Hamlet

Synopsis

Opera in five acts by Ambroise Thomas. In this broadcast only Acts I & II are performed. Thomas Allen sings the title role. The performance was recorded at the Buxton Opera House on 5 August 1980 as part of the Buxton Festival. Manchester Camerata and the Buxton Festival Chorus are conducted by Anthony Hose.

Language

French (Standard)

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Recording date

5 Aug 1980

Transmission details

24 Aug 1980 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

90 mins

Credits

Writer

Jules Barbier; Michel Carré

Music

Ambroise Thomas

Cast

Thomas Allen	Hamlet
Paul Hudson (2)	Claudius
Josephine Veasey	Gertrude
Neill. Michael	Polonius
Christine Barbaux	Ophelia
Christopher Adams	Gravedigger
Donald Maxwell	Gravedigger
Donald Maxwell	Ghost
Gordon Christie	Laertes
John Harris (3)	Marcellus
Philip Gelling	Horatio

Additional Details

Theatre

Buxton Opera House

Theatre company

Manchester Camerata

Production type

Operas and Musicals

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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