Parents need to know that the children of willesden lane is internationally acclaimed pianist mona golabeks biography of her viennese mother, lisa jura golabek. The pianist of willesden lane, at 59e59 theaters, is about a jewish girl who escapes vienna on the kindertransport and finds refuge in. Despite devastating personal loss, her music enables jura to endure and pursue her dreams. Jan 15, 2016 a true story of family, hope and survival told through the worlds most beautiful music. Pianist of willesden lane, adapted from the book the children of willesden lane and directed by. The children of willesden lane mona golabek and lee cohen. Set in vienna in 1938 and london during the blitzkrieg, the pianist of willesden lane tells the true and inspiring story of lisa jura, a young jewish pianist whose dream of making her concert debut at the storied musikverein concert hall is dashed by the onset of world war ii. She has appeared with many leading orchestras and made numerous recordings. Mar 22, 2015 coming to hartford stage on thursday, the pianist of willesden lane does indeed take audiences on an emotional journey. The children of willesden lane book and citywide reads.
Pianist of willesden lane is back at hartford stage. Mona golabek is an american concert pianist, author, and radio host. Mona is the daughter of lisa jura, a concert pianist, and french resistance fighter michel golabek. Sep 17, 2018 the pianist of willesden lane, adapted and directed by hershey felder. The pianist of willesden lane tickets london box office.
The pianist of willesden lane is not only one of the best things i have seen this year so far, it is really way up there as one of the best shows ever. At 14, lisa was one of more than 9,500 mostly jewish children sent to the united kingdom on the kindertransport to escape nazi persecution. Then it moves to england where lisa jura lived in a home for young refugees at 243 willesden lane. Oct 25, 20 the pianist of willesden lane was adapted for the stage by hershey felder, based on a book written by mona golabek and lee cohen. This audio track is part of a collection that accompanies the children of willesden lane, and can be taught with activities and discussions found in a teachers resource to the children of willesden lane on page 25. Our aim is to educate young people from every background about the holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today. Mona golabek is an american concert pianist, author, and radio host, and in this show shares her mothers story, based on her bestselling book, the children of willesden lane. The pianist of willesden lane august by geffen playhouse. Theatreworks silicon valley scored a tremendous theatrical success when it chose to present the pianist of willesden lane, now being performed at the mountain view center for the performing arts through february 16 adapted and directed by hershey felder, who has himself brought a host of brilliant composers to the stage, the. Berkeley repertory theatre proudly announces the pianist of willesden lane, a onewoman play starring internationally acclaimed pianist and storyteller mona golabek.
The pianist of willesden lane preserves memories of the. In this poignant show, grammynominated pianist mona. A true story of hope and survival during world war ii young readers edition sher, emil, golabek, mona, cohen, lee on. In the pianist of willesden lane, holding on to her mother. Adapted and directed by hershey felder, from the book by mona golabek and lee cohen. Based on the book the children of willesden lane by golabek and lee cohen, the play is set in vienna in 1938 and in london during the blitz and tells the true story of. The pianist of willesden portland center stage at the. In this inspirational show, juras daughter, grammynominated piano virtuoso mona golabek. Golabek through the wringer as well, as she spends 90. Pianist of willesden lane is a mustsee of a daughters.
Based on the book the children of willesden lane by mona golabek and lee cohen adapted and directed by hershey felder september 12 30, 2018. The complete performance of the pianist of willesdan lane is now available aa a dvd. In this inspirational show, piano virtuoso mona golabek performs some of the worlds most beautiful music as she shares her. A memoir of music, love and survival, by mona golabek and lee cohen. And so starts mona golabeks story of her mother, lisa jura, the pianist of willesden lane, based on golabeks book, the children of willesden lane, coauthored with lee cohen and adapted and directed for the stage by hershey felder. Set in vienna in 1938 and in london during the blitz, the pianist of willesden lane tells the true story of lisa jura, a young jewish pianist who is dreaming about her concert debut at viennas storied musikverein concert hall. In the pianist of willesden lane, juras daughter, renowned pianist mona golabek, brings her mothers true tale of survival and triumph to the stage. A profile from the chicago tribune on mona golabek mona golabek is a pianist, cowriter of the book on which the play is based, and solo performer of her own mothers story. This is a story of great humanity in the midst of the worlds greatest inhumanity, and the. Lisa was studying piano, and had hoped to become a concert pianist. Last seasons soldout hit the pianist of willesden lane is back for a limited premier engagement set in vienna in 1938 and in london during the blitzkrieg, the pianist of willesden lane tells the true and inspirational story of lisa jura, a young jewish musician whose dreams are interrupted by the nazi regime. The holocaust educational trust was established in 1988.
Based on the book the children of willesden lane, written by mona golabek and lee cohen, the pianist of willesden lane is one young girls story of survival. Le petit theatre concludes its season with critically. A true story of hope and survival during world war ii young readers edition. An expression of hope and the lifeaffirming power of music, the pianist of willesden lane tells the true story of a young jewish musician, who was sent from naziruled vienna to the relative safety of london during the blitzkrieg. Inspired by the life of lisa jura, the hold on to your music foundation seeks to expand awareness and understanding of the ethical implications of world events such as the holocaust, and the power of the arts, especially music, to embolden the human spirit in the face of adversity. The true story of lisa jura, a young jewish pianist in wartorn vienna as told. In the pianist of willesden lane, keyboard virtuoso mona golabek essentially channels her mother, pianist lisa jura, and strikes musical and emotional notes that transcend technical display. Mar 06, 2015 children of willesden lane video nick miller. The pianist of willesden lane is a limited premier engagement outside of the regular 20162017 season. About the author mona golabek is a grammynominated recording artist, internationally celebrated concert pianist, and star of the onewoman show the pianist of willesden lane. Adapted and directed by hershey felder based on the book the children of willesden lane by mona golabek and lee cohen the segal centre presents a hershey felder presents production this elegant, heartfelt solo showis an arresting, deeply affecting triumph. The story follows lisas coming of age during ww11 and her.
Whether or not you are holiday shopping, theres a treat for you at the westport country playhouse. Children under 6 are not permitted at any production. Piano virtuoso mona golabek tells the story of her mothers journey from wartime austria to england to escape the holocaust. A true story of family, hope and survival told through the worlds most beautiful music. The pianist of willesden portland center stage at the armory. Her mother, lisa jura, was a talented young pianist, living in vienna when germany annexed the country, and the persecution of jews began in.
Its mona golabek and her show, the pianist of willesden lane. Set in vienna in 1938 and london during the blitzkrieg, the pianist of willesden lane tells the true and inspiring story of lisa jura, a young jewish pianist whose dream of making her concert debut at the storied musikverein concert. Concert pianist mona golabek introduces moonlight sonata first movement and plays it in its entirety. Jan 21, 2020 the pianist of willesden lane by hershey felder, based on the book by mona golabek and lee cohen, presented by theatreworks silicon valley through. The pianist of willesden lane portland center stage at the. Holding fast to dreams of concert success, a young jewish pianist escapes vienna via the kindertransport, arriving in england at the outset of world war ii.
The pianist of willesden lane harold green jewish theatre. The pianist of willesden lane was adapted for the stage by hershey felder, based on a book written by mona golabek and lee cohen. On saturday, the internationally acclaimed pianist mona golabek brings her widely celebrated performance, the pianist of willesden lane, to the mountain view center for the performing arts. An absolutely excellent book that follows some of the children from 1938 through 1945.
Starring mona golabek adapted and directed by hershey felder based on the book the children of willesden lane by mona golabek and lee cohen. With your support, le petit theatres production of the pianist of willesden lane will challenge audiences to examine the past through lisa juras remarkable story and analyze its connections to the present, in the hopes of informing a more equitable and just future. Theatreworks silicon valley scored a tremendous theatrical success when it chose to present the pianist of willesden lane, now being performed at the mountain view center for the performing arts through february 16. Pianist of willesden lane portland center stage by. Telling her mothers war story on stage with a piano the. The pianist of willesden lane first engagement, each and every thing, forever, the santaland diaries, the lion, the peoples republic of portland second engagement, vanya and. Featuring live performances of classics by chopin, beethoven, and debussy, pianist is a deeply moving story infused with hope and the. Hartford in 2015, the pianist of willesden lane, a show based on mona golabeks mothers experiences during and after world war ii, had its east coast premiere at hartford stage. Oct 29, 20 opening this week at the berkeley rep, mona golabeks the pianist of willesden lane traces the dramatic history of her own family.
An exquisite musical memoir, the pianist of willesden lane is based on the true story of a young jewish musical prodigy, lisa jura, whose talent was her ticket to escape naziruled vienna for the relative safety of london during the blitzkrieg. A musical journey of hope and survival an exquisite musical memoir, the pianist of willesden lane is based on the true story of a young jewish musical prodigy, lisa jura, whose talent was her ticket to escape naziruled vienna for the relative safety of london during the blitzkrieg. In her onewoman show the pianist of willesden lane, piano virtuoso mona golabek chronicles her mothers escape from the holocaust. Based on the book the children of willesden lane, written by mona golabek and lee cohen, the pianist of willesden lane is one young girls story of survival and how the most beautiful music in the world saved her life. The trust works in schools, universities and in the community to raise awareness and understanding of the holocaust, providing teacher training, an outreach. Her mother, lisa jura, was a talented young pianist, living in vienna when germany annexed the country, and the persecution of jews began in earnest. The pianist of willesden lane brings powerful tale of survival to berkeley rep. Review of the pianist of willesden lane at st james theatre.
This year, felder is leaving the wooing, charming, and entertaining to pianist mona golabek, who will perform a story about her mother, in the musical story the pianist of willesden lane. Mona golabek in the pianist of willesden lane, at hartford stage through july 22. Set in vienna in 1938 and in london during the blitz, the pianist of. Set in vienna in 1938 and in london during the blitz, the pianist of willesden lane tells the true story. Oct, 2019 the pianist of willesden lane at hartford stage. Piano virtuoso mona golabek stars in onewoman play directed by acclaimed performer hershey felder. The pianist at willesden lane san francisco classical voice. At age 14, pianist lisa jura was separated from everything and everyone she knew and loved. With three daughters and only one passage to safety, a mother must choose. Coming to hartford stage on thursday, the pianist of willesden lane does indeed take audiences on an emotional journey. Buy the pianist of willesden lane tickets from the official site. The children of willesden lane is about some of the 10,000 children from the kindertransport of 1938 1939. This production is made possible by the support of generous donors like you.
In this deeply affecting memoironceremoved, adapted and directed by hershey felder, and based on a book by ms. Mona golabek and the pianist of willesden lane the. Grammynominated pianist and storyteller mona golabek shares the gripping, biographical tale of her mothers escape from vienna in 1938. Vouchers, promotional codes and coupons are not accepted for this production. Felder writes and performs shows about great composers, from ludwig van beethoven to irving berlin, entertaining audiences in the biggest moneyearning. In the pianist of willesden lane, awardwinning pianist mona golabek plays the piano under a projected image of her parents, lisa and michel golabek. The production, directed by hershey felder, has been acclaimed by critics and audiences across america, with soldout runs in new york and london. Mona golabek is a grammynominated recording artist, internationally celebrated concert pianist, and star of the onewoman show the pianist of willesden lane. Golabek cowrote a book entitled the children of willesden lane that chronicles her mothers experience with the kindertransport which was published in 2002. The pianist of willesden lane westport country playhouse. Opening this week at the berkeley rep, mona golabeks the pianist of willesden lane traces the dramatic history of her own family. The pianist of willesden lane based on the book the children of willesden lane by mona golabek and lee cohen adapted and directed by hershey felder december 6 22. Much of the focus is on bloomsbury house, which housed about 32 children from the transport.
New orleans april 10, 2019 le petit theatre proudly announces the pianist of willesden lane, starring internationally acclaimed pianist and storyteller mona golabek. On saturday, the internationally acclaimed pianist mona golabek brings her widely celebrated performance, the pianist of willesden lane, to the mountain view center for. The pianist of willesden lane, adapted and directed by hershey felder. The pianist of willesden lane cleveland play house 216. They tell the heartfelt story of their mother lisa jura, based entirely on true stories and real people. The pianist of willesden lane, a jewish girls war story the new. Featuring live performances of classics by chopin, beethoven, and debussy, pianist is a deeply moving story infused with hope and the lifeaffirming power of music. Lisa jura was fourteenyears old and living in preworld war ii vienna when her parents put her on a kindertransport train leaving for england. In this inspirational show, grammy nominated pianist mona golabek interweaves the music of bach, beethoven. Set in vienna in 1938 and london during the blitzkrieg, the pianist of willesden lane tells the true and inspiring story of lisa jura, a young jewish pianist whose dream of making her concert debut at the storied musikverein concert hall is dashed by. The pianist of willesden lane, a jewish girls war story.
The pianist of willesden lane portland center stage at. An expression of hope and the lifeaffirming power of music, the pianist of willesden lane tells the true story of a young jewish musician who was sent from naziruled vienna to the relative safety of london during the blitzkrieg. In this alternately heartwrenching and uplifting story, juras daughter, golabek, a pianist, and writer cohen trace the six years jura spent in london, where she found surrogate families in the 31 other young refugees at the willesden lane hostel, and in the workingclass british women at the east end garment factory that employed her. Golabek was so inspired by her mothers story she wrote a bestselling book the children of willesden lane on the subject.
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