Chekhov's Grand Piano: A celebration of the genius of Anton Chekhov in Music and Words at The Bulls Head, London on Tuesday 9th October 2018

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Chekhov's Grand Piano

A celebration of the genius of Anton Chekhov in Music and Words

Add to my Calendar 09-10-2018 20:00 09-10-2018 22:00 36 Chekhov's Grand Piano ‘Chekhov’s Grand Piano’, 7 Star Arts’ newest mixed-genre production, interweaves music by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff with readings from the ‘The Seagull’, ‘Ivanov’, ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and ‘The Three Sisters’ selected and read by actress Susan Porrett. Klara Smith – art There are many parallels between the works of Anton Chekhov and the music of his compatriots. Chekhov’s writing is filled with allusions to music, especially the piano, and some of the plays have piano interludes. Shostakovich noted that Chekhov’s short stories were written in sonata form. Chekhov corresponded with Tchaikovsky whom he revered and his friend Rachmaninoff played the piano in Chekhov’s summer home The White Dacha at Yalta. Praise for Anthony Hewitt: “A remarkably gifted artist” – The Gramophone “The excellent British pianist Anthony Hewitt played with fleet technique, impressive clarity and a wide range of tonal colours..” – New York Times The Bulls Head, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

The Bulls Head
373 Lonsdale Road
Barnes
London
SW13 9PY
England

Tuesday 9th October 2018
8:00 PM

Programme

Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in D Major, Op.23 no.4
Sergey Prokofiev – 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet, Op.75
Sergei Rachmaninov – Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.3 no.2
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – The Seasons, Op.37a

Performers

Anthony Hewitt – piano
Susan Porrett – Reader

Programme Note

‘Chekhov’s Grand Piano’, 7 Star Arts’ newest mixed-genre production, interweaves music by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff with readings from the ‘The Seagull’, ‘Ivanov’, ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and ‘The Three Sisters’ selected and read by actress Susan Porrett. Klara Smith – art

There are many parallels between the works of Anton Chekhov and the music of his compatriots. Chekhov’s writing is filled with allusions to music, especially the piano, and some of the plays have piano interludes. Shostakovich noted that Chekhov’s short stories were written in sonata form. Chekhov corresponded with Tchaikovsky whom he revered and his friend Rachmaninoff played the piano in Chekhov’s summer home The White Dacha at Yalta.

Praise for Anthony Hewitt:

“A remarkably gifted artist” – The Gramophone

“The excellent British pianist Anthony Hewitt played with fleet technique, impressive clarity and a wide range of tonal colours..” – New York Times

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