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The Radical Romantics
Why is Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights one of our most controversial literary protagonists? Which Bronte sister was the better writer? How did the Romantic composers tear
up the rule book? And so much more! Come join writer Lucy Weldon and classical pianist William Hancox for a brand-new performance talk – The Radical Romantics. It promises to be an engaging exploration of the life and works of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte and their musical contemporaries Chopin, Schumann and Liszt.
Discover how these groundbreaking figures transformed literature and music in bold and enduring ways. And learn which myths are true and which ones need debunking!
90 minutes of insights, live music and compelling storytelling.
Feedback on previous performance talks:
“Really interesting” “Amazing performance” “So well orchestrated” “Lucy and William compliment each other perfectly” “Fascinating content”
LUCY WELDON is a published nonfiction author and has worked as an international freelance journalist. Ultramarine is Lucy’s debut short story collection (International Rubery Book Award for Short Fiction 2024). Lucy also gives talks on authors and interviews other authors for Word on The Street book shop in Ashtead, Surrey. www.lucyweldonwriter.com
Pianist William Hancox has performed as a soloist, chamber musician and accompanist throughout the UK and internationally. He has held staff pianist positions at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Trinity College ofMusicand the Britten-Pears School inAldeburgh. William has also worked extensively as a vocal coach, both at home and abroad. William studied with the Hungarian pianist Joseph Weingarten, himself a student of Dohnanyi, Bartok and Kodaly. Another major influence was the late Martin Isepp, formerly Head of Music at Glyndebourne. www.willhancox.co.uk