Chopin’s piano

A new cross-art form play adapted from Paul Kildea’s book ‘Chopin’s Piano. Directed and co-written by Richard Pyros.

Touring nationally for Musica Viva Australia, July 2023.

In the winter of 1838-9 Frédéric Chopin – along with his lover, the brilliant and pioneering writer George Sand – hunkered down in a former monastery in Majorca, determined to complete the set of 24 Preludes he had picked away at since 1836. The story of the primitive local instrument on which Chopin completed this great monument of the Romantic piano literature is key to this unique collaboration between director Richard Pyros, actor Jennifer Vuletic, and pianist Aura Go.

Drawing on an inspiring cast of real-life characters set amongst a complete performance of the Preludes, these three artists trace the rich history and ultimate fate of the Majorcan piano, in a dramatic mix of words and music, adapted from Paul Kildea’s book Chopin’s Piano. Their performance underlines the sheer originality of the Preludes, the enduring power of Chopin, and the changing nature of his music over time.

AURA GO PIANO
JENNIFER VULETIC ACTOR
RICHARD PYROS DIRECTOR/ CO-WRITER OF SCRIPT WITH PAUL KILDEA
CHRISTINA SMITH COSTUME / SET DESIGN
RICHARD VABRE LIGHTING DESIGN
KELLY RYALL SOUND DESIGN
GERALDINE COOK VOICE COACH