Shakespeare’s Songs

Synopsis

Radio programme. John Coates (tenor) sings Shakespeare songs set by William Boyce (ca. 1759), A. K. Duff, W. Linley (1767-1835), W. A. Aikin (1741), Thomas Morley (1600), T. A. Arne, A. Redgrave Cipps, J. C. Smith (1712-1795) and Herbert Howells.

Series

Recital, A

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

23 Apr 1933 at 17:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Music

A. K. Duff; A. Redgrave Cripps; Herbert Howells; J. C. Smith; Thomas Arne; Thomas Morley; William A. Aikin; William Boyce

Cast

John Coates

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Subjects

Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); songs

Notes

Notes

Broadcast from Daventry National Programme.

Reviews

Radio Times published an accompanying article on ‘Shakespeare’s Songs and Singers’ (issue dated 21 April 1933, p. 144).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)