Collaboration with Novanda Productions

Just before the summer we were delighted to receive an email from Claire Novello, the writer and producer of Novanda Theatre Productions, asking if Art Sung would like to collaborate on a project celebrating the 60th anniversary of Alma Mahler’s death.  In October, Novanda Productions will be performing their play The Dedication set in the glittering hotbed of fin-de-siecle Vienna about Alma’ s stormy and passionate life, her thwarted musical career and the impact this had on her. However, it does not include any live music and Claire wanted to showcase the extraordinary music which was fundamental in the lives of Alma and Gustav Mahler, especially focusing on Alma’s songs which are still rarely performed. Therefore on Sunday 17th Nov, 3pm, at Pond Square Chapel in Highgate, London, pianist and founder of Art Sung will be joined by the original Art Sung – Alma Mahler singers, soprano Alexandra Weaver and baritone Robert Rice to perform a recital of Alma’s songs as well as music by Gustav Mahler, Alexander von Zemlinsky, Hans Pfitzner, and Richard Wagner.  Linking this will be a narration read by the director of The Dedication, Kenneth Michaels.

The Dedication by Claire Novello, directed by Kenneth Michaels, and produced by Novanda Productions, will be at the White Bear Theatre, Kennington, London, 1st - 12th October, 2024.