The Symposium by PLATO.
A dialogue on the nature of love in a new translation by TOM GRIFFITH. With and Friends of the tragic poet Agathon celebrate his success at the drama festival. After the carousals, a few exhausted intimates dine together and decide to entertain themselves with talk. The subject is Eros, and the lively evening develops into a series of brilliant speeches in praise of the God of Love.
Music composed and conducted by CHRISTOS PITTAS and performed by JULIAN COWARD (flute)
ROLAND GALLERY (guitar) and ANNE COLLIS (percussion)
Singer JAY GODGRACE Adapted and directed by JOHN THEOCHARIS