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Drama on 3: Daughter of the Air

BBC Radio 3
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A story of ambition, lust and conquest, by 17th-century playwright Pedro Calderon de la Barca, based on the classical legend of Semiramis, the warrior queen of Assyria. Produced in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company, this first modern English translation by Dan Lewenstein is performed by members of the RSC in a version for radio by Sarah Woods.

Music by Anders Sodergren, performed by Michael Tubbs, Kevin Waterman and members of the cast

Contributors

Author:
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Translator:
Dan Lewenstein
Adapted by:
Sarah Woods
Producer/Director:
Jonquil Panting
Music:
Anders Sodergren
Musician:
Michael Tubbs
Musician:
Kevin Waterman
Semiramis:
Rebecca Johnson
Menon:
John Ramm
Nino:
William Buckhurst
Chato:
Simon Trinder
Irene:
Claire Cox
Sirene:
Katherine Kelly
Arsidas/Lidoro:
John Stah
Tiresias:
Clifford Rose
Lisias:
Joseph Chance
Floro:
Matt Ryan
Villager:
Joanna van Kampen
Villager:
Emma Pallant
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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