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ICONOCLASSICS Divine Fire at Café Yukari
Divine Fire – the story of Fryderyk Chopin & George Sand in Music & Words
Viv McLean piano
Susan Porrett narrator
Tickets £25
We are delighted to present our acclaimed words and music production Divine Fire in the intimate surroundings of Café Yukari as part of our new ICONOCLASSICS series.
Featuring some of Chopin’s loveliest piano works, Divine Fire traces the relationship between Fryderyk Chopin and the authoress George Sand, 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, National Theatre and TV actress Susan Porrett, interspersed with fiery Scherzos, heartrending Ballades, intimate lyrical Nocturnes and stirring Polonaises, performed by acclaimed concert pianist Viv McLean.
absorbing, moving and beautifully presented
– The Cross-Eyed Pianist
Café Yukari is an intimate, friendly venue close to Kew Gardens tube station. Concert-goers enjoy high-quality classical music in a convivial setting and a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the artists. Plus authentic Japanese food and a beautiful Fazioli grand piano!
Concert-goers can enjoy authentic Japanese food before the concert – please book via the venue 020 8487 1338
Praise for 7 Star Arts at Cafe Yukari:
“a truly uplifting evening- beautiful music and delicious food”
“What a charming experience …to listen to first-class music and eat delicious food while outside, beyond the fairy lights, commuters pour out of Kew Gardens Station”
Divine Fire at POSK
The story of Fryderyk Chopin and George Sand in music and words with
Viv McLean – piano
Susan Porrett – narrator
Divine Fire traces the passionate relationship of Fryderyk Chopin and the authoress George Sand 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, National Theatre and TV actress Susan Porrett. Mood-evoking piano pieces are interspersed with the narration as the great Chopin interpreter Viv McLean plays fiery scherzos, heart-rending ballades and stirring Polonaises.
Divine Fire goes to France
We are delighted to announce that our acclaimed music and words production Divine Fire receives its French premiere on 9 June at the Festival International de Musique Classique d’Aigues-Mortes in the beautiful Gard region. The concert tells the passionate and moving story of Fryderyk Chopin’s relationship with writer Georges Sand in an engaging sequence of readings and music by Chopin, performed by pianist Viv McLean.
For further information about the concert and tickets, please contact Peter Thomas at peterthomas48@aol.com
Tickets cost Euros 20 and go on sale from 15 May.
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