Beloved Clara
Lucy Parham
Narrator Rosalind Ayres, Martin Jarvis, Lucy Parham
Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works
Summary
The intense relationships between Robert Schumann, his wife Clara, and Johannes Brahms are brought to vivid life through music and excerpts from their passionate writings. With the arrival of the young, dynamic Brahms into their household, the Schumanns’ fragile marriage is threatened by the deepening bond between Clara and their gifted guest. “This is a beautifully put — together portrait… Kleenex required” says The Guardian (London).Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, in December 2008.Directed by Martin JarvisProducing Director Susan Albert LoewenbergRosalind Ayres as ClaraSchumann/Eugenie Schumann/NarratorMartin Jarvis as Robert Schumann/Johannes Brahms/NarratorLucy Parham on PianoAssociate Producers: Jennifer Brooks and Christina MontañoRecording and Mixing Engineer, Sound Designer/Editor: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West HollywoodSenior Radio Producer: Mark Ward
Duration: about 2 hours (01:48:37) Publishing date: 2010-04-25; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2010. Copyright Statment: —