"There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance. Pray you, love, remember. And there is pansies, that’s for thoughts.”

Ophelia in William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Acclaimed Tasmanian guitarist and 19th century specialist Claire Angel Bonner performs guitar masterworks alongside a cycle of original poetry, creating an introspective narrative that unites the echoes of the past with the memories of those we hold close.

Interweaving her narrative with floral symbolism and personal reflections on the connections that link us all, Claire has chosen works by Giuliani, Coste, Mertz, and Sor that speak of friendship, nature, grief and love - and the fragility of shared memories.

Originally created for the Leeds UK BasementArtsProject, where it will be performed next year, Hand in hand, I walk alone will premiere at Ashfield with subsequent performances in Adelaide and Perth.

This evening to remember includes a delicious aperitivo and the opportunity to explore historic Ashfield and its beautiful gardens with hosts Rae and Lindsay.