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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: Reconciliation

Reconciliation

31/07/2011

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Texts and music related to reconciliation. Readings by Harriet Walter and Oliver Dimsdale.

Poetry and music relating to reconciliation, with readings by Harriet Walter and Oliver Dimsdale. With Donne, Peter Porter, Christina Rossetti, plus Tchaikovsky, Adams, Nick Cave.

In our personal lives or on the world stage, reconciliation is an essential part of humankind's co-existence and civility. It can sometimes be a painful process, admitting our mistakes or failings, but it can also be a moment of celebration where we achieve redemption and forgiveness; where we can put the past behind us and move forward with great hope and optimism. Actors Harriet Walter and Oliver Dimsdale read poetry by John Donne, Peter Porter and Christina Rossetti, with music by Tchaikovsky, John Adams and Nick Cave.

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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