Ultimate Rap, The

Synopsis

Neil Aldrich recites Shakespeare’s sonnets, and other works, speculating about the recitative convention employed in the 17th century. The delivery is rap-like, very different from the performance norm. The performer notes state that the tape `... could be of very real interest to anyone concerned with the problem of speaking the iambic pentameter’. Shakespeare’s sonnets nos 18, 19, 29, 30, 33, 53, 54. 55, 60, 71, 73, 87, 94, 116, 129, 130, 141 are read

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Credits

Cast

Neil Aldrich

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Verse speaking; Rap music

Notes

Notes

Production date unknown.

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

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