Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Berlioz’s dramatic symphony performed in its entirety by the BBC Orchestra and Wireless Chorus, conducted by Oskar Fried.

Series

Symphony Concert

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

17 Jan 1934 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

60 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Music

Hector Berlioz

Contributor

Oscar Fried

Cast

Parry Jones	Romeo
Enid Szantho	Juliet

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); musical adaptations

Notes

Reviews

Felix White discusses Berlioz’s Romeo and Juliet in his article ‘The"Ill-Starred Lovers"' (Radio Times, 12 January 1934, p. 78).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)