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Partita by Barbara Kingsolver

Unmoored by childhood tragedy, a musical prodigy comes to terms with a life well lived in the new novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Barbara Kingsolver. Read by Laurel Lefkow.

Radio 4,10 episodes

Episodes

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Overture
A novel of love, longing and music from Pulitzer Prize-winner Barbara Kingsolver.
19 Oct 2026,13 mins
Prelude II & Toccata
The rhythms of farm life are disrupted when Livia is contacted by a figure from her past.
20 Oct 2026,13 mins
Prelude III & Sarabande
As Livia clears her late mother's house, long-buried memories rise to the surface.
21 Oct 2026,13 mins
Sarabande & Prelude IV
Livia remembers the relationship that strained her commitment to music as a young prodigy.
22 Oct 2026,13 mins
Fugue
Livia's blissful life of music, passion and exploration is about to be upended.
23 Oct 2026,13 mins
Prelude V & Pathetique
As Livia clears her mother's house, she uncovers answers about her brother's tragic death.
26 Oct 2026,13 mins
Pathetique & Prelude VI
Just as Livia recovers from her horrific injury, another health crisis fells her.
27 Oct 2026,13 mins
Da Capo
Back home to recuperate, Livia finds much has changed since she left for college.
28 Oct 2026,13 mins,
Prelude VII
As Sigurd's visit looms, Livia finishes sifting through memories at her mother's house.
29 Oct 2026,13 mins
Al Fine
Past and present are about to collide on the day of Livia's concert.
30 Oct 2026,14 mins