
The Cello and the Nightingale: Beatrice Harrison
4 Extra Debut. Cellist Beatrice Harrison makes her famous 1924 live 大象传媒 broadcast from her garden. Stars Diana Quick and Julian Lloyd Webber.
In 1924 cellist Beatrice Harrison became world famous with a 大象传媒 live broadcast from her Surrey garden of a nightingale accompanying her cello.
Patricia Cleveland-Peck's play tells the story of the extraordinary occasion.
Starring Diana Quick.
With music performed on the cello, by Julian Lloyd Webber.
Beatrice Harrison .... Diana Quick
Captain West .... Geoffrey Whitehead
Colonel Harrison .... Garard Green
Mrs Harrison .... Maxine Audley
Margaret .... Kate Binchy
Mr Eckersley .... Jonathan Adams
Cyril Scott .... Keith Drinkel
Mr Reith .... Gordon Reid
Rex Palmer .... Peter Penry-Jones
Listener-In .... Eric Allan
Child .... Jill Lidstone
Madame Melba .... Joanna Wake
Bates .... John Webb
Monica .... Theresa Streatfield
Director: Cherry Cookson
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 3 in May 1992.
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