Macbeth

Synopsis

Verdi’s Macbeth with Norman Bailey and Patricia Johnson in the title roles. The Ambrosian Opera Chorus and the London Philharmonic Orchestra are conducted by Robin Stapleton. Introduced by Robin Ray.

Series

Lively Arts: In Performance

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

3 Dec 1977 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC2)

Duration

150 mins

Credits

Director

Brian Large

Music

Giuseppe Verdi

Costume

Raymond Hughes

Contributor

Robin Ray

Cast

Norman Bailey	Macbeth
Patrica Johnson	Lady Macbeth
Nicolai Ghiaurov	Banquo

Additional Details

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

This was the first stereo broadcast of an opera on the BBC.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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