Subscriptions available until 28 February 2027 at The Piano website, single tickets available from 01 March 2027.
Blending poignant theatrical texts with the dramatic Lieder of Schubert, Schumann, and Wolf, First Flame, Last Shadow explores the three distinct stages of love in a narrative journey.
Words and music intertwine seamlessly to trace love’s full arc, from first spark to enduring shadow. Featuring NZ icon Jennifer Ward-Lealand alongside acclaimed artists Felicity Tomkins and Stephen De Pledge, this is more than just a concert – this is a theatrical experience.
PROGRAMME
Featuring selected texts by Shakespeare, and lieder by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, and Hugo Wolf.
ARTISTS
Felicity Tomkins soprano
Jennifer Ward-Lealand actor
Stephen De Pledge piano
