When Love Speaks

Synopsis

A collection of Shakespeare’s sonnets read by actors, and songs inspired by the sonnets. The many performers include John Gielgud, Annie Lennox, Richard Attenborough, Peter Barkworth, Bryan Ferry, Kenneth Branagh, Rufus Wainwright, Thelma Holt and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The CD is a benefit recording for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Year of release

2002

Notes

Accompanied by a 44-page book. Individual tracks can be listened to online at amazon.co.uk.

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); songs

Credits

Producer

Michael Kamen

Production Company

Name

EMI Records

Distributor

Name

EMI Classics

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web

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