The Full Montaigne

[Pianorak]

R3 - 6.30pm TODAY (10 Jun)

A programme devoted to M de M and his celebrated Essays, featuring Jim Broadbent as the Renaissance writer, with music by Bach, Ligeti, Mendelssohn and Randy Newman.

[french frank]

Just starting now!

[Caliban]

I've been meaning to post about this, not least hoping that Monsieur Vinteuil is aware - it seems to particularly up his boulevard.

I missed the beginning so shall catch up!

Thanks, pianorak!

[Panjandrum]

Another dramadoc - hopeless. If only the BBC had the courage to present an unvarnished production of the genuine article.

[french frank]

Another dramadoc - hopeless. If only the BBC had the courage to present an unvarnished production of the genuine article.

Not quite sure what you mean about that - an 'unvarnished production' of what? ...

Readings of the complete works in 16th century French?

There could be a 30-day Montaigneathon.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

There could be a 30-day Montaigneathon.

Montaigneering?

the Renaissance writer, with music by Bach, Ligeti, Mendelssohn and Randy Newman.

Why?

[amateur51]

Not quite sure what you mean about that - an 'unvarnished production' of what? ...

Readings of the complete works in 16th century French?

There could be a 30-day Montaigneathon.

[amateur51]

Montaigeering?

[french frank]

the Renaissance writer, with music by Bach, Ligeti, Mendelssohn and Randy Newman.

Why?

Because it's the nature of that particular programme? It's an anthology of Words and Music, built up round a particular theme - not a Life and Works examination. (And I agree with those who think the concept is more appropriate to a late-night slot.)

[Pianorak]

the Renaissance writer, with music by Bach, Ligeti, Mendelssohn and Randy Newman.

Why?

I had my doubts - but in the end thought it quite amusing and even apposite. Thus the dramatic Ligeti following some dramatic Montaigne episode worked well IMV.