The love story of Jane Austen and Music

Soprano Penelope Appleyard, accompanied by Jonathan Delbridge on a historic square piano, presents a programme about the ‘head vs heart’ love story between Jane Austen and music, in celebration of her 250th anniversary.

Narrated semi-theatrically, the performance includes extracts from her work and letters and an introduction to the square piano.

Both entertaining and informative, this innovative and intimate recital invites audiences into Austen’s drawing room to investigate her relationship with music, emotion and romance.

The performance is followed by the opportunity to have tea and cake in the beautiful surroundings of Shaw House.

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