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Head into relaxation with Hamnet and The Merchant of Venice

Head into the relaxing realms of soundtracks with Edith Bowman. Celebrating Shakespearean film scores, from Max Richter's Hamnet to Ran by Toru Takemitsu.

Head into the relaxing realms of soundtracks with Edith Bowman through Shakespeare’s musical legacy on film. From Toru Takemitsu’s Ran to Max Richter’s Hamnet and Patrick Doyle’s classic scores, we explore how the Bard’s enduring themes of love and power have inspired timeless soundscapes across cinema.

A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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1 hour

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Next Wednesday 20:00

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  • Next Wednesday 20:00