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A Love Story 200 Years in the Making
Prairie Debut presents 'THE SCHUMANN LETTERS'
German composer Robert Schumann fell in love with a young Clara Wieck - a virtuoso pianist - to the adamant opposition of her father. In 1840, the couple wed after seeking legal consent, and during this time an estimated 20,000 letters were written which provide the inspiration for this music-as-theatre performance.
The Schumann Letters is a concert format performance presenting some of the most beautiful piano and vocal music of Robert Schumann. It is exquisitely narrated through a spectacular story of Robert's life and love for Clara Wieck and his personal triumphs and tragedies. A timeless story of true love, this ravishing production is a fresh approach to classical music, a welcoming presentation that will animate Schumann's great works of classical music. The result will be a mesmerizing concert of awe-inspiring music brought to life through an alluring story that will entice the piano, voice and theatre enthusiasts as well as newcomers alike.
Written by Colin Fox and produced by Andrew Kwan, The Schumann Letters is a musical biography narrated by Gemini & JUNO winner Colin Fox, with soprano Susan Gilmour Bailey and pianist Michael Kim. 2010 also celebrates Robert Schumann's 200th anniversary celebration.
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