Learning on ScreenMacbeth
- Alternative title
- Verdi’s Macbeth
- Synopsis
- A recording of Verdi’s Macbeth taped at a performance of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera in 1972. The London Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by John Pritchard. Glyndebourne production by Michael Hadjimischev; directed for video by Dave Heather and produced by Humphrey Burton. Kostas Paskalis sings the title role.
- Language
- Italian (Standard)
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television; Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1986
- Recording date
- 27 Dec 1972
- Transmission details
- (Channel: ITV)
- Duration
- 126 mins
- Availability
- Sale
Credits
- Director
- Dave Heather
- Producer
- Humphrey Burton
- Writer
- Francesco Maria Piave
- Music
- Giuseppe Verdi
- Production Design
- Emanuela Luzzati
- Choreographer
- Pauline Grant
- Contributor
- John Pritchard; Michael Hadjmischev
- Cast
Kostas Paskalis Macbeth Josephine Barstow Lady Macbeth Keith Ewen Macduff Ian Caley Malcolm James Morris Banquo
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- Glyndebourne Festival Opera
- Production type
- Operas and Musicals
- Plays
- Macbeth
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- Issued on DVD 2005 by Arthaus Musik. Aspect ratio:4:3
- History
- Television producer Humphrey Burton felt the opera should be broadcast on Christmas Day, but fears expressed in the TV Times that Christmas would be spoilt if Verdi hit primetime, were dispelled when the broadcast was transmitted on the 27 December.
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