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The Libation Bearers

Drama on 3The Oresteia
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The second play in Aeschylus's classic trilogy about murder, revenge and justice. Orestes' struggles are brought vividly to life in a new version by playwright Ed Hime.

The Oresteia: The Libation Bearers
By Aeschylus

A new version by Ed Hime

The second play in Aeschylus's classic trilogy about murder, revenge and justice. Agamemnon's son Orestes returns home from exile to kill his mother in revenge for his father's murder. But where can he find the strength to carry out such a terrible deed?

Sound design by Cal Knightley & Colin Guthrie.

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1 hour, 5 minutes

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Sun 30 Aug 201522:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev

    Overture: The Oresteia Op.6

    Orchestra: Philharmonia. Conductor: Neeme Järvi.
    • Sergey Ivanovich Taneyev (1856-1915).
    • Chandos.
    • 1.

Credits

WriterAeschylus
AdaptorEd Hime
OrestesWill Howard
ElectraJoanne Froggatt
ClytemnestraLesley Sharp
The ChorusSheila Reid
The ChorusAmanda Lawrence
The ChorusCarys Eleri
AegisthusSean Murray
CilissaCarolyn Pickles
PyladesJoel MacCormack
ServantDavid Seddon
ServantJohn Norton
IphigeniaGeorgie Fuller
SingerAdriana Festeu
MusicianAlasdair Malloy
MusicianStephen Webberley
MusicianStephen Whibley
DirectorMarc Beeby

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Jan 201422:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Sun 30 Aug 201522:00
    BBC Radio 3

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