ESCAPEMENT: An Exquisite Tale of Love and Passion
Henri, a tomboyish and musically-gifted street urchin living in Europe’s turbulent Romantic era, dreams of composing music for the ages but, being female, is denied this path. Years later, the talented Henri, who openly dons men’s clothing and courts women, has settled into the role of housekeeper for Cristofer, an up-and-coming but penniless composer. In exchange for room and board Henri secretly lends her musical gifts to Cristofer’s efforts.
The pair lives peacefully with their arrangement until Jacque, a powerful and ruthless patron, comes to town and offers to pay Cristofer handsomely for a new symphony. When Cristofer struggles to produce the work, Henri steps in and composes a masterpiece. Brimming with secrets, betrayal, genius, unforgettable characters and exhilarating music, ESCAPEMENT explores the perils and triumphs of lovers and artists, speaking directly to the passions inside us all.