An evening with John Bell AO – OBE and Simon Tedeschi
‘Words and Music’ brings together, two icons of Australia’s theatre and concert stages, the inimitable John Bell AO – OBE and extraordinary pianist Simon Tedeschi, in a sneak peek into life ‘behind the curtain’.
Enjoying decades of celebrated performances between them, John and Simon take the audience into their confidence and share some wicked backstage stories from the Opera House to the Concert Hall, alongside some of their favourite pieces of poetry and music from recent years and their shows together, such as Bright Star, Enoch Arden and Echoes of the Jazz Age.
With notes (both literary and musical) from Mozart and Beethoven, Schubert, Keats, and Scott Fitzgerald, topped off with some sizzling jazz, don’t miss the promise of a delightful and entertaining afternoon with two of Australia’s best-loved artists.
‘Words and Music’ is a surprise package with something for everyone!
ABOUT JOHN BELL
John Bell AO OBE is one of Australia’s most acclaimed actors and directors, and founder of the Bell Shakespeare Company. John has achieved several honours including, numerous Helpmann Awards and Sydney Theatre Awards and nominations, plus a number of prestigious Lifetime Achievement awards, including a National Trust Living National Treasure award.
ABOUT SIMON TEDESCHI
Simon Tedeschi is one of Australia’s most renowned classical pianists, recipient of the Young Performer of the Year Award and a Centenary Medal (Australia), the Creativity Foundation’s Legacy Award (USA) and a first prize in the Royal Overseas League Competition (UK).
Remarkably versatile across genres, Simon performs as soloist with major orchestras, from Sydney Opera House, children’s theatre to shows with John Bell, from regional towns and conservatoriums to Abu Dhabi, Shanghai and New York’s Carnegie Hall.