Industry Apr 4, 2026
BBC Radiophonic Workshop planned a musical Dante's Inferno in 1983
At the time, the legendary sound effects unit was celebrating its 25th anniversary
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MusicRadar
In 1983, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop conceived a project to create a modern musical interpretation of Dante's Inferno. The intention was for the listener to experience a sense of being "alone, in hell" by the program's conclusion. This initiative coincided with the workshop's 25th anniversary. Originally reported by MusicRadar.