Fanny: the Other Mendelssohn - post show talk

Film showing, followed by a Q+A with director Sheila Hayman.  

Take a celebrated  musical genius, sibling rivalry, an unknown manuscript, some very  persistent research and one sensational revelation, and what have you  got? FANNY: THE OTHER MENDELSSOHN – the documentary from BAFTA-winning  director Sheila Hayman that features global Decca star, Isata  Kanneh-Mason.   The film reveals the extraordinary story of Fanny,  a composer long ignored by the classical music world in favour of her  famous brother Felix, who despite being forbidden a musical career  persevered, composing 450 works in her short life. Fanny’s lost  masterpiece, 'The Easter Sonata', is brought to life by virtuoso pianist  Isata Kanneh-Mason.  As she explores the music, the parallels between  her life and Fanny's – including the challenge of being a pioneer with  few role models in classical music -- become clear.  Fanny's 3x  great-granddaughter, Sheila Hayman, writes and directs the film, shot on  location…