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Post by quoll on Jan 31, 2010 2:44:23 GMT
If he had been going to appear on Valentines Day I would have been seriously miffed - I leave Aus on that day and had I known he would be on stage somewhere I could easily have bought a slightly different date. Just as well then, huh. Not sure I can make it in July though that would be rather extravagant!
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Post by maz on Feb 1, 2010 21:03:55 GMT
So here's an update of from Wigmore Hall
Nocturne - The Romantic Life of Fryderyk Chopin: Lucy Parham piano
Sunday 18 July 2010 - 7:30 PM
£12 £16 £22 £24
Performers
Lucy Parham piano
Harriet Walter narrator*
Rufus Sewell narrator*
*subject to availability
Programme
to include:
Chopin
Nocturne in C minor Op. 48 No. 1
Waltz in C# minor Op. 64 No. 2
Étude in Ab Op. 25 No. 1
Mazurka in D Op. 33 No. 2
Ballade No. 3 in Ab Op. 47
Prelude in Db Op. 28 No. 15 ‘Raindrop’
Prelude in G minor Op. 28 No. 22
Nocturne in Db Op. 27 No. 2
Polonaise-fantaisie in Ab Op. 61
About this concert
‘Nocturne’ is an evening of words and music. Scripted by Lucy Parham from letters and diaries, it chronicles the romantic life of one of the greatest composers for solo piano – Fryderyk Chopin.
The narrative follows his turbulent relationship with the controversial writer George Sand, their time together in France and Majorca, his fragile health and his ultimate demise in poverty in Paris. The story is punctuated by some of Chopin’s best-loved and most poignant compositions.
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Post by GreenEyesToo on Feb 1, 2010 21:08:51 GMT
Grrrrrr! So we still don't know for sure!!
Thanks for checking back and posting, Maz.
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Post by vmaciv on Feb 1, 2010 21:23:49 GMT
So this sounds like if he is not doing anything he will do this. So perhaps he is doing something now. I hope!!!!
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Post by spice on Feb 1, 2010 21:36:04 GMT
Maz,
Thank you for the info. I guess we will have to wait !
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Post by maz on Feb 2, 2010 17:33:26 GMT
I've booked my tickets row b  . Don't wanna chance missing it, there's already a few seats sold. Rufus or no Rufus, i shall enjoy!  |
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Post by spice on Feb 2, 2010 17:55:15 GMT
Maz,
Good idea !!!! I would do the same if I lived in the area.
And if Rufus does appear, make sure you bring a camera to take photos. Then post them here on the board for all of us to enjoy !!
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Post by judypatooty on Feb 2, 2010 18:20:38 GMT
Great to hear you've got a good seat booked! Now we'll all just keep our fingers crossed that Rufus will perform!  |
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Post by rufluvr on Feb 3, 2010 23:05:52 GMT
That should be a lovely performance Maz, Rufus or no. Still, I hope he is able to be there for your and the audience's sake. He really seems to put a lot of heart into everything he does. So great that he is open and interested in doing diverse things. Keeps his artistic juices flowing I'm sure--and it's fun for his fans to see him perform in different elements. Funny, but in recent weeks I saw a movie about Chopin and George Sand.  , talk about a drama-filled relationship. Sand definitely hunted him down, with her poor emotionally scarred kids in tow, and Chopin came off in the movie as an insufferable egomaniac (alas, like many great artists). If memory serves, Chopin ended up with Sand's own daughter in the end! I always find the backstory of great artists intriguing, and love to read biographys in general. It often can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of a piece of art for me. For some people though, that's definitely not the case, and they would rather approach art only at face value, with no preconceptions or background information. However you like your "tea" Maz, enjoy the evening, but I can't help but hope for your sake it does include Rufus!! |
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Post by dippyponge on Feb 4, 2010 12:42:46 GMT
Hi, where abouts is wigmore?
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Post by maz on Feb 4, 2010 17:08:45 GMT
Hi, where abouts is wigmore? Its in London W1, Very close to Bond street ;D |
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Post by maz on Feb 4, 2010 17:34:21 GMT
The tickets arrived this morning with his name on them (subject to availabily).
I shall have to research Chopin a little more Rufluvr, do you remember the name of the movie? I'm learning how to play the piano and have a love for classical music, so this along with a combination of Rufus is rite up my street! ;D
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Post by wichiwoman on Feb 4, 2010 17:40:38 GMT
I'm curious. What happens if he's not available? Does the part just go to Guy Henry? Can you get your money back? It seems expensive for two actors to research for the same part.
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Post by maz on Feb 4, 2010 17:52:08 GMT
I'm curious. What happens if he's not available? Does the part just go to Guy Henry? Can you get your money back? It seems expensive for two actors to research for the same part. Yes that's what i was told. Maybe i need to do a little research on Guy Henry's plans and hope he's real busy in July ;D |
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Post by wichiwoman on Feb 4, 2010 18:09:54 GMT
(Sorry, maz. That should be "rehearse for the same part", not "research"!)
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. Don't wanna chance missing it, there's already a few seats sold. Rufus or no Rufus, i shall enjoy!
