Beatrice et Benedict

Alternative title

Beatrice and Benedict

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Berlioz’s opera. The title roles are sung by Jane Gilbert and Gordon Gietz. The Canadian Opera Company Chorus and Orchestra are conducted by Richard Bradshaw.

Language

French (Standard)

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Recording date

May 1996

Transmission details

8 Nov 1997 at 18:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

125 mins

Credits

Director

Robin Phillips

Music

Hector Berlioz

Cast

Jane Gilbert	Beatrice
Gordon Gietz	Benedick
John Hancock	Claudio
Gidon Saks	Don Pedro
Anita Krause	Ursula
Barrie Ingham	Benedict in old age (spoken)
Fiona Reid	Beatrice in old age (spoken)
Francois Louo	Somarone
Nancy Allean Lundy	Hero
William Webster	Leonato

Additional Details

Theatre

Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto

Theatre company

Canadian Opera Company

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Plays

Much Ado About Nothing

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

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

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB