Irons and Stone to play Chopin and Sand

Renowned British actor Jeremy Irons will play Frederic Chopin and Hollywood star Sharon Stone his long-time lover George Sand in a play staged at the Tuscan Sun Festival in Cortona, Italy on 5 August 2011.

In Nocturne: seduction, smoke and music – a love story of Chopin and George Sand, the remarkable acting duet will present a story of the Polish composer and French novelist’s turbulent love which lasted over ten years.

Stone and Irons will read letters out that the lovers sent to each other and acclaimed musicians, including Russian cellist Nina Kotova and British pianist Lucy Parham will play Chopin’s compositions.

Among the guests of this year’s festival, which starts on 30 July and ends on 7th August in the heart of Tuscany, include world-renowned pianist Martha Argerich, who will dedicate her performance to the homeland Argentina and tango, and pop musician Sting, who, together with his wife Trudie Styler will stage Masters of Wine, a live theatrical performance about wine, dance and yoga.

March 24, 2011
Categories: Latest News and Posts . Tags: August, Chopin, Cortona, George Sand, Italy, Jeremy Irons, Lucy Parham, Nina Kotova, Sharon Stone, Sting, Trudie Styler, Tuscan Sun Festival, Tuscany . Author: jeremyironsno1fan . Comments: Leave a comment