The Pianist of Willesden Lane – September 8-29, 2019 Segal Centre LiveEvents September 1, 2019 2704 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 “This elegant, heartfelt solo show…is an arresting, deeply affecting triumph.” – The Los Angeles Times “An astonishing tour de force…Stunningly good.” – San Francisco Chronicle “A remarkable story … deeply affecting.” – The New York Times 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 Nazi-ruled Vienna for the relative safety of London during the Blitzkrieg. In this inspirational show, Jura’s daughter, Grammy-nominated piano virtuoso Mona Golabek, performs some of the world’s most beautiful music as she shares her mother’s riveting story of survival. Featuring the music of such greats as Debussy, Bach, Grieg, Beethoven, and Chopin, performed live on a Steinway concert piano. For tickets and information: www.segalcentre.org 514-739-7944 Segal Centre 5170 chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine, Montreal, H3W 1M7