Recently highlighted by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Monsieur Chopin at People’s Light Theatre offers a captivating fusion of theater, music, and history.
In this one-man show, created and performed by Hershey Felder, audiences are transported into the world of Polish Pianist-Composer Fryderyk Chopin, where the most beautiful of his music is played live. As the show unfolds, the revolutionary context of 1848 Paris sets the stage for a piano lesson that actually took place just days after the February revolution.
Monsieur Chopin is not only a biographical portrayal but also a docudrama on 19th-century Romanticism, offering an intimate look into the composer’s psyche and art. Felder’s interactive performance allows the audience to feel as if they are truly in the room with Chopin, as he teaches and reveals secrets about music, composition, and his own life. The Parisian salon setting, designed by Felder, comes alive with stunning cinematographic projections, evoking an autumnal warmth that mirrors the emotional depth of Chopin’s music.
With Chopin’s most enduring pieces played live, Felder’s performance brings to life the genius of the composer, ensuring that his audience experiences both the revolution outside and the profound beauty of music within. As The Philadelphia Inquirer stated, “Felder leaves no doubt that you are actually in the room with Chopin.”
Read the full article at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and find more details and showtimes at People’s Light.
