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“Duet for One” in Montauk

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Rick Forstmann

Rick Forstmann

Zoey O'Toole

Zoey O'Toole

authorStaff Writer on Sep 20, 2022

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a reading of “Duet For One,” a play written by Tom Kempinksi, which won the London Theatre Critics Award for “Best Play” in 1980, on Friday, September 23, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The directed reading will feature Richard Forstmann and Zoey O’Toole. O’Toole appears in the role of Stephanie Anderson, a world-famous violinist who knows she will gradually become unable to play her instrument due to a recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Forstmann plays her psychotherapist, Dr. Louis Feldman, who is struggling with his own issues.

“Duet for One” was inspired by the life of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré (1945-1987), who was diagnosed with MS at age 28, at the height of her career. Her romantic, emotive style propelled her to international stardom by age 20. Although du Pré’s playing career was cut short by illness, she is regarded as one of the 20th century’s greatest cellists. She was married to Israeli pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim who was noted for his efforts to promote peace through music in the Middle East.

For more information, or to register to attend the reading, call 631-668-3377 or visit montauklibrary.org.

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