Frank Hutchens
Frank Hutchens (born January 15, 1892 in Christchurch , † October 18, 1965 in Sydney ) was a New Zealand composer.
Hutchens studied piano and composition with Tobias Matthay and Frederick Corder at the Royal College of Music in London . From 1908 to 1911 he taught there himself. From 1915 to 1956 he was professor of piano at the Sydney Conservatory. Since 1924 he has performed as a piano duo with Lindley Evans .
He composed a concerto for two pianos and orchestra, a concerto for piano and strings, an overture , chamber music works, a cantata , piano and choral pieces.
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| SURNAME | Hutchens, Frank |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | New Zealand composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 15, 1892 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Christchurch |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 18, 1965 |
| Place of death | Sydney |