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A journey of discovery, weaving music with poetry and prose read by leading actors.

A weekly journey of discovery, weaving together a range of music with poetry and prose read by leading actors.

Words and Music: Piano

Piano

14/10/2012

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Texts and music celebrating the piano. Readings by Louise Jameson and Joshua Richards.

Louise Jameson and Joshua Richards are the readers in a sequence of poetry, prose and music celebrating the piano, as part of the BBC's piano season.

Piano Season on the BBC. 

Louise Jameson and Joshua Richards with poetry, prose and music celebrating the piano.

The piano inspires a kaleidoscope of musical styles, but packs an emotional punch as well. Join actors Louise Jameson and Joshua Richards for poetry and prose that celebrates love, loss, nostalgia, grim determination and joy, all inspired by the piano. With music to match, of course.

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