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Tempest, The

Synopsis
Short radio programme showcasing some of the music written by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius for Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
16 Sep 1949 at 09:55 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
Duration
10 mins
Availability
No archive copy known

Credits

Music
Jean Sibelius

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
musical adaptations

Notes

Notes
The music was taken from a gramophone recording.
General
Sibelius’ music for the play was commissioned in 1925 by the Royal Theatre at Copenhagen for their production of The Tempest which premiered on March 16, 1926.
The Tempest is Sibelius’ last musical work for the musical stage.

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