A Joke Before the Gallows
Date to be announced
A Tapestry Opera and The Piano Lunaire co-production | Performed by Adam Sherkin | Directed by Tom Diamond | Libretto by David James Brock
A musical story brimming with dark humour, A Joke Before the Gallows celebrates the dramatic music of Chopin
Polish composer Chopin is much celebrated for his iconic writing for piano. His bold, dramatic scherzos are in opposition to their translation: ‘scherzo’ means joke!
Join internationally acclaimed concert pianist Adam Sherkin performing Chopin’s four masterpiece scherzi alongside vivid monologues written by David James Brock, in this blackly funny, thought-provoking performance directed by Tom Diamond.
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