Sara Davis Buechner: “Of Pigs and Pianos”

When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, a young Sara Davis Buechner declared: “A piano player and a pig farmer.” Decades later, the first of those has decidedly come true. Of Pigs and Pianos is Buechner’s one-woman show, recounting Sara Davis Buechner’s life story through dramatic narration, musical performances, and projected visuals. As one of the first transgender women in the industry to transition mid-career, Buechner encountered overwhelming obstacles, and faced them with courage and integrity. The New York Times gave the premiere performance a rave review; Buechner herself calls it “one of the most significant artistic works of my life.”

The repertoire is as eclectic and expressive as the story itself, featuring works that span eras and styles. Audiences can expect selections by Scarlatti, Mozart and Haydn, Romantic works by composers such as Chopin and Rachmaninoff, as well as 20th century greats like Gershwin.

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