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Songs of Ariel, The

Synopsis
An EP (extended play) recording by Ian Charleson of Ariel’s songs. Music is by Guy Woolfenden, played by the Royal Shakespeare Wind Ensemble and conducted by Woolfenden. The music comes from Clifford Williams’ 1978 RSC production of The Tempest in which Michael Hordern played Prospero and Ian Charleson, Ariel. The songs are: Where the bee sucks; Honour, riches, marriage blessing; Full fathom five; Come unto these yellow sands.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Year of release
1978

Credits

Music
Guy Woolfenden
Cast
Ian Charleson 

Additional Details

Production type
Sound Recordings(Commercial)
Plays
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Record no: DLC-6791.
General
The stage production did not transfer to London (Aldwych) and so is not recorded by the British Library Sound Archive.

Production Company

Name

Ariel Records

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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Fax
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