Book at Bedtime | The Courage Consort: 5

Duration: 13'43''

Synopsis

The consort's Belgian fortnight ends in absurdity, disharmony and tragedy.

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Book at Bedtime | The Courage Consort: 1

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Roger Courage's Courage Consort were, arguably, the 7th most renowned serious vocal ensemble in the world. Now they had been granted...

Book at Bedtime | The Courage Consort: 2

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Catherine Courage hears a mysterious half-human cry coming from the forest.

Book at Bedtime | The Courage Consort: 3

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Book at Bedtime | The Courage Consort: 4

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United in their dislike of the composer, the Courage Consort devoted the next week to getting on top of Partitum Mutante.

Book at Bedtime | The Courage Consort: 5

Book at Bedtime | The Courage Consort: 5

2003 | 13'43''

The consort's Belgian fortnight ends in absurdity, disharmony and tragedy.
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