THE STORY OF THE RISE OF A GREAT COMPOSER WITH JOHN BELL.
True (and some tall) tales of the great composer’s life are revealed when his ghost meets the Ensemble that bears his name.
In the face of his prodigious output of consistently fine music, it’s easy to take Haydn for granted. We enjoy triumph over adversity, struggle, unjust neglect, and lives cut tragically short, none of which he suffered. But the story of how a boy with a good voice, one of twelve children born to a poor wheelwright and his wife, became the toast of Vienna, then London, then the known world, and how fame never swelled his clever head, makes the plot of Slumdog Millionaire look commonplace.
Iconic Australian actor John Bell is nearing “Papa” status himself. Who better to personify the spirit of this extraordinary humble Joe in a new musical/theatrical/biographical entertainment by young playwright Rachel McDonald?
McDonald skilfully weaves historically confirmed sources, real letters and such romantic re-imaginings into a piece that allows the ever-present, self-deprecating and funny Haydn to recount his life, comment on his posthumous reputation and poignantly reveal some bedroom secrets.
Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Public Toilet
Contacts
Burrawang School of Arts, Hoddle Street, Burrawang NSW, Australia
P. 0429039929
Burrawang School of Arts, Hoddle Street, Burrawang NSW, Australia
P. 0429039929
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