The real-life Vesper Lynd? Meet the Polish spy who inspired Bond – interview with Gary Guthman

Описание: Did James Bond’s Vesper Lynd have a real-life inspiration? Meet Krystyna Skarbek – Churchill’s favorite spy, SOE agent, and one of WWII’s most fearless heroines!

In this exclusive Pulse of Culture Talk, we sit down with Gary Guthman, the acclaimed jazz musician and composer behind ‘Vesper’ – a brand-new musical bringing Skarbek’s extraordinary life to the stage. Premiering on March 7 at the Podlaska Opera and Orchestra in Białystok, Poland, this production tells the gripping true story of the Polish countess-turned-spy who outwitted the Gestapo, saved lives, and shaped the world of espionage.

Who Was Krystyna Skarbek (Christine Granville)?
🔹 A daring agent of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), she smuggled intelligence and led sabotage missions behind enemy lines.
🔹 Used her charm, cunning, and combat skills to outmaneuver the Nazis, even biting her tongue to fake tuberculosis and escape interrogation!
🔹 Personally secured the release of captured SOE operatives, including future CIA agent Francis Cammaerts.
🔹 Some believe Ian Fleming modeled Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale after her. Could she be the real inspiration for Bond’s first great love?

What You’ll Discover in This Interview:
✅ How Gary Guthman turned wartime espionage into a thrilling musical experience
✅ A behind-the-scenes look at ‘Vesper’ – the music, history, and artistic vision
✅ Gary’s legendary career, from playing with Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, and Burt Bacharach to composing in Poland

📅 Don’t Miss the Premiere! ‘Vesper’ runs from March 7 to June 15 at the Podlaska Opera and Orchestra in Białystok, Poland.

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