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Chekhov’s Grand Piano at The OSO

Saturday 14 January 2023, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

- £16

Leon Chen piano

Susan Porrett reader

 

‘Chekhov’s Grand Piano’ interweaves piano music by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev and Kreisler with readings from the ‘The Seagull’, ‘Ivanov’, ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and ‘The Three Sisters’, selected and read by actress Susan Porrett.

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.

Tickets £16

 

PROGRAMME

Rachmaninoff – Prelude in D Major, Op.23, No. 4

Tchaikovsky – ‘April’ from The Seasons Op. 37, No. 4

Kreisler – Rachmaninoff – Liebesleid

Tchaikovsky – Dumka, Op. 59

Rachmaninoff – Prelude in E-Flat Major, Op.23, No. 6

Rachmaninoff – Prelude in A Major, Op.32, No. 9

Rachmaninoff – Prelude in B Minor Op.32 No.10

Prokovief – ‘Romeo and Juliet before parting’ from Romeo & Juliet Suite. Op.75

Details

Date:
Saturday 14 January 2023
Time:
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost:
£16
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Website:
https://www.osoarts.org.uk/

Organiser

7 Star Arts

Venue

OSO Arts Centre
49 Station Road
Barnes, London SW13 0LF
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Phone
020 8876 9885
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Details

Date:
Saturday 14 January 2023
Time:
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost:
£16
Event Category:
Event Tags:
, , , , ,
Website:
https://www.osoarts.org.uk/

Organiser

7 Star Arts

Venue

OSO Arts Centre
49 Station Road
Barnes, London SW13 0LF
+ Google Map
Phone
020 8876 9885
View Venue Website