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An Exquisite Harmony

BY CHRISTOPHER KENT.

DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER KENT.

4 August 2024

Overview

“I am waiting… If only I could find longing as sweet as you do.”

Düsseldorf, 1854. When the composer Robert Schumann is committed to an asylum, his wife Clara – famous across Europe as a virtuoso pianist – is left grieving and alone with her six children. A young family friend called Johannes Brahms rushes to offer his support. What happened next has long been the subject of speculation… Clara herself later described it as ‘an exquisite harmony of souls’.

Following last year’s sell-out performance of An Exquisite Harmony, acclaimed actor/pianist collaborators Christopher Kent and Gamal Khamis return, joined by actress Sarah Sherborne. Together, they present 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.

People

Christopher Kent
Johannes Brahms
Christopher’s extensive work includes 'Cyrano de Bergerac' and 'The Government Inspector' in the West End and 'Shoot to Kill', 'Maggie’s Baby' and 'Coronation Street' on TV.
Gamal Khamis
Pianist
Gamal returns to Jermyn Street after his celebrated performances alongside actor Christopher Kent. One of Britain’s most respected pianists, he teaches at London’s Royal College of Music.
Sarah Sherborne
Clara Schumann
Sarah's many stage and TV appearances include Birds of a Feather, House of Elliot and Goodbye Mr Chips and she is a widely recorded voice actor.


Media

“An incredibly moving performance”
BBC RADIO 3 (ON NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE)

 
“Thought-provoking and riveting… you’ll be entranced.”
OPERA TODAY (ON ENOCH ARDEN)

 
“It would be hard to imagine any duo bettering these enthralling treatments by Kent and Khamis.”
TEXTURA MAGAZINE (ON ENOCH ARDEN)