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The Libation Bearers
Episode 2 of 3
The second play in Aeschylus's classic trilogy about murder, revenge and justice. Orestes' struggles are brought vividly to life in a new version by playwright Ed Hime.
The Oresteia: The Libation Bearers
By Aeschylus
A new version by Ed Hime
The second play in Aeschylus's classic trilogy about murder, revenge and justice. Agamemnon's son Orestes returns home from exile to kill his mother in revenge for his father's murder. But where can he find the strength to carry out such a terrible deed?
Sound design by Cal Knightley & Colin Guthrie.
Last on
Sun 30 Aug 2015
22:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev
Overture: The Oresteia Op.6
Orchestra: Philharmonia. Conductor: Neeme Järvi.- Sergey Ivanovich Taneyev (1856-1915).
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Aeschylus |
| Adaptor | Ed Hime |
| Orestes | Will Howard |
| Electra | Joanne Froggatt |
| Clytemnestra | Lesley Sharp |
| The Chorus | Sheila Reid |
| The Chorus | Amanda Lawrence |
| The Chorus | Carys Eleri |
| Aegisthus | Sean Murray |
| Cilissa | Carolyn Pickles |
| Pylades | Joel MacCormack |
| Servant | David Seddon |
| Servant | John Norton |
| Iphigenia | Georgie Fuller |
| Singer | Adriana Festeu |
| Musician | Alasdair Malloy |
| Musician | Stephen Webberley |
| Musician | Stephen Whibley |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
Broadcasts
- Sun 19 Jan 2014 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
- Sun 30 Aug 2015 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3