Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 163, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1912 — Youthful Musical Genius. [ARTICLE]

Youthful Musical Genius.

Rennes, a eleepy Yfctttany town, which ip known in contemporary history chiefly because the second Dreyfus court-martial was held there, has recently discovered /In midst a ■ musical prodigy. A local professor vouches for this discovery. Young Rene Guinea is aged seven. He is not only a virtuoso on the pihub; he is also a composer. ' He possesses ear to a remarkable degree, and distinguishes every note in symphonic music. According to the master, be hears music inwardly. He composes for voices and instruments without making use of nay instrument whatever, writing down melody and accompaniment on to th» paper. ~ ' _ , ■,