Lotte’s Gift
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Based on the memoirs and recollections of Lieselotte Reinke and the recollections of Isolde and Karin Schaupp and Trudy von Stein. Classical guitarist Karin Schaupp is one of Australia’s most esteemed musicians. David Williamson is Australia’s best-known playwright.
In this touching play these two Australian luminaries join forces to tell the remarkable true story of Karin’s grandmother Lotte, an exceptional singer with a passion for music. Lotte gave Karin her first guitar at the age of three and immediately Karin’s destiny became clear. Whilst harsh realities dashed Lotte’s personal ambitions, and she never became the star she should have been, Lotte sees Karin has become exactly what she deserves to be. And for Lotte, that’s more than enough.
Throughout the play, projected images from the family photo album are evoked from memory. At the most poignant moments in the play Karin takes up her guitar and channels the emotions of the play into superbly performed guitar solos. This is a unique and emotional story which draws on the talents of two internationally recognised Australian talents.
NOT TO BE MISSED!
