PACKER, Hannah
Name:
PACKER, Hannah (1867-1928)
Musical genre:
Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth:
New Zealand
Country of location:
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Notes:
Her musical training was completed in London where she attended the Crystal Palace School of Music, studying under E. Pauer, (piano) and Otto Manns (violin). On her return to Christchurch she taught a range of instruments as well as being appointed leader for several Christchurch orchestra’s. She was also organist at several Anglican churches and composed a small number of songs. Recordings of her performances were broadcast on 3YA. She took her own life by drowning after becoming depressed following surgery.
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