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How did Shakespeare’s Othello develop into Verdi’s Otello and which of the two works is the greater? Opinions differ as do interpretations. Jonathan Miller, who has recently directed Shakespeare’s play...
A show, written, staged and presented by Tim Heath, to celebrate the centenary of Verdi’s death, discussing the meeting of the ghosts of Verdi and Shakespeare. Includes excerpts from Macbeth, Otello and...
A short film about the character of Sir John Falstaff with performances of scenes from Verdi’s Falstaff with Geraint Evans and Regina Resnik, in the roles of Falstaff and Mistress Quickly, at the New York...
Radio broadcast. Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Giuseppe Verdi and introduces highlights from Otello. He also considers the composer’s final contribution to the stage, based on...
Two new productions from the 1999 season at the New York City Opera. Each segment includes two arias or duets performed by singers from the productions, interspersed with discussions with the singers,...
Television arts series. In this episode, hosted by James Macandrew, Professor Maynard Mack, Professor of English and Director of Humanities at Yale University and Geraint Evans (at the time appearing in...
Radio programme. Paul Allen, who is writing a book about the character, reflects on the fascination of composers and writers with Falstaff. In this illustrated talk which covers composers such as Salierei,...
Radio broadcast of this 2021 revival (directed by Daniel Dooner) of Phyllida Lloyd’s 2002 production of Verdi’s Macbeth. Simon Keenlyside stars in the title role, with Anna Pirozzi as Lady Macbeth. The...
Live recording of Verdi’s opera staged at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York hosted by Francis Robinson. Jon Vickers sings the title role. The New York Metropolitan Opera and Chorus is conducted by...
In the third episode of the radio series exploring the life and works of Vaughan Williams, presenter Donald Macleod explores the composer’s Shakespeare opera - Sir John in Love, and his Elizabethan and...
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