Heaven of Art, The

Synopsis: Radio broadcast. ‘The sudden and unexpected revelation of Shakespeare overwhelmed me. The lightning Bash of his genius revealed the white heaven of art to me, illuminating its remotest depths in a single flash. I recognised the meaning of real grandeur, real beauty and real dramatic truth ... - (Memoirs of Hector Berlioz - 1827. after seeing Hamlet with Harriet Smithson as Ophelia)
John Wilders visits the spa town of Buxton in the Peak District, which takes as the theme of its second International Festival. the influence of Shakespeare on the work of Berlioz, and includes performances of his seldom produced lyric opera Beatrice and Benedict. Presented by John Wilders.
Series: Kaleidoscope
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Subjects: Drama; Music
Keywords: Berlioz, Hector; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)