casanova

in another happy circumstance, this week's Book of the Week on Radio 4 is Ian Kelly's fascinating biographyof Casanova read by Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead up to being released at the end of this week. The world's most famous lover and libertine will have excepts from his memoirs read by actor Timothy West in Lichfield Cathedral on 6 July.
West's readings will be accompanied by harpsichordist Sophie Yates performing works by Couperin, Rameau and Handel.