Music to Shakespeare

Synopsis

The Clifton Light Orchestra conducted by Reginald Redman and the BBC West of England Singers conducted by Joseph Jenkins perform Shakespeare-related music. The selection of performed pieces includes John Foulds’ ‘Henry VIII’, ‘Six Shakespeare Songs’ by Geoffrey Shaw, the Scherzo from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Sullivan’s Mascarade from The Merchant of Venice.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

13 Mar 1938 at 18:30 (Channel: BBC West)

Duration

60 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Subjects

Music

Keywords

Music; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); songs

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)