The Citizen, 1998-03-04, Page 23Tinkling the ivories
World-renown pianist Frank Mills comes to Blyth
Memorial Hall, March 7 for a regular season concert.
THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4,1998. PAGE 23.
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
Though a familiar face in Blyth
during the Christmas season,
world-renown pianist Frank Mills
returns, March 7, for a spring per-
formance of his regular concert.
This year, Mills brings music
from his latest CD as well as old
favourites.
"I look forward to coming back
to Blyth," he said in a phone inter-
view from his home in the
Bahamas. "It is a charming area."
Mills latest release is a compila-
tion of Canadian songs, showcasing
the varying styles from across the
country.
"Canadian music is culturally
rich," he said. "It is a wonderful
delight."
The selection includes tunes from
Stompirf Tom Connors and reels
from the east coast to melodies
from central Canada and the west.
With a similarity in his works,
Mills said he was born with a style.
"It is the essence which gets down
to your soul. Though the style is
recognizable, the content will
change."
Aside from his classic music,
Mills entertains the audience with
tales and jokes.
"I am not there to tell them any-
thing, but to make them happy."
Mills has been touring the
province since Feb. 27 and will
make his last stop in Newmarket,
March 11.
After the tour he plans to take
some time off from touring and
recording, as he has put together
four CDs in two years. He will be
enjoying his hobby of playing the
organ, sailing and his sugar house
in Vermont.
For Mills, life is good.
"When you feel good about life,
you feel good about your concert."
Tickets are available for the 8
From the sweet strains of trios
from a bygone era to charismatic
tenor tones, the Wingham Town
Hall Heritage Theatre has planned
two outstanding nights of music.
Michael Burgess will perform,
tonight, March 4, at 8 p.m.
As one of Canada's top tenors,
Burgess has an unfailing voice with
emotional wallop.
Having performed for Queen
Elizabeth and Mikhail Gorbachev,
Burgess has now conquered every
field in the entertainment business
from recording, television, live per-
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