Blood Wedding by Federico García Lorca

Federico García Lorca

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Blood Wedding is an evocative meditation on fate, war, tradition, passion, and repression, inspired by the true story of a fatal feud between two families in the Almeria province, high in the mountains of rural Spain. This version is adapted by Ted Hughes.

The drama features a talented cast including Carl Prekopp as the Bridegroom/Woodcutter, Sarah Smart as the Bride, and William Ash as Leonardo, among others. Directed by Pauline Harris, it was first broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

Federico García Lorca, a prominent Spanish poet and dramatist, is remembered for his significant contributions to literature and the arts, while Ted Hughes is celebrated as one of the best poets of his generation.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.