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Castrato

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Last broadcast on Sat, 6 Sep 2008, 02:40 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

Documentary which investigates the private and public world of the castrati - celebrated 18th-century male singers whose voices remained unbroken due to castration in childhood. A unique new experiment attempts to recreate the true sound of this lost voice.

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Broadcasts

  1. Tue 26 Jun 2007
    23:20
    BBC Two
  2. Fri 5 Sep 2008
    20:00
    BBC Four
  3. Sat 6 Sep 2008
    02:40
    BBC Four

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Duration

60 minutes

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