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Otello (1934 Radio)

Director

Otto Erhardt

Radio broadcast. The first act of Verdi’s opera is relayed from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Thomas Beecham conducts the production by Otto Erhardt. With Lauritz Melchior as Othello.

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Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Ballet (2009 Television)

Director

Ross MacGibbon

The Royal Ballet in Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet presented from Covent Garden with Carlos Acosta and Tamara Rojo dancing the title roles. Mikhail Agrest conducts the Royal Opera House orchestra.

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Capuleti e I Montecchi, I (2009 Radio)

aka: Capulets and the Montagues, The

Series

Opera on 3

Bellini’s setting of Vaccai’s version of Romeo and Juliet. The version differs from Shakespeare’s play in featuring two rival political factions instead of...

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Falstaff (1937 Radio)

Following a five-minute introduction, the third Act of Verdi’s comic opera (the second of the pranks played upon Falstaff), is broadcast live from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. The Royal Opera...

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Khrushchev Dead

Date released

16 Sep 1971

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

2206A

NoS ID

029022

Story no

3 / 6

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Khrushchev Dead. DESCRIPTION: The death of the ex-Russian leader - pictures from 1956 when Mr Khrushchev visited Great Britain. SHOTLIST: SV pan Nikolai Bulganin & Nikita Khrushchev...

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Royalty at Covent Garden Opera House

Date released

3 Mar 1960

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

60/19

NoS ID

109072

Story no

2 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

Glittering scenes as Princess and fiance attend opera house.

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London Says: Vive Le President!

Date released

13 Mar 1950

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

50/21

NoS ID

103356

Story no

3 / 3

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

President Auriol’s state visit to Britain reaches a spectacular climax when, at Covent Garden Opera House, the French President and his wife are entertained by their Majesties at a Command Performance.

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Romeo et Juliette (1994 Video)

Director

Brian Large

Producer

Stephany Marks

Television broadcast. A performance of the Gounod opera at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. The production by Nicolas Joel is sung in French with English subtitles. Sir Charles Mackerras conducts the...

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Tempest, The (2004 Radio)

Series

Opera on 3

Premiere of the opera by Thomas Ades to a libretto by Meredith Oakes, transmitted live from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London and conducted by Thomas Ades. The broadcast is introduced by Stephanie...

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Hamlet (1964 Video)

aka: Royal Ballet in Rehearsal: Hamlet

Tchaikovsky’s ballet choreographed by Robert Helpmann with scenery and costume by Leslie Hurry. The Royal Ballet is filmed in dress rehearsal on stage at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London in...

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