Shakespeare at Covent Garden

Synopsis

Henry R. Bishop’s songs for Shakespearean productions at Covent Garden 1816-21. Philip Pickett conducts the Musicians of the Globe. Songs include ‘Lo Here the Gentle Lark’, ‘Bid Me Discourse’' and ‘Who Is Sylvia?'. The musicians play from Bishop’s own score held by the British Library. A booklet written by Andrew Pinnock accompanies the disc.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Year of release

1999

Credits

Cast

Andrew King
Julia Gooding
Musicians of the Globe
Susan Bickley

Additional Details

Theatre

Covent Garden

Production type

Sound Recordings(Commercial)

Subjects

Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Bishop, Henry Rowley

Notes

Notes

No: Philips 456 506-2

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