Shakespearean Songs

Synopsis

A radio programme of Shakespearean songs arranged by George Walter and recorded by Leslie French (tenor). The music included: ‘It was a lover and his lass’ (Morley), ‘Under the greenwood tree’ (Arne), ‘Sigh no more, ladies’ (Aikin), ‘When daisies pied’ (Arne), ‘Come unto these yellow sands’ (Banister), ‘Full fathom five’ (Johnson), ‘Where the bee sucks’ (Arne), ‘Come away, Death’ , ‘When that I was a little tiny boy’ (Barratt).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

No archive copy known

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Music

John Banister; John Barratt; Robert Johnson (2); Thomas Arne; Thomas Morley; William A. Aikin

Contributor

George Walter

Cast

Leslie French

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)