Happiness

Synopsis: Radio programme on the theme of happiness curated and introduced by Simon Russell Beale. The programme ends with ‘Now until the break of day’
from A Midsummer Night’s Dream read by John Rogan and an extract from the final scene of Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Alfred Deller as Oberon accompanied by the Choirs of Downside & Emanuel Schools. The London Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Benjamin Britten. Produced by Elizabeth Arno.
Series: Words and Music
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Transmission details: 3 Feb 2008 at 22:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration: 105 mins

Producer

Elizabeth Arno

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Benjamin Britten

Contributor

Simon Russell Beale

Cast

Alfred Deller	Oberon
John Rogan

Notes: For details of the music and verse featured in this programme, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/wordsandmusic
General: Words and Music is a BBC Radio 3 evening series that offers a selection of classical music, interspersed with poetry and prose chosen to illustrate a theme. The literary excerpts are read by leading actors.