“By blending simplicity and
virtuosity, the performance was remarkably gripping. …With her authoritative
pianism and uncompromising identification with a great female artist, [Wendt]
touched her enthusiastic audience strongly. One immediately wants to hear
more.” |
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Norrbottens-Kurriren
Sweden
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“. . . it was a pleasure to
see such a strong work of art put on stage, a mixture of acting and music
making. The entertainment and information values were high. The audience
was left in deep contemplation about one of the most famous love triangles
in music history.” |
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Morgunblaðið
Iceland |
"Performing in the intimate surroundings of an English country house
drawing room, Stephanie Wendt gave us a heartfelt insight into the powerful
and forbidden emotions of a married woman attracted to a younger man and
fellow musician, beautifully punctuated with her exquisitely played selections
of music by Clara and Robert Schumann. We felt almost voyeuristic to be
eavesdropping on such an intensely personal conversation." |
Michael Cunliffe-Lister
Dingley, England |
"What a beautifully crafted and innovative program! The audience
was transported back in time by Dr. Wendt's presentation. Her stage skills
and exquisite musicianship brought to life the times, the trials, and the
music of Clara Schumann. " |
Elaine Harriss, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Music, University of Tennessee at
Martin |
"For me, it was a never-to-be-forgotten wonderful and perfect presentation." |
Clemens Wegener
Adelaide, Australia |
"Clara's Visitor is a genuine tour de force. Stephanie Wendt's synthesis of piano and theatrical performance is sublime, and brilliantly reflects the emotional complexities inherent in the Schumanns' marriage and music. This is artistic creativity of the highest order — a performance that will rivet, inspire, and elevate all who are fortunate enough to witness it." |
Robert Schneider
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
"[Wendt's] ability to portray Clara is astonishing. The audience empathizes with her performance and enjoys her talent as a pianist as she plays not only the work of Robert Schumann and Brahms but of Clara as well. This is a talented pianist and actor." |
The Honorable Bronwyn Bishop,
Federal Member of Parliament (Australia) |
"I thought the work is brilliant and I loved it with a passion. Truly, the best I have seen in a long time." |
Christel DeHaan
Indianapolis, Indiana |
"The audience . . .was absolutely riveted by the drama of the presentation and the convincing portrayal of Clara Schumann. The musical illustrations were performed with authority." |
Warren Thomson, OAM Artistic Director,
Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia |
"It is a very moving story, and her presentation captured the heart." |
Marjorie Bailey
Sydney, Australia |
"We go to a lot of performances and [Wendt's] script and acting were as good as we've seen. From the minute she stepped onstage, she transformed the space to Clara's living room. We laughed at Clara's wit and had tears in our eyes at her pain and frustration. And shall we mention Stephanie Wendt's playing!!" |
Linda Cole
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
"Clara's Visitor made me laugh and made me cry, illuminated a historical figure with great humanity, and introduced me to some unforgettable music." |
Penny Hillemann
Northfield, Minnesota
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