Franciscus Henri
Background information
Birth name	Franciscus Henricus Antheunis
Born	August 7, 1947 The Hague, The Netherlands
Occupation(s)	Musician, Songwriter, Children's entertainer
Instrument(s)	Voice, Guitar
Website	http://www.franciscushenri.com http://www.misterwhiskers.com

Franciscus Henricus Antheunis, professionally known as Franciscus Henri (born 7 August 1947), is an internationally known musician and childrens' entertainer. He is Dutch born, but has adopted Australian nationality. He performs as himself and also as his alter-ego Mister Whiskers, a travelling singer who loves children and performs for them with his dog companion, Smiggy. August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (220th in leap years), with 146 days remaining. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Arms of The Hague Flag of The city of The Hague. ... Motto: Je Maintiendrai (Dutch: Ik zal handhaven, English: I Shall Uphold) Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Capital Amsterdam1 Largest city Amsterdam Official language(s) Dutch2 Government Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Beatrix  - Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende Independence Eighty Years War   - Declared July 26, 1581   - Recognised January 30, 1648 (by Spain... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... The word voice can be used to refer to: Sound: The human voice. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Parts of the guitar. ... August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (220th in leap years), with 146 days remaining. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ...

History

Born in The Hague, The Netherlands, Henri came to Australia in 1956, where he finished schooling and became a qualified secondary arts and craft teacher. He toured with poet Sydney Carter in 1972, then left teaching in 1973 to join the Monash University Theatre company as a set designer, actor and musician. Arms of The Hague Flag of The city of The Hague. ... Motto: (French) Ik zal handhaven(Dutch) I shall stand fast1 Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe National animal: Lion Netherlands() – on the European continent() – in the European Union() [] Capital  (and largest city) Amsterdam2 Official languages Dutch3 Ethnic groups 80. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sydney Bertram Carter (6 May 1915–13 March 2004) was an English poet, songwriter, folk musician and Christian/Quaker, born in Camden Town, London. ... Menzies Building at the Clayton Campus Monash University is Australias largest university with about 55,000 students. ...

In 1975 he toured throughout Australia and New Zealand with the English comedian Spike Milligan. Franciscus Henri Productions Pty Ltd was formed in that year, and began producing performances throughout Australia in conjunction with state arts councils. Terence Alan Milligan, KBE, CBE (16 April 1918–27 February 2002), known as Spike Milligan, was an Irish writer, artist, musician, humanitarian and comedian. ...

Henri was a member of the original cast of the Shirl's Neighbourhood Television show, presenting his own segments as himself and, as an early alter-ego, Professor Henri. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Franciscus Henri as MISTER WHISKERS, with his dog SMIGGY

Henri also wrote and presented a series of programs and adds for the Victorian Christian Television Association. He also appeared on the Q7 program filmed in London, England. This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...

In 1997 he started performing to children as his new character, MISTER WHISKERS^[1], and released his first album under his new moniker, Hello MISTER WHISKERS, which was nominated for the Best Children's Album Aria Award^[2]. A moniker (or monicker) is a pseudonym, or cognomen, which one gives to oneself. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ...

He has performed across the globe, including festivals such as: the Vancouver International Children's Festival^[3] and Port Fairy Folk Festival (seven times)^[4]; and (as MISTER WHISKERS) is the only performer to have played at every Warrnambool Fun 4 Kids Festival since it's inception 1998. He has also performed in Singapore a number of times with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Childrens Festival is an annual event and a major tourist attraction in Vancouver, British Columbia. ... Warrnambool is a regional city of 29,500 people on the south-western coast of Victoria, Australia, located in the municipality City of Warrnambool. ... The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), formed in 1979, is a professional orchestra with 96 musicians. ...

From 1989 to 2002 he was a recording artist for ABC Music (ABC for kids), as well as a creator and producer of cover designs, for his own and other releases.

His most recent work is Nothing Fixed or Final, the words and music of Sydney Carter, as performed by Henri^[5]. He has presented it through out Victoria and recently in Boston USA. Sydney Bertram Carter (6 May 1915–13 March 2004) was an English poet, songwriter, folk musician and Christian/Quaker, born in Camden Town, London. ...

He has so far received seven ARIA award nominations for his various recording work^[2]. The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ...

Franciscus is also an exhibiting painter and the treasurer for Free Speech Victoria.

Discography

Releases on Vinyl

Releases on CD

The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ... Spoken word is a form of music or artistic performance in which lyrics, poetry, or stories are spoken rather than sung. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ...

Videos/DVDs

• OH NO ! It's The Franciscus Henri Video
• I'm Hans Christian Andersen
• Hello MISTER WHISKERS!
• My Favourite Nursery Rhymes
• Sing a Song in Singapore

References

1. ^ Herald Sun, May 19th, 1997
2. ^ ^{a b c d e f g} http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-artist.php?letter=F&artist=Franciscus%20Henri
3. ^ Raffi, (1998). The Life of a Children's Troubadour: An Autobiography, Homeland Press
4. ^ http://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com/index.php?section=9&pid=200
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5. ^ http://www.stainer.co.uk/carter.html

External Links

• Franciscus Henri Homepage
• MISTER WHISKERS Character Homepage
• A transcription of an interview on ABC Radio National regarding Nothing Fixed or Final
• Franciscus Henri on YouTube