Based on a play by Alfred de Musset written between 1833 and 1834, adaptated for radio by Mike Stott or Paul Thompson (sources conflict).  Broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on September 19, 1984.  Produced by Margaret Windham, music by Stephen Oliver.  Was previously staged at the National Theatre in March, 1983 (with a different cast?).

1.  In addition to Lorenzaccio, Musset’s major plays are considered to be:

Les Caprices de Marianne (1833-34), sometimes translated as Whims of Marianne or What Does Marianne Want?

On ne Badine pas avec L’Amour (1833-34), sometimes translated as No Trifling With Love or You Can’t Trifle With Love.  Has also been translated as Camille and Perdican.

Fantasio (1833-34)

2.  Biography of Alfred de Musset.

3.  Criticism/Interpretation of Alfred de Musset.

4.  Books about Lorenzo the Magnificent and the House of Medici.

5.  Other drama by Mike Stott:

Funny Peculiar:  I. Henry, 1977.
Soldiers Talking, Cleanly:  Eyre Methuen, 1979.

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