Inspired by Shakespare: Ashley Wass

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. When asked about his Piano Sonata, Beethoven is said to have remarked "Just read Shakespeare’s The Tempest". Ashley Wass performs a morning concert of piano music inspired by Shakespeare including Macbeth and the Witches by Smetana; pieces from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op. 31, No. 2, (The Tempest).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Cast

Ashley Wass

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB