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Ulverston Parish Church
Church Walk
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7EN
England

Saturday 16th December 2023
7:30 PM

Programme

Frédéric Chopin – Ballade no.3 in A flat major, Op.47
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise-fantaisie in A flat major, Op.61
Frédéric Chopin – Polonaise in C sharp minor, Op.26 no.1
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in E flat major, Op.9 no.2
Frédéric Chopin – Scherzo no.3 in C sharp minor, Op.39
Frédéric Chopin – Prelude in C sharp minor, Op.45
Frédéric Chopin – Prelude in A major, Op.28 no.7
Frédéric Chopin – Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. posth.
Frédéric Chopin – Fantaisie-impromptu in C sharp minor, Op.66

Performers

Viv McLean – piano
Susan Porrett – Narrator

Programme Note

Ulverston International Music Festival presents 'Divine Fire', the fascinating, passionate 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 - from fiery scherzos to heart-rending ballades, stirring Polonaises and intimate Nocturnes - played by the great Chopin interpreter Viv McLean.

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