Episode 5
Literature, religion and the hurdy-gurdy man. Ian Bostridge concludes his exploration of Franz Schubert's existential song-cycle masterpiece, Winterreise (Winter's Journey).
Literature, religion and the hurdy-gurdy man. Internationally acclaimed tenor Ian Bostridge concludes his exploration of Schubert's existential masterpiece Winterreise, Winter's Journey.
Strange old man,
Should I go with you?
Will you to my songs
Play your hurdy-gurdy?
Written and read by Ian Bostridge
Abridged by Laurence Wareing
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Ian Bostridge |
| Author | Ian Bostridge |
| Abridger | Laurence Wareing |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
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