THE POETRY and music of Emily Bronte will be brought to life in a historic house linked to her work.
Haworth soprano singer Charissa Hutchins, speaker Alexandra Lesley and pianist Gordon Balmforth will give a recital on Monday, October 8 at Ponden Hall, near Stanbury.
Actress and writer Alexandra's Bronte-themed one-woman play A Tender Fire premiered at the Salisbury Festival in 1988 and subsequently toured.
Her films include John Clare, in which she played the poet's wife Patty.
The recital comprises a selection of Emily's poems from the very early 'High Waving Heather' to 'The Prisoner' of late 1845, and ends with a short extract from Wuthering Heights.
They will be coupled with songs and piano solos. Manuscripts for all but one of the pieces were owned by Emily. The programme has been devised by John Hennessy, author of the recently-published Emily Jane Bronte and Her Music.
The recital will be at 11.30am. Tickets cost £12.50 and must be booked in advance by calling 01535 648608.
The hall was reputed to be the inspiration for Thrushross Grange, one of the main locations in Emily's novel Wuthering Heights.
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