Romeo and Juliet

Alternative title

Romeo e Juliette

Synopsis

Berlioz’ dramatic symphony is broadcast in its entirety. With Muriel Gale (soprano), Rene Soames (tenor), Tom Williams (baritone). Frederick Haggis conducts the Goldsmiths’ Choral Union. The BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Thomas Peatfied, is conducted by Sir Adrian Boult.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

6 Mar 1948 at 19:40 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

95 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Music

Hector Berlioz

Contributor

Adrian Boult

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Broadcast in two parts with a fiteen-minute interlude.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)