Royal Gala: Symphony for the Spire

Synopsis
Television programme. A charity concert devised by Prince Charles in support of the Salisbury Cathedral spire appeal. Placido Domingo, Jessye Norman, Ofra Harnoy, Charlton Heston and Phil Collins give performances. Kenneth Branagh reads from Henry V. He speaks the opening Chorus, ‘Once more unto the breach’ (III i) and the St Crispins’s Day speech (IV iii). The English Chamber Orchestra play Patrick Doyle’s score to Branagh’s HENRY V feature film. Branagh then reads IV vii, finishing with Henry’s final words in IV viii, after which ‘Non Nobis Domine’ from Doyle’s score.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
8 Sep 1991 (Channel: ITV)
Duration
89 mins

Credits

Director
Mike Mansfield
Producer
Hilary Stewart
Contributor
Patrick Doyle
Cast
Kenneth BranaghKing Henry V

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Henry V
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Mike Mansfield Television

Name

TVS

Notes
see Television South

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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Shakespeare, "Royal Gala: Symphony for the Spire". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36831 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)