MISS DAISY KENNEDY

Evening Star, Issue 17279, 18 February 1920, Page 4

MISS DAISY KENNEDY

Miss Daisy Kennedy, the brilliant violinist. who commences her Dunedin season in the Bums Hall on Saturday evening under the direction of J. and N. Tait, has a repertoire of violin pieces that is said to be unequalled by any living violinist. They range in style from concertos and sonatas to old folk song tunes, and the composers extend from the old masters to writers of the advanced modem school. Mandor Zeolt, Catoire, Akimenko, a number of works by these composers will be heard at Miss Kennedy’s concerts. “ The charm of Miss Kennedy’s playing lies in a personal method of interpretation that infuses every now and then something fresh into the most hackneyed work—not that she habitually relies upon works that may be so described, for her choice, especially in minor pieces, has a wide range,” says the ‘Pall Mall Gazette.’ This popular artist'takes a keen delight in investigating the classical music of early and little known composers. “ There is an old world charm in some of these composers,” says Miss Kennedy, “a grace and a warmth that appeal to me, and I think one gathers inspiration and one’s musical life becomes rich in studying them.” Three recitals will he given in Dunedin on the 21st, 23rd, and 25th. Miss Kennedy is receiving the most flattering notice from all cities where she appears, and local music-lovers are in for a rare treat. The ‘ Press,’ Christchurch, says: “Again Miss Kennedy stood before us in all her glory, playing all she did with the consciousness of supreme command over her instrument.” Tho box plans are on view at Tho Bristol,