Anton Lesser and Lucia Bonbright bring Thomas Hardy's world to vivid life, weaving his dramatic biography with poetry and passages from his greatest novels. Orchestra of the Swan provides a musical backdrop that Hardy himself would recognize—West Gallery harmonies meet Holst and contemporary folk in this unique fusion of words and music. You'll discover Hardy's overlooked humor, his surprising modernity, and the extraordinary span of his life through performances that blur the line between concert and theater. A rare evening where literature and music enhance each other beautifully.