Concert Details
| Title: | The Schumann Letters: A story of love and music in the shadow of madness |
| Promoted by: | Music at Ardingly |
| Time: | Thursday, 10 November 2011, at 7:30pm |
| Place: | Ardingly College Chapel, Ardingly |
| Description: | Susan Gilmour Bailey, Soprano Ian Farrington, Piano Andrew Kwan, Narrator German composer Robert Schumann fell in love with a young virtuoso pianist Clara Wieck. Despite adamant opposition from her father throughout their courtship, the couple sought legal consent and were wed in 1840. During this time, thousands of letters were written between them which provide the inspiration for this music-as-theatre performance. A new musical concept, The Schumann Letters has been enticing audiences with a unique combination of storytelling, piano music and song. Exploring Schumann’s life, love and music, the show delicately intertwines narration with Schumann’s own lieder and piano compositions. |
| Tickets: | £15. Children, senior citizens, full-time students and registered disabled £12. |
| Contact: | Maggie Wainwright |
