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Song of Myself
A new reading of Walt Whitman's Song of Myself, with excerpts from Orson Welles's 1953 version alongside the voices of actors Michael Sheen, Clarke Peters and Eleanor Bron.
Orson Welles read Whitman's trailblazing poem for the 麻豆社 Third Programme in 1953. In a new landmark reading of the poem, Welles's voice is interwoven with readings from a small cast of acclaimed actors - Michael Sheen, Clarke Peters, Julianna Jennings, Kyle Soller and Eleanor Bron. With an introduction from poet Mark Doty.
Last on
Sun 28 Feb 2021
19:30
麻豆社 Radio 3
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Orson Welles |
| Writer | Walt Whitman |
| Reader | Michael Sheen |
| Reader | Julianna Jennings |
| Reader | Kyle Soller |
| Reader | Clarke Peters |
| Reader | Mark Doty |
| Producer | Emma Harding |
Broadcasts
- Sun 17 Apr 2016 21:00麻豆社 Radio 3
- Sun 15 Oct 2017 21:00麻豆社 Radio 3
- Sun 28 Feb 2021 19:30麻豆社 Radio 3
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