The Happy Prince by Liza Lehmann is a dramatic recitation for speaker and piano based on the short story by Oscar Wilde. Join us for this stunning, live multidisciplinary performance of ‘The Happy Prince’, the story of a prince who was made into a golden statue after he died. In life, he lived a sheltered, happy life, but in death he saw all the suffering throughout his city. He befriends a swallow who has been separated from his flock and, together, they help the poor of the city. The story is beautiful, but the ending is bittersweet.
The Performers
Maria Henderson is 15 years old and studies harpsichord and trombone at TU Dublin Conservatoire. She is a multiple prize-winner at various competitions, including Feis Ceoil, Feis Maitiu, and Arklow Music Festival. She also sings with Piccolo Lasso and has performed with them at the NCH Dublin, Westminster Cathedral and the church of Santi Michele and Gaetano, Florence.
Cecilia Henderson is 13 years old and studies organ at TU Dublin Conservatoire. She has won first prize in singing and drama competitions at Feis Maitiu, Kilcoole Music Festival, and Feis Ceoil. She played the title role of Kiva in Kavaleer Production’s animated series ‘Kiva can do’ which was broadcast on RTE Junior.
Suitable for 7-12 years.
To book a place, please contact Malahide Library on (01) 8704430 or email malahidelibrary@fingal.ie.
Cruinniú na nÓg Fingal 2024
