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The Surprise of Being

BBC Radio 3
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Poems by FERNANDO PESSOA.
Portugal's most distinguished modern poet, born in 1888. Translation by CLARA de AZEVEDO MAFRA and JAMES GREENE
English reader John Rowe Portuguese reader Manuel Santana
Piano variations on a Portuguese theme arranged and performed by CHRISTOS PITTAS Producer JOHN THEOCHARIS (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Fernando Pessoa.
Translation By:
Clara de Azevedo
Translation By:
James Greene
Reader:
John Rowe
Piano:
Manuel Santana
Unknown:
Christos Pittas
Producer:
John Theocharis
Source: Radio Times

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About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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