Often referred to as the next Victor Borge, Sarah Hagen has transformed her award-winning role as “concert pianist” into a stand-up, or rather, sit-down comedy. Pairing anecdotes from the road with some of her favourite pieces by Chopin, Debussy, and Liszt, Sarah takes audiences deep inside the world of a classical musician as she shares her earnest efforts to keep her spirits up in the midst of troublesome times. Part storytelling and part recital, Perk Up, Pianist! has been described as “one of the best hours I’ve ever spent at the Fringe” [The Coast (Halifax)].

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Perk Up, Pianist!

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Sarah Hagen brings this classic programme featuring Bach’s formidable Goldberg Variations as part of the celebration of the recent release of her recording of the masterwork.

Sarah Hagen: Goldberg Variations

Imperial Theatre

In “Wonder Women!”, pianist and humorist Sarah Hagen delves into the remarkable stories and piano music of forgotten female composers from the classical repertoire. This recital will highlight piano works by 18th and 19th century composers, including Clara Schumann, Cécile Chaminade, Delphine von Schauroth, and others. Included will be stunningly gorgeous music by Marianna Martines, who lived in the same circles as Haydn and Mozart, and often joined Mozart in piano duets at the musical soirées she and her sister held in their Viennese home.

Sarah Hagen

Events

Past events

Oct 15, 2025

Perk Up, Pianist! · The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Feb 6, 2025

Sarah Hagen: Goldberg Variations · Imperial Theatre

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Goldberg Variations by Bach

Imperial Theatre

Piano in Prelude in C major by Goldberg

Imperial Theatre

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