The Australian premiere of Richard Strauss’s Duet-Concertino for clarinet and bassoon was broadcast in June 1959 by the Australian Broadcasting Commission. It was performed by the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, featuring Jack Harrison on clarinet and Jill Mowson (née Harrison) on bassoon.
The Harrisons were always musical. The family used to get together in a one family band. Now the 27 year old twins – Jack and Jill – are the featured stars in a 40 minute broadcast from 6WF on Wednesday 24th June 1959 with the W.A. Symphony Orchestra. The programme: Richard Strauss’s Concerto for Bassoon and clarinet. Jill will be playing the bassoon and Jack the clarinet. [1]
| 19.6.1959 | Richard Strauss Duett-Concertino for clarinet, bassoon, strings and harp AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE | Jack Harrison (clarinet) Jill Harrison (bassoon) | West Australian Symphony Orchestra ABC Studio Broadcast |
| 29.2.1968 | Richard Strauss Arr. Hasenöhrl for five instruments Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche, Op. 28 AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE | Graham Wood (Violin) Jack Harrison (Clarinet) Jill Harrison (Bassoon) Patrick Brislan (Horn) John Mowson (Double Bass) | Festival of Perth Free Studio Recital Basil Kirke Studio A.B.C. Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia |
[1] The West Australian Friday June 19 1959