FRANK HUTCHENS

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12824, 14 October 1911, Page 8

FRANK HUTCHENS

A POET OF THE PIANO

"There, aro m.any pianists .who have achieved a certain amount, of .'Academical distinction, but very few, who combine with it great "concert ability." Frank Hutchehs--—the young .New Zea-i-lander—is one of the few exceptions. Seven medals, including the great Cliapl.ell gold medal, two scholarships and a batch of prizes and certificates,, proclaim his Academical achievements, whilst the enthusiastic comment >of the various London papers on his various performances at the leading conceit halls, and ■the delight which hundreds of listeners l'ttvo expressed "on various 'occasions, proclaim him a true concert artist; The "Times"- (London) says:---'Mr. Frank Hutchens played" Beethoven's '■ largo Sonata (op. iii) and Lesar'Frahek's 'Prelude* Chorale, ot Fugue,', .with careful »nd earnest musi';tei,'iship. He has a rare power of thinking oat his effects, so as to place tliom in logical relation with each othev,'and the climax of tho great Frenchman's masterpiece was admirably arranged " : Frank Hutchens will bo assisted !» t \ + ""Ins , brother. "Mr. Will Hiitchpns is a tenor vocalist, oivvhorn Sir Alexander-, Mackenzie said: "I congiatulito you most heartily upon yo.ir pciforniancc: I hope and believe that you will be a great, success." Northern parjers raid musical critics speak, very highly of Miss Ethel Carter—tho mezzo-soprano of the party, and such a trio of artists should meet with a record house at the Opera House on Tuesday next. -.; ; .-..-