Please join the Friends of the Plainfield Opera House for the final concert of the 2019 series.

Heliand Consort: Kindred Spirits - Letters and music of Brahms and the Schumanns
Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 4:00pm
Plainfield Opera House, US Route 2 (18 High St.), Plainfield, VT

The Heliand Consort explores the complex triangle that brought together three of the greatest musical minds of the Romantic Era. Through letters and music of Brahms and the Schumanns, Heliand offers a glimpse into their tragic and beautiful story of love, friendship and art. The program includes Robert Schumann's Romances for oboe and piano, Brahms Sonata for piano and clarinet, and the music of Clara Schumann.
The program will feature musicians Katie Oprea on oboe, Cynthia Huard on piano, and Elisabeth LeBlanc on clarinet. Selected letters will be read by guest storytellers Jim Stapleton, Diana Bigelow, and Patrick Evans. The letters elucidate Clara and Robert Schumann's marriage, how they expressed their love with musical gifts, and how Robert's deteriorating mental health affected their professional and private lives. Johannes Brahms arrived seeking a mentor in composition and fell into one of the most intriguing love triangles in music history.

$15-General admission, $10-Seniors, $5-Students
Tickets are available at the door or online at CatamounTix.com
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