DIVINE FIRE - the story of Fryderyk Chopin and George Sand in music and words
1901 Arts Club, SE1 8UE , [Venue Details]Performed by Viv McLean (piano) and Susan Porrett (narrator) and 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.
Susan Porrett has had a long theatrical career. She played Audrey in As You Like It at Nottingham Playhouse, Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing at the National Theatre and Second Witch in Macbeth and Queen Caroline in The Art of Success (both for the RSC).
Described by Le Monde as "possessing the genius one finds in those who know how to forget themselves", since winning First Prize at the Maria Canals Piano Competition in Barcelona, Viv McLean has performed in all the major UK venues as well as throughout Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA.
Programme
Prelude, Op.45
PART ONE - BEGIINNINGS
Nocturne in E flat, Op.9 No.2
PART TWO - VALLDEMOSSA
Ballade No.3 Op.47
PART THREE - DOMESTIC BLISS
Scherzo No.3 Op.39
PART FOUR - TEMPESTS
Mazurka in A minor, Op.17 No.4
PART FIVE - ENDINGS
Polonaise Fantaisie Op.61
All music by Fryderyk Chopin
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Admission: £35.00
Performer name: VIV McLEAN piano, SUSAN PORRETT writer/narrator
Doors open: 6:30 pm
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DIVINE FIRE - the story of Fryderyk Chopin and George Sand in music and words
Wednesday, 25 Jun 2025 @7.30pm
1901 Arts Club, SE1 8UEMore Information
Performed by Viv McLean (piano) and Susan Porrett (narrator) and 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.
Susan Porrett has had a long theatrical career. She played Audrey in As You Like It at Nottingham Playhouse, Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing at the National Theatre and Second Witch in Macbeth and Queen Caroline in The Art of Success (both for the RSC).
Described by Le Monde as "possessing the genius one finds in those who know how to forget themselves", since winning First Prize at the Maria Canals Piano Competition in Barcelona, Viv McLean has performed in all the major UK venues as well as throughout Europe, Japan, Australia and the USA.
Programme
Prelude, Op.45
PART ONE - BEGIINNINGS
Nocturne in E flat, Op.9 No.2
PART TWO - VALLDEMOSSA
Ballade No.3 Op.47
PART THREE - DOMESTIC BLISS
Scherzo No.3 Op.39
PART FOUR - TEMPESTS
Mazurka in A minor, Op.17 No.4
PART FIVE - ENDINGS
Polonaise Fantaisie Op.61
All music by Fryderyk Chopin
Admission: £35.00
Performer name: VIV McLEAN piano, SUSAN PORRETT writer/narrator
Doors open: 6:30 pm
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