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Divine Fire

The Story of Fryderyk Chopin & George Sand in Music & Words

Add to my Calendar 14-08-2018 20:00 14-08-2018 22:00 36 Divine Fire The fascinating story of Fryderyk Chopin and the authoress George Sand is brought vividly to life by Viv McLean (piano) and Susan Porrett (narrator) Interwoven with some of Chopin’s most beautiful and popular piano works, ‘Divine Fire’ traces the relationship from their first meeting in Paris in 1836 until their parting in 1849. The story unfolds through a compelling, dramatic narration of events by the RSC and National Theatre actress Susan Porrett, interspersed with mood –  evoking piano pieces… fiery scherzos, heart-rending ballades and stirring Polonaises… played by the great Chopin interpreter Viv McLean. ‘An absorbing, moving and beautifully presented evening of words and music’ – The Cross-Eyed Pianist The Bulls Head, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

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

Programme

Frédéric Chopin – Ballade no.3 in A flat major, Op.47

Performers

Viv McLean – piano

Programme Note

The fascinating story of Fryderyk Chopin and the authoress George Sand is brought vividly to life by Viv McLean (piano) and Susan Porrett (narrator)

Interwoven with some of Chopin’s most beautiful and popular piano works, ‘Divine Fire’ traces the relationship from their first meeting in Paris in 1836 until their parting in 1849. The story unfolds through a compelling, dramatic narration of events by the RSC and National Theatre actress Susan Porrett, interspersed with mood –  evoking piano pieces… fiery scherzos, heart-rending ballades and stirring Polonaises… played by the great Chopin interpreter Viv McLean.

‘An absorbing, moving and beautifully presented evening of words and music’ – The Cross-Eyed Pianist

Viv McLean, piano

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