Sisters and Brothers
Irma Kurtz reflects on different relationships between siblings, including competition for parental approval, the uniting of siblings against oppression and empathy between them.
In Sisters and Brothers Irma Kurtz reflects on sibling relationships. She considers competition for parental approval, the uniting of siblings against oppression and the empathy that can exist between brothers and sisters.
From the time they are born, our brothers and sisters may be our collaborators, our role models and our cautionary tales. Whether they are protectors or tormentors, objects of pride or sources of envy, siblings are with us for life.
In the programme, we hear readings by Seamus Heaney, Jane Austen and Laurie Lee. The music is by Herbert Howells, the composer Engelbert Humperdink, Carly Simon and George Gershwin. The readers are Liza Sadovy, Col Farrell and Frank Stirling.
Producer: Ronni Davis
A Unique production for 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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Herbert Howells
In Gloucestershire, Movement 1
Performer: Britten Quartet
- Howells and Delius: String Quartets.
- EMI.
- CDC 5553492 (1).
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Louis Armstrong
Cain and Abel
Performer: Louis Armstrong
- Louis Armstrong 1940-1942.
- Classics Jazz.
- 685.
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Br眉derchen, Komm, Tanz Mit Mir
Performer: G眉rzenich-Orchester K枚ln, K枚lner Kinderchor
- H盲nsel Und Gretel.
- EMI.
- 7692132.
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Anon
Anon - Hole in the Wall
Performer: The Windsor Box and Fir Co
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Carly Simon
Two Little Sisters (the theme from Marvin's Room)
Performer: Carly Simon with backing vocal from Meryl Streep
- Anthology/Carly Simon.
- Rhino.
- 8122781672 (2).
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Baruch Bulman
Pavan
Performer: Julian Bream
- The Golden Age of English Lute Music.
- RCA Victor.
- 804554.
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George and Ira Gershwin
Our Love Is Here to Stay
Performer: Nat King Cole
- Unforgettable.
- Capitol / EMI.
- 24721.
Broadcasts
- Sun 17 Feb 2013 06:05麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
- Sun 17 Feb 2013 23:30麻豆社 Radio 4