England of Elizabeth

Synopsis

Documentary film recalling the first Elizabethan age through surviving architecture, art, furniture, music and literature. The music, by Ralph Vaughan Williams, is played by the London Sinfonia and sung by the choir of King’s College Cambridge conducted by John Hollingsworth. Includes a previously unpublished sequence of the recording session with the composer alongside the conductor. A.L. Rowse is Historical Advisor. Narrated by Alec Clunes.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w/col. 26 min.

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1957

Year of production

1957

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £9.95 (inclusive)

Notes

Available from retail outlets within BRITISH TRANSPORT FILMS. VOL. 2: SEE BRITAIN BY TRAIN.

Subjects

History; Music

Keywords

Elizabethan music; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

John Taylor

Producer

Ian Ferguson

Cinematographer

James Ritchie

Writer

John Moore (4)

Music

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Choreographer

David Watkin

Contributor

A.L. Rowse; Alec Clunes

Production Company

Name

British Transport Films

Notes

Some BTF films are distributed by Beulah.

Distributor (Sale)

 

Available from retail outlets