A play with music about the virtuoso black violinist George Bridgetower, who performed at the premiere of Beethoven’s so-called Kreutzer Sonata in Vienna. After a row with the composer, Bridgetower came to live in England. He died in Peckham in 1860
7.30 PM, FRIDAY OCTOBER 11TH
ST.GILES CRIPPLEGATE, FORE STREET, LONDON EC2Y 8DA
Tickets £12 on the door or via Eventbrite.
https://sueblundell.com/bridgetower/
OR
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-bridgetower-sonata-tickets-1026720096447?aff=oddtdtcreator
Running time 1 hr. approx
Running time 1 hr. approx
Shipshape Theatre Presents
The Bridgetower Sonata
by Sue Blundell
Directed by Kat Medithis
Oct 11th 2024 marks the 246th birthday of George Bridgetower, the Afro-European virtuoso violinist for whom Beethoven wrote the Kreutzer Sonata.
Would you compose something for me to play, Sir?
The Bridgetower Sonata gives us a glimpse into the creative but short-lived relationship which blossomed between the violinist and the composer – and a taste of the wonderful music which grew out of it
Ben Scheck as Bridgetower
Gavin Roberts, Piano
Lloyd Morris as Beethoven
Matthew Coulton as Ries
Jamal Hope, Violin
