LIVE THEATRE

"Will live long in the memory”    "Brilliant - a magnificent triumph"
Audience comments

The Lives, Loves and Music of
Robert & Clara Schumann & Johannes Brahms
​Written & Directed by Christopher Kent
With Christopher Kent, Sarah Sherborne,
& Gamal Khamis

"Truly memorable and deeply moving"    "Wonderfully life and love-affirming"
Audience comments

An Exquisite Harmony explores the lives, loves, and music of Robert Schumann, his wife Clara, celebrated across Europe as a virtuoso concert pianisthis virtuoso pianist, and the young Johannes Brahms, who supported Clara after Robert’s tragic decline. Their story, filled with speculation, inspired Clara’s description of their relationship as “an exquisite harmony of souls.”

In the latest of their acclaimed collaborations, actor Christopher Kent and classical pianist Gamal Khamis are joined by actress Sarah Sherborne for the compelling and moving story of one of music’s great love triangles, told through the diaries, letters and sublime music of all three composers.
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Following the performance and interval, Christopher, Sarah and Gamal will join a Q&A session hosted by Peter White, composer, conductor and former Director of Music at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford, about how this fascinating piece came about, and performing this fabulous play.

DETAILS

Venue: Great Green Barn Theatre, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX

Date & Time: Sunday 24 November, 7.30pm

Price*: £25, Concessions £23, Restricted View £16 (plus £1 GGB Restoration Fee*)

Performance Length: 2 Hours 35 Mins including 30 minute interval

Parking: Limited on site across the road at For Earth's Sake. Please consider car sharing where possible.