'The Fine Things of Youth' debuts Jan. 7 at St. Charles library
"The Fine Things of Youth" will make its debut in the Chicago area Sunday, Jan. 7, at the St. Charles Public Library. It will begin at 2 p.m. in the Carnegie Community Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave.
An adaptation of Willa Cather's "Lucy Gayheart," "The Fine Things of Youth" tells the haunting story of a brief, misbegotten affair between an impressionable young music student, Lucy Gayheart, and a charismatic singer, Clement Sebastian.
Lucy leaves small-town Nebraska to pursue musical studies in Chicago and as fate would have it, become rehearsal accompanist to Sebastian.
The piece draws on the classical song repertory woven throughout the novel set in early 20th-century Chicago.
St. Charles native Evan Bravos brings the story and song to life as Clement Sebastian, along with Jill Anderson as Lucy and Shannon McGinnis on piano.
Bravos has a master's degree in music from Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music.
Anderson is a Nebraska-based actor, singer, director and producer whose 24-year career has taken her across the U.S.
Pianist McGinnis has been recognized for her skilled performances in partnerships with some of the brightest stars in the classical vocal music world.
Registration is required for this special event. Seating is limited.
Sign up at the Reference Desk, by calling (630) 584-0076, ext. 1 or online at www.scpld.org.