Shakespearean Music

Synopsis

Radio programme of Shakespearean music. The BBC Orchestra, conducted by Joseph Lewis plays German’s Coronation March (Henry VIII), Nicolai’s Overture for ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, Bantok’s ‘Macbeth Music’, Massenet’s Suite (comprised of a series of studies on The Tempest, Othello, Macbeth), Quilter’s settings for the As You Like It production performed in 1922, and Coleridge-Taylor’s ‘Othello’ music from 1911 (written for Herbert Tree’s production of the play).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

19 Oct 1934 at 19:32 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

58 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Music

Edward German; Granville Bantock; Jules Massenet; Otto Nicolai; Roger Quilter

Contributor

Joseph Lewis

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

As You Like It; Henry VIII; Macbeth; Merry Wives of Windsor, The; Othello; Tempest, The

Subjects

Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); musical adaptations

Notes

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935, The Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)