‘Chekhov’s Grand Piano’
Anthony Hewitt
Entry Requirements: Under 18s to be accompanied by an appropriate adult
This 7 Star Arts' newest mixed-genre production featuring the acclaimed international concert pianist Anthony Hewitt, interweaves music by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and David Le Page with readings from the ‘The Seagull’, ‘Ivanov’, ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and ‘The Three Sisters’, selected and read by acclaimed actress Susan Porrett. With Klara Smith - art. There are many parallels between the works of Anton Chekhov and the music of his compatriots. Chekhov’s writing is filled with allusions to music, especially the piano, and some of the plays have piano interludes. Shostakovich noted that Chekhov’s short stories were written in sonata form. Chekhov corresponded with Tchaikovsky whom he revered and his friend Rachmaninoff played the piano in Chekhov’s summer home The White Dacha at Yalta."A remarkably gifted artist…" - The Gramophone. "The excellent British pianist Anthony Hewitt played with fleet technique, impressive clarity and a wide range of tonal colours…." - New York Times
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Anthony Hewitt
Anthony Hewitt's communicative and virtuosic pianism has won him many plaudits worldwide, and a recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician he has performed to much critical acclaim worldwide. Hewitt is regarded as one of Britain’s most gifted pianists, and, since winning the prestigious William Kapell Competition in Washington D.C., has enjoyed a prolific performing career spanning two decades, including concerto appearances with the National Symphony Orchestra in the U.S.A., and the English Chamber Orchestra at London’s Royal Festival Hall. He has given eight recitals at Wigmore Hall and enjoys a diverse musical life as festival director, professor of piano at Birmingham Conservatoire, and chamber musician.
