“I had arrived feeling uncertain whether I would enjoy the music of Clara and Robert Schumann, and I left with a very moving impression of them and their songs. You have discovered a special format for presenting music and the history of musicians.”

“You succeeded in making such connections with aplomb”

“I hadn’t known quite what to expect so it was all a wonderful revelation… a very imaginative idea and beautifully realised…[Gay Soper’s] portrayal of Clara was very convincing, and both singers were superb with really amazing voices and considerable acting skills”

“I loved this. As a Wigmore Hall regular, I wasn’t sure when I booked, but the added context made for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. I will definitely come again”

“Engaging and beautiful”

“Excellent pianist and other performers – a well researched and sympathetically delivered account of Alma Mahler’s life.”

“I think the lieder are accessible as they are but I loved the way they were used in the story.”

“Even among serious music lovers Lieder seems to be something of a minority taste. Setting it in its musical and cultural context might win more listeners.”