Discovering Music [23/08/2009]

Synopsis

Radio programme. Presenter Stephen Johnson is joined by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Lawrence Renes, to discuss some of the factors that make Verdi’s Otello arguably a dramatic achievement equal to the Shakespeare play on which it is based.
How does the composer suggest the complex psychology of his characters through his music? How does he use the orchestra to evoke the poetic equivalent of Shakespeare’s verse?
With excerpts performed by Amanda Roocroft as Desdemona, Anthony Michaels-Moore as Iago and David Rendall as Otello. The programme also features appearances from Edward Price as Montano, Edward Goater as Cassio and Christopher Bowen as Rodrigo.

Series

Discovering Music

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

23 Aug 2009 at 17:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

90 mins

Credits

Music

Giuseppe Verdi

Contributor

Lawrence Renes; Stephen Johnson

Cast

David Rendall	Otello (Othello)
Amanda Roocroft	Desdemona
Anthony Michaels-Moore	Iago
Edward Goater	Michael Cassio
Christopher Bowen	Roderigo
Edward Price	Montano

Additional Details

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Plays

Othello

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

opera; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); musical adaptations

Notes

Reviews

Source: BBC programme information, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

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London
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