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Romeo et Juliette

Synopsis
A BBC Radio 3 Proms concert live from the Royal Albert Hall, London. A performance of Berlioz’s Roméo et Juliette with Marie-Ange Todorovich and Anthony Rolfe Johnson in the title roles. With the BBC Singers, Huddersfield Choral Society and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir. The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Yan Pascal Tortelier.
Language
French (Standard)
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
18 Jul 1993 at 19:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
115 mins

Credits

Music
Hector Berlioz
Cast
Anthony Rolfe JohnsonRomeo
Marie-Ange TodorovitchJuliet

Additional Details

Production type
Operas and Musicals
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Broadcast as part of the BBC proms season. Parts 1 and 2: 19.00-21.05: Part 3. 20.25-21.10. In the 15-minute interval talk Tony James explores the impact of Shakespeare at the time of Berlioz.

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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