An exceptional performance for classical music lovers created to celebrate two hundred years since her birth in 1819, I, Clara tells composer Clara Schumann’s extraordinary life story in her own words. The sixth Composer Portrait created by Lucy Parham, it received its London premiere at Kings Place in October 2019 as part of both the London Piano Festival and the Venus Unwrapped Festival.
Clara Schumann was a truly exceptional woman, a ground-breaking musician in her own right. The narrative is drawn from her letters and diaries, spoken by award-winning actor Dame Harriet Walter; interspersed with live performances by Lucy Parham of her works, as well as music by Robert Schumann, Brahms, Liszt, Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Chopin.
Dorchester Arts is delighted to bring this performance to Sherborne, to complement the community outreach work taking place in the town. Beautiful music in the beautiful setting of the Gransden Hall.