Shakespeare at the Opera

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Tenor and broadcaster Wynne Evans explores the influence of Shakespeare in the operatic world. The programme looks at the lesser-known works in addition to Verdi and Britten: Wagner set Measure for Measure as Das Liebesverbot, Bruch wrote an opera Hermione based on A Winter’s Tale, and Holst turned King Henry IV into At the Boar’s Head.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

at 19:00 (Channel: Classic FM)

Duration

60 mins

Availability

No distributor known

Credits

Contributor

Wynne Evans

Additional Details

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

opera; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)