Guide to the Zerefos, Helen (opera singer) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia, 1961-

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
EPH PROMPT .Zerefos, Helen (opera singer)
Extent:
1 collection.
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:

Helen Zerefos OAM (born 8 November 1937) is an Australian coloratura soprano. Her career has spanned more than 50 years on stage, television, in nightclubs, concerts and recordings. Her career was launched in 1961, at a time when musical variety shows were popular on television. She won the Australian Entertainment MO Awards three times in 2006, 2008, and 2015. She was the first person of Greek heritage to be a regular artist on Australian television. She is also a tireless charity worker for the Aging Research Centre at Sydney's Prince of Wales Hospital.

Material in the Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection consists of programs and related items for Australian performing arts organisations, Australian artists performing overseas, professional productions performed in Australia (including those featuring overseas performers) and overseas performances of Australian plays, music, etc.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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