AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 12 August 1919, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

5 v’ ‘”‘“*‘V'—-**“. "3 1 l THE KENNEDY COM§SNY. E 1 ______ .. ’ After an absence of five years, §Keith Kennedy, -the brilliant violin‘ist, will appear at the Town Hall on Wednesday next with his artistic company of music and comedy. Keith Kennedy is recognised as one of the foremost violinists of the day, He studied under the great Professor Sevcik (Kubelik’s master). On finishing at ‘Vienna lle‘went ‘to London: and -studied harmony and composition under Coleridge Taylor and Gordon Saunders Becoming ‘associated with some of the leading artists of _the day, he played at the Congress of Uniiversitlies with Sir Frederick Bridge, and in the presence of the Duke of C-onnauglit. ' The Kennedy Oonipany ‘_trave'll'ed 13,728 miles, and played 91 towns in South Africa, travelling as far as the Victoria Falls in Rhodesia. In India -they travelled 9654 miles, and played‘. 39 towns, extending their tour to» Qcutta. near the Afghan border. They also toured London and parts of‘ Europe, Java, and Malaya; in Asia, New Zealand and Australia. The Kennedy Company is, therefore, one of -the most _far—travelled companies touring the world. Such a galaxy of‘ of talent and versatile performers will provide -an exceptionally interesting and enjoyable programme of Operatic. Classical, and Popular Bfallads. Irish Melodies. Humour and Sketches.