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Partita by Barbara KingsolverEpisodes

  1. Today22:45
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    Overture

    1/10A novel of love, longing and music from Pulitzer Prize-winner Barbara Kingsolver.

  2. Tomorrow22:45
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    Prelude II & Toccata

    2/10The rhythms of farm life are disrupted when Livia is contacted by a figure from her past.

  3. Wednesday22:45
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    Prelude III & Sarabande

    3/10As Livia clears her late mother's house, long-buried memories rise to the surface.

  4. Thursday22:45
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    Sarabande & Prelude IV

    4/10Livia remembers the relationship that strained her commitment to music as a young prodigy.

  5. Friday22:45
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    Fugue

    5/10Livia's blissful life of music, passion and exploration is about to be upended.

  6. Next Monday22:45
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    Prelude V & Pathetique

    6/10As Livia clears her mother's house, she uncovers answers about her brother's tragic death.

  7. Next Tuesday22:45
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    Pathetique & Prelude VI

    7/10Just as Livia recovers from her horrific injury, another health crisis fells her.

  8. Wed 28 Oct 202622:45
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    Da Capo

    8/10Back home to recuperate, Livia finds much has changed since she left for college.

  9. Thu 29 Oct 202622:45
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    Prelude VII

    9/10As Sigurd's visit looms, Livia finishes sifting through memories at her mother's house.

  10. Fri 30 Oct 202622:45
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    Al Fine

    10/10Past and present are about to collide on the day of Livia's concert.