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Mahler's Muse
When Mahler receives a letter - mistakenly addressed to him - it brings his marriage to Alma, his muse, to a crisis point. Written by John Banville.
Alma Mahler was one of the most remarkable women of the 20th century, one whose magnetic aura touched an entire generation of creative artists. John Banville's drama explores how her marriage to the great Austrian composer reaches a crisis, the "hammer blow" of Mahler discovering his wife's affair.
Accompanist, Keith McAlister
Writer, John Banville
Producer, Gemma McMullan
Last on
Wed 13 Nov 201914:15
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Alma Mahler | Olivia Williams |
| Gustav Mahler | Rupert Graves |
| Walter Gropius | David Reakes |
| Anna Moll | Maggie Cronin |
| Gretel | Sophie Harkness |
| Sigmund Freud | Adrian Schiller |
| Doctor Blumenthal | Patrick FitzSymons |
| Anna | Clodagh Casey |
| Producer | Gemma McMullan |
| Writer | John Banville |
Broadcasts
- Tue 5 Dec 201714:15BBC Radio 4
- Wed 13 Nov 201914:15BBC Radio 4
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