jpg ae8357b2b385edf19a2181565c5f41b9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Annotated opera score for Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, signed Nellie Armstrong, Paris, 22 April 1887 Subject The topic of the resource Objects of Fame: Nellie Melba and Percy Grainger Description An account of the resource This opera score was inscribed prior to Melba’s adoption of her famous stage name in December 1887. A derivation honouring her native city of Melbourne, the name was selected to sound Italian and be easily remembered. Despite her success as Elsa in Lohengrin, Melba’s voice was not suited to heavy Wagnerian operas. After her disastrous attempt at singing Brünnhilde in Siegfried in 1896, she stopped performing these roles. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Royal Edition, Boosey & Co, London Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grainger Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 22 April 1887 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Arts Centre Melbourne Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne 1981.024.001 | Gift of Pamela, Lady Vestey, 1981