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Manfred

An adaptation of Byron's haunting drama in which a man, living in isolation high in the mountains, tortured and haunted by a dark crime, invokes spirits in search of solace.

Manfred by Lord Byron
This haunting, poetic drama stars Joseph Millson. Manfred, living isolated, high in the mountains, tortured and haunted by a dark crime, invokes spirits in search of solace but finds no peace.

Singers: Rhiain Taylor, Caroline Lock, Michael Gibson, Fionnuala Dorrity, Conrad Nelson, Connor Baiano and Katharine Longworth.
Original music composed and performed by Olly Fox.

Introduction with Gregory Paul Tate, University of St. Andrews
Research consultant, Professor Jane Stabler, University St. Andrews

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1 hour, 29 minutes

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Sun 21 Oct 201819:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Robert Schumann

    Arabeske, Op 18

    Performer: Myung-Whun Chung.
    • ECM New Series.

Credits

AuthorGeorge Byron
ManfredJoseph Millson
Chamois Hunter/SpiritConrad Nelson
Abbot/Spirit/ArimanesJonathan Keeble
Herman/SpiritHenry Devas
Astarte/Witch of the Alps/SpiritEmily Pithon
SpiritRuth Alexander Rubin
SpiritFionnuala Dorrity
SingerRhiain Taylor
SingerCaroline Lock
SingerMichael Gibson
SingerFionnuala Dorrity
SingerConrad Nelson
SingerConnor Baiano
SingerKatharine Longworth
ComposerOlly Fox
AdaptorPauline Harris
DirectorPauline Harris

Broadcasts

  • Sun 8 Jan 201721:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Sun 21 Oct 201819:30
    BBC Radio 3

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