The Little Song Party

About the show

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, 'Sense and Musicality' explores the importance of music in Jane's life, and her relationship with it. The programme includes music Jane, herself, played and sang (some being scores found in the Austen family music albums, often in her own hand) as well as music and composers mentioned or alluded to in her novels. Also included are pieces from the soundtracks of much loved screen adaptations, quotes from her writing, and extracts from letters between Jane and family members, most often her beloved sister Cassandra.

West-Country based voice and piano partnership Penelope Appleyard and Jonathan Delbridge perform creative and entertaining recital programmes on historical themes. The duo have been performing this show in festivals, concert series and historic venues nationwide to great acclaim, and have been featured on BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast Show. ‘They created an extraordinary atmosphere…the audience were completely spellbound’ Jane Austen House.

TICKETS
£15 advance £18 on the door £2 discount for Friends of Calstock Arts

Doors open 2.45pm
Performance starts 3.30pm

Tea and cake available in the interval