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Elizabethan Music Associated with Shakespeare’s Plays

Synopsis
Radio programme on a selection of Elizabethan music that has come to be associated with Shakespeare’s plays. With Ena Mitchell (soprano), Gerald Smith (treble), Diana Poulton (lute), Margaret Hodsdon (virginals) and the Dorian Singers. Conducted by Matyas Seiber.
Series
Music Anthology
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
23 Apr 1947 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
No archive copy traced

Credits

Editor
Anthony Lewis
Contributor
Matyas Seiber

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Elizabethan music; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Part of a week of programmes devoted to Shakespeare’s birthday.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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