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    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.
    I intend to live forever - so far, so good.

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    Just starting now!

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    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!
    "The isle is full of noises... Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not"
    The Tempest, Act III scene 2 ll 148-9

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panjandrum View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by french frank View Post
    There could be a 30-day Montaigneathon.
    Montaigneering?

    the Renaissance writer, with music by Bach, Ligeti, Mendelssohn and Randy Newman.
    Why?
    Last edited by ferneyhoughgeliebte; 11-06-12 at 10:14.

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    Quote Originally Posted by french frank View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panjandrum View Post
    Another dramadoc - hopeless. If only the BBC had the courage to present an unvarnished production of the genuine article.
    Miseryguts! What are you talking about ?!

    It's a sequence of readings and music.
    "The isle is full of noises... Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not"
    The Tempest, Act III scene 2 ll 148-9

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    Quote Originally Posted by Caliban View Post
    Miseryguts!
    Per-fection

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