Delicately bringing their captivating story to life, this showcase memorialises the sometimes turbulent marriage of Robert and Clara, the arrival of 21 year old Johannes Brahms into their household, Robert's decline into mental illness and the deepening relationship between Clara and Brahms. Born Clara Wieck, Clara Schumann was an extraordinary woman, the first female concert pianist and heralded as ?the next Mozart'. She was also an extraordinarily talented composer and muse to two giants of the Romantic school. In Beloved Clara, her much revered story is told through both music and readings, with each piece of music reflecting the moods of the readings.T26019719Performer Lucy Parham (piano). Performer Hiabba David. Performer Martin Jarvis. | |
| 18 Jan 14 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L01170615682 |
| 16 Jun 13 | The Atkinson, Southport :: V0485350863 listing details L987493802 |
T01721588720The story of the complex and intense relationships between Robert Schumann, his wife Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms has fascinated music lovers for years. Beloved Clara chronicles the sometimes troubled marriage of Clara and Robert, the arrival in their household of the dynamic, 21 year old Brahms, Robert's decline into mental illness and the deepening relationship between Clara and Brahms. Music by all three composers is performed by award-winning pianist Lucy Parham, interspersed with extracts from their extensive correspondence and the diaries they kept, read by actors Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman.Presented byWinchester Festival. Performer Juliet Stephenson. Performer Henry Goodman. Performer Lucy Parham (piano). | |
| 23 May 13 | Perth Theatre, Perth :: V637 listing details L803438626 |
| 15 Jul 12 | Theatre Royal, Winchester :: V782 listing details L234812587 |
T995405639Last seen here in 2006, Beloved Clara tells the story of the intricate and complex relationship between Brahms, Clara and Robert Schumann, which has fascinated music lovers for years. As three of the nineteenth century’s most prolific musicians they hold an unparalleled position in music history and we owe much of what is known about them to the extensive letters and diaries they kept. Lucy will be joined on stage by the celebrated actors Henry Goodman* and Dame Harriet Walter*. Do join us on this special evening to help raise funds for your local theatre.. Henry Goodman and Dame Harriet Walter appear subject to availability. A special event in aid of the House Development Fund.Performer Lucy Parham (piano). Performer Henry Goodman. Performer Harriet Walter (Dame). | |
| 13 Feb 11 | Playhouse, Salisbury :: V923 listing details L01460122082 |
T260259528Performer Lucy Parham (piano). Music Robert Schumann. Music Clara Schumann. Music Brahms. | |
| 10 Mar 10 | St John's Smith Square, Inner London :: V01501089046 listing details L626828611 |
T02113263788Performer Lucy Parham (piano). Performer Penelope Wilton (actor). Performer Malcolm Sinclair (actor). Music Robert Schumann. Music Clara Schumann. Music Brahms. | |
| 27 Oct 02 | Wigmore Hall, Inner London :: V01709318027 listing details L02113864138 |
