The Chopin Society UK

Programme

NOCTURNE The romantic life of Frédéric Chopin

This programme of words and music scripted and adapted from letters and diaries by Lucy Parham chronicles the romantic life of one of the greatest and most popular composers for solo piano – Frédéric Chopin. The narrative follows his turbulent relationship with the controversial literary figure George Sand, their time together in Majorca, his fragile health and his ultimate demise in poverty in Paris at the age of 39. The readings are interspersed with some of his most loved and poignant compositions.

NOCTURNE received its London premiere in the London Pianoforte Series at Wigmore Hall in July 2010 – the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth, with Dame Harriet Walter and Samuel West.

“Lucy Parham's trailblazing concerts in which she fuses music and words with the help of some of our most distinguished thespians, have become one of the must-see events on the musical calendar.” BBC Music Magazine