Renewed and sincere gratitude to you all. Our Clara recording will go ahead, if a little later than originally planned. In the meantime we hope you enjoy the video!
Read updateClara - Recording Her Story
by Sandra Porter & Graeme McNaught in London, England, United Kingdom
We did it
On 17th February 2020 we successfully raised £7,460 with 107 supporters in 34 days
Help raise £7000 to make a recording illuminating the life of Clara Schumann, a unique woman artist in the 19th Century. Proceeds to MIND.
by Sandra Porter & Graeme McNaught in London, England, United Kingdom
It's going to happen! - the Clara recording and proceeds to MIND and, it's all thanks to YOU - each and every one of you who gave, shared and supported us. We are overwhelmed and so grateful. Plans to record Robert and Clara Schumann songs and Sally Beamish's 'Clara' are…
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We've done it! And huge thanks to all of you for making this recording a reality. Do keep in touch and we'll keep you updated with our recording and performances. We're extending the deadline by a week in the hope that we can make a meaningful contribution to MIND.
The birds…
We're at 63%!! Dizzy with gratitude and beginning to believe that this recording really will happen.
We're grateful too for the support of Sally Beamish, the composer of "Clara". Here she is with her thoughts on the piece and on women composers in the 19th century:
We're at 35%! A massive Thanks to each and every one of you. With one week to go till our deadline - Please keep sharing! Here's a video message from Jonathan at First Hand Records:
Read updateRewards
This project offers rewards in return for your donation.
£20 or more
£20 CD Reward
A free copy of the Clara recital programme on CD
£25 or more
£20 CD Reward Plus International Postage
For Supporters not located in the UK: a free CD sent by international postage
£50 or more
£50 VIP CD Reward
Your name printed in the Clara CD booklet, with our grateful thanks, plus a free copy of the CD
£1,000 or more
£1000 Exclusive Recital Reward
We will arrange to bring a special personal performance of Clara to your own home or other suitable venue! Plus a free Clara CD.
Sandra and Graeme can modify the programme to suit your tastes. We'll need a reasonable period of notice to find a mutually convenient date that can fit with our schedules and your own, of course. A quality piano in good playing order would also be a must.