My Dearest Hedgehog - The tempestuous marriage of Richard and Pauline Strauss

Middle Temple Hall

£35, £25, £20, £15, £5

Please join us for drinks from 6:45pm; the performance will start at 7:30pm

Gillian Keith soprano

Oliver Cotton narrator

Penny Downie narrator

Stephen Barlow piano

The relationship of composer Richard Strauss and his wife Pauline baffled all who knew them. While he was phlegmatic and reserved, she was volatile, tactless and easily roused to jealousy. He described her as 'a hedgehog, all spiny and prickly' but adored her and swore that he couldn't compose without her. This recital features songs that Strauss wrote for Pauline, interwoven with a narrative exploring their unlikely marriage.

Kathleen Ferrier winner Gillian Keith has recently made a recording of Strauss songs and will be joined by actors Oliver Cotton and Penny Downie, with Stephen Barlow at the piano.

Please join us for drinks in Middle Temple Hall from 6:45pm.

To view a seating plan click HERE

This concert is generously supported by the Lord and Lady Lloyd of Berwick