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Angela Gheorghiu; The Reluctant Fundamentalist; Cultural Exchange - Peter Bazalgette

Soprano Angela Gheorghiu, a review of the film adaptation of Mohsin Hamid's novel The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and Peter Bazalgette makes his selection for the Cultural Exchange.

With John Wilson.

Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu is one of opera's best-known performers, appearing in the world's most prestigious opera houses and concert halls. She reflects on her controversial reputation and the breakdown of her marriage to tenor Roberto Alagna.

The Reluctant Fundamentalist is the film adaptation of Mohsin Hamid's novel. Directed by Mira Nair and starring Riz Ahmed and Kate Hudson, it's the story of Changez, a young Pakistani man who finds success working in Wall Street. When the 9/11 attacks happen he begins to notice a change in how his adopted society responds to him. Writer and critic Shahidha Bari reviews the film.

In the latest episode of Cultural Exchange, in which creative minds select a favourite art-work, Peter Bazalgette, chairman of Arts Council England, nominates a portrait of Edith Sitwell by the writer and painter Wyndham Lewis.

Producer Jerome Weatherald.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Angela Gheorghiu

    Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu discusses her work and her reputation

    Duration: 16:15

  • The Reluctant Fundamentalist

    Shahidha Bari reviews the film adaptation of Mohsin Hamid鈥檚 bestselling novel

    Duration: 05:11

  • Cultural Exchange - Peter Bazalgette

    Peter Bazalgette on his passion for Wyndham Lewis's portrait of Edith Sitwell

    Duration: 06:29

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

, the film adaptation of Mohsin Hamid鈥檚 bestselling novel, is released in UK cinemas on 10th May, certificate 15.

Angela Gheorghiu

on Friday 10th May, as part of the 2013 International Opera Stars Series.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Producer Jerome Weatherald
Interviewed Guest Peter Bazalgette
Editor John Goudie
Interviewed Guest Angela Gheorghiu

Broadcast

  • Thu 9 May 2013 19:15

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