Longus Daphnis And Chloe

(2,5 Sterne; 1 Bewertungen)

Afternoon Play: Daphnis and Chloe Fri 3rd Mar 2006, 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM By Longus, adapted for radio by Hattie Naylor.   This virtuoso story of two naive young lovers, beset by pirates, aided by supernatural forces and the power of love, has been a popular read since it was first translated from the Greek more than 500 years ago. Producer/Director Jeremy Mortimer   Longus: Adrian Scarborough Chloe: Lyndsey Marshal Daphnis: Ben McKay Lamo/Megacles: Kim Wall Myrtale/Lycaenium: Tracy Wiles Philetas/Dionyosophanes: Geoffrey Beevers Love/Astylus: Simon Trinder Dryas/Gnatho/Lampis: Anthony Glennon

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Dances with Prose

(2,5 Sterne)

My suggestion would be to read the original text before listening to this radio adaptation otherwise it will be difficult to follow the story. As for this recording, it is superb. The narrator and the actors did a phenomenal job. The music was pleasing and complemented the performance.