A Musician of Distinction

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 46, 31 May 1929, Page 8

A Musician of Distinction

Miss Eileen Dennehy and Her Talented’ Trio

THE appearance on the 2YA_ programme of the delightful instrumental trio from Kirkcaldie and Stains's tea rooms has been a most popular one. The trio has a wide | reputation and is one of the attractions { at this modern lounge. Their appearance over the air was a delight to listeners, who hope some day to again hear them. Miss Eileen Dennehy, pianiste conductress, who is in charge of this trio, is a musician of distinction well known — all over New Zealand. Her musical experience has been a very extensive one, ranging from teaching to orchestral conductorship in several large theatre orchestras. During the last few years, she has acted as pianiste to the Cyril Maude Company, Marie Tempest, Peg o’ My Heart Company, and Hearts of the World. For a time, she was in charge of the or-

chestra with Marie Tempest. Added to this, she has had a lengthy experience with various picture theatre orchestras, and until its disintegration, was in charge at the Strand Theatre, Wellington. Miss Dennehy has a rare ) ppc ees ----$------ |

combination of wonderful technique aad depth of feeling. She has a full appreciation of the art of suiting the music to the picture. As a teacher, she has had remarkable success, and very many of her pupils have developed into brilliant pianists appearing on many concert platforms throughout the country. Her experience has not been limited to pianoforte; she is an accomplished organist, and has occupied that position p with several church choirs. . . eeanenteriones