Please note that the documentary will be in French with English subtitles, and the Q&A will be in English.
Free registration required. https://www.ticketsource.com/maison-francaise-doxford/t-xdyqzjo
The evening begins with the UK premiere of new documentary « Charlotte Sohy: la consécration d'une compositrice ». Broadcast on France 3 earlier this year, the film has been hailed as “a moving documentary retracing the journey of a woman of immense talent” (Le Parisien) and “a sensitive portrait rich in insightful commentary and musical excerpts”(Télérama).
Post-screening, documentary makers Matthias Weber and Laurence Uebersfeld join music writer and broadcaster Peter Quantrill for a live Q&A. As Sohy’s direct descendent, director Weber brings a uniquely personal perspective to his great-grandmother's life, legacy and revival.
Following interval drinks, the evening culminates with a performance of Sohy's enchanting Petite Suite and her richly expressive Piano Trio Op. 24, performed by Gina McCormack (violin), Adrian Bradbury (cello) and Reiko Fujisawa (piano). A passionate advocate for women composers and neglected musical voices, Fujisawa (“A total joy” – The Times) has curated pioneering performance projects throughout her career, including ‘Clara Schumann: Prodigy, Muse, Virtuoso’ at London's Southbank Centre.
Whether you’re a lover of chamber music, French culture, women's history or the hidden stories behind artistic discovery, this promises to be a uniquely fascinating evening.
Ticket includes access to:
6.00 – 6.55: Auditorium
UK premiere screening: « Charlotte Sohy — la consécration d'une compositrice »
6.55 – 7.15
Post-screening live Q&A
7.15 – 7.30
Interval with refreshments
7.30 – 8.00: Salon
Recital