Penny Serenade: Recording the Sentimental Seasons with Cate Bryan (NCTM)
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Friday 28 November, 20:00 GMT
On the eve of Cary Grant’s death anniversary, join us online for a concert celebrating one of his most emotional performances in Penny Serenade, the role that earned him an Oscar nomination. Streaming live from Iowa, pianist Cate Bryan, NCTM will perform the songs that shape the film’s emotional “seasons”. Discover how harmonic shifts, unresolved chords, and even silence amplify the power of this classic tearjerker.
This free concert is the perfect prelude to our UK big-screen tribute the following day in Cary Grant’s hometown of Bristol. Experience Penny Serenade as it was meant to be seen—on the big screen—while honouring Cary’s legacy in the city that shaped him. Saturday 29 November, Bristol Megascreen. Doors 6pm; event starts 6.30pm GMT. With 78s playing in the foyer on arrival, live choirs singing songs from the film and an expert panel discussion about music and melodrama after the film. Tickets from www.carycomeshome.co.uk
