Part recital, part storytelling, Wonder Women celebrates the remarkable lives and piano music of forgotten female composers of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen brings her unique blend of humour and musical excellence to the stage in this personal and intimate recital, exploring the lives and music of composers including Clara Schumann, Cécile Chaminade, and Agathe Backer Grøndahl, amongst others.
Sarah Hagen’s extensive touring has taken her across Canada, to Sweden, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the UK and twice to New York’s Carnegie Hall. Awarded as Artist of the Year by both Ontario Contact (2017) and the BC Touring Council (2015), Hagen is a performer who breathes life into every note she plays. Her concerts are known not just for their musical brilliance, but for creating meaningful moments, often blending exquisite music and wry humour.
With her engaging personality and infectious humour, Hagen warmly invites audiences into the incredible and distinct world of classical music.
Running time: 90mins + interval
“Her comic timing is as solid as her musical meter.”
The Edmonton Journal