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Beware of Pity, by Stefan Zweig

Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Proms 2014, Proms Interval

An excerpt from Stefan Zweig's novel Beware of Pity, set in the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. An innocent social blunder has lasting repercussions for a young officer.

An extract from Stefan Zweig's novel set in the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. An innocent social blunder at a glamorous soiree has lasting repercussions for an idealistic young cavalry officer.

Reader: John Heffernan
Translator: Anthea Bell
Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Wes Anderson, an aficionado of the Austrian writer's work, cites Beware of Pity as one of the prime influences behind his latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel.

20 minutes

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Tue 22 Jul 2014 21:10
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 3

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  • Richard Strauss

    Der Rosenkavalier Act 3 (Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Proms 2014)

    Conductor: Robin Ticciati. Performer: Glyndebourne Festival Opera Company.

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  • Tue 22 Jul 2014 21:10
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