Sounds and Sweet Airs

Synopsis
Two scenes from The Tempest with music by Elizabeth Poston conducted by John Russell. An experiment in stereo broadcasting; the programme was transmitted on Network 3 wavelengths (medium wave and VHF) (left) and television, sound only (right).
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Recording date
2 Oct 1961
Transmission details
17 Mar 1962 at 09:30 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
45 mins

Credits

Producer
Douglas Cleverdon
Music
Elizabeth Poston
Cast
Nora CannellAriel
Frank DuncanFerdinand

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
Musicians and singers were Richard Adeney, Enid Simon, Shirley Williams, Wilfrid Parry, Jeanne Bowden, Joan Rimmes, Nora Cannell, James Blades and Eleanor Warren.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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