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Duchen & Lane
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
Jessica Duchen (author/narrator) and Piers Lane (piano) Present ‘Immortal’.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven we have invited Jessica Duchen to read extracts from her recent book Immortal , the mystery of Beethoven’s lost love whom he called Immortal Beloved. The readings will be interspersed with Beethoven piano music from Piers Lane, including the whole of his last piano sonata op 111.
Online streaming tickets are also available for this event – so you can enjoy the show live from the comfort of your home.
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Booking cut off time: Thursday 19 November 7pm
In line with current government guidelines, this event has a reduced capacity with socially distanced seating. This is subject to change as we monitor government advice. Seat numbers are also subject to change.
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